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Oregon Vote -by -Mail General Election I November 6, 2018
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Attention
This is the beginning of your county voters' pamphlet. The county portion of this joint voters' pamphlet is
inserted in the center of the state portion. Each page of the county voters' pamphlet is clearly marked with
a color bar on the outside edge. All information contained in the county portion of this pamphlet has been
assembled and printed by your County Clerk.
Dear Deschutes County Voter:
This is your November 6, 2018 General Election Voters' Pamphlet. It includes information about
candidates and measures from local jurisdictions within Deschutes County. The State Voters'
Pamphlet includes federal and state candidates and measures. The Deschutes County Voters'
Pamphlet is inserted in the center of the State Voters' Pamphlet to save on mailing costs.
The pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements designed to provide impartial
information. It also contains paid arguments for or against certain measures. Candidates may also
pay to place a statement in the pamphlet.
Ballots will be mailed by Wednesday, October 17th, to each registered voter. Here are a few things
you should know:
♦ Voted ballots MUST be received at our office or an official drop site location by 8:00 pm,
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 to be counted. Remember to sign your ballot envelope.
♦ Additional drop sites open Wednesday, October 31 st. Check the Drop Site Location page in the
pamphlet for more details.
♦ Candidate names on your ballot will appear in random alphabetical order. In accordance with
ORS 254.155, random ordering of the letters is conducted prior to an election.
Not all the candidates or measures in this Voters' Pamphlet will be on your ballot. Your residence
address determines those districts for which you may vote. Your official ballot will contain only
those issues on which you are eligible to vote, based on where you live.
♦ Not a►I candidates submit information for the Voters' Pamphlet so you may have candidates on
your ballot that are not in the Voters' Pamphlet.
This Voters' Pamphlet is online at Deschutes.org/clerk. After 8:00 pm on Election Night,
preliminary election results will be posted online at Deschutes.org/electionresuIts.
♦ If a ballot was delivered to your residence for someone who should no longer be receiving a ballot
at your address, please write "RETURN" on the envelope and place it back in your mailbox.
The signature on each voter's ballot return envelope is verified against the voter's signature on
file. The signatures must match before a ballot can be counted. If your signature has changed,
please update your voter registration.
1300 NW Wall Street, Ste 202 1 PO Box 6005 Bend, Oregon 97708-6005
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Registering to Vote
To be eligible to vote in the November 6, 2018 General Election,
a completed voter registration card must be postmarked by
Tuesday, October 16, 2018.
To Register To Vote In Oregon, You Must Be:
1. A resident of Oregon.
2. A United States citizen.
3. At least 18 years old by election day.
You Must Update Your Registration If:
1. Your residence or mailing address changes.
2. Your name changes.
3. You wish to change your party affiliation.
Important Note: If you have moved or your name has changed
and you have not yet updated your registration, you are still
eligible to vote. Contact the Deschutes County Elections office,
541-388-6547 for further information.
Voters With Disabilities:
If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, contact
the Deschutes County Elections office at 541-388-6547. We
will provide two persons to assist you in voting. To assure your
voted ballot is received by election day, contact the elections
office early to arrange for assistance. You may also select
someone else of your own choice to assist you.
An audio edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available. To order,
please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411
or TTY 503-232-8408.
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Voting Instructions
Your Ballot Packet should contain at the least the following
items:
✓ Printed ballot
✓ A pre -addressed return envelope to be signed
✓ Secrecy sleeve
Examine your official ballot and vote it:
Examine your official ballot and locate the candidate or
measure response oval of your choice for each contest. To
vote you must blacken the oval (®) completely with a pen
(black ink) next to your choices.
Review your ballot:
Ensure you correctly marked your choice for each contest.
Your official ballot may contain contests printed on both
sides of your ballot.
Prepare to return your ballot:
Place your ballot in the return envelope. You may use the
optional secrecy sleeve, but it is not required. Election staff
will ensure the secrecy of your ballot. Read the voter's state-
ment on the return envelope and sign it on the signature line.
Signing your ballot return envelope:
Your ballot will not be counted if the return envelope is not
signed. Every signature is checked against the registration
signature on file and the signature must match for the ballot
to be counted.
Return your ballot:
By mail: Attach first-class postage to the signed and sealed
return identification envelope. Mail it as soon as possible to
arrive at Deschutes County Elections office no later than
8:00 pm on Election Day. Postmarks do not count.
At an official drop site: Deliver the signed and sealed return
identification envelope to an official drop site no later than
8:00 pm on Election Day. Postage is not required if delivered
to an official ballot drop site location.
Remember, if stated on your ballot, vote both sides of
your ballot.
Contact:
Deschutes County Elections
541-388-6547 Deschutes.org/clerk
1 -866 -ORE -VOTES (se habla Espanol)
www.oregonvotes.gov
TTY 1-800-735-2900
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• If you vote for more options than are allowed, your vote will not count for that contest.
• If you make a mistake on your ballot, you may make your changes on 0 Carfdidate 1
the ballot. Draw a line through the entire candidate name or measure
response. You then have the option of making another choice.
• Contact Deschutes County Elections office at 541-388-6547 to request 10 Candidate 3
a replacement ballot if:
— you make a mistake
— your ballot is damaged or spoiled
— your ballot is lost
If you use the optional "secrecy" sleeve, insert only your voted ballot
(not another person's ballot) inside. Then, insert only your secrecy '•
sleeve inside your ballot return envelope.
(If we receive an envelope with more than one ballot inside, all
enclosed ballots are rejected and not counted)
You must sign your ballot return envelope or your vote will not count
The signature on each voter's ballot return envelope is verified against
the voter's signature on file. The signatures must match before a ballot
can be counted. If your signature has changed, please update your
voter registration.7!
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• By mail (Beginning Wednesday, October 31st ballots should not be mailed but will
need to be taken to an official ballot drop site.)
