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THE FINEST PEOPLE WORK
HERE, SHOULDN’T YOU?
ABOUT OUR CITY
Medford is located in Southern Oregon in the The City has approximately 532 full-time and
heart of the Rogue Valley and is the county seat 234 part-time/seasonal employees across 11
for Jackson County. Located along Interstate 5 departments: City Manager’s Office; City Attorney;
and just 27 miles north of the California border, Building Safety; Finance; Fire; Human Resources;
Medford has 89,946 residents and is the regional Parks, Recreation, & Facilities; Planning; Police;
industrial, medical and service center for 221,000 Public Works; and Innovation & Technology, as
people, making it the fourth largest metro area well as the Medford Urban Renewal Agency.
in Oregon. Medford is a regional center for a
seven-county area serving southern Oregon and OUR CITY’S VISION
northern California. Medford will continue to offer an exceptional
quality of life for all generations. Residents and
Protected by surrounding mountains, Medford visitors alike will experience a vibrant community,
has a relatively mild climate and four distinct safe and connected neighborhoods, and
seasons, providing diverse opportunities for year- exemplary cultural and recreational opportunities.
round recreational and cultural opportunities. The As the center of the Southern Oregon economy,
area is serviced by the Rogue Valley International businesses and educational institutions will
Airport, which provides easy access in and out find a collaborative environment encouraging
of the area. The airport is a full-service airport partnerships, growth and innovation.
that provides non-stop flights to seven large hub
airports.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
Medford operates under the Council-Manager
form of government with the Mayor, who is Medford -
elected city-wide, and eight Council members A Fantastic Place to
representing four different wards. The City
allocates resources through a biennial budget Live, Work & Play
that is approved through June 30, 2027.
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