Experience
that Delivers for Douglas County
Experience
that Delivers for Douglas County
About Tim Freeman
Commissioner Tim Freeman grew up in Douglas County, Oregon. Tim worked as a field mechanic for Don Whitaker Logging to put himself through college and to support his family. In 1991, Tim and his wife of 33 years purchased their own business, Freeman’s Garden Valley Shell, and operated it for 26 years.
Commissioner Freeman became involved in public service when he was appointed to the Roseburg Budget Committee in 2001. In 2003 he was elected to the Roseburg City Council and began his public service.
Douglas County Commissioner (2015-Present): 2016 Board Chair, Executive Board Association of O&C Counties, currently serving as President of O&C Counties. AOC Tri-Chair, Federal Forest Sub-Committee of AOC, Federal Forests Working Group, State Forest & Trust Lands Committee, & Western Interstate Region Board Member.
State Representative (2009-2015): House Republican Leadership Team – Republican Whip, Oregon Homeland Security Council, Budget Ways & Means Subcommittee on Public Safety, Co-Chair of the Budget Ways & Means Subcommittee on Human Services, Full Joint Ways & Means Committee Member, House Rules Committee Member. Co-chair of The Special Joint Committee on Healthcare Transformation, House business and Labor Committee, House Taskforce on O&C County Payments, Co-chair House Taskforce on Small Business, Early Learning Council.
Roseburg City Council Member (2003-2008): Roseburg City Council President, League of Oregon Cities Chair, General government Committee, Ambulance & Urban Renewal agency Board, ODOT Hwy 138 Study Steering Committee, Roseburg Public Safety Center Committee design & construction, Roseburg City Budget Committee (2001-2008)
Community Memberships & Activities: UCAN Board, Umpqua Health Alliance Board, Community Health Alliance Board, Community Cancer Center Board of Directors, Douglas Forest Protection Association Board Member, Douglas Timber Operators Member, Roseburg Executive Club Member, Marine Corps Club Honorary Member, Douglas County Veterans Forum Volunteer, Early Learning Council, Assistant football coach, Roseburg Jaycee Member, Music on the Half Shell Volunteer. Commissioner Freeman has been an active member of all Douglas County chambers of commerce.
Tim Freeman Supports Veterans
Desire to Serve
“Tim is greatly respected and admired by the veteran community of our county because veterans realize his motivation comes from his heart and a desire to serve those who have served our nation. He has my strongest endorsement.”
Leadership Experience
“Tim’s experience in the State Legislature and his ability to work across party lines is a matter of record. That, combined with his leadership on county issues, make him the clear choice for Commissioner.”
Supports Our Community
“Tim cares deeply about people and searches for
ways in which government can help individuals and small businesses. He believes in our community and supports numerous organizations throughout the county.”
Understands Our Needs
“Tim Freeman fights fearlessly and tirelessly
for the future of Douglas County. He takes our voice to Salem and to Washington DC with the facts about logging and the importance of the wood products industry. I support Re-election of Tim Freeman as County Commissioner.”
