Coos County Republicans

05/07/2026

We're throwing an Election Night Ballot Bash! Do you remember gathering at your local polling place on Election Day and running into old friends and neighbors? We'd like to bring that back to Coos County! So we're throwing an Election Day celebration where you can vote "in person" like the good-ole-days. Stop by for family friendly fun, food/drinks, music, games, prizes, speakers, and a whole lot more! And we'll even walk our ballots to the Coquille Courthouse around 7pm to deliver them IN PERSON 🙂

RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/2426121034529595

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Stop by anytime between 5-10pm
at the Coquille Community Center
Music by Horst Hartung from 6:30-9:30pm

05/01/2026

Commissioner Candidates Richard Coleman & Brandi Martindale are in near-total agreement on the most important issues facing Coos County and Oregon:
✓⃝ Raise school graduation standards + support school choice
✓⃝ Reopen / expand mental health institutions
✓⃝ Less regulation on hunting, fishing, and fi****ms
✓⃝ Reduce taxes & fees (gas tax, CAT, estate tax, etc.)
✓⃝ Public safety & victims first — cut waste
✓⃝ HB 3115 (“Right to Camp”) is ineffective/harmful — needs repeal + treatment-focused solutions
✓⃝ Require photo ID to vote
✓⃝ Biological s*x is real — No men in women’s sports or locker rooms
✓⃝ No taxpayer funding for gender-affirming procedures (especially minors)
✓⃝ Full cooperation with ICE
✓⃝ No taxpayer benefits for illegal immigrants

See FULL candidate questionnaire responses and more at https://vote.coos.gop

04/24/2026

Last night's meetup at Tugman State Park was an absolute success! We appointed 2 new neighborhood reps (PCPs) and a new Vice-Chair, congrats Jeremy Miller 🎉🙌🇺🇸 Help us collect photos for our newsletter by posting your best pic from the meeting in the comments.

04/23/2026

📣 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 📣 At our meeting last night, we had a great deal of discussion about the primary election and potential endorsements. A member formally requested that the party endorse Brandi Martindale for Commissioner and the vote passed with overwhelming support!

Brandi Martindale is a 3rd generation Coos County resident and dedicated community leader running for Coos County Commissioner. Born and raised right here in Coos County, Brandi brings over a decade of experience in workforce development, regulatory compliance, executive coaching, and public policy analysis. She is a certified Life and Health Coach and the founder of Pacific Coast Coaching, where she helps individuals, teams, and organizations navigate complex challenges, improve operations, and create lasting positive change.

With degrees from Columbia University, Queens College, and Arizona Western College, and a strong foundation in systems thinking and social-organizational psychology, Brandi has managed multi-sector operations, led compliance efforts across industries, and guided both public and private organizations toward better outcomes. She is not a career politician—she is a practical, collaborative problem-solver who listens first, values data and dignity, and puts rural Coos County values front and center.

As a candidate for County Commissioner, Brandi is focused on delivering real results for Coos County families through practical leadership on key issues:

1. County Budget & Fiscal Responsibility: Using her business planning and compliance expertise to reduce redundancies, streamline processes, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

2. Public Safety Funding & Jail Capacity: Balancing resources effectively, collaborating across departments, and addressing root causes like addiction and theft with innovative, cost-effective solutions.

3. Roads, Bridges & Infrastructure: Prioritizing repairs based on data, improving transparency, and exploring creative transit options to better connect rural residents.

4. Land Use & Development: Balancing economic growth (including eco-tourism and responsible timber opportunities) with respect for our natural resources and longstanding local lifestyles.

5. Wildfire Preparedness & Emergency Planning: Strengthening inter-department collaboration, crisis communication, and community readiness.

6. Transparency & Civic Engagement: Making county government more accessible, hosting real listening sessions, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in decisions.

Brandi brings proven executive experience, hands-on systems expertise, deep local roots, and a commitment to common-sense, compassionate leadership that serves all of Coos County. She has earned our endorsement because she is ready to tackle our challenges with clarity, courage, and a genuine focus on what matters most to our residents.

If you support Brandi Martindale for Coos County Commissioner (we sure do!), please show your support by liking, commenting, and sharing this post! You can learn more about her campaign at https://www.brandiforcoos.com

04/20/2026

📣 ENDORSEMENT ALERT 📣 Richard Coleman is a dedicated lifelong resident of Coos County running for Coos County Commissioner. A 1986 graduate of North Bend High School, Richard served seven years in the U.S. Army as a mechanic before furthering his education in diesel mechanics at Lane Community College. He returned to North Bend and built a long career as head mechanic for the local family business, Johnson Rock.

Deeply committed to his community, Richard actively volunteers with the Hauser Citizen Patrol and in the past has contributed to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

As a candidate for County Commissioner, Richard is focused on three key priorities for Coos County:

1. Public Safety: Strengthening support for law enforcement by ensuring adequate staffing and resources for the Sheriff’s Office, the county jail, and the District Attorney’s Office to effectively enforce laws and protect citizens.

2. Addressing Homelessness: Developing a comprehensive plan to tackle homelessness by first understanding the root causes of the increasing numbers in Coos County, then studying successful solutions implemented by other counties.

3. Public Access to County Lands: Restoring public access to county roads and property, ensuring citizens can once again use the public lands they own.

Richard brings a strong background in service, hands-on problem-solving, and a deep-rooted connection to Coos County. He is committed to practical, common-sense leadership that puts the needs of Coos County residents first, and it is for all these reasons that he has earned our endorsement.

If you support Richard Coleman for Coos County Commissioner (we sure do), please show your support by liking, commenting, and sharing this post!

04/18/2026

Our next meeting will be at the Tugman State Park gazebo on Wednesday April 22nd 6:00PM (food and drinks available at 5:30)

04/01/2026

If you want to vote for the Republican Nominees for:
US Senate, Governor, or State Rep
you must be registered as a Republican.

It is not good enough that you are registered as independent. Independents will receive a ballot that does not not have the above races.

Check your registration at

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03/31/2026

Chris Dudley will be at the Front Street Food Truck Pod in Coos Bay at 6 PM tonight.

03/26/2026

I hope you’ll join me tonight for a virtual town hall with Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman.

We’ll be talking about what’s happening in Salem, local economic concerns, and the challenges facing communities across Southwest Oregon. I’ll also share where I’m pushing back on policies that impact rural Oregon.

There will be time for your questions, and your input matters.

There’s still time to register and be part of the conversation:
https://tinyurl.com/2wuwxsdf

Hope to see you there tonight.

03/26/2026

Is riding public transport a time saver or a time killer?

Employees in Oregon pay a 0.1% payroll tax on their income to fund public transit.

Voting "Yes" on Measure 120 in May will:
• Doubles the payroll tax
• Increase gas tax by $0.06
• Increases title fees for passenger vehicles $139
• Increase registration fees $42 for passenger vehicles, motorcycles, mopeds, and light trailers.

Go to your favorite map app and see how long it would take for you to ride transit from your home to work. How is paying the transit tax helping you?