• At any Official Drop Site (see list on the page 9-6 of this pamphlet)
• At the County Elections Office, 1300 NW Wall Street, Ste 202, Bend
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Deschutes County November 6, 2018 General Election
Official Ballot Drop Site Locations
Bend
Deschutes Service Center
1300 NW Wall St
(Box located on Parkway side of building)
Available 7 days a week - opens October 19
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Drive -By Drop Site
Corner of Wall St and Lafayette Ave
(Parking Area)
November 2 — 5 (week days only): 8 am — 6 pm
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: 7 am — 8 pm
Deschutes County Road Department
61150 SE 27th St
Drive -By Drop Site
Available 7 days a week — opens October 19
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Drive -By Drop Site
459 SW Bluff Dr
(Box located on the knoll above Old Mill District in
parking lot south of Hilton Garden Inn hotel)
Beginning Wednesday, October 31: 24-hour drive-by
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Drive -By Drop Site
1000 SW Bradbury Way
(Box located across from the new Park & Rec Pavilion
off of Simpson & Columbia)
Beginning Wednesday, October 31: 24-hour drive-by
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
La Pine
La Pine Public Library, 164251st St
Drive -By Drop Site
(1st St & Huntington Rd)
Beginning Wednesday, October 31: 24-hour drive-by
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave
Drive -By Drop Site
(Located on west side of Library)
Available 7 days a week — opens October 19
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Sisters
Sisters City Hall, 520 E Cascade Ave
(Located inside City Hall)
October 19 - November 5: 8 am - 5 pm
(Usual Business Hours & Days)
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Sunriver
Sunriver Area Public Library, 56855 Venture Ln
(Sunriver Business Park)
Beginning Wednesday, October 31: 24-hour drive-by
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6: open until 8 pm
Postmarks Do Not Count!
All ballots must be received at an official drop site or the Deschutes County Clerk's office no later than 8 pm, Election Day.
if you have not mailed your ballot by Tuesday, October 30,
take your ballot to an official ballot drop site.
County Clerk's Office, 1300 NW Wall St, Upper Floor, Bend — Privacy Booths Provided
Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm - Election Day, 7 am to 8 pm
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Measure 9ml 22 City of Sisters
Explanatory Statement
Approval of this measure will allow the establishment and opera-
tion of medical marijuana processing sites and dispensaries and
recreational marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and
retailers in the City of Sisters.
City currently relies on home rule authority through its business
license ordinance to prohibit the operation of marijuana busi-
nesses. Under ORS 475B.968, a city council may adopt an
ordinance allowing the establishment and operation of medical
marijuana processing sites and dispensaries and recreational
marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and/or retailers
within the city, but the council must refer the ordinance to the
voters at a statewide general election. The Sisters City Council
has adopted an ordinance allowing the establishment of medical
marijuana processing sites and dispensaries and recreational
marijuana producers, processors, wholesalers, and retailers within
the city and, as a result, has referred this measure to the voters.
If approved, this measure will allow medical marijuana process-
ing sites and dispensaries and recreational marijuana producers,
processors, wholesalers, and retailers within city.
Approval of this measure has revenue impacts. Currently, ten per-
cent of state recreational marijuana tax revenues will be distributed
to cities in Oregon based on the following: (a) 75% is distributed
to each city based on the population of all cities that have not
banned marijuana premises; and (b) 25% is distributed to each
city based on the number of recreational marijuana licenses in the
city compared to the total licenses in all cities. If this measure is
approved, the city will be eligible to receive distributions of state
marijuana tax revenues.
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Currently, under ORS 4758.491, a city may impose up to a three
percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a marijuana retailer
in the city. If this measure is approved, the city may, subject to
voter approval, impose a local tax or fee on the recreational sale
of marijuana items.
(This information furnished by Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, City of
Sisters.)
measure 9mi 23 City of Sisters
Explanatory Statement
Approval of this measure will impose a three percent tax on the
sale of marijuana items by a licensed marijuana retailer within
the City of Sisters. This measure will become operative only if
the measure proposing to allow the establishment and operation
of recreational and medical marijuana businesses is approved
by voters.
Under ORS Chapter 475B, the Oregon Liquor Control
Commission licenses the retail sale of recreational marijuana.
ORS 47513.491 provides that a city council may adopt an ordi-
nance imposing up to a three percent tax on the sale of mari-
juana items (which includes marijuana concentrates, extracts,
edibles, and other products intended for human consumption
and use) by retail licensees in the city, but the council must refer
that ordinance to the voters at a general statewide election. The
Sisters City Council has adopted an ordinance imposing a three
percent tax on the sale of marijuana items by a retail licensee
and, as a result, has referred this measure to the voters.
The City has adopted an ordinance (Ordinance No. 487) refer-
ring the question of whether to allow (permit) the establishment
and operation of recreational and medical marijuana businesses
in City. As a result, if voters do not approve the allowance of
recreational and medical marijuana businesses, this tax mea-
sure will not become operative even if it also receives a majority
of votes
(This information furnished by Kerry Prosser, City Recorder, City of
Sisters.)
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Measure 9=1 24La Pine Park & Recreation District
Explanatory Statement
The Board of Directors of the La Pine Park & Recreation
District (LPRD) is seeking approval of a 5 -year local option levy
in the amount of 22 cents per $1000 of assessed value starting
in the tax year 2019-20.
What services does the District provide?
The District provides after-school, youth and adult programs
to the greater La Pine Community. It also operates and
maintains the La Pine Community Center, Heritage Park, the
Finley Butte Ball Fields and community meeting room, Rosland
Campground and Day Use river area, and Leona Park with
river access.
Who does the District serve?
LPRD serves the residents of the greater La Pine area and is
approximately 85 square miles, which includes the City of La
Pine and the unincorporated portions of Deschutes County,
generally from Fall River south to the Klamath County Line and
generally east and west to the National Forest Boundaries.
How is the District funded?
LPRD is funded through a combination of property taxes, user
fees and grants. In the 2017-18 fiscal year, 48% of the District's
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budget was funded by property taxes, 15% by user fees, and
37% by donations and grants. Donations and grants are not
guaranteed income and vary greatly from year to year.
The District's property tax base rate is 30 cents per $1000 of
assessed value (not market value). This rate has not changed
since 2009. If approved, the 22 cent 5 -year local option levy
would supplement this tax base.
How would levy funds be used?
