Former Oregon Legislature media assistant Rick Osborn has announced his candidacy for Coos Co. Commissioner, Position No. 3.  Osborn, who grew up in the Bay Area, worked as a local journalist before being a spokesperson for the City of Corvallis, and Benton County and then on to Salem and the Oregon Legislature.  According to his FaceBook Page, “In addition to his professional career, Rick has played a significant leadership role in regional economic development. He has served on the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of the South Coast Development Council, where he worked collaboratively with public and private partners to promote job creation, infrastructure investment, and sustainable economic growth for the South Coast.”