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1995-11-07 - Voters Pamphlet - County DESCHUTES COUNTY VOTERS' PAMPHLET BALLOT TYPE A � E S CO G Ltj o � "REGO� SPECIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1995 Ballots must be returned to the Deschutes County Clerk's Office by 8:00 PM, November 7, 1995 MARY SUE "SUSIE" PENHOLLOW DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend, OR 97701 Office Hours on November 7, 1995 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM MEASURE NO. 9-28 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT(CONTINUED) ARGUMENT IN FAVOR �E1yERAL©BLtC��tT1G�3(d WE ARE FRUSTRATED TOO f �+U Continued Growth Our job is to help delinquent youths change their criminal behav- € t{ %p Population growth will add even more pressure.Central Oregon for,hold them accountable,and protect our communities.This is a continues to be one of the state's fastest growing regions.The tough ob and we need our help. QUS'CIIE3F": i t1d tc� 9 1 Y influx of population strains all public resources,especially those tsueript�a$i ,�,t otirfttraorts '; that are needed to provide community safety. Studies have Delinquency More Than Doubled 7. "far } $' 1 $rq., shown that as population density increases, criminal activity Pped, hy yi tom; ors t increases. Deschutes County's population continues to grow, and so does ����� � a" the number of delinquent youths.A recent national study predicts t0 r*-of -6, ti t; f, �4 r6 THE SOLUTION the number of delinquent youths will double by the year 2010(ABC Co� lCt st "� News,September 7,1995).In Deschutes County alone,the num- „. a Adequate Detention Facilities �_ g ber of referrals to the juvenile department has more than doubled r z , / 'K 17 # since our current facility was built just 7 years ago.Unfortunately, Deschutes County needs a 50 to 100 bed juvenile detention the Juvenile Justice Center has remained the same.At times, 14 t os to facility to handle the present burden and be prepared for future tb Ftrlitrt8lU1C @t £ �t+~S end crturt growth. delinquent youths are crowded into the facility,which was designed ttpPl�h�$rlt T18Sttl` _ � dltlltj/t} for 8.The overcrowding creates risk for escape,internal violence, • and dangerous working conditions. acquire piQprtsr,.cxirtstruot! gitp � d#urrlsh Criminal Justice System Facilities Expansion JuYersfle 119C1t10. t#+ <`• Offenders Go Unpunished Cgrtrectlorls: Buttding, a uitvraif bffttder This measure will also provide the urgently needed space for the Circuit and District Courts to adjudicate the ever-increasing f44 t� I Sur4 4 For the juvenile justice system to function properly,there must be numbers of cases coming before them. ath�rfzesot�str�a�tst�#t.�t���l�S��L�i��jt#`Ct tit consequences to criminal behavior.Youthful offenders are now nfrSSfruCtur �C�Urt fan 65 placed on waiting lists to serve their time in detention.They may New facilities will be designed to be expandable for future not et in until months after sentencing, and then the may be ftnrictog art`afeE± r `rrekalecxst ' ftd "` demand by the most cost-effective means possible. g g' y y imp released within hours due to overcrowding.This is not account Qf ritYt'tnare th$rt 2 The measure would allow Deschutes Count to issue not more ability.It teaches that offenses go unpunished, and promises fu Y lure criminal activity. than $14.4 million in general obligation bonds to fund Accountability is the Solution construction of a Juvenile Detention and Community Corrections Facility,a Sheriff's Facility,and Court Expansion.The construction Without adequate detention space,our job becomes impossible, EXPLANATORY STATEMENT bond measure will fund construction only and does not include and delinquent youths have little incentive to change their behav- operational expenses.The bond would mature over a 20 year iors.Your vote will not only allow us to do our job,but help make period. our communities safer for our families. THE PROBLEM The cost to the taxpayer will be about 15¢per$1,000 of assessed PLEASE VOTE YES! High Arrest Rates property value,or about$1.25 per month($15 per year)for the owner of a$100,000 home. VOTE YES for youth accountability. Over 3,000 referrals,resulting in over 1,600 arrests,were made THE RETURN ON THAT INVESTMENT WILL BE: to the Deschutes County Juvenile Department last year. VOTE YES for safer communities. Deschutes County has one of the highest per capita Juvenile arrest rates in Oregon(Source:Oregon Criminal Justice Council, . A 64-bed Juvenile Detention Facility designed to carry VOTE YES for our children. June 10, 1994). Since Deschutes County has only a ten-bed Deschutes County through the year 2010. detention facility, violent juvenile offenders are routinely Expanded Court Space providing two new courtrooms: VOTE YES for our future. released due to overcrowding. one juvenile courtroom and one for the new circuit court Crowded Courts judge coming to Deschutes County. This information furnished by Allison Hassler Community Corrections Offices for juvenile counseling American Federation of State, County,and Municipal Employees, Deschutes County's Courts handled over 13,000 court cases enforcement of court orders, community service work Council 75, Local 3997 and nearly 15,000 traffic infractions in the last year with only supervision, and