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While at Regis he lettered in basketball and track, served as ASB president and as a delegate to Boy’s State. Following graduation from high school, he attended and graduated cum laude from Eastern Oregon State College. While in college, he served as ASB president, as a student member of various student activity committees, and was a member of the honors program. Following college, he attended and graduated with a juris doctorate from Lewis and Clark Law School in Portland. He joined the Yturri, O’Kief, Rose and Burnham law firm in Ontario in 1977 and became a partner four years later. He continues to practice part-time specializing in ranch reorganizations and water law. He is a member of the Oregon and Idaho Bar Associations.

While practicing law in Ontario, Cliff Bentz also served eight years as a member and then chair of the Oregon Water Resources Commission, as a director and chair of the Ontario 8C public school board, as a board member and vice-chair of Project Dove, a domestic violence prevention organization, as a member and chair of the St. Peter Catholic grade school board, as a member of the Eastern Oregon Foundation Board, and as a member of the Oregon Historical Society Board. He also participated for over twenty years as a member of the Blessed Sacrament Parish folk mass group.

In 1987, Cliff Bentz married Dr. Lindsay Norman, a veterinarian. Lindsay practices small animal medicine in Ontario. They have two children, Allison Bentz Klebenow and Scott Bentz.

In January of 2008, Cliff Bentz was appointed to the House District 60 seat and later that year was elected to his first of five two year terms as Oregon State Representative. He resigned from the House in 2018 when appointed to take Senator Ferrioli’s Oregon Senate District 30 seat. While in the House, he served on the Revenue, Transportation, Energy and Environment, Legislative Counsel, and joint tax credits committees, and as a member and chair of the Legislative Council on River governance, the Oregon Hunger Task Force, and other committees and work groups. While in the Senate, he served on the Finance and Revenue, Judiciary, Energy, and tax credits committees among others. He resigned from the Oregon Senate effective January 2nd, 2020, to campaign full time for the Oregon Congressional District 2 seat now held by Congressman Greg Walden.

America First

America is not just a country; it is an idea. A very successful idea that no one else in the world has been able to duplicate. Under President Trump’s leadership, the possibilities for our country’s future have expanded quickly and dramatically.

Second Amendment

I have always voted to protect our Second Amendment rights. It doesn’t matter whether you are working on a ranch or strolling through downtown Portland, you have the right to defend yourself.

Cap and Trade

In the 2019 Legislative session I helped lead two Senate Republican walkouts. The first was to stop an unconstitutional infringement upon our Second Amendment rights, a multibillion-dollar gross receipts tax, and a completely partisan carbon pricing bill.

I am Dave Dotterrer, and I’m running for Jackson County Commissioner. Growing up in Oregon, I benefitted from access to good schools, parks, and public safety. I look back on that time with fondness. After graduating from Oregon State University...

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...I joined the United States Marine Corps in 1973 to serve this great country, yet I always knew I’d return to Oregon one day. During my 27 years in the Marines, I climbed the ranks to colonel, commanding up to 1,200 Marines and managing multimillion-dollar budgets. After retiring from the Marines, it was time to select a place to settle down. And even after living in a variety of impressive places throughout my military career, my wife, Kerry, and I wanted to make Jackson County our home — and 20 years ago that’s exactly what we did.

We are living in a critical time of uncertainty. It is vital Jackson County continue to effectively coordinate our community’s response to the COVID-19 crisis by partnering with other government entities, the private sector, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations. With proper direction, we can properly aid recovery and thoroughly analyze and make adjustments for the future.

My nearly 30-year career in strategic and operational planning has prepared me well for leading in times of disaster. Preparation for the next crisis is essential for protecting our community. Rest assured, we will get through this as we all work together.

I am running for commissioner because I want to help Jackson County continue moving in the right direction. I believe we need thoughtful leadership to make the bold decisions our county needs. I will help Jackson County maintain the core values that lead to good governance that helps people succeed by pursuing their own prosperity and happiness.

Today, Kerry and I are the proud parents of two successful children, who have blessed us with five amazing grandchildren. We both love the wonderful lifestyle that Southern Oregon provides us. I am an avid fly fishermen and Kerry and I enjoy cross-country skiing together.

Public Safety

From the Pentagon to the Oregon Legislature, Dave strategized and navigated tremendously challenging situations. As a US Marine Officer, Dave has leadership experience and security expertise protecting our nation at the macro level and right here in Jackson County for decades. With a lifetime of service to our nation, and his belief that it is his duty to represent, serve, and defend every Jackson County resident, Dave is the right leader to get this job done.

Disaster Preparedness

Dave is Chair of the Rogue Valley Community Organizations Active in Disaster (RV COAD)—a one-stop-shop made up of local nonprofits and faith-based groups for people and organizations to offer and receive resources and assistance. His background in strategic and operational planning has prepared him well for leading in time of disaster. Preparation for the next crisis is essential for protecting our community.

Economic Recovery

Dave’s wrangling of Oregon’s state budget as a Budget Analyst with former State Representative and Oregon Secretary of State Dennis Richardson more than qualifies him to sensibly oversee Jackson County’s fiscal house. Dave’s #1 priority is to see Southern Oregon recover and thrive after this pandemic.

With the right direction, we can properly aid recovery and thoroughly analyze and make adjustments for the future. We must have a healthier community and a strengthened economy as soon as possible. Dave knows the Oregon legislative process and will fight for Jackson County to get their fair share of every state and federal dollar that is rightfully ours.

