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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Home News Latest Stories RVTD says its future is riding on the election Emergency services SOU students protest university's free-speech zone Medford rethinks overseas staff trip to Georgia Stricker steps down from Talent council Crime, Courts and Emergency Services Emergency services Talent man and Texas fugitive arrested on drug charges in Lane County Officials warn of frauds touting fake Ebola cures Emergency services Hitchhiker arrested after allegedly trying to stab Central Point man who gave her a ride Politics and Elections RVTD says its future is riding on the election Stricker steps down from Talent council Commissioner's race: Talbert wants to diversify economy Commissioner's race: Roberts seeks accountability in government Ward 4 Q&A: George Schroeder Education SOU students protest university's free-speech zone Boys & Girls Clubs bursting at the seams Phoenix High School restores homecoming parade EP school district launches new app Striving to make the grade Environment Fear of orphaned cubs nixes new spring bear hunt Josephine County ballot measure would ban commercial and government pesticide use Low water exposes Emigrant Lake's past Wagner Creek work would restore streambank Deer-killing disease won't taint meat for hunters State news Nation - World Obituaries Marc Lee Sprang Marc Lee Sprang Margaret Jones John David Locke Merlin Wayne Fjarli Weather Photo Galleries Since You Asked Videos Web Cams Mail Tribune 100 Sports Latest Stories Cink, Laird share lead in Las Vegas Part II: This time, No. 4 SOU visits No. 3 Carroll Gutches invited to wrestle in All-Star Classic St. Mary’s boys fend off Challengers Kings of the King Varsity 541 College Sports Part II: This time, No. 4 SOU visits No. 3 Carroll Gutches invited to wrestle in All-Star Classic Young Ducks impress early Petersen’s Dawgs return to Autzen To prepare for sack-happy Utah, OSU stressing execution Pro Sports Cink, Laird share lead in Las Vegas Royals’ Guthrie apologizes for post-game T-shirt Guthrie helps Royals take 3-0 lead in ALCS Americans try task force to solve Ryder Cup Klinsman: Top Americans shouldn't play in MLS Community Sports LOCAL EVENTS LOCAL RESULTS Business Latest Stories Hundreds look for work at Harry & David hiring fair Frontier Airlines to end Eugene-Denver service Umpqua Holdings more than doubles net earnings Business Resource Fair has answers Erickson's Navy contract extended Real Estate News Lithia buys Clovis dealership Rental vacancies increase Jackson County real estate sales, prices continue rebound Pallet Wine Co. expands in downtown Medford Medford's Pixel Productions moves to new quarters People In Business Transportation Frontier Airlines to end Eugene-Denver service Business Resource Fair has answers Erickson's Navy contract extended Lithia buys Clovis dealership Agriculture Hundreds look for work at Harry & David hiring fair Umpqua Holdings more than doubles net earnings Harry & David will hold hiring fair Thursday Ranchers offer livestock exchange 1-800-Flowers CEO: Labor shortage an issue for Harry & David Opinion Latest Granlund cartoon: Crist vs Scott fan debate Jim Brock: U.S. Ebola cases could have been prevented Letters to the Editor, Oct. 16 Our View: Bearnson, Stine, Lane for Medford council 'Redskins' petition seeks to end annoyances Editorials Our View: Bearnson, Stine, Lane for Medford council Our View: No clear favorite for county commissioner, position 1 Our View: It's time to legalize marijuana Another View: Congress must act on firefighting budget Our View: Talbert is the right choice for commissioner Letters to the Editor Letters to the Editor, Oct. 16 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 15 Election Letters, Oct. 14 Election Letters, Oct. 13 Letters to the Editor, Oct. 12 Guest Opinions Infill is the answer to growth issues Guest Opinion: Who’s really to blame for 2014 wildfires? 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ELECTIONS Ward 4 Q&A: Andrew Watson Andrew Watson is one of four candidates seeking to represent southeast Medford's Ward 4 MailTribune.com Writer Posted Oct. 15, 2014 @ 6:30 pm Updated Oct 15, 2014 at 6:31 PM Posted Oct. 15, 2014 @ 6:30 pm Updated Oct 15, 2014 at 6:31 PM --> ANDREW WATSON Age: 46 Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology from Willamette University Political experience: Commissioners' Mental Health Adv... » Read more X ANDREW WATSON Age: 46 Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology from Willamette University Political experience: Commissioners' Mental Health Advisory Board; Jackson County Gang Prevention Task Force; several past law enforcement and planning committees Work: Deputy director for Jackson County Community Justice » Social News If elected, what would be your top priority while in office? My experience, my background is in law enforcement. My top priority is law enforcement. I think the key to a good City Council is balance, having different perspectives, different skill sets, so you can come together and share ideas. Working with parole and probation, I work with all community law enforcement. I’d make sure that we work collaboratively, that they have the tools, the resources they need to perform the tough job that they have. If you don’t have a community where people are safe, they’re not going to want to open businesses, they’re not going to want to live here. Do you think recreational marijuana should be legalized? I do not support the legalization of recreational marijuana. I will definitely be voting no on Measure 91. It’s still against federal law. From a personal perspective, I’ve seen too many problems of marijuana addiction and the health problems that it brings. I just don’t think it’s a good policy. Jackson County has a very high use of illicit drugs, of mental health (issues). I don’t think it's going to help that. I look at Colorado, I look at Washington, and I see how much money is coming in from the taxes. I will certainly support whatever the voters decide. I think the City Council did a great job of getting ahead of this, on how can we end up taxing this. Should the city continue its ban on medical marijuana dispensaries? I do support (the moratorium). I don’t think medical marijuana is very well regulated. I think it needs to be tightened up. I think there are legitimate medical reasons, I just think until we see how Measure 91 falls out, it’s better to hold off on something and do it the correct way and be prudent about it. How should the city deal with homeless people who cause problems in the parks? Long before I decided to run for City Council, as part of my church I go down on Saturday mornings and I cook breakfast for (the homeless) for the Salvation Army. That’s been a huge eye-opener. There’s a huge part of that population that are veterans, that are families, and they’re just hungry. They just need a little extra. I support helping those people. There are plenty of nonprofits in Medford that will provide the food. The city needs to work collaboratively with these organizations. There’s a certain population of the homeless that have mental health issues, that have substance abuse issues. It may not be appropriate to serve in Hawthorne Park. That may be too much of a problem. So we have to look at other avenues. I think you have to be safe. How would you be different as a leader? I believe I bring a balance to the council. I have a skill set in 19 years almost to citizens of Jackson County in public safety. I’ve been a leader in my organization. I’m a compassionate person, I’m very open minded, I'm willing to listen to any point of view. I believe in Jackson County and the city of Medford. 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