If approved, the levy funds would help:
• Provide security systems for the District
• Address deferred maintenance of District owned properties,
allowing them to stay available to the community
• Expand health, wellness, fitness and active outdoor pro-
grams for adults to meet increasing demand
• Support and expand current youth programs for children
from kindergarten to high school with adequate supplies,
materials, personnel and hours to meet community demand
• Fund essential upgrades to expand administration in tech-
nology/media and service
• Support a variety of capital improvements for the District
such as ball park bleachers, safe dugouts, landscaping,
upgrading restrooms, and compliance with ADA mandated
requirements
• Ensure LPRD continues to attract and retain experienced
staff who work to educate, mentor, and build relationships
with children involved in the District's youth programs
What is the cost to property taxpayers?
If approved, property owners with an assessed value (not market
value) of $200,000, about average for the District, would pay
$44.00 per year or $3.67 per month added to the current tax
base, for a period of 5 years.
What if the levy is not approved?
If the levy fails, programs fees would increase and some pro-
grams would be eliminated. The backlog of deferred mainte-
nance and repair of District facilities would not be addressed.
Need more information?
Visit LPRD's website at http://Iapineparks.org/public-meetings/
and read the "Comprehensive Plan Update" approved December
6, 2017 and the "Short Term, 5 and 10 Years Goals" adopted
January 11, 2018 by the District's Board of Directors.
(This information furnished by Gary S. Gordon, Chairman, Board of
Directors, La Pine Park & Recreation District)
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I am the Vice President of the La Pine Pickleball Club, and
the Club fully supports the passage of this 5 year local option
levy. The Club's members are users of the District facilities for
pickleball activities, and are also very active in other activities
offered by the District. These include wellness programs and
workshops that are open to the entire community.
A financially healthy Park and Recreation District is vital to
the well-being of the community. LPRD's facilities provide
vital meeting space for area non -profits. LPRD connects with
COCC, OSU Extension, COIC, Deschutes Public Library, La
Pine High School to better serve the District's needs.
Both the Administration and the District's Board of Directors
clearly demonstrate a genuine love for our community. They
work as a team to provide both quality youth and adult pro-
grams. They also provide meeting space for veterans, and
use of the Community Center free of charge for the annual
Veteran's Day activities.
Our Club works very hard as a fundraiser for the District. As
such we have made some very important observations. The
District is very well managed and every dollar is made to stretch
beyond its face value. As District services have vastly improved
in the past three years, demand for such services has greatly
multiplied in response. We have also noted that significant
maintenance and desirable facility upgrades have been long
deferred because the funds were simply not available. The
District operates with a below minimum staff level and it should
have the funding to run with an adequate staff level.
The present tax base of 30 cents is insufficient to provide the
services necessary to meet the Community's demand, and
insufficient to properly maintain and preserve its facilities.
Please support the District's on-going "small town strong (and
proud)" efforts. Vote YES on Measure 9-124.
(This information furnished by Mark O'Brien, La Pine Pickleball Club.)
I am writing in favor of the local option levy for the La Pine
Park & Recreation District. When the District was formed in
1989, LPRD used all manner of fundraising for their programs.
Eventually I saw the deterioration of community support to the
point where our LPRD was running on collection of pop cans
and a few annual fundraisers. When the voters passed the
tax of 30 cents per thousand assessor valuation in 2009, we
had reached a desperate position. The voters supported that
measure to help all residents. For the first time in its history,
the District began to grow with a measure of security.
We all know what has happened here in La Pine over the past
few years. We are growing and the needs for a strong and
healthy Park District have grown with the population. Each
resident that lives in the District has seen the District work
very hard to support sports, educational and after school youth
programs, adult programs and great community activities.
Modest staffing and increases in operating expenses have
maxed out every resource. The District faces new issues with
the maintenance and security of our parks, buildings and
playgrounds. 30 cents is not enough.
We need to support this tax option and continue the support
of LPRD. The small amount we tax payers have paid during
the past nine years has been carefully invested by the District
to serve the needs of the community: ball fields have been
developed; a safe and fun playground has been completed; up-
grades to Rosland Campground; parking lots paved; fresh paint
on buildings; setting up a Veteran's Memorial, and much more!
We need to pass this option tax so we can address the main-
tenance issues of parks, buildings, land and better security.
This 22 cents per thousand dollar assessor valuation will help
stabilize the growth and maintenance needs of the District.
Please vote YES on this measure.
(This information furnished by Teri Lynn Myers -Newcomb.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument. of any statement made in the argument
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Argument in Favor
With the current 30 cent tax rate LPRD has reached its capac-
ity to provide services and programs for the people of the Dis-
trict. To continue to meet the community's demand for services
and programs, the District is asking the voters to approve a
temporary 5 year levy of an additional 22 cents.
I have first-hand knowledge of the excellent management prac-
tices by the District's Administration, and of the budgeting and
policy making savvy of the District's Board of Directors. They
have diligently worked hard together to honor and conserve
each dollar and each resource to benefit the District, and to
further necessary visionary planning that is practical.
But even with such best practices, the needs for the District
are apparent. The Community Center needs to be open 5
days a week, not just 4. Staffing levels are too low to meet the
community's demand for services. The District currently has a
single, part time — 20 hour per week — maintenance and repair
person. That is totally insufficient to keep everything in proper
maintenance and repair. Yearly upkeep is a major effort for
such things as river soft landings repairs, river bank stabiliza-
tion to keep our river parks safe and useable, for roof repairs
and for winter damage.
The Community thoroughly enjoyed the Music in the Pines con-
cert series this past summer. But the music stage has needed
significant repairs now for many years. There has just been
no funding available to deal with that. Other District properties
have repairs and maintenance needs that have simply been
deferred. These need to be preserved before things get too
expensive to deal with.
I have been honored to volunteer with the District over many
years and in many capacities. I am so impressed at the how
the District has responded to the community even with mini-
mum resources. But that limit has been reached.
I urge you to vote YES on this critical measure.
(This information furnished by Vicki L. Russell.)
The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the
County of Deschutes, nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument.
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measure 9ol 25Redmond School District No. 2J
Explanatory Statement
Redmond School District (RSD) draws its 7,500 students from
a 550 square mile area which includes Redmond and the
communities of Alfalfa, Crooked River Ranch, Eagle Crest,
Terrebonne and Tumalo. The district operates 13 school build-
ings serving students in kindergarten through high school.
