Josephine County’s Temporary Board of Other Elective Administrative Officers will gather Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. for a special public meeting as the county continues the process of selecting two new county commissioners. The meeting will be held in the BCC Conference Room and will be livestreamed through the county’s official website and YouTube channel, allowing residents to follow the proceedings in real time.
The temporary board, composed of Sheriff Dave Daniel, Surveyor Peter Allen, Clerk Rhiannon Henkels, Treasurer Dustin Calvo, Legal Counsel Wally Hicks, and Assessor Chris Parton, was convened to oversee the structured review and interview process for the vacant commissioner positions. While the board has not yet selected the two individuals who will fill Positions 1 and 2, Thursday’s agenda signals continued forward movement in what has become one of the most closely watched local government processes in recent months.
According to the posted agenda, board members will begin by declaring any potential conflicts of interest before turning to eligibility standards and background checks for applicants. The meeting will also address interview protocols and the development of standardized questions, along with the scoring criteria that will be used to evaluate candidates. Additional discussion points include tie breaker procedures, clarification of human resources authority, and the formal selection of applicants who will advance to the interview phase.
County officials have emphasized the importance of conducting the process in a clear and methodical manner. By livestreaming the meeting and publicly outlining the evaluation framework, the board is providing residents with direct access to the mechanics of local governance. Transparency in commissioner appointments is particularly significant given the scope of authority commissioners hold over county budgeting, policy decisions, and administrative oversight.
All meeting attendees will be required to comply with the county’s clear bag policy as outlined in Board Order 2025-075. Community members who are unable to attend in person may view the proceedings online through the county’s official livestream portal.
As Josephine County awaits the final selection of its next two commissioners, Thursday’s meeting represents another step in an unfolding civic process. For residents invested in the future direction of county leadership, the open format offers an opportunity to observe how decisions are shaped, evaluated, and ultimately made in the public eye.