From Timber Products’ sun-drenched Medford parking lot on August 9, County Commissioner and Upper Rogue resident, C. W. Smith, opened with a sobering revelation. “Southern Oregon’s soaring, double-digit unemployment rate ranks second to none in the nation.” Smith then introduced fellow Republican, Congressman Greg Walden, who had called this conference to address his concerns about…
C.W. Smith and Gilmour won't take salary increases
Jackson County Commissioners C.W. Smith and Dave Gilmour seemed to have listened to the public and to the media as they announced they will not take the 26 percent raise they previously had supported. Additionally, neither one will take the cost of living increase. Jack Walker apparently intends to take the wage increase. …