Why a School Bond
The average age of a school in RSD is 43 years old. This means
electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling systems are inefficient
and out-of-date. Roofs, flooring, windows, sidewalks, plumbing
and exterior siding are in need of repair throughout the district.
M.A. Lynch Elementary is an outdated and inefficient building
that would be too costly to renovate. An architectural assessment
found inadequate learning spaces, air quality issues, safety con-
cerns and significant problems with siding, windows and the roof.
2018 Bond Request
RSD, in partnership with the community, has developed a recom-
mendation for a school capital construction bond request that, if
passed, proposes to:
• Make Safety and Security Improvements:
Secure school entrances, create single point of entry and
upgrade or install new security camera systems.
Maintenance and Preservation at Existing Buildings:
With the average age of district schools at 43 years old,
site improvements are proposed to preserve these facilities.
Many of our schools have inefficient and out-of-date electri-
cal, heating, ventilation and cooling systems and plumbing
systems that would be updated or replaced with the bond.
Additionally, the bond would fund costs of replacing roofs,
flooring, crumbling sidewalks and other capital projects to
extend the lives of our school buildings.
• Replace M.A. Lynch Elementary:
The bond will replace M. A. Lynch with a modern school
with educational spaces designed for today's best practices
in learning, allow for enrollment growth and address signifi-
cant safety and security issues.
• Improve Energy Efficiency: Districtwide energy efficiency
projects, including replacing old, inefficient high -mainte-
nance heating and ventilation systems and installing LED
lighting and new windows. These projects could save thou-
sands of dollars in annual maintenance and operating costs.
How Much
The proposed $70 million bond is projected to cost taxpayers an
additional 0.54 cents per $1,000 of taxable value over what was
paid in 2017-2018 property taxes. This amount is estimated to
cost $9 per month on a home with a taxable value of $200,000.
Oversight and Accountability
An independent, citizen -led Bond Oversight Committee will be
established to oversee the use of bond funds, specifically:
• Ensure bond dollars are used for purposes consistent with
the voter -approved bond program and state law.
• Reduce long-term maintenance, construction costs and im-
prove efficiency and longevity, and innovative practices.
Our high schools and middle schools have multiple points of Review quarterly reports produced by the district each year
entry and every school in the district has locks, front entries, the bond proceeds are being spent to assess compliance with
fire panels, alarms and/or security systems in need of repair or the bond program approved by voters.
replacement.
(This information furnished by Michael D. McIntosh, Superintendent,
Many of our schools lack the basic technology, collaborative Redmond School District No. 2J.)
learning spaces and infrastructure found in newer schools.
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PLEASE VOTE YES
It's our responsibility to leave a legacy of stewardship and
leadership for the children of the Redmond School District.
We, the committee members working to pass this bond, believe
that few public expenditures in the Redmond region promise
such unparalleled investment on return as this school bond.
Great schools increase property values, support safe neighbor-
hoods, and help draw new businesses and jobs to our region.
Even if you don't have school-age children, an
investment in public schools supports the prosperity
of our community for generations to come.
The students currently depending on you to invest in their edu-
cation are our region's future employees, neighbors, taxpayers,
and entrepreneurs. Spending money on education ensures our
community continues to enjoy an exceptional quality of life, a
robust economy, and a prosperous future.
This school bond is essential to increasing the
safety of school children.
We cannot solve all the nation's issues around mass shootings,
but we can do our part to make sure the children of Redmond,
Crooked River, Terrebonne, Alfalfa and Tumalo are better pro-
tected while in school buildings. Retrofitting secure entryways,
installing or upgrading security cameras, and improving emer-
gency communications systems cost the district money that
must be provided through local support, not state education
dollars. We cannot turn our backs on this responsibility.
A citizen oversight committee will help ensure funds
are spent wisely.
The Redmond School District is committed to involving the
public in decision-making on bond funds. A committee of local
citizens from different backgrounds is being formed to oversee
the spending of these revenues. This oversight will help ensure
that taxpayer dollars are stretched as far as possible, and that
decisions are made with public involvement.
Measure 9-125 deserves your vote.
Please join us in voting Yes for RSD Kids!
Yes for RSD Kids Committee
Jerry Andres, Co-chair
Bev Clarno, Co-chair
Diana Barker
Bill Braly
Krisanna Clark -Endicott
Elton Gregory
Zachary L. Harmon
ShanRae Hawkins
Brenda L.Turner
Alan Unger
Carl Vertrees
(This information furnished by Jerry Andres, Yes for RSD Kids.)
The Redmond School Bond: A Wise Investment
As current and former elected leaders we take tax measures
seriously. The investment of public dollars must provide a strong
return to the community. The Redmond school bond does.
Here's how:
1. This bond funds absolutely necessary safety improve-
ments. We support the Redmond School District taking pru-
dent steps to protect students, staff and teachers from harm.
2. This bond strengthens our regional economy. By
improving the quality of education Redmond School District
students receive, we will help build a skilled workforce and
create an asset to attract job creators and top professionals.
3. Waiting to repair aging facilities increases taxpayer
costs. Every year that we put off essential repairs and
improvements, the more expensive the eventual cost be-
comes. Investing in schools today will save us all money in
the long run.
4. Citizens will oversee the spending. The school district is
creating an oversight committee to help track bond dollars.
This kind of accountability ensures the bond remains rooted
in community values and priorities.
This bond is worth it. Join us in voting yes.
Redmond City Council
George Endicott, Mayor of Redmond
Joe Centanni, Redmond City Council President
Tory Allman, Redmond City Councilor
Jon Bullock, Redmond City Councilor
Camden King, Redmond City Councilor
Ginny McPherson, Redmond City Councilor
Jay Patrick, Redmond City Councilor
Deschutes County Commission
Tammy Barley, Deschutes County Commissioner
Tony DeBone, Deschutes County Commissioner
Redmond School Board
Richard C. Bailey, Director, Redmond School Board
Travis Bennett, Redmond School Board member
Tim Carpenter, Redmond School Board member
Johnny Corbin, Redmond School District, School Board Director
Shawn Hartfield, Redmond School Board member
Redmond Area Park and Recreation District
Hayes McCoy, Chair, Redmond Area Park & Recreation District
Former Elected Leaders
Bev Clarno, former Senator and Speaker of the House
Edward Fitch, former Mayor of Redmond
Alan Unger, former Mayor of Redmond
A.J. Lasoya, former Redmond School Board Director
Paul Rodby, former Redmond School Board Director
(This information furnished by Richard C. Bailey, Redmond School District.)
