The data is clear that our population does not require a 900-bed Jail with zero services for addiction or mental health at a huge increase in taxes to property owners of Jackson County. Compare the population of the counties in Oregon with the size of their jails and you will see how oversized this proposal is. Do we really need a jail the same size as Portland? Please see attached data sheets that clearly map out the county jails and the population throughout the state of Oregon provided by Unite Oregon.
Oppose the Jackson County Jail proposal at the Jackson County Commissioners meeting Wednesday, Feb. 5, 9 am.
10 S. Oakdale Ave, Medford
Spread the word come and join community allies such as Unite Oregon, the Rogue Action Center, NAMI, CAT, Labor and more as we fill the commissioners meeting with the concerned citizens of Jackson County. The goal is to Pack the House and have standing room only and have our voices heard with public testimony and a physical presence.
For those of us that work and cannot be there on a workday to testify, please email the commissioners your thoughts about the jail.
Rick Dyer – DyerRR@jacksoncounty.org
Bob Strosser – StrossRJ@jacksoncounty.org
Colleen Roberts – RobertCL@jacksoncounty.org
The data is clear that our population does not require a 900-bed Jail with zero services for addiction or mental health at a huge increase in taxes to property owners of Jackson County. Compare the population of the counties in Oregon with the size of their jails and you will see how oversized this proposal is. Do we really need a jail the same size as Portland? Please see attached data sheets that clearly map out the county jails and the population throughout the state of Oregon provided by Unite Oregon.
For those of you planning to give public testimony, please arrive on time or you may miss your chance. I have attached The RAC testimonial guide sheet that will help you or a friend write your public testimony if needed. The RAC will be having an evening of preparation on Feb 4th to prepare for the 5th and practice public testimony.
RAC prep Event Details:
Join us to get prepped for giving testimony to the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners. Tuesday, February 4th, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Rogue Action Center, 3932 S Pacific Highway, Medford/Phoenix
Spread the word, invite your community and lets Pack the House!
Special thank you goes to Unite Oregon the RAC, NAMI, and others for their continued organizing work around this important social justice issue. It takes a village to fight this battle.
In Solidarity,
Misha Hernandez | Regional Staff
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3645 SE 32nd Ave, Portland, OR 97202
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