JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. – Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung has announced his resignation effective today. Here is the text of the official Josephine County News Release:
A statement from the desk of Josephine County Commissioner Dan DeYoung
“After much reflection and heartfelt discussions with my family, I have come to the difficult decision to step down from my role. Effective today, July 15, I am resigning as commissioner for Josephine County.
“This has been an incredibly tough decision for me, but over the past 18 months, I have come to realize that I am no longer able to contribute effectively to the well-being of this wonderful community.
“For this reason, I must step away. In the coming days, I will share a formal statement to explain my decision further.
“Thank you to everyone who has shown me unwavering support during my tenure as commissioner. I wish the best for this county and the citizens I have proudly served for the past seven and a half years.”
Previously, NBC5 News reported on these recent events:
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This is the Josephine County News Release as we received it: 20240715-01-A-statement-from-the-desk-of-Josephine-County-Commissioner-Dan-DeYoung
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