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Measure 9-125 Prioritizes Safety and Security
We urge you to vote yes
As law enforcement and public safety professionals we know
it's our responsibility to do everything we can to keep our com-
munity safe. We know all too well from news reports across
the country that danger in our schools is something we must
continually assess.
Right now Redmond School District buildings needs updates
to improve the safety of our kids, as well as the adults who look
after them.
We need to know who is in our buildings or on school
grounds. We need to prevent access for those who should
not be in our schools.
This bond funds replacement of entries at every school where
access to classrooms, hallways and common spaces is cur-
rently unfettered. These changes will allow school staff to
monitor and approve entry for everyone that comes onto school
grounds—helping to prevent a tragedy before it occurs.
The bond also funds critical improvements to security systems.
In emergencies, such as an active shooter on school grounds,
the ability to respond quickly literally saves lives. This bond
measure helps us do that by funding new security technol-
ogy, locking systems, security cameras and emergency
communications that help keep students and staff safe in
the case of imminent danger.
When it comes to school safety, the headlines across the
nation show tragedies do occur and we must strive to ensure
the safety of our children. It's an unfortunate fact that in today's
world, our schools must be ready to respond to any manner of
threat.
The Redmond School District Bond will help keep our
kids, and the adults who care for them, safe. Join local law
enforcement and public safety in voting yes.
L. Shane Nelson, Deschutes County Sheriff
Dan Drayton, President Redmond Firefighters Association
Craig Unger, retired Redmond Police Officer and school
resource officer
(This information furnished by L. Shane Nelson, Deschutes County
Sheriffs Office.)
Good Schools Mean a Bright Future for Redmond
Business owners and community leaders ask you
to vote yes on Measure 9-125
As business owners and community leaders from diverse
sectors we share a common goal—a stronger Redmond. We
believe these Redmond School District improvements will make
our well-planned city an even better place to live and work.
Here's why:
This bond is a smart investment in our community. As
Redmond residents and businesses, we are proud of the
positive development we've seen in Redmond due to smart
decision-making. Our investments in roads and economic
development mean this city is thriving. Passing this bond does
the same for schools—it's the way to bring facilities up-to-date,
keep maintenance costs as low as possible and create a legacy
of properly educated kids. It's smart investments like this that
yield a well-run community for all of us.
Good schools grow Redmond right. Great schools mean
Redmond will attract professionals and other residents seeking
a high-quality, vibrant education for their children. These are the
folks we want to buy homes, stroll our streets, visit our shops,
become new clients, open new businesses and engage in our
community. We'll keep Redmond special by drawing bright,
education -oriented folks and their children whose presence
helps us grow the right way over the years.
If you're like us, you want to see a strong Redmond flourishing
through smart investments and great people.
Join us in voting yes on the Redmond School Bond!
Bryant Emerson LLP
Central Oregon Association of REALTORS
Eberhard Creamery
Joe A Lochner Insurance Agency, Inc
MidOregon Credit Union William R. Anderson, President/CEO
Redmond Chamber of Commerce & CVB
Steve Buettner, President Sunwest Builders
David Bishop
Angela Boothroyd, Broker Windermere Real Estate
Jon Bullock, Redmond Executive Association
Jeff Casserly, Principal Broker, Desert Sky Real Estate
Curt Heimuller- Eagle Crest Resort
Jenny O'Keefe, Executive Director REACH
Keith & Holly Sides, Cinder Rock Veterinary Clinic
Amber Wilson, Home Lending Officer, Umpqua Bank
(This information furnished by Eric Sande, Redmond Chamber of Com-
merce & CVB.)
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MEASURE 9-125 IS A VITAL INVESTMENT
FOR OUR REGIONAL ECONOMY
As leaders of industry in Central Oregon, we strongly
support passing this school bond because we know that
investing in education creates a strong local economy—
a benefit to us all.
Throughout our region and the nation, the growing scarcity
of skilled workers with a high-quality educational foundation
is a major barrier to expanding the economy. It's a problem
that links directly back to the primary, middle school and high
school educations students receive in their hometowns.
Aging facilities and a strain on resources mean today's youth
frequently miss out on the hands-on educational foundation
they need to be a powerful member of the workforce. We see
it whenever we try to hire in students whose academic, Career
Technical Education, and elective classrooms were outdated
and lacked technology.
We support this bond because it is an investment in the career
technical and learning facilities that truly make a difference in
developing a regional workforce.
Simply put, educational facilities matter.
Join us in educating youth who are prepared to step through
our doors and into industry operations. Make a vital invest-
ment in the students of today to build the backbone of industry
tomorrow.
Join us in voting yes on Measure 9-125.
Steve Bettis, Medline ReNewal
Todd Taylor, Taylor Northwest
Jon Stark, Sr. Director REDI (Redmond Economic
Development, Inc.)
Rick Williams, CEO Central Oregon Truck Co.
Dennis Pahlisch, Pahlisch Homes
(This information furnished by Jon Stark, Redmond Economic
Development, Inc.)
REDMOND SCHOOL DISTRICTTEACHER LEADERS
ASK FOR YOUR VOTE ON MEASURE 9-125
Modern, well-maintained and safe educational facilities
lead to better student outcomes.
As professionals who work with youth every day, we know
buildings and classrooms make a difference to student suc-
cess—and nothing is more important to us.
Please support today's generation of students with the
facilities they need to succeed.
When students have up-to-date classrooms and expanded
space for electives and career technical education (CTE) we
create valuable learning experiences that prepare youth for
higher education or to become full workforce participants.
This bond funds:
• Replacement of Lynch
• Creation of STEM lab at Vern Patrick
• Expansion of elective and CTE classrooms at OMS
• Modernization of elective, science and CTE classrooms
at RHS
When buildings are well-maintained with proper heating and
cooling, repaired roofs, good windows, and bright lighting we
offer environments conducive to learning.
