Abigail Mace is the common-sense candidate for Medford City Council Ward 3
I'm a 5th generation Oregonian with 100 years of family roots in Medford's Ward 3. We need NEW leadership on City Council. I’m the conservative, common-sense candidate and I’m asking for your vote!
Sincerely,
Abigail
Abigail with Oregon Gubernatorial Candidate, Christine Drazan, after the debate in Medford.
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The Issues
Transparency & Accountability
Medford residents are telling me that their voices aren’t being heard. City Council should represent the voice of the people instead of pushing its own agenda. I pledge to listen to YOU and keep our city government accountable to its residents.
ALPR Cameras
We need to make our city safer, but Automated License Plate Reader (e.g. FLOCK) surveillance cameras cause serious privacy concerns. Any resident who drives by these cameras is tracked, regardless of their innocence. I believe Medford residents should be given the opportunity to vote on this.
Stop Wasteful Spending
While residents are struggling, the City of Medford spends money like water. Medford’s current budget was a whopping 27.6% increase over the previous budget; no wonder taxes and fees keep going up! As your City Councilor, I will fight to cut wasteful spending while ensuring essential services are fully funded.
Local Control
State mandates trample on our rights to make the best decisions for our city. A one-size-fits-all approach never works. I will fight for local control to solve local issues.
Public Safety
Residents tell me that the homeless crisis is their biggest concern. Medford’s policies aren’t working. I will advocate for accountability on funding going to homelessness, stronger enforcement of criminal activity, and a focus on rehabilitation to end the devastating cycle of addiction that drives much of this crisis.
Save Hawthorne Park
I do not support paving over our historical and beautiful Hawthorne Park with a baseball stadium. Medford would lose valuable green space and its long-time location for the Rogue Valley Growers Market. I also don't believe it's the role of city government to pick winners and losers in a free-market economy. Ultimately, this should go to a vote (not just a TLT vote.)
About Me
I’m a 5th generation Oregonian with a century of family roots in Ward 3. I'm your neighbor, NOT a career politician! Growing up, my family struggled to make ends meet. I worked at a grocery store to pay for piano lessons and earned a full scholarship to college. I pursued a successful career in music, serving as an educator and arts leader for over 14 years. In 2022, I moved back to Oregon to be closer to family. I work hard, fight for what matters, and never give up. As your City Councilor, I will fight every day to make our city a better place to live, work, and raise a family.
Qualifications
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Deep roots in Oregon & Ward 3
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14+ years of leadership experience
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Current Work Experience:
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Family Caregiver
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Director, Jefferson Baroque Orchestra
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Keyboardist, Rogue Valley Symphony
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Music Instructor, Rogue Community College
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Prior Work Experience:
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Substitute Teacher, Grace Cascade Christian Schools
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Faculty, Oklahoma Baptist University
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Volunteer, Bennie's Barn Equine Therapy
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Bachelor of Music, Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude, 2006
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Master of Music, The University of Texas at Austin, 2008
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Doctor of Music, The University of Texas at Austin, 2012
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Fulbright Fellow, The Royal Conservatory of The Hague, 2010-2011