rehabilitative programs. five courtrooms.This results in offenders and victims waiting in . A Sheriff's Office immediately adjacent to the new jail(the the same lobby to go to court.The 1995 Legislature approved a sheriff's office presently occupies space that will be used This completes the first of seven (7) arguments filed new judge to be appointed in Deschutes County to help relieve for a new courtroom,jury room,and expanded office space for this measure.See inside folded page for additional pressure on the county's overloaded court system.This creates for the courts). arguments. The printing of these arguments does not the need for a new courtroom,jury room, and office space in . necessary land acquisition and infrastructure. constitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes, already overcrowded quarters. This information furnished by nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of Barry H.Slaughter,Nancy Pope Schlangen,Robert L.Nipper any statement made in the arguments. (Continued Next Column) Deschutes County Board of Commissioners 2 3 4 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR Deschutes County is a very special place.That is why so Let's make sense for a few cents.Fifteen cents a thousand The voters of Deschutes County have a window of opportunity to many of us feel privileged to live here. Certainly the small town is a reasonable price to pay for improved public safety.Juvenile send a clear,concise message regarding juvenile crime in Central atmosphere offers a sense of safety not found in urban areas.This crime has been steadily rising in the past few years and is in- Oregon:we will not tolerate the threat to public safety and public sense of safety was a major factor that drew Nancy and me here a creasing in momentum.The age level for violent crime is becom- property,and we intend to keep such offenders"off the street."As decade ago.We now raise five daughters and place an even higher ing younger all the time. a professional in the field of juvenile programming for over 26 years value on public safety as the girls grow. I have seen,first hand, the results of our lack of secure custody However,now we see evidence that this very cherished sense Gang graffiti in our community is evidence of a deeper prob- resources for juvenile criminals.The message this lack of resources of being safe is in jeopardy. Regrettably a negative side affect of lem.Our most vulnerable group,our elderly,often live in daily fear sends is simple:we cannot remove you from the community and, our tremendous population growth is a frightening rise in crime, of having their homes robbed or worse yet suffering a violent crime therefore, cannot hold you accountable for your actions or effec- particularly juvenile crime.When I was hired to direct the Juvenile at the hands of a young criminal.We have a right to live in safety. tively deter you from future crimes. At J Bar J Boys Ranch we Department in 1986 we received 1,370 referrals.This year we ex- We need to face the facts and support an important solution to have gathered responses from hundreds of youthful offenders over pect to receive nearly 4,000.We are trying to respond to this flood the problem of youth crime by voting yes on this Public Safety the past six years.When asked why they committed crimes, the with only seven detention cells.We are failing.Last year over 500 Measure. vast majority state that the punishment was simply not severe of the offenders referred to us came in on violent charges,crimes enough to stop them, and they knew they could be back on the such as assault,use of weapons,rape and robbery.With the cen- street in a short period of time. ter always full we were only able to detain some 50 offenders upon arrest.The rest were released to overwhelmed families or released This information furnished by Loismae Benson Deschutes County currently has the highest arrest rate for juve- right on the street.Nothing is more frustrating in my work than to Deschutes County Justice Evaluation Coalition nile crimes in the State of Oregon, but arrests alone are ineffec- witness one of our dedicated police officers complete a complex tive if we lack the ability to follow-through with tough,no-nonsense investigation, arrest a suspect, bring the offender to our over- sanctions. Passage of this vital measure will give the citizens of crowded detention center, only to have the offender walk away Deschutes County the capacity to respond effectively to juvenile and treat the officer with complete disdain.We should fully expect crimes,and will provide resources to prevent the future escalation these young criminals to offend again.Why not?Obviously there of crime in our area.This is a cost-effective measure that deserves is no risk. the support of all voters serious about restoring common-sense This measure will give us nine times the cells we have right and accountability to the juvenile justice system in Central Or- now.We can send a strong message to young offenders that they egon. will face strict consequences for their crimes with that kind of facil- ity.We can curb juvenile crime with that kind of facility.Voters should make a decision to value public safety and approve passage of this measure. This information furnished by Craig A. Christiansen J Bar J Boys Ranch, Inc. This information furnished by Dennis M.Maloney THE PRINTPVG OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE'AN THE PRINTING OF THIS.ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTE.4,NOR DOES THE ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES,NOR DOE'S THE ENDOR.SF_NIENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES,NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH OF ANY STATEMENT MADE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH OF ANY STATEMENT MADE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THF..ARGUMENTS. IN THE ARGUMENTS. IN THE ARGUMENTS. 5 6 7 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR DESCHUTES COUNTY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM NEEDS MEASURE 9-28 As District Attorney for Deschutes County, I urge your sup- Deschutes County's juvenile detention center is grossly inadequate. port of the Public Safety Project.The protection of our community The facility has only seven cells, which means most juvenile of- "The Justice Department says more and more of the nation's is of utmost importance.This project will significantly aid in pro- fenders are immediately released back into the community.The kids are turning to crime.The number of juvenile arrests may tecting our citizens. offending juvenile delinquent population is aware of our situation double by 2010. Kids are also more likely to be victims of and consistently takes advantage of the lack of adequate space in crime."--ABC RADIO NEWS NETWORK,SEPTEMBER 7,1995. Accountability for juvenile criminal offenders is almost non- the detention center. existent with our current facility.The alarming increase in violent DESCHUTES COUNTY CITIZENS ARE COMMITTEDTO KEEP- juvenile crime I believe is directly related to the failure of the juve- Last year we opened a new county jail,which is helping us punish ING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE THROUGH A STRONG CRIMI- nile justice system.There has been no accountability, and there adult criminals.Let's enforce the same accountability on our juve- NAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. can't be so long as we have a detention facility with only seven(7) niles.YOU can help by saying YES in November to the bond mea- cells. sure that will construct a new public safety complex next to the jail. • Voters have strengthened our Sheriff's Department by in- creasing law enforcement personnel to keep pace with This measure will enable Deschutes county to hold juveniles This public safety complex will include a 65-bed juvenile detention growth and crime. accountable for their criminal behavior.This measure will give law center,expanded courtroom space,sheriff's offices,and facilities enforcement and the district attorney the ability to protect our com- for adult parole and probation. • Voters have funded a model jail facility that combined inno- munity.As citizens,we must give the county the resources to pro- vative design efficiencies and minimum construction cost. tect us.This measure will complete the community corrections Juvenile crime is on a dangerous increase. In 1990, there were plan and give us secure detention facilities. 271 violent crimes. In 1994, we experienced 599 violent crimes Deschutes County aggressively prosecutes Iawbreakers.The 1995 committed by juveniles -- a 120% increase! Of the almost 600 Legislature has authorized an additional Circuit Court Judge to Violent crimes are the fastest increasing statistic among ju- violent crimes committed last year,only 50 were locked up upon help keep pace with the urgent demand. venile offenders. If we cannot hold them in detention,we cannot arrest.With only a 7-cell juvenile detention center,there simply is protect our citizens. not enough room to hold all juveniles accountable for their crimes. AS SHERIFF,I KNOW THE PARTS OFTHIS SYSTEMTHAT ARE (State law requires that juveniles be detained in a separate facility STILL SADLY OVERBURDENED ARE THE JUVENILE DETEN- Property crimes by juveniles continue to increase and there than adult offenders.) TION FACILITY AND COURT SPACE. has been nothing to hold them accountable. Unless juvenile of- fenders know that criminal acts have substantial consequences, Juvenile crimes are serious crimes.They include rape, burglary, WE NEED A STRONGER RESPONSE TO JUVENILE CRIME. the crime rate will continue to increase. sometimes even murder.Please join us in voting yes for Measure We have only ten beds in our present detention facility which are 9-28.The cost to the owner of a$100,000 home is only$15 per always full. By failing to hold juvenile offenders accountable,we will see year.The investment is well worth the return. more adult offenders in the years ahead.We must take affirma- • Officers on the street no longer bring in juvenile offenders tive action now to send this message:"DON'T DO THE CRIME IF (This argument paid for personally by Barry Slaughter,Nancy Pope after arrest except in the most extreme cases, such as mur- YOU CAN'T SERVE THE TIME." Schlangen,and Bob Nipper.) der.The routine policy is to arrest and release pending court hearing.Some juveniles don't even bother to show up. • Sentenced juveniles are put on a waiting list to get into deten- This information furnished by Michael T.Dugan,District