The Bald Eagle Party

Empowering Students Through Involvement in Local Government Empowering Students Through Involvement in Local Government As your candidate for Jackson County Commissioner, I believe that involving students in local government is crucial for fostering leadership, accountability, and civic engagement. By integrating students into various governmental functions, we can prepare them to become the responsible leaders of tomorrow while holding our current officials to a higher standard. The Importance of Student Involvement Engaging students with local government agencies such as the Central Point Art Commission, city parks and recreation departments, planning commissions, and local NGOs provides them with invaluable real-world experiences. These opportunities help students understand the inner workings of government, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a sense of civic duty. ...

The Need for Collaborative Involvement Across All Educational Tiers The Need for Collaborative Involvement Across All Educational Tiers As your candidate for Jackson County Commissioner, I firmly believe in the power of collaboration across all educational levels. Our local schools—from elementary to middle and high schools, and extending to higher learning institutions like Rogue Community College (RCC) and Southern Oregon University (SOU)—must work together to create a cohesive and supportive educational environment for our students. Throughout my experiences in both Southeast Ohio and Southern Oregon, I have seen the benefits of such collaboration and the challenges that arise when it is lacking. When schools across different tiers communicate and collaborate effectively, students receive a more integrated and comprehensive education, preparing them better for future academic and career opportuniti...

The Case for Closed Campuses During Lunch: Ensuring Safety and Focused Education The Case for Closed Campuses During Lunch: Ensuring Safety and Focused Education As your candidate for Jackson County Commissioner, I am committed to working closely with our schools to create a safer, more focused educational environment for our children. Having grown up in Southeast Ohio and attended high school in Southern Oregon, I have experienced firsthand both the problems associated with open campuses and the benefits of structured, closed-campus policies. In Southeast Ohio, juniors and younger students ate nutritious meals on campus, while only seniors with licenses could leave for lunch under strict guidelines. This approach kept us safe, well-fed, and focused on our education. In contrast, my high school in Southern Oregon had an open campus, which introduced various challenges such as safety risks and inconsistent nutritio...

From Student Council to Mayor: A Journey of Growth From Student Council to County Commissioner: A Journey of Growth Back in 5th grade, I embarked on my first venture into leadership by running for the position of Vice President of the student council. I was ecstatic when my peers elected me, and I was ready to take on the world—or at least the school's responsibilities. It was an exciting time, filled with ideas and plans to make our school a better place. However, my tenure was short-lived. After only three meetings, my enthusiasm and perhaps a bit of overzealousness led me into trouble—trouble that had nothing to do with my official duties. I found myself in hot water for various antics, and before I knew it, I was forced to resign. It was a humbling experience that taught me a lot about responsibility and the importance of maintaining a good reputation. Early Corru...