GRANTS PASS, OR. — The Josephine County 4-H/Extension Service District Budget Committee will convene on Monday, June 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to review and discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. The meeting will take place at the Anne Basker Auditorium in Grants Pass and will be open to the public.
The fiscal year under consideration begins July 1, 2025, and runs through June 30, 2026. The budget discussion will focus on funding allocations for the district’s programs, which include youth development, agricultural education, nutrition, and community enrichment efforts administered in partnership with the Oregon State University Extension Service.
To ensure public accessibility, the meeting will also be livestreamed through the county’s official website. Residents can view the session remotely by visiting josephinecounty.gov/livestream.
Community participation is encouraged, and public comments will be accepted during the meeting. Those wishing to speak will be allowed up to three minutes per person. In addition to in-person testimony, written comments are being accepted in advance. To be included in the meeting record, written submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Comments must include the author’s name and residence location and should be emailed with “Public Comment” in the subject line.
Comments may be submitted via email to bcc@josephinecounty.gov. Written remarks may also be mailed or delivered to the Josephine County Courthouse at 500 NW 6th Street in Grants Pass. All written input will be provided to the Budget Committee and included in the official record, although they will not be read aloud during the meeting.
Following the meeting, the proposed budget will be available for public review. Interested residents can examine the document in person at the Board of County Commissioners’ Office in the Josephine County Courthouse. Appointments can be made by calling the office in advance. The budget will also be posted online under the Finance Department’s “Budget Information” section for digital access.
The 4-H/Extension Service District is a key resource for the region, supporting local agriculture, environmental education, and youth programming. The annual budget process plays a critical role in ensuring the continued success and reach of these services throughout Josephine County.
For more information about the meeting, livestream access, or submitting comments, residents can contact the Finance Department at (541) 474-5255 or visit the county’s website at www.josephinecounty.gov. To schedule an appointment to view the budget document, call the Board of County Commissioners’ Office at (541) 474-5221.