This bond funds:
• Replacement or improvement of HVAC/AC at 10 buildings
• Roof replacement at 6 buildings
• Window replacements at 4 schools
• Improved lighting at OMS and RHS
• Replacements or improvements to plumbing, flooring,
gyms, bathrooms, or electrical at every school in the district
When we secure schools, we alleviate very real student fears
that a dangerous experience could happen to them, providing
freedom to learn without distraction.
This bond funds:
• Secure entries at all elementary schools
• Asbestos removal/abatement at 3 schools
• Installation or security camera upgrades at every school
• Improved playground fall protection at elementary schools
• Fire alert system and/or sprinkler upgrades at 6 buildings
Join the Redmond Education Association's Executive
Board in voting to improve student success. Vote YES on
Measure 9-125.
Redmond Education Association Executive Board
Jeff Bowman, Obsidian Middle School, Labor Management Chair
Barry Branaugh, Ridgeview High School, Past President and
Transitional Leadership
Anthony J. Brown, Terrebonne Community School, Director of
Finance and Budget
Carrie Brumbach, Elton Gregory M.S., REA Communications
Director
Sarah Cochran, Elton Gregory Middle School, Director of Teacher
Effectiveness
(This information furnished by Barry Branaugh, Redmond Education
Association.)
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As students, we are asking you to vote yes for safer
schools and better classrooms
As leaders of Redmond High School and Ridgeview High
School, we are concerned about the violence that has occurred
across the country. We have not experienced any attacks in
Central Oregon but we know that we cannot ignore this threat.
That is why we appreciate the improvements proposed by the
Redmond School District to make our school buildings safer.
At our middle and high schools there would be only one
entrance to restrict unauthorized people. The bond would also
build secure entries at all of the elementary schools. Outdated
emergency communications systems would be replaced, and
security camera systems would either be installed or upgraded
at every school.
We know these changes will make it harder for people to
barge in and do harm. And we know that it will mean faster
responses once there is a threat on campus.
In addition to safety, we care about this bond because we are
seeking the best chance we can to offer students a high-quality
education. We want to succeed in our future, and we want to
leave behind a legacy of having supported other to accomplish
this, as well.
By making our school buildings and classrooms more up-to-
date you help us be ready for real jobs and higher education.
All of this matters to us a very great deal.
The majority of students in the Redmond School District
are too young to vote, so please do it for us and for them,
and vote yes on Measure 9-1251
Ashley Hall, Ridgeview High School
Gracy Rawlins, Redmond High ASB President
Tomi Gates, Redmond High School Senior Class President
(This information furnished by Tomi Gates, Redmond High School
students.)
REDMOND SCHOOL BOND WILL SAVE TAXPAYER
DOLLARS, KEEP SCHOOL COMMUNITIES SAFER
AND PROMOTE STUDENT LEARNING
As the staff who work in our school buildings every day we are
urging a YES vote on Measure 9-125.
Many of us work in maintenance and facility administration
and we know firsthand how critical repairs are to some of
Redmond School District's buildings.
Some older buildings have leaking roofs that must be fixed to
avoid additional maintenance issues. Outdated plumbing and
boilers are in desperate need of replacement before additional
degradation and incidents occur. And addressing substandard
heating and air conditioning systems is necessary to provide
an environment where focused learning can occur. In the case
of Lynch Elementary, the building took such a beating in the
snowy winter two years ago that it must now be replaced—a
more cost effective solution than repairing the extensive dam-
age and maintenance issues.
We know these investments in routine maintenance and
timely replacement at school facilities will save Redmond tax-
payers money over the years because we know that repairs
become more expensive the longer they are postponed.
We also support this bond because it improves the security of
our buildings, keeping everyone safer in our public schools.
Today, more than ever, we feel a responsibility to prevent
threats to the safety of children, staff and teachers. This
bond makes concrete changes to our buildings, including
rebuilding entrances at elementary schools, eliminating entry
points, and improving security camera systems, that allow us to
do the job of keeping schools safe.
As staff, we appreciate that the Redmond School District
is prioritizing repairs to our buildings and the safety of our
school communities. We ask community members to do
the same by voting yes on Measure 9-125.
Thank you,
Oregon School Employees Association Local Chapter 84
(This information furnished by Corey Ryder, Oregon School Employees
Association.)
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Dear fellow community member,
I am a Central Oregon business owner, the daughter of an edu-
cator, the wife of a retired law enforcement officer and an active
community member. I reach out here in all of those capacities,
but most importantly I am speaking to you as the mom of two
young boys in the Redmond School District.
When I grew up in Joseph, Oregon, our biggest safety concern
was whether students were speeding near the high school, or
pulling a fire alarm for fun. Flash forward 25 years and school
shootings are happening on what feels like a weekly basis. It
truly boggles my mind that I have to raise my kids in a world
where school shootings are a very real possibility.
Talking about this isn't hyperbole. Our district schools truly are
vulnerable to threats. Unsecured entry points and limited secu-
rity camera systems are just a few of the ways that our schools
could be caught off -guard.
As a community, I believe we owe it to our students to provide a
safe and secure environment for them to grow and thrive. I want
my kids to know that our community cares enough to ensure
their safety. I will do everything I can to make sure this happens.
To me, there is no appropriate price tag on our children's safety.
Certainly $9 per month, which is the average cost of this bond
to taxpayers, feels like a small price to pay to do our part for
children growing up in this very different time.
Please help us make Redmond School District buildings safe.
I ask for your vote on Measure 9-125.
Thank you,
ShanRae Hawkins, parent, Tumalo Community School
(This information furnished by ShanRae Hawkins, Tumalo Community
School.)
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Tony
DeBone
Republican
Independent
Occupation: Deschutes County
Commissioner; small business
owner
Occupational Background:
Associate Computational biolo-
gist; software engineer (Contrac-
tor - U.S. Air Force); observatory
operator.
Educational Background: Bachelor of Science, Northern Michi-
gan University— 1989.
Prior Governmental Experience: Deschutes County Commis-
sioner 2011 — Present; La Pine Park and Recreation District,
Board Member 2005-2011.
I provide steady leadership for Deschutes County, and humbly ask
for your support to continue to represent you. These are exciting
times for our county. Here are a few things I'm working on for you.
