Platform & Issues
Josephine County deserves a commissioner who shows up, listens, and delivers results. Here is where Chad Hansen stands on the issues that matter most to our community.
Fiscal Responsibility
County government must live within its means. Chad will demand line-by-line budget transparency, oppose wasteful spending, and ensure every tax dollar is put to work for Josephine County residents, not bureaucratic overhead. No new taxes without a public vote.
- Full public budget transparency
- Oppose unnecessary tax increases
- Audit county spending for waste and redundancy
Public Safety
Josephine County families deserve to feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods. Chad will fight to fully fund the Sheriff's Office, support our first responders, and work to restore adequate law enforcement staffing levels that were gutted by past budget failures.
- Fully fund the Josephine County Sheriff's Office
- Support fire, EMS, and first responders
- Address rural crime and property theft
Property Rights
Private property rights are the foundation of a free society. Chad will stand against overreaching land-use regulations, defend the rights of farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners, and push back on state and federal mandates that undermine local control over our land.
- Defend farmers, ranchers, and rural landowners
- Oppose overreaching land-use regulations
- Protect water rights for local agriculture
Local Control
Decisions about Josephine County should be made by Josephine County residents, not Salem or Washington D.C. Chad will assert local authority, resist unfunded state mandates, and ensure our community's voice is heard loud and clear at every level of government.
- Resist unfunded state mandates
- Strengthen county authority over local decisions
- Keep Josephine County voices at the table
Economic Growth
A thriving local economy means good jobs, strong businesses, and a future for our kids here in Southern Oregon. Chad will cut red tape, attract responsible development, support small businesses, and champion the timber and natural resource industries that built this county.
- Cut regulatory red tape for small businesses
- Support the timber and natural resource industries
- Attract responsible economic development
Infrastructure & Roads
Our roads, bridges, and county facilities are the backbone of daily life in Josephine County. Chad will prioritize infrastructure maintenance, ensure rural roads are safe and passable year-round, and hold contractors accountable for delivering quality work on time and on budget.
- Prioritize road and bridge maintenance
- Ensure rural roads are safe year-round
- Hold contractors accountable for quality work
A Commissioner Who Works for You
Chad Hansen is not a career politician. He is a Josephine County neighbor who is tired of watching government grow while services shrink. If elected, Chad pledges to show up to every meeting, return every call, and never forget who he works for: the people of Josephine County.