Coos County Republicans

08/03/2026

We are going to need help from congress to repair the damage created over the last 40 years, but mostly the last 10 here in Oregon.

Homelessness isn't a one-size-fits-all problem, and it won't be solved with one-size-fits-all policies.

My plan focuses on real solutions that help people recover and rebuild their lives:

- Expand addiction and mental health treatment
- Hold taxpayer-funded programs accountable for results
- Support diversion programs that connect people to treatment
- Enforce laws while ensuring access to shelter and care
- Increase affordable workforce housing
- Better support veterans experiencing homelessness

Oregonians deserve policies that measure success by outcomes, not by how much the government spends. It's time to invest in solutions that work.

07/30/2026

Our monthly CCRCC meeting was well attended on 7/29 filled with good food, conversations, and guest speakers. This was a good opportunity to share all about the huge success the fair was. Mary Jo Golder and Andrew Brainard are running for North Bend City Council seats and shared their biographies and ideas they would like enact / focus on if elected. Harry Haines is running for North Bend Mayor and fielded questions from the attendees. The evening concluded with Commissioner Drew Farmer addressing our crime, drug, and homeless problems here in Coos County. The entire 2 hours is on video and we intend to share once the video is uploaded and shareable. Our next meeting will be on Wednesday August 26th and everyone is invited!

07/27/2026

The 2026 Coos County Fair was fantastic! American pride and passion for things that make us ordinary people work hard for. The only way we keep our freedom, is stepping up for our liberty and rights. Vote Kotek and Hoyle out in November to ensure we keep freedom over Socialism.

07/20/2026

The Coos County Republican booths are all ready for the kickoff of the 2026 Coos County Fair tomorrow Tuesday 7/21 - Saturday 7/25. This is a critical election cycle we are headed into. Oregon deserves change - 40 years of the same leadership has put our great State of Oregon at the bottom…we the people work too hard and care too much to be there. Change is coming on November 3rd! Local City Council and School Board seats matter more than people know - let’s get involved!

Monique DeSpain
Claire Lynn for State Representative
Christine Drazan
Representative Court Boice

07/12/2026

The Coos County Fair is right around the corner! We look forward to seeing you there and having conversations about improving leadership and the issues effecting us all.

07/11/2026

Is Val Hoyle a human or an alien sent to destroy Oregon? Monique DeSpain is an alien slayer empowered by the people!

When women and children are not safe running or biking in our public spaces, walking downtown, or visiting local parks, our government is failing at one of its most basic responsibilities.

Every Oregonian deserves safe communities, strong law enforcement partnerships, and leaders who are willing to confront crime instead of making excuses for it.

Public safety must always come first.

07/09/2026

Claire Lynn for State Representative will make a difference if we elect her!

Policies have consequences. This picture is proof of that. Warning: Long post ahead.

Last week, I took this photo of an abandoned homeless encampment just minutes from the heart of Lakeside on U.S. Forest Service land. This is an area that used to be family-friendly. It's also located right next to the community cemetery.

This was one of those experiences where I knew I should be taking more pictures, but quite honestly, I was stunned by the magnitude of what I saw right along our waterways.

Not only did we find signs like this one that read, "Enter at your own risk," but we also saw knives stuck into trees, numerous nitrous oxide canisters (major fire hazard during peak fire season), discarded needles, and smells that are difficult to describe.

First and foremost, I want to thank Lakeside Mayor Nikki Wood for her leadership in bringing attention to this issue and for organizing a tremendously successful community cleanup. When state and federal government falls short, it is local communities that step up to fill the gap.

I also want to thank the deputies from the Coos County Sheriff's Office for taking time out of their day to accompany us.

Here are my raw and honest thoughts:

Does the federal government have a responsibility to ensure our public lands are properly managed and cleaned up? Absolutely. In many ways, I believe this reflects the decades of neglect we've seen across our federal forestlands.

But here's the harsh reality: The State of Oregon—and all of us as Oregonians—cannot continue expecting the federal government to clean up the consequences of our own state policies and decisions. What you see here is the result of policies championed for years by many of our state's most influential leaders, including Governor Kotek and Attorney General Rayfield.

Oregon is the only state in the nation with a statewide "Right To Camp" law (House Bill 3115). I was recently asked why a law that has created so many challenges has not been addressed by the Legislature. My answer is simple: misplaced political priorities by the party in charge. The party that controls both chambers in the Legislature and every single statewide office. Bills have been repeatedly introduced to modify or repeal this law. They have failed.

As grateful as I was to have law enforcement with us—from a department that is already stretched incredibly thin—we should not need a law enforcement es**rt to safely walk through our public lands.

Oregon deserves better than this. You deserve better than this. We cannot keep electing the same leaders and expect different results.