LESS SMOKY SUMMERS: Our summers have become danger-
ously smoky, as federally owned forests near and far burn with
increasing frequency and intensity. I push our federal repre-
sentatives to cut the red tape that prevents thinning and other
management techniques to reduce wildfire. I also support Project
Wildfire, the committee working to reduce local risk of wildfire.
SHAPING AN AFFORDABLE COMMUNITY: Living in
Deschutes County is not cheap, and it's a big problem for
people in almost every income bracket. I support local control
of land use decisions so private developers can provide more
and better housing at a better price. Most importantly, I support
further reducing the tax burden on local residents - includ-
ing residents on a fixed income - so that county government
doesn't directly add to their burden.
ECONOMY AND FAMILY WAGE JOBS: Deschutes County's
unemployment rate of around 4% is historically good, but we
still need better paying jobs. By supporting local, emerging in-
dustries that provide good -paying jobs, I am working every day
to ensure that our kids can get jobs here if they choose.
What are the issues you care about? I'd love to hear from you.
My direct phone number is (541)728-3012. My email is
tony@electtonydebone.com.
Together, we can continue to make Deschutes County a great
place to live.
Please vote Tony DeBone for Deschutes County Commissioner!
www.electtonydebone.com
(This information furnished by Anthony DeBone.)
BA; COCC, Nursing Degree
Amy
Lowes
Democrat
Occupation: Re-entry Nurse,
Health & Education Consultants
Occupational Background:
Registered Nurse; Small Busi-
ness Owner
Educational Background:
University of Colorado, Boulder;
Prior Governmental Experience: Court Appointed Special Ad-
vocate (CASA); Healthy Beginnings, Board Member; Deschutes
County Precinct Committee Person
Personal:
I've lived in Central Oregon for 21 years, raising my two
children and working as a nurse and small business owner. Ad-
vocating for people of diverse backgrounds across Deschutes
County, I have seen the impact of the lack of business and
medical skills on our County Commission firsthand. As a suc-
cessful business owner and nurse, I know I can do more to
help families in our community and do a better job setting and
managing our tight budgets.
Mental health issues like school bullying, teen suicide, and opi-
oid addiction affect us all. I'll work to increase mental health and
addiction services, fund a 24-hour crisis center, ensure school
safety, and better equip our first responders. Our community
deserves a Commissioner who understands these complex
issues, and one who has the grit to do something about them
despite obstacles. I'll be that County Commissioner for you.
AS YOUR COUNTY COMMISSIONER, I WILL:
• Expand mental health, addiction, and affordable health care
services;
• Support Deschutes County businesses - for both rural and
urban families;
• Manage growth to preserve our special quality of life;
• Increase affordable housing and reliable transportation;
* Provide thoughtful, proactive leadership, and strong fiscal
management.
AMY LOWES: LOCAL LEADER. CONSENSUS BUILDER. A
VOICE YOU CAN TRUST.
"Amy has the intelligence and backbone to take tough stands to
protect our quality of life, preserve farmland, and encourage local
business while thoughtfully balancing growth with affordability."
Alan Unger, former Deschutes County Commissioner:'
ENDORSEMENTS:
Oregon Sierra Club, The Vocal Seniority
Carrie Douglass, Bend -La Pine School Board Member
Dennis Scott, Mayor of La Pine
Robert D. Dee -Former City Councilor and Mayor of La Pine
(See website)
Please reach out. I'd be honored to earn your vote.
Amyfordeschutes.com
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Patti
Adair
Republican
Occupation: Consulting Busi-
ness Accountant; Horse Farm
Manager; Chairperson of
Deschutes County Republican
Party (2016-2018)
Occupational Background:
Patti has done significant ac-
counting as well as fund raising throughout her life including
many schools and hospitals.
Educational Background: University of Oregon (B.A. in History);
Central Washington University (Accounting & Law for Washington
CPA certification; Heppner High School, Heppner, OR.
Prior Governmental Experience: Precinct committee person
from 2016-2020
Patti Adair is the BEST CHOICE to represent YOU:
Fourth generation Oregonian ... University of Oregon graduate
... Former Certified Public Accountant ... Owns/manages horse
breeding operation ... Patti and husband Bob raised 3 sons ...
live in Sisters, Oregon
Vote for FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY: Over the past twelve
years Deschutes County population increased approximately
20%, BUT the county's general fund property tax has grown
more than a whopping 60%. Patti's financial training and back-
ground will mean greater fiscal restraint and reduced burden on
property taxpayers.
Vote for AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMON SENSE
LAND USE: Patti will work with other commissioners and the
State legislature to bring land use decisions back to the county
and work to reduce building permit fees whenever possible.
Vote for PROTECTING OUR NATURAL RESOURCES: Patti
will encourage proactive forest management to reduce the
threat of forest fires ... and safeguard water resources for future
generations.
Vote for SENSIBLE MARIJUANA REGULATIONS: Patti will
help improve regulations, inspections and law enforcement efforts
while protecting property values and our cherished way of life.
Patti has earned the following endorsements:
Gene Whisnant, former Oregon State Representative
George Endicott, Redmond City Mayor
Greg Walden, US Congressman
Bev Clarno, former Oregon Speaker of the House and Senator
Bill Moseley, City of Bend Council Member
Robert Perry, former Redmond School Board Director
Dennis Linthicum, Oregon Senator
Phil Henderson, Deschutes County Commissioner
Your support for me would be greatly appreciated. Our way of
life in Deschutes County is a treasure that we should maintain
for future generations.
Please Visit Patti's Website: Patti4you.com
(This information furnished by Patti Adair.)
James
Cook
Democrat
Occupation: Small Business
Owner; Web Developer
Occupational Background:
Owner studioJMC; Columnist St.
Louis Post -Dispatch
Educational Background:
Bachelor of Architecture Degree,
University of Illinois
Prior Governmental Experience: Chairperson of Redmond
Urban Area Planning Commission; Redmond Budget Committee;
Parks Committee; Dry Canyon Master Plan Update Committee
Living in Deschutes County has given me the privilege of
sharing in the lives of my two grandchildren. My goal is that, as
adults, they will be able to choose Deschutes County as their
home and find it attractive, livable and affordable.
