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Roseburg Lists Candidates for Mayor, Four City Council Seats in November Election

Roseburg Lists Candidates for Mayor, Four City Council Seats in November Election

Roseburg has published its current list of candidates for mayor and four City Council seats ahead of the November 3 election, with races forming in several wards and the candidate withdrawal deadline set for 4 p.m. Friday.

Samuel Denney Announces Campaign for Roseburg City Council Ward 3

Samuel Denney Announces Campaign for Roseburg City Council Ward 3

Samuel Denney has announced his candidacy for Roseburg City Council Ward 3, Position 1, highlighting his background in healthcare, substance use treatment and local community service.

Oregon Rural-Urban Project to Hold Community Town Hall in Roseburg Sept. 9

Oregon Rural-Urban Project to Hold Community Town Hall in Roseburg Sept. 9

The Oregon Rural Urban Project will hold a free community town hall Sept. 9 at the Roseburg Public Library, giving Douglas County residents an opportunity to discuss Oregon’s rural-urban divide and ideas for improving understanding between communities.

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich Will Not Seek Reelection After 28 Years in Office

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich Will Not Seek Reelection After 28 Years in Office

Roseburg Mayor Larry Rich will not seek reelection after 28 years in office. Rich, who has served as mayor since 1998, said the end of his current term is the right time to step aside and spend more time traveling and enjoying life.

Douglas County Commissioner Incumbents Lead In Preliminary Election Results

Douglas County Commissioner Incumbents Lead In Preliminary Election Results

Preliminary unofficial results show Douglas County Commissioners Tom Kress, Tim Freeman and Chris Boice leading their races, with Kress and Freeman above 50% and Boice ahead in a five-candidate contest.

Douglas County Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Measure 120 Gas Tax And Fee Increase

Douglas County Voters Overwhelmingly Reject Measure 120 Gas Tax And Fee Increase

Douglas County voters overwhelmingly rejected Measure 120, with unofficial results showing 93.46% voting no. The measure would have increased Oregon’s gas tax, vehicle registration fees, title fees and a payroll tax for public transportation.

Today Is The Last Day To Vote In Oregon’s May 19 Election

Today Is The Last Day To Vote In Oregon’s May 19 Election

Today is the final day to vote in Oregon’s May 19 Primary Election. Douglas County voters must return ballots by 8 p.m. tonight. As of the latest unofficial report, about 28% of eligible Douglas County ballots had been received.