Medford City Council · Ward 4
Over the past four years, I've worked to make Medford safer, more affordable, and better positioned for the future. There's more work to do, and I'm asking for your vote to keep building on the progress we've made together.
Proven Results
When you elected me in 2022, I promised to tackle homelessness, fight for livability, and rejuvenate downtown. Here's what we've accomplished.
Looking Ahead
Medford has made real progress, but the work isn't done. Here's where I'll focus in my next term.
Homelessness remains one of Medford's most visible challenges, but a lot has changed since 2022. The Supreme Court's Grants Pass v. Johnson decision gave cities more tools to manage public camping, and we've used them. The question now is how we build on that foundation.
My approach has always been the same: pair enforcement with services. The Livability Team continues to be a model program, and we need to keep investing in the combination of law enforcement, mental health support, and housing pathways that actually moves people off the streets.
Housing costs remain a challenge across the Rogue Valley, but we've made progress by cutting red tape, expanding programs that encourage building, and working directly with developers to get homes built. Projects like the Northgate Apartments and the Genesis downtown show what's possible when the city works with builders instead of against them.
The core problem hasn't changed: we need more housing supply. The best way to bring costs down is to make it easier and faster to build. That means streamlined permitting, smart land-use planning, and a city government that gets out of the way.
Medford is growing, and our infrastructure has to keep up. That means investing in the basics (roads, fire stations, water systems) and making sure the city controls its own land-use decisions instead of having Salem dictate them.
I've pushed to reprioritize capital improvement spending toward projects that actually unlock growth and development, and I'll keep fighting to make sure Medford's priorities are set by Medford.
In Practice
Don't take my word for it. Here's what local reporters have covered.
Fiscal Responsibility
One of Nick's favorite questions at the council table:
Is there a way we can do this without raising fees?
Rogue Valley Times April 11, 2025
Public Safety
Illegal camps in Medford fell from 186 to 13 between March 2023 and March 2026.
We're proud of the work being done to support a safer, healthier community for everyone.
Daily Tidings May 1, 2026
Downtown
On why the Creekside Quarter project matters:
Medford needs some kind of a shot in the arm to help it build identity, to help it excite people, to bring people downtown again.
Jefferson Public Radio October 28, 2025
Downtown
After voters approved a hotel tax to fund a downtown conference center:
If the project falls apart, we're not taxing anybody anything. We're not losing anything.
Rogue Valley Times November 6, 2025
Growth
On bringing a medical school to the Rogue Valley:
It's a critical need that we have and we lack. Why not Medford?
KDRV NewsWatch 12 June 2025
Coverage is linked for reference and does not imply endorsement by any news organization.
About Nick
Nick Card was born and raised in the Rogue Valley. First elected to the Medford City Council in 2022, Nick represents Ward 4 and brings a practical, hands-on approach to city government backed by years of operations experience.
Nick is Vice President of Operations at Combined Transport, Inc., his family's third-generation trucking and logistics business. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Harvey Mudd College and was the South Medford High School valedictorian.
Over a decade of service with the American Red Cross, the Medford Chamber, and the Oregon Community Foundation shapes how Nick approaches the job and his commitment to giving every Medford resident a voice.
I don't think city government needs to be complicated. Show up, listen to people, and fix problems. That's what I've tried to do, and that's what I'll keep doing.
South Medford High Valedictorian; B.S. Engineering, Harvey Mudd College
VP Operations, Combined Transport, Inc.
American Red Cross, Medford Chamber, Oregon Community Foundation
Medford City Council, Ward 4 (2022 – Present)
Who's With Us
Leaders across the political spectrum support Nick Card's re-election.
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Make Your Voice Heard
Nick is running for re-election in Ward 4 (SE Medford). Not sure which ward you're in? Check the Medford Ward Map below.
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