Attorney This information furnished by tion, and can be released early under a matrix system that Barry Slaughter,Nancy Pope Schlangen, Bob Nipper provides room for only the highest priority offenders. Deschutes County Commissioners for Public Safety WE NEED SPACE FOR OVERCROWDED COURTS. • Many hearings are being held in a conference room.As many as 40 jurors at a time are crowded into a jury room designed This completes the seven (7)arguments filed for for 12. this measure.No arguments were filed against this • The volume of proceedings before the courts.are escalating. measure. There were 27,000 cases and traffic infractions handled in the past year. To prevent young people from becoming adult criminals,we need to send a strong message of accountability. PLEASE VOTE YES FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIMINAL ACCOUNTABILITY. THE PRINTING OF THESE ARGUMENTS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DEScHUTEs, VOTE YES FOR MEASURE 9-28. NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. This information furnished by Darrell D.Davidson, Sheriff B 9 10 TES`° VOTING INSTRUCTIONS ­11111h C-1- The November 7, 1995 election is be- Dear Deschutes County Voter: ing conducted by mail-in ballot. In addition to this Voters' Pamphlet, this ballot packet We have received numerous requests from contains a return envelope,a white secrecy voters asking for additional information on envelope, and your official ballot with candidates and measures. I am pleased that candidate(s) and/or measure(s) for which we are now able to produce a County Voters' you are eligible to vote. Pamphlet for every election. Since this is a small pamphlet, we were able VOTING YOUR BALLOT to include it with your ballot.By doing so,there is a cost savings for the election. To vote, blacken the oval (4M)completely to the left of the response of your choice. Please read the entire pamphlet, which will assist you in becoming a more informed voter. 4� YES YES If you have any questions about the Novem- OR ber 7th Election, please call 388-6547. O NO 4111111111111110 NO Sincerely, If you make an error on your ballot, spoil it in any way or lose it, you may obtain a replace- ment ballot by contacting the Deschutes Mary Sue "Susie" Penhollow County Clerk's office at 388-6547. Deschutes County Clerk RETURNING VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION YOUR VOTED BALLOT Vote your ballot. Fold the ballot and insert it To be eligible to vote in the November 7, 1995 into the secrecy envelope. Seal the secrecy election, a completed voter registration card must envelope and insert into return envelope.Seal be postmarked by October 17, 1995. the return envelope and sign the statement on the back of the envelope. YOU MAY REGISTER TO VOTE IF: 1. You are a citizen of the United States YOUR BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED 2. You will be 18 years of age or older on IFYOUR ENVELOPE IS NOT SIGNED. election day. 3. You are a resident of Oregon. BALLOT DROP SITE LOCATIONS YOU MUST RE-REGISTER TO VOTE IF: Ballot drop site locations are available - 8:00am to 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday up until Election Day. 2. Your name changes. On November 7th, sites are available 8:00am to 3. You wish to change party affiliation. 8:00pm. Drop site locations are: IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU HAVE MOVED OR YOUR SISTERS CITY HALL• REDMOND CITY HALL NAME HAS CHANGED AND YOU HAVE NOT YET RE- DESCHUTES COUNTY ADMIN. BUILDING REGISTERED, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO DO SO. The drop site at the Deschutes County Administra- CONTACT THE DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK'S tion Building, 1130 NW Harriman, Bend, is available OFFICE, 388-6547 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. 7 days a week and on election day until 8:00pm. �� 12 DESCHUTES COUNTY VOTERS' PAMPHLET BALLOT TYPE B -� E S CO tij � GZ o -< OREGON SPECIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 7, 1995 Ballots must be returned to the Deschutes County Clerk's Office by 8:00 PM, November 7, 1995 MARY SUE "SUSIE" PENHOLLOW DESCHUTES COUNTY CLERK 1130 NW Harriman Street Bend, OR 97701 Office Hours on November 7, 1995 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 6 EXPLANATORY STATEMENT DESCHUTES COUNTY EXPLANATORY STATEMENT(CONTINUED) (SISTERS) ` k; �,�{ r,,. x � Two years ago the Long Range Planning Committee was �9r Ta� 13 appointed by Sisters School Board to study and provide rec- � Continued Growth � - � � . ommendations regarding the district's future building and equip- _ �" ,. ¢,���, �� . -��� � � Population growth will add even more pressure.Central Oregon (' ment needs.Their report outlined the projected growth in the r � continues to be one of the state's fastest growing regions.The school-aged population and the impact growth would have on influx of population strains all public resources,especially those the district's facilities,capital projects,and equipment.Based .� � .