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OCCUPATION: General Contractor, Illinois Valley Fire District Lieutenant, Reserve Deputy Sheriff.

OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: General Contractor, Army National Guard 11 Bravo combat soldier, Truck driver, Heavy equipment operator, Fire fighter, Emergency medical technician, Reserve Deputy Sheriff.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Rogue Community College National Dean’s List, Reserve Officer Law Enforcement Academy, Emergency Medical Technician, Fire Academy, Fire Instructor 1, Construction Industry.

GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: President elect of Illinois Valley Volunteer Fire Fighter Association, Josephine County Reserve Deputy Sheriff-six years, Firefighter/Lieutenant Illinois Valley Fire District-eight years, Army National Guard-eight years, Board member and Vice President of Selma Community Center.

James D. O’Grady Endeavors to:

• Protect the rights of the American people.

• Provide leadership for the residents of Josephine County through humble obedience to the will of the people.

• Identify and rectify waste within Josephine County’s government both financial and otherwise.

• Create a perpetual source of revenue that exceeds our fiscal responsibilities. Save and or reinvest all money in excess of budget.

• Provide for public safety, security and service by adequately funding the sheriff’s office and exploring a county wide fire district.

• Oppose the hiring of a county manager.• Increase employment in Josephine County by creating incentives for employers both small and large.

My name is James D. O’Grady; I have been a resident of Josephine County for nearly twenty years. I am married and have four children ages thirteen through nineteen. I have always worked hard for my family and community. I am thankful for the opportunity to represent you as county commissioner. A vote for me is a vote for the people of Josephine County. Our voice must be heard and adhered to. I believe in God, Country, Freedom, prosperity, security, and justice. For more information on how we are going to accomplish the above goals go to my web site www.jamesdogrady.com or call me (541) 659-2159. Thank you.

James O’Grady