Filing deadline is Thursday for upcoming May 20 special election
Published 2:19 pm Tuesday, March 18, 2025
- A drop box at the Jackson County Elections Office on West Main Street in Medford. (File photo)
Voters will decide on a pair of fire levies and dozens of positions on school boards and special service districts; find all the information and links here
The filing deadline is Thursday for ballot measures and elected positions for school boards and special service districts to be decided during the May 20 special election.
Available positions for a long lineup of local school boards and special districts that provide education, fire, sewer and library services had all garnered at least a few — if not more — willing candidates by Tuesday afternoon, according to the Jackson County Elections website.
Ballot measures, thus far, on the May ballot include a pair of fire districts seeking for added operating revenues.
Jackson County Fire District 4, which serves the communities of Shady Cove and Trail, will seek a five-year local operating levy. Voters will decide whether to impose an added $1.10 per $1,000 of assessed value for five years beginning in 2026-27.
Just down the road, the Prospect Rural Fire Protection District will also seek voter approval for a five-year assessment at $1.39 per $1,000 of assessed value beginning in 2026-27.
Fire officials for both districts say the levies will prevent service level reductions and help mitigate property insurance increases.
To see a complete list of available positions in various districts, and submitted filings, visit online. Voters must be registered by April 29 to be eligible to vote in the May 20 election.
Voter pamphlets will be mailed to Jackson County residents April 21, with ballots sent to voters May 2.
SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARDS
Every voter in Jackson County resides in one of the school districts below. Use this online link to find out which district you reside in. Click on a school district to visit their website, where you can find out about upcoming meetings and the board incumbents. Most school districts have three positions available, while a handful have two.
Central Point (Dist. 6)
Eagle Point (Dist. 9)
JACKSON COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT BOARD (JCLD)
Every voter in the county resides within this district. Of five total board positions, two will be on the 2025 ballot. Incumbents are Viki Brown and Marta Tarantsey. Use this link to find out about upcoming meetings and view recordings of past meetings.
ROGUE COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION BOARD (RCC)
This special district spans Josephine as well as Jackson Counties and comprises seven zones. Use this link to find out what zone you live in. Use this link to find the meeting schedule and locations, agendas, and minutes. Zoom links are included as a part of meeting agendas.
Available positions for the May 20 election include Zone 2 in Josephine County and zones 3, 6, and 7 in Jackson County. Incumbents are listed here.
SOUTHERN OREGON EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT BOARD (SOESD)
Every voter in the county is a part of this service district. All six seats are up for grabs in the upcoming election. Use this link to find out which SOESD zone you live in. Use this link to find a list of incumbents.
ROGUE VALLEY SEWER SERVICES BOARD (RVSS), 2 seats available
Use this link to find out whether you reside within the RVSS District. Use this link to see a list of current board members and to access meeting information.
ROGUE VALLEY TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT BOARD (RVTD), 4 seats available
Use this link to see if you reside within the RVTD district. Use this link to find information about upcoming meetings (including the option to view them online) and a list of current board members.
FIRE DISTRICT BOARDS
Use this link to determine which fire district you reside in. You’ll see a menu of options at the right of the map. Select Fire Districts and deselect Tax Lots and Voting Precincts, then use the Zoom features to find your location and district. Click on a fire district below to visit their website, where you can find out about upcoming meetings and the board incumbents.
Note: RFPD = Rural Fire Protection District
Applegate Valley RFPD, 2 available
Evans Valley RFPD, 3 available
Greensprings RFPD, 3 available
Jackson County RFPD #3, 2 available
Jackson County RFPD #4, 2 available
Jackson County RFPD #5, 4 available
Lake Creek RFPD, 3 available
Medford RFPD #2, 2 available
Prospect RFPD, 4 available
Rogue River RFPD, 3 available
Reach reporter Buffy Pollock at 458-488-2029 or bpollock@rv-times.com. Follow her on Twitter @orwritergal.