�-, that are needed to provide community safety. Studies have 41 N fi" upon a projected 5%annual growth rate,this committee con- I - X - shown that as population density increases, criminal activity 4 - P I 9 eluded the middle/high school will reach its capacity of 550 a increases. FIN ,"iss k students during the 1995 96 school year,and the elementary THE SOLUTION ' 4 ttt 0 building will reach its capacity of 600 students during the 1996- „r 4( ?4 Adequate Detention Facilities i 97 school year.A second committee was appointed to identify and make recommendations concerning long term solutions " Deschutes County needs a 50 to 100 bed juvenile detention �l "° g z�� facility to handle the present burden and be prepared for future � �t1fCP�Ib� for dealing with the projected growth. 4 The Problem:Students of Sisters School District are now growth. a Aafi� ,f sue- housed on two campuses.Grades K-6 are at the downtown , Criminal Justice System Facilities Expansion * AK4 a` r.` campus,while grades 7-12 are in the new middle/high school. 3 This measure will also provide the urgently needed space for h, a s k the Circuit and District Courts to adjudicate the ever-increasing ti r The middle/high school is now over its capacity with an enroll- 1 9 ment of 663 students,an 18%increase over the 1994-95 ear. , numbers of Cases Coming before them. Y v With a current enrollment of 547 students, the elementary 1 >#GI #t New facilities will be designed to be expandable for future ,. },_ : school is rapidly nearing its capacity of 600 students.Failure t� ;`c�� �TB� ��n Y demand b the most cost-effective means possible. F to plan and act now will result in increased class sizes,over- The measure would allow Deschutes County to issue not more a ' ON crowded common facilities and radual detenoration of distract ' 9 tg ttkitits Ftt a' than $14.4 million in general obligation bonds to fund #?1i' httiffti , ,tt11f �$= �°r': programs,facilities and equipment. � construction of a Juvenile Detention and Community Corrections The Recommendation:The committee developed and Facility, a Sheriff's Facility, and Court Expansion. The r recommended a three phase program extended over a ten- un P P 9 construction bond measure will fund construction only and does .; year period from 1995-2005.The first phase of this vision,the not include operational expenses.The bond would mature over subject of this$5.5 million bond,provides for additions to the present elementary school to house students grades K-6. It x cE� �1 :. ' * The year period. �� � ,�.,, e cost to the taxpayer will be about 15Q per $1,000 of includes improvements to the present intermediate school to assessed property value, or about$1.25 per month ($15 per house students grades 7-8 and provide a program that will be x t equal to what they now have in the middle/high school.This year)for the owner of a$100,000 home. W-1; provides the middle school students a needed separate iden- EXPLANATORY STATEMENT THE RETURN ON THAT INVESTMENT WILL BE: ±� tity from the high school, and a staff of teachers responsible A 64-bed Juvenile Detention Facility designed to carry solely to them and their needs. Deschutes County through the year 2010. " In addition,passage of this bond will provide needed Expanded Court Space providing two new courtrooms: improvements in technology and communications for the el- THE PROBLEM one juvenile courtroom and one for the new circuit court ementary.The buildings will be retrofitted for heating and air High Arrest Rates judge coming to Deschutes County i conditioning resulting in increased efficiency and allowing for Over 3,000 referrals,resulting in over 1,600 arrests,were made . Community Corrections Offices for juvenile counseling, future year round use. to the Deschutes County Juvenile Department last year. enforcement of court orders, community service work The finished result will be a K-6 elementary school Deschutes County has one of the highest per capita juvenile supervision,and rehabilitative programs. and a 7-8 middle school at the downtown campus with 9-12 arrest rates in Oregon(Source:Oregon Criminal Justice Council, . A Sheriff's Office immediately adjacent to the new jail(the students at the high school.It is projected these facilities will June 10, 1994).Since Deschutes County has only a ten-bed sheriff's office presently occupies space that will be used accommodate growth through the year 2004 when combined detention facility, violent juvenile offenders are routinely for a new courtroom,jury room,and expanded office space with a year round calendar at grades K-8. released due to overcrowding. for the courts). The proposed remodeling and upgrades will cost Crowded Courts . necessary land acquisition and infrastructure. $3.5 million.The remaining proceeds will be dedicated to long Deschutes County's Courts handled over 13,000 court cases term maintenance and capital projects for the total district.As and near) 15,000 traffic infractions in the last year with only revenues from the state have decreased due to Ballot Mea y Y Y This information furnished by 5 and enrollment has increased, it has become neces- five courtrooms.This results in offenders and victims waiting in Barry H.Slaughter, Nancy Pope Schlangen,Robert L.Nipper sure sary 5 divert funds from these projects for day-to-day opera- the same lobby to go to court.The 1995 Legislature approved a Deschutes County Board of Commissioners to tions of the school district.Spending of the$2 million will be new judge to be appointed in Deschutes County to help relieve spread over the next six years allowing the district to stay pressure on the county's overloaded court system.This creates abreast of its maintenance and capital project needs. the need for a new courtroom,jury room, and office space in already overcrowded quarters. Arguments for this measure appear on the inside of this folded This information furnished by Earl R Armbruster Sisters School District#6 (Explanatory Statement Continued Next Column) Voters' Pamphlet. 