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A GAME PLAN FOR SAFER COMMUNITIES AND A STRONGER CURRY COUNTY
As a sports official, I have learned that you don't step onto the field without knowing what you are trying to accomplish. You study and prepare for each moment, communicate with your team, and execute. County government shouldn't be any different.
I have spent this campaign listening to Curry County residents. You have told me what isn't working. You have told me where you want change. You asked me a simple question: “What is your plan?”
This is my answer. The Dumire Playbook is ten specific priorities I will bring to the Board of Commissioners.
These aren't campaign slogans. They're a starting point for a county government that works for the people who live here.
Others have spent enough time talking about what Curry County can’t do. It’s time for us to focus on what we can do—and get to work!
A county cannot thrive if residents don't feel safe. I will prioritize law enforcement, emergency services, and the resources necessary to keep qualified people on the job. Before funding additional layers of administration or bureaucracy, the county needs to make sure it can adequately provide the essential services residents depend on - without raising taxes.
I believe elected county commissioners should actually govern. That means reducing unnecessary bureaucracy, returning authority and responsibility to the elected Board. Commissioners should work together, ask hard questions, understand the issues before them, and remain accountable directly to the people who elected them.
It's time to push for regular weekly Board of Commissioners meetings, held at a consistent time, with meetings rotating throughout the county when appropriate. The goal is accessibility, predictability, and accountability—not government that only comes together when it feels like it.
Right now, Curry County maintains an expensive county counsel structure - while also spending significant additional money on outside legal contracts. I want Curry County to examine a model similar to other Oregon counties, where the county contracts with the State's District Attorney for counsel and legal oversight. The goal isn't to eliminate access to quality legal advice—it is to eliminate unnecessary expenses and make sure taxpayers are getting the best value for their money.
Our Transient Lodging Tax revenue has existed since 2020. It is collected from visitors coming to Curry County. I believe more of that money should make its way back into the local businesses, tourism infrastructure, and community events that actually attract and serve those visitors. Small businesses are the backbone of Curry County's tourism economy, and they should have a meaningful seat at the table when deciding how and when these tax dollars are allocated. We can do a better job of encouraging the visitors who travel through our area to stop, stay, and experience everything Curry County has to offer.
I believe we need to restore the Code Enforcement position in Curry County. A position with meaningful enforcement authority and the ability to address problems effectively that assures the safety of our communities and properties. They are essential to investigating complaints, educating the public, coordinating abatement efforts, enforcing county codes, and providing animal control services. .
Curry County needs employees who feel respected, heard, and safe coming to work. I will prioritize rebuilding trust between county leadership and employees, establishing a functioning HR structure, and creating an environment where employees can raise concerns without fear of retaliation. Good government starts with the people doing the work every day. The culture that has lead to the endless string of lawsuits and settlements against our county must end now!
Curry County has natural assets that can generate revenue while improving the experience for residents and visitors. My plan is to identify and develop county parks to add to the county's inventory, creating additional opportunities for recreation, tourism, and responsible revenue generation. Instead of continually asking taxpayers for more, the county should look for ways to better utilize what it already has.
The challenges facing rural Oregon do not stop at county lines. I want to see Curry County strengthen its relationships with neighboring counties, regional organizations, and state partners so communities can share resources, knowledge, and solutions. Whether the issue is public safety, emergency preparedness, infrastructure, natural disasters, or economic development, stronger regional partnerships make Curry County more resilient.
Homelessness is an increasingly visible challenge in Curry County, and no single agency can solve it alone. I will work with cities, public safety, code enforcement, service providers, neighboring counties, and state partners to develop a coordinated local response that protects public safety while connecting people with appropriate resources and opportunities.
