Jackson County Commissioners to issue proclamation on Fire Season

Matt Jordan December 27, 2018

Last Updated: December 27, 2018

Medford, Ore — After a devastating fire season Jackson County commissioners are demanding action from legislators at the state and federal level.

After a public forum earlier this month commissioners met Thursday to discuss the public’s concerns and how to move forward.

Several ideas, including changes to the ‘Community Wildfire Protection Plan’ and changes to wildfire response were discussed.

“Talking about what we want and what we need to have worked on for the benefit of the citizens of this county,” said Commissioner Bob Strosser.

In the end, Commissioners decided to issue a proclamation demanding more meaningful legislation from state and federal lawmakers.

They also plan on discussing fire management at every official meeting.

Matt Jordan December 27, 2018

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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.