Grants Pass Now

OCCUPATION:
Retired.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND:
U.S. Marine Corps – Captain, Rifle Company Commander; Safeco Insurance Co. – Commercial Underwriter; Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. – Commercial Supervisor; Hart Insurance – Grants Pass – Vice President.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Boston Latin School; University of Southern California – BS Engineering; University of Portland – MBA Business.

GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE:
Josephine County School Board; Josephine County Compensation Committee.

LEADERSHIP. During the 30 years that I have lived and worked in Josephine County, I have not only been successful in business, working with hundreds of commercial accounts, but I have also attained leadership positions in Rotary, the Chamber of Commerce, The Homebuilders Association, and The Boys and Girls Club. Through these activities, I have learned that the key to success is the ability of people to work together to achieve desired results. I hope to use my knowledge and experience to present reasonable solutions to the pending funding crisis of the County.

GOALS. As your commissioner:
1. I will strive to avoid the many costly mistakes and poor decisions that we have seen in the recent past.
2. I will work with the other commissioners to find common ground on which we can work together in the best interests of the citizens of the county.
3. I will ensure that Public Safety remains the #1 priority.
4. I will work to restore a reasonable timber harvest and/or a continuation of federal payments.
5. I will promote the formation of a public fire district in those areas not currently served.
6. I will work to reopen our Library.
7. I will make myself available to hear the concerns, requests, and recommendations of the citizens.

WORKING TOGETHER, we can restore confidence in County Government! I ask for your VOTE, and if elected, your SUPPORT, as we plan the future of this great community of ours.

THANK YOU,

HARRY T. MACKIN

For more information, visit my website at electharrymackin.com

Dear fellow citizens of Josephine County:

Thank you for visiting my website and for your interest in the future of Josephine County government. This is a critical time in our community. We have experienced significant growth in population and with that growth, comes the inevitable need for more services. County government provides many services which most of us take for granted yet must be funded. If we dial 911 in an emergency, we expect a response from police or fireman. When we drive our vehicles, we expect our roads to be maintained and laws to be enforced. We expect our public lands including parks to be well managed. We expect criminals to be jailed and prosecuted according to law. We want a place for juvenile problems to be adequately handled. We expect to be served in an efficient, friendly, and timely manner when dealing with the County Clerk, Assessor, or Planning Dept. We expect to have an open, functioning library. These are expectations shared by communities all across this nation. Why are we different?

The basic services provided by Josephine County have been paid by timber receipts and payments from the federal government. Timber is no longer being harvested in any significant quantity and the federal government has terminated their payments. We, as a community, must now decide the “quality of life” we wish to maintain. We must elect leaders that we have confidence in and give them the support and the funding they need to carry out their duties. We must let them know our needs and expectations. Successful communities are characterized by citizens, businesses, and government working together in partnership for the benefit of all. We have many examples of successful partnerships here in our county and we must continue to work together as we address our critical financial shortfalls.

I am running for the office of County Commissioner because I feel that in the 30 years I have lived, worked, and contributed to this community, I have gained the knowledge and experience to be part of the ‘team” to lead this community to a brighter future. I ask for your support and your vote on May 20th.

Harry T. Mackin