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Coos County goes red in the General, matching much of the country be an even bigger margin of victory in Coos County than 2020, during which 56.5% of To many, the 2024 election the vote went to the Republicycle will be remembered as one can candidate, but not quite as of the most contentious and large as the support for Former vitriolic in recent history. Many President Trump’s first term, at did not know what to expect, 58.4% in 2016. overall, going into that fateful These local results were not Tuesday night, but there were surprising. What did come as some reasonable suspicions. a shock to the country was the Oregon would almost definite- red wave that seemed to hit the ly be going blue. The last time battleground states. The ‘Blue Oregon’s electoral votes went to Wall’ did not hold in 2024, with a Republican was for Reagan in key states like Pennsylvania, ’84. Coos County, however, was Georgia, and Michigan, won clearly trending red, along with for the Former President. And, many other rural areas. Acon November 6th, 2024, the Ascording to the Unofficial Totals sociated Press declared Donald Report for Election Day 2024, J. Trump the projected winner Coos County reported a 57.61% with 277 electoral votes. victory for Trump, with Harris It is yet to be seen how a receiving 39.82% of the vote. second Trump term could affect things on the South Coast. If this result holds, it will BY NATE SCHWARTZ Curry Coastal Pilot

The new administration will certainly have its own stance on important Oregonian issues like green energy development, environmental regulation, homelessness solutions, and collective bargaining. It will be up to Oregon citizens and our elected representatives to put pressure on those in power and speak for our interests, regardless of administration. Now is as good a time as any to remind folks of ‘The Oregon Way’. An idea that, no matter who may be in power, we always take our neighbors into consideration, and all the stakeholders get a voice at the table. Oregonians made their voices heard on election night, now it’s up to us to carry that action forward toward substantial change for our communities.

Unofﬁcial results for Coos County’s local and state races for ofﬁce BY NATE SCHWARTZ & WILL CHAPPELL Country Media, Inc.

Despite the chaos of the general election, local races can often have the biggest impacts on the day to day lives of American voters. Mayoral and City Council races took most of the spotlight with a Coos County Commissioner’s seat also up for grabs. Here’s how things shook out as of Wednesday morning. Keep in mind that all election results are preliminary pending certiﬁcation.

BY DEAN BRICKEY For The World

County Races Coos County Commissioner, Position 1 – Drew Farmer 53.2%, Bob Main 46.2% Upstart independent Drew Farmer took down conservative incumbent Bob Main for the 1st position on the Coos County Commission. The 38-year-old Navy veteran served on the Coos Bay City Council from 2016-2024. Focused on cutting red tape, increasing housing supply, and community safety, Farmer brings experience from multiple sectors to the job. Previously employed with Working Wonders and the Bay Area Foundation, two local non-profits, Farmer now runs his own consulting practice, helping grow businesses and charitable organizations. Bob Main will leave office after a decade on the Commission, being first elected back in 2014. Coos County Treasurer – Megan Simms, unopposed

Bandon Mayor – Mary Schamehorn 52.5% Angela Cardas 46% Incumbent Mary Schamehorn has been the Mayor of Bandon since 2004 and will extend that run for another 4-year cycle. Previously serving on the Bandon City Council from 1977-1986, Schamehorn brings over 45 years of experience to the role. Her platform emphasizes workers’ housing, community security, and emergency preparedness. The former reporter and editor is a life-long Bandon

County Commissioners agree Charleston County Park sale, Approve road department expenditures

resident and is also a key member of the Bandon Historical Society. Schamehorn has been a contributing columnist at the World for years, writing her ‘As I See It’ column weekly, highlighting Bandon’s rich history and Bright future. Bandon City Council – Archie Garrett 26% Gerald Slothower 21.5% Geraldine Precetto 20%

for three positions.

Coos Bay Mayor – Joe Benetti, unopposed Coos Bay City Council – Stephanie Kilmer 23.2% Lucinda DiNovo 21.4%, Troy Cribbins 19.4% Jacob Neibergall 17.5% for four positions.

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The Coos Bay City Council race’s fourth open position came down to a minuscule number of votes. Jacob Neibergall edged Scott Frasieur by a mere 74 votes, or a percentage difference of 0.55%. The World will update this article with any changes during the certiﬁcation process, as these are preliminary results. Kilmer, DiNovo, and

COQUILLE — Coos County Commissioners have agreed to sell park property in Charleston to the Charleston Merchants Association (CMA.) Colton Totland, county counsel, told commissioners at their meeting Nov. 5 that the CMA has been leasing the Charleston County Park, which encompasses six-tenths of an acre and the building upon it. The CMA uses the building as the Charleston Visitor and Information Center. The lease dates back to 1997. Commissioners conducted a public hearing on the proposal, but only Tim Hyatt, president of the CMA, spoke. He said the building on the property originally was a laundry facility for a trailer park. The CMA plans to renovate the structure to accommodate both the visitor center and a meeting room, he added. Commissioner John Sweet described the property as being on the right (north) side of Cape Arago Highway near Davey Jones Locker. Commissioner Rod Taylor said the sale and project would “be a beneﬁt to the community.” According to the order prepared for commissioners to sign, the property is appraised at $310,000, which is the sale price. The county will maintain proceeds from the sale for park purposes, the order states. The CMA is under contract with the county to either relocate or renovate the Visitor and Information Center, the order states, using revenue from the Transient Lodging Tax. The CMA presented plans to the county in July to renovate the building. With the sale of the property to the CMA, it would be able to proceed with those plans. In other business Nov 5, the commissioners approved Please see PROPERTY Page 9

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