Tim D'Alessandro has been a resident of the Rogue Valley since 1979 and enjoys volunteering in the community...

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“I am honored to take part in the process that will craft and protect our City’s future.” Prior to his Council appointment, he served on the City’s Planning Commission, Site Plan and Architectural Commission and the Joint Transportation Subcommittee. He currently works for Rogue Valley Transportation District as the Operations Manager and serves as a board member of the Rogue Valley Clean Cities Coalition and Living Opportunities.

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She practiced law for 4 years at a local law firm until choosing to stay home to raise their three children. She served as Family Connection president and Hoover Elementary School PTO treasurer. She served on the executive board for the South Medford Booster Club and co-chaired the school district Boundary Committee.

She has been a 4H leader for 18 years. Kim was elected to the Medford School Board and served from 2011 to 2015. She was elected to the Medford City Council in November 2016.

Education: Willamette University, B.S., Political Science; Willamette University College of Law, J.D.

Background: Private Practice Attorney, Textbook Editor Governmental Experience: Medford School Board (2011-2015); current president of the Medford Urban Renewal Agency; Medford City Council, 2016-present

Kim is honored to serve on the Boards of Directors of Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development (SOREDI), the Hospital Facilities Authority, Habitat for Humanity and the Rogue Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Restrictive land use laws have limited the supply of buildable land, driving costs up and out of reach of Oregon’s working families. As a city, we have outgrown our empty lots. Before we can build on outlying property, we must first gain permission from the state Department of Land Development and Conservation, a process that can take many years. As a member of the Medford city council, Kim is working with the state to obtain this permission. If granted, the additional acres will increase the supply of buildable land, driving land prices down. As we build on this land, we will increase the supply of housing, which will help people find affordable homes.

In the rental market, prevailing wage laws and other government regulations nearly doubles the cost of labor and reduces the number of units that are built. As a Medford city councilor, Kim saw one government-built project cost more than twice what the same project would have cost if done by the private sector. She saw another project not get built at all because of prevailing wages and other regulations. This government intervention has reduced the number of available housing units in Medford.

Price controls and requirements for landlords to pay relocation fees for evicted tenants make owning and building rental properties unappealing. The best way to increase rental units is to encourage private citizens and small businesses to choose to create rentals.

For schools, we have a responsibility to make our schools a safe place for our students and teachers. It’s time to empower educators to creatively maintain control of their classrooms, thereby ensuring all students can learn and thrive in a safe environment.

In 2015, 25% of the Medford School District’s budget went to PERS payments. That figure is now higher and growing. Schools have had to reduce the amount of time students spend with their certified classroom teachers, dispersing them instead among a growing number of part-time classified employees. As PERS costs grow, our schools will likely expand this aide-centric model.

Randy Sparacino grew up in the Klamath Basin, where his parents ran a small boutique fly fishing resort. Even as a teen he had an insatiable work ethic — cleaning horse stalls, and working as a gas station attendant, courtesy clerk and fly-fishing instructor...

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...In 1989, he moved to the Rogue Valley and attended Southern Oregon State College (now Southern Oregon University). Earlier that year, Randy joined the United States Army National Guard and then the United States Army Reserve, where he served as a Section Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1995. In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, he and his wife were partners in a coffee shop, where he received valuable insight into owning a small business.

Randy was hired by the Medford Police Department as a bike cadet in 1990 and then brought on as one of the department's first Community Service Officers in December. In 1994, Randy was hired as a sworn police officer. He moved through the ranks as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Master Police Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Traffic Sergeant, Financial Investigation Section Sergeant, Administrative/Internal Affairs Sergeant, Administrative Lieutenant, Patrol Lieutenant, and as Deputy Chief of the Administrative and Technical Service Bureau. He was interim Chief from January-March 2016 when he was appointed as Chief of Police and retired in August 2019.

Randy is a well-rounded leader, demonstrated by holding command positions in both bureaus of the police department. He has extensive knowledge and experience regarding financial, administrative and field operations. During his tenure as the Financial Investigation Service Sergeant, Randy developed the initial policies and procedures for that unit and was instrumental in establishing the Medford Area Cyber Crimes Task Force. Additionally, he managed nearly $2 million in various grant programs. Randy also researched and implemented innovative programs and made changes that provided the department with new technologies. He was instrumental in the design and development of the new police headquarters building and served as project manager.

As Chief, Randy successfully strengthened community and police relations and refocused leadership, as well as implementing a new ethics training program in the department. His efforts improved morale and continued MPD’s reputation as one of the leading law enforcement agencies in Oregon.

Following retirement, Randy served as the Chief Policy Advisor for the City of Medford for seven months, where he oversaw state and federal legislation impacting the municipality.

Randy holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science and a Master’s Degree in Management from Southern Oregon University.

Randy has served on multiple state, regional and local boards and committees, including:

• Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police Board of Directors – Representing District 11
• Emergency Communication of Southern Oregon Intergovernmental Council – Past Chair and Past Vice-Chair
• City of Central Point Budget Committee – Past Member, Chair and Past Vice-Chair
• Rogue Community College Board of Education – Past Member and Past Vice-Chair
• Jackson County Airport Advisory Committee – Current Member and Current Chair
• Goodwill Board – Past Board Member

Randy has been married to his wife, Jennifer, for 28 years. They have a 26-year-old son, Stefano, who graduated Cum Laude from Concordia University in 2016 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Sports Science. Randy’s hobbies include fishing, camping, golfing and enjoying time with his family.