Isabella Lee Tibbetts

Housing We have to look at the current zoning laws and how they are holding back our need for more affordable housing. We need to look local in building affordable housing while also using smaller local contractors providing more local jobs and ensuring our tax dollars are staying local. Environment / Energy As commissioner I would invest in water conservation and storage infrastructure to make Jackson County more resilient during the dry years. By supporting farmers, small communities and residents in adopting modern irrigation, rainwater catchment and graywater systems we can use our winter more efficiently. Upgrading county facilities to model this would show that smart winter management benefits everyone. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I would propose an audit of our public safety spending to root out waste and ensure law enforcement have the effective resources they need. Then reinvesting those funds into services that actually address the root cause. This proactive approach is how we use your tax dollars wisely to build a safer community for all. Healthcare I would advocate for funding to help train the next generation of therapists with tangible incentives and to push more funding towards deflection services and fixing the problem with the lack of inpatient beds. In Jackson County everyone deserves access to lifesaving services when and if needed. Taxes / Budget As your County Commissioner, my focus will be on practical local solutions, not federal immigration enforcement. I will ensure our Sheriff’s Office prioritizes protecting everyone in our community, so all residents feel safe reporting crimes regardless of background. We will proactively manage county resources by conducting a full impact analysis on public health and public safety systems, while formally advocating for federal support to address impacts on our local infrastructure. Criminal Justice / Public Safety I would look at creating a county wide Community Resilience Network to ensure every neighborhood has trained, connected and equipped local response teams. By partnering with nonprofits and community organizations we can reach vulnerable populations and coordinate effective communication and support in the midst of a crisis. Regular county wide emergency drills would strengthen preparedness, build trust and save lives when a disaster strikes.