Black-and-white photograph of a woman and a man standing side by side in front of a large American flag. The woman, at left, has long wavy hair falling past her shoulders and wears an open-collar white button-up blouse with a thin pendant necklace; the man, at right, is bald with a full grey beard and wears a plain dark T-shirt with a thin chain at his neck. Neither person is identified in a caption.

Richard Coleman is a dedicated lifelong resident of Coos County running for Coos County Commissioner. A 1986 graduate of North Bend High School, Richard served seven years in the U.S. Army as a mechanic before furthering his education in diesel mechanics at Lane Community College. He returned to North Bend and built a long career as head mechanic for the local family business, Johnson Rock.

Deeply committed to his community, Richard actively volunteers with the Hauser Citizen Patrol and in the past has contributed to the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).

As a candidate for County Commissioner, Richard is focused on three key priorities for Coos County:

1. Public Safety: Strengthening support for law enforcement by ensuring adequate staffing and resources for the Sheriff’s Office, the county jail, and the District Attorney’s Office to effectively enforce laws and protect citizens.

2. Addressing Homelessness: Developing a comprehensive plan to tackle homelessness by first understanding the root causes of the increasing numbers in Coos County, then studying successful solutions implemented by other counties.

I believe you need to talk to the people you're representing.

— Richard Coleman

3. Public Access to County Lands: Restoring public access to county roads and property, ensuring citizens can once again use the public lands they own.

Richard brings a strong background in service, hands-on problem-solving, and a deep-rooted connection to Coos County. He is committed to practical, common-sense leadership that puts the needs of Coos County residents first, and it is for all these reasons that he has earned our endorsement.

You can learn more about Richard’s campaign at https://coleman.coos.gop

Brandi Martindale is a 3rd generation Coos County resident and dedicated community leader running for Coos County Commissioner. Born and raised right here in Coos County, Brandi brings over a decade of experience in workforce development, regulatory compliance, executive coaching, and public policy analysis. She is a certified Life and Health Coach and the founder of Pacific Coast Coaching, where she helps individuals, teams, and organizations navigate complex challenges, improve operations, and create lasting positive change.

With degrees from Columbia University, Queens College, and Arizona Western College, and a strong foundation in systems thinking and social-organizational psychology, Brandi has managed multi-sector operations, led compliance efforts across industries, and guided both public and private organizations toward better outcomes. She is not a career politician—she is a practical, collaborative problem-solver who listens first, values data and dignity, and puts rural Coos County values front and center.

As a candidate for County Commissioner, Brandi is focused on delivering real results for Coos County families through practical leadership on key issues:

1. County Budget & Fiscal Responsibility: Using her business planning and compliance expertise to reduce redundancies, streamline processes, and ensure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely.

2. Public Safety Funding & Jail Capacity: Balancing resources effectively, collaborating across departments, and addressing root causes like addiction and theft with innovative, cost-effective solutions.

3. Roads, Bridges & Infrastructure: Prioritizing repairs based on data, improving transparency, and exploring creative transit options to better connect rural residents.

4. Land Use & Development: Balancing economic growth (including eco-tourism and responsible timber opportunities) with respect for our natural resources and longstanding local lifestyles.

5. Wildfire Preparedness & Emergency Planning: Strengthening inter-department collaboration, crisis communication, and community readiness.

6. Transparency & Civic Engagement: Making county government more accessible, hosting real listening sessions, and ensuring residents have a meaningful voice in decisions.

Brandi brings proven executive experience, hands-on systems expertise, deep local roots, and a commitment to common-sense, compassionate leadership that serves all of Coos County. She has earned our endorsement because she is ready to tackle our challenges with clarity, courage, and a genuine focus on what matters most to our residents.

You can learn more about her campaign at https://www.brandiforcoos.com