We can only achieve that goal by working together across par-
tisan divides to build a community that works for all residents;
from ranchers to small business owners, from workers on the
shop floor to tech entrepreneurs. To do otherwise risks losing
a generation of our young people as they seek economic and
housing opportunities elsewhere.
Therefore, I support non-partisan elections for county commis-
sioners, giving all of our citizens a voice in our county's future.
Together we will build a stronger Deschutes County while
remaining true to our Central Oregon values: respect for each
other, respect for our traditions, and respect for the environment
that surrounds us.
As your County Commissioner, I will work to:
• Ensure our dynamic growth benefits all residents through
improved access to housing, education, healthcare and
well-maintained infrastructure.
• Attract businesses that provide a broad and sustainable
spectrum of economic opportunities.
• Protect our natural resources and rural lands.
• Encourage individuals and businesses to help shape our
future by giving back to the community, because that is
the spirit that built and sustains Deschutes County.
As Chair of Redmond's Planning Commission and member of
its Budget Committee, I've seen and addressed the opportuni-
ties and challenges of growth. I am ready to do the same as
your County Commissioner.
I am proud to be endorsed by:
Alan Unger, Former Deschutes County Commissioner
Tammy Baney, Deschutes County Commissioner
www.CookForDeschutes.com
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Nancy
Blankenship
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Deschutes Coun-
ty Clerk, 2015 -Present
Occupational Background:
Deschutes County Clerk, 2003-
2015; City of Redmond, City
Recorder 1987-2002
Educational Background:
COCC, AS, Business Technology/Management; University of
Washington, Certified Municipal Clerk; Oregon Association of
County Clerks, Certified County Clerk; Auburn University, The
Election Center, Certified Elections/Registration Administrator
Prior Governmental Experience: Past president, Oregon As-
sociation of County Clerks; The Election Center; International
Association of Government Officials; Deschutes County Audit
Committee; Oregon Archives Division committees updating lo-
cal government record retention schedules; Oregon Association
of Municipal Recorders; COCC North Campus Advisory Board;
Association of Records Managers and Administrators; and Inter-
national Institute of Municipal Clerks.
The County Clerk manages elections and voting, records real
property transactions, issues marriage licenses and oversees the
Board of Property Tax Appeals. I am honored to have served as
Deschutes County Clerk for the past fifteen years. It has been a
privilege to work alongside the other members of the Clerk's office.
Our team must uphold values of trust, integrity, and honesty. My
personal convictions, along with my commitment to accessible
customer service and leading-edge technologies, will allow me
to serve you to the best of my ability.
Integrity
• Conduct open and transparent elections, where observers
are always welcome
• Manage county resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Serve constituents openly and honestly
Customer Service
• Supervise team that consistently provides exceptional
customer service, both in-person and online
• Over 90% of customers surveyed rated our services as
"excellent"
• Enhanced online resources, including real property re-
cords, to improve operations and customer convenience
Technology
• Developed operational procedures to minimize security risks
• Installed new ballot design and tabulation technology that
improved efficiency and doubled throughput
• Implemented new technologies to improve productivity
and reduce costs
Civic
• Quota International of Central Oregon
• Soroptimist International of Redmond
It would be a privilege to continue serving the citizens of
Deschutes County as your County Clerk. Thank you.
Vote to Re -Elect Nancy Blankenship
Deschutes County Clerk
(This information furnished by Nancy Blankenship.)
Robert Wayne
Lowry
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Finance Director/
Treasurer — Deschutes County,
2013 to the present.
Occupational Background:
Chief Financial Officer - Sher-
wood School District, Oregon
2007 to 2013; Chief Finance
Officer - Washington County, Oregon, 1999 to 2007; Finance
Director — City of Tigard, Oregon 1986 to 1999; Internal Auditor
— Orange County California, 1980 to 1985.
Educational Background: California State University Long
Beach — Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration
with a concentration in Accounting. Graduated 1980. Orange
Coast Community College, Costa Mesa California — Associate
of Arts degree in business. Graduated 1978; Certified Public Ac-
countant —State of Oregon.
Prior Governmental Experience: All of my employment with
Cities, Counties and Schools since 1980 has been in the field of
governmental finance and accounting.
Civic/Professional: I was elected to the Sherwood School
District Board of Education in 1999 and again in 2003. 1 served
two four-year terms and served as Chair for two years. I am
a Past President of the Oregon Government Finance Officers
Association and was appointed by the Governor as the School
District representative to the Oregon Short Term Fund Board
from 2008 to 2012. My wife and I were DHS Foster Parents
from 2003 to 2009.
I have enjoyed being the Deschutes Treasurer for the past four
years. Thanks for your trust and I look forward to serving for
another term as your County Treasurer.
(This information furnished by Robert Wayne Lowry)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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9-22 1 Candidates
Leslie
Clark
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Central Oregon
Irrigation District, Director of
Water Rights - 2001 to present
Occupational Background:
City of Redmond - 1981-2001;
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation vol-
unteer - 2009 to present
Educational Background: n/a
Prior Governmental Experience: None
I have lived in Redmond most of my life, witnessing tremendous
change to the high desert landscape. When I was a child the
annual potato festival was a major event and agriculture played
a critical role in the local economy. Today, agriculture continues
to thrive while making room for a growing population.
The irrigation districts in the Deschutes Basin are working
diligently to modernize their open -canal systems to conserve
water, benefitting fish, family, and farms. In my position at Cen-
tral Oregon Irrigation District, I talk to water users daily about
beneficial use of water and potential on-farm improvements.
There is terrific opportunity for DSWCD to partner with irriga-
tion districts, providing assistance to farmers to utilize irrigation
water efficiently with little waste. I look forward to the opportu-
nity to serve on the DSWCD Board, protecting our resources
into the future.
(This information furnished by Leslie Clark)
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Genevieve
Hubert
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Program Man-
ager, Deschutes River Conser-
vancy, Paid
Occupational Background:
Rangeland Technician; Oregon
Department of State Lands;
Paid (seasonal and contractor);
Executive Vice President and National Sales Manager; Rosebud
Wood Fiber Corp; Paid; Interpretive Specialist; USDA Forest
Service; Deschutes NF; Paid