County Commissioner, Douglas County, Position 2

Tim J Freeman

Nonpartisan

Occupation: County Commissioner, Small Business Owner

Occupational Background: Small Business owner, logging, State Representative

Educational Background: Oregon Institute of Technology, Oakland Public School; Douglas County Citizen Law Enforcement Academy; Western Legislative Academy

Prior Governmental Experience: County Commissioner (2015 – Present); President of the Association of O&C Counties (2017 – Present) Oregon Criminal Justice Commission (2022-present); State Representative (2009 – 2015); Oregon Homeland Security Council; Board Member, NACo-WIR; Board Member, DFPA; Roseburg Council President; Multiple boards and commissions

Tim Freeman--Delivering Results for Douglas County Public Safety

Maintained funding for 24/7 Sheriff patrols during times of increased need and budgetary constraints.
Ensured funding so that the District Attorney's Office is fully staffed, allowing for the prosecution of all crimes.

Tim Freeman--Supporting Our Veterans

Invested in the County Veterans Service Office to better serve veterans.
Regularly attends many Douglas County veteran events to better understand veteran issues and needs.

Tim Freeman had Major Success as the President of the Association of O&C Counties

Worked with Congress to reinstate the 75% shared O&C timber receipts to counties.
Successfully convinced the Department of the Interior to revise the 2016 O&C RMP.
These successes will bring millions of dollars of additional timber receipts to pay for essential Douglas County services.

“Tim’s relentless work is having some of the biggest successes in the 100-year history of the Association of O & C Counties. These successes have the potential to adequately fund Douglas County government into the future.” -Doug Robertson, Executive Director of the Association of O&C Counties

“Commissioner Freeman’s desire to help and willingness to save lives are a few reasons why he serves our community well. I am proud to place my full support behind him.” John Hanlin, Douglas County Sheriff

"Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching. This is a lifelong trait of Tim's. He has championed Douglas County citizens and the veteran community." Jim Little, Chief Warrant Officer (USN – Ret.)

(This information furnished by Friends of Tim Freeman.)