2 3 4 5 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR WE ARE FRUSTRATED TOO Deschutes County is a very special place.That is why so Let's make sense for a few cents. Fifteen cents a thou- The voters of Deschutes County have a window of opportunity many of us feel privileged to live here.Certainly the small town sand is a reasonable price to pay for improved public safety. to send a clear,concise message regarding juvenile crime in Our job is to help delinquent youths change their criminal be- atmosphere offers a sense of safety not found in urban areas. Juvenile crime has been steadily rising in the past few years Central Oregon:we will not tolerate the threat to public safety havior, hold them accountable, and protect our communities. This sense of safety was a major factor that drew Nancy and and is increasing in momentum.The age level for violent crime and public property,and we intend to keep such offenders"off This is a tough job and we need your help. me here a decade ago.We now raise five daughters and place is becoming younger all the time. the street."As a professional in the field of juvenile program- an even higher value on public safety as the girls grow. ming for over 26 years I have seen, first hand,the results of Delinquency More Than Doubled However,now we see evidence that this very cherished Gang graffiti in our community is evidence of a deeper our lack of secure custody resources for juvenile criminals.The sense of being safe is in jeopardy.Regrettably a negative side problem.Our most vulnerable group, our elderly, often live in message this lack of resources sends is simple: we cannot Deschutes County's population continues to grow,and so does affect of our tremendous population growth is a frightening rise daily fear of having their homes robbed or worse yet suffering remove you from the community and, therefore, cannot hold the number of delinquent youths.A recent national study pre- in crime,particularly juvenile crime.When I was hired to direct a violent crime at the hands of a young criminal.We have a you accountable for your actions or effectively deter you from dicts the number of delinquent youths will double by the year the Juvenile Department in 1986 we received 1,370 referrals. right to live in safety.We need to face the facts and support an future crimes. At J Bar J Boys Ranch we have gathered re- 2010(ABC News, September 7, 1995).In Deschutes County This year we expect to receive nearly 4,000.We are trying to important solution to the problem of youth crime by voting yes sponses from hundreds of youthful offenders over the past six alone, the number of referrals to the juvenile department has respond to this flood with only seven detention cells.We are on this Public Safety Measure. years.When asked why they committed crimes,the vast ma- more than doubled since our current facility was built just 7 failing.Last year over 500 of the offenders referred to us came jority state that the punishment was simply not severe enough years ago.Unfortunately, the Juvenile Justice Center has re- in on violent charges,crimes such as assault,use of weapons, to stop them,and they knew they could be back on the street mained the same.At times,14 delinquent youths are crowded rape and robbery.With the center always full we were only This information furnished by Loismae Benson in a short period of time. into the facility, which was designed for 8.The overcrowding able to detain some 50 offenders upon arrest.The rest were Deschutes County Justice Evaluation Coalition creates risk for escape,internal violence,and dangerous work- released to overwhelmed families or released right on the street. Deschutes County currently has the highest arrest rate for ju- ing conditions. Nothing is more frustrating in my work than to witness one of venile crimes in the State of Oregon,but arrests alone are in- our dedicated police officers complete a complex investi a- effective if we lack the ability o follow-through with tough,no- Offenders Go Unpunished tion, arrest a suspect, bring the offender to our overcrowded nonsense sanctions. Passage of this vital measure will give detention center,only to have the offender walk away and treat the citizens of Deschutes County the capacity to respond ef- For the juvenile justice system to function properly,there must the officer with complete disdain.We should fully expect these fectively to juvenile crimes, and will provide resources to gre- be consequences to criminal behavior.Youthful offenders are young criminals to offend again.Why not? Obviously there is vent the future escalation of crime in our area.This is a cost- now placed on waiting lists to serve their time in detention. no risk. effective measure that deserves the support of all voters Seri- , They may not get in until months after sentencing, and then This measure will give us nine times