Rick Osborn release - Dear Friend, For most of my life, Coos County has been my home and my focus. I’m running for Coos County Commissioner, Position 3 (Currently held by Rod Taylor), because I believe our community deserves leadership grounded in experience, fiscal responsibility, and a deep understanding of the people who live and work here. I love this place. I think you do, too. And that’s why I’m asking for your support, financially and otherwise. Attached you will find opportunities that include donation, endorsement, yard signs, hosting house parties, and much more!  I am dedicated to the success of our shared community. I’m not running AGAINST anyone. I’m running FOR Coos County. During my time in Coos County, I’ve worked hard to leave a positive mark. I’m dedicated to the good of Coos County and the folks who call this place home, both now and for future generations.  Since returning about 6 years ago, I’ve served on a variety of committees and service groups, including the following:  · Bay Area Chamber of Commerce (Including as a board member and president); · South Coast Development Council (Including as chair and vice chair); · Coos Bay School District Budget Committee; · Coos County Budget Committee; · Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club.  During this time, I’ve focused my activities on building a community and economy that works for everyone, rebuilding our middle class and focusing on a new mindset that will lead us to prosperity.  I’ve spent my career serving the public and learning how government decisions affect real families. As a member of the Coos County Budget Committee and the Coos Bay School District Budget Committee, I’ve worked to make responsible choices with taxpayer dollars—choices that protect essential services while planning for the future. I understand budgets not as abstract numbers, but as commitments to our neighbors.  My public service also includes time as a staffer in the Oregon Legislature, where I saw firsthand how state decisions impact rural counties like ours. During my work there, as a communications director, I developed relationships that can pay off for Coos County both in the legislative process and in Executive Branch matters.  Working for the Benton County Board of Commissioners, I gained valuable experience in local governance—experience I will bring directly to the challenges facing Coos County. During that time, I was emerging as a go-to resource for communications, teaching seminars on media relations at Association of Oregon Counties conferences, as well as for the county finance directors, clerks and other county affiliate organizations.  Long before running for office, I served this community as a reporter covering Coos County, beginning in 2001. That work gave me a front-row seat to the successes, struggles, and resilience of our region. I’ve listened to thousands of stories, asked tough questions, and learned what matters most to the people who call this place home. I’ve been watching Coos County either up close and afar for 25 years.  This campaign is about putting that experience to work for Coos County—strengthening our local economy, protecting essential services, and ensuring transparent, accountable government.  Running a strong, effective campaign takes resources. I respectfully ask for your financial support today. Your contribution will help us reach voters, share our message, and build a campaign that reflects the values of integrity, service, and community.  Together, we can bring experienced, thoughtful leadership to the Coos County Board of Commissioners.  Thank you for your time, your support, and your commitment to Coos County.  Please mail checks – with accompanying attached form completed – and/or endorsement permission forms (SEL 400) to:  Osborn for Coos County, PO Box 1213, Coos Bay, OR 97420.