Budget Committee hears proposals from County Offices

Matt Jordan April 17, 2017

Last Updated: April 17, 2017

Medford, Ore — The Jackson County Budget Committee and Jackson County Commissioners are hearing proposals from county offices this week.

Among the proposals, more parking for the Rogue Regional Airport, money for an additional Deputy District Attorney assigned to child dependency cases and continued support for the Sheriff’s Office which plans to reopen the jail basement next week to ease overcrowding.

“It’s coming to fruition and we’re excited about being able to open that and we’re excited it may alleviate some strain on our criminal justice system,” said Sheriff Nathan Sickler

The committee also heard from the Jackson County Expo and Community Justice, among others.

A final budget for the 2017-2018 biennium is due July first.

Matt Jordan April 17, 2017

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.