the cells we have ous about restoring common-sense and accountability to the they may be released within hours due to overcrowding.This right now.We can send a strong message to young offenders juvenile justice system in Central Oregon. is not accountability.It teaches that offenses go unpunished, that they will face strict consequences for their crimes with that and promises future criminal activity. kind of facility.We can curb juvenile crime with that kind of facility.Voters should make a decision to value public safety j Accountability is the Solution and approve passage of this measure. This information furnished by Craig A.Christiansen J Bar J Boys Ranch, Inc. Without adequate detention space, our job becomes impos- sible,and delinquent youths have little incentive to change their This information furnished by Dennis M.Maloney behaviors.Your vote will not only allow us to do our job, but help make our communities safer for our families. PLEASE VOTE YES! VOTE YES for youth accountability. VOTE YES for safer communities. VOTE YES for our children. VOTE YES for our future. This information furnished by Allison Hassler American Federation of State, County,and Municipal Employees,Council 75, Local 3997 THE PRINrlNG OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE.A,V THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHums, ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES, ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES, ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES, NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH NOR DOES THE COU,N7Y WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH OF ANY STATEMENT MADE!N THE ARGUMENTS. OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. OF ANY SLATE-VE.NT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. 6 7 8 y ARGUMENT IN FAVOR 7 ARGUMENT IN FAVOR ARGUMENT IN FAVOR DESCHUTES COUNTY'S CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM NEEDS MEASURE 9-28 As District Attorney for Deschutes County,I urge your sup "The Justice Department says more and more of the port of the Public Safety Project.The protection of our commu- Deschutes County's juvenile detention center is grossly most nation's kids are turning to crime.The number of juvenile nity is of utmost importance.This project will significantly aid in equate.The facility has only seven cells, which means most arrests may double by 2010.Kids are also more likely to protecting our citizens. juvenile offenders are immediately released back into the munity.The offending juvenile delinquent population is aware be victims of crime."--ABC RADIO NEWS NETWORK,SEP- of our situation and consistently takes advantage of the tack of TEMBER 7, 1995. Accountability for juvenile criminal offenders is almost non- DESCHUTES COUNTY CITIZENS ARE COMMITTED TO existent with our current facility.The alarming increase in vio- adequate space in the detention center. KEEPING OUR COMMUNITIES SAFE THROUGH A lent juvenile crime I believe is directly related to the failure of STRONG CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. the juvenile justice system.There has been no accountability, Last year we opened a new county jail, which is helping us S punish adult criminals.Let's enforce the same accountability and there can't be so long as we have a detention facility with P • Voters have strengthened our Sheriff's Department by in- only seven(7)cells. on our juveniles.YOU can help by saying YES in November to h bond measure that will construct a new public safety com- creasing law enforcement personnel to keep pace with the P growth and crime. This measure will enable Deschutes county to hold juve- plex next to the jail. • Voters have funded a model jail facility that combined niles accountable for their criminal behavior.This measure will REMEMBER, innovative design efficiencies and minimum construction give law enforcement and the district attorney the ability to pro- This public safety complex will include a 65-bed juvenile cost. tect our community.As citizens,we must give the county the tention center,expanded courtroom space,sheriff's offices,and Deschutes County aggressively prosecutes lawbreakers.The resources to protect us.This measure will complete the com- facilities for adult parole and probation. 1995 Legislature has authorized an additional Circuit Court munity corrections plan and give us secure detention facilities. Judge to help keep pace with the urgent demand. Juvenile crime is on a dangerous increase.In 1990,there were Violent crimes are the fastest increasing statistic among 271 violent crimes.In 1994,we experienced 599 violent crimes YOUR VOTE AS SHERIFF,I KNOW THE PARTS OF THIS SYSTEM THAT juvenile offenders.If we cannot hold them in detention,we can- committed by juveniles--a 120%increase!Of the almost 600 ARE STILL SADLY OVERBURDENED ARE THE JUVENILE not protect our citizens. violent crimes committed last year,only 50 were locked up upon DETENTION FACILITY AND COURT SPACE. arrest.With only a 7-cell juvenile detention center,there sim- WE NEED A STRONGER RESPONSETO JUVENILE CRIME. Property crimes by juveniles continue to increase and ply is not enough room to hold all juveniles accountable for We have only ten beds in our present detention facility which there has been nothing to hold them accountable.Unless ju- their crimes.(State law requires that juveniles be detained in a are always full. venile offenders know that criminal acts have substantial con- separate facility than adult offenders.) • Officers on the street no longer bring in juvenile offenders sequences,the crime rate will continue to increase. y p I S IMPORTANT! Juvenile crimes are serious crimes.The include rape, bur- after arrest except in the most extreme cases,such as mur- By failing to hold juvenile offenders accountable,we will glary,sometimes even murder.Please join us in voting yes for der.The routine policy is to arrest and release pending court hearing.Some juveniles don't even bother to show see more adult offenders in the years ahead.We must take Measure 9-28.The cost to the owner of a$100,000 home is affirmative action now to send this message:"DON'T DO THE only$15 per year.The investment is well worth the return. up' CRIME IF YOU CAN'T SERVE THE TIME." • Sentenced juveniles are put on a waiting list to get into detention,and can be released early under a matrix sys- tem that provides room for only the highest priority offend- ers. This information furnished by WE NEED SPACE FOR OVERCROWDED COURTS. Michael T.Dugan,District Attorney This information furnished by Barry Slaughter,Nancy Pope Schlangen,Bob Nipper • Many hearings are being held in a conference room.As Deschutes County Commissioners for Public Safety many as 40 jurors at a time are crowded into a jury room designed for 12. • The volume of proceedings before the courts are escalat- ing.There were 27,000 cases and traffic infractions handled in the past year. To prevent young people from becoming adult criminals, we need to send a strong message of accountability. PLEASE VOTE YES FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY AND CRIMINAL ACCOUNTABILITY. VOTE YES FOR MEASURE 9-28. No arguments were filed against this measure.The This information furnished by Darrell D.Davidson,Sheriff printing of these arguments does not constitute THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN THE PRINTING OF THIS ARGUMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN an endorsement by the County of Deschutes,nor ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES, ENDORSEMENT BY THE COUNTY OF DESCHUTES, does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of NOR DOES THE COUN77 WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH :NOR DOES THE COUNTY WARRANT THE ACCURACY OR TRUTH any statement made in the arguments. OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. OF ANY STATEMENT MADE IN THE ARGUMENTS. 10 11 12 13 VOTING INSTRUCTIONS VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION The November 7, 1995 election is be- ing conducted by mail-in ballot. In addition 9rvW- a To be eligible to vote in the November 7, 1995 to this Voters' Pamphlet, this ballot packet election,a completed voter registration card must contains a return envelope,a white secrecy be postmarked by October 17, 1995. envelope, and your official ballot with Dear Deschutes County Voter: candidate(s) and/or measure(s) for which YOU MAY REGISTER TO VOTE IF: you are eligible to vote. We have received numerous requests from 1. You are a citizen of the United States VOTING YOUR BALLOT voters asking for additional information on 2 candidates and measures.I am pleased that . You will be 18 years of age or older on we are now able to produce a County Vot- election day. To vote, blacken the oval (4m) completely ers' Pamphlet for every election. 3. You are a resident of Oregon. to the left of the response of your choice. Since this is a small pamphlet,we were able o� YES o YES to include it with your ballot. By doing so, YOU MUST RE-REGISTER TO VOTE IF: OR there is a cost savings for the election. 1. Your residence or mailing address � NO � NO changes. Please read the entire pamphlet, which will 2. Your name changes. If you make an error on your ballot, spoil it assist you in becoming a more informed 3. You wish to change party affiliation. in any way or lose it, you may obtain a re- voter. If you have any questions about the placement ballot by contacting the November 7th Election, please call 388- Deschutes County Clerk's office at 388- 6547. 6547. RETURNING Sincerely, YOUR VOTED BALLOT a, Vote your ballot.Fold the ballot and insert it into the secrecy envelope.Seal the secrecy envelope and insert into return envelope. Mary Sue "Susie" Penhollow Seal the return envelope and sign the state- Deschutes County Clerk ment on the back of the envelope. YOUR BALLOT WILL NOT BE COUNTED IFYOUR ENVELOPE IS NOT SIGNED. BALLOT DROP SITE LOCATIONS Ballot drop site locations are available-8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday thru Friday up until Election Day. IMPORTANT NOTE: IF YOU HAVE MOVED OR On November 7th, sites are available 8:00am to YOUR NAME HAS CHANGED AND YOU HAVE 8:00pm. Drop site locations are:SISTERS CITY HALL• REDMOND CITY HALL NOTYET RE-REGISTERED,YOU MAY STILL BE DESCHUTES COUNTY ADMIN. BUILDING ABLE TO DO SO.CONTACT THE DESCHUTES The drop site at the Deschutes County Adminis- COUNTY CLERK'S OFFICE, 388 6547 FOR tration Building, 1130 NW Harriman, Bend,is avail- FURTHER INFORMATION. able 7 days a week and on election day until 8:00pm. 14 is 16