Jackson County, Oregon Email Format
Government AdministrationOregon, United States201-500 Employees
Jackson County, Oregon functions as a regional government authority based in Medford. It is governed by a three-member Board of Commissioners that sets policy on a broad slate of issues, from forest planning and water supply to regional land use, air quality, transportation, emergency management, and economic development. The board also collaborates with 11 cities within the county to address mutual concerns and, when needed, resolves resident complaints and enacts regulations. The arrangement supports coordinated governance across the county and its municipalities. Within its jurisdiction, the county administers services including the library system, the airport, Expo and Fairgrounds, roads and parks, health and human services, and services related to voting and voter registration, as well as Sheriff and community justice programs. The organization maintains a workforce described as hundreds of employees and serves the residents of Jackson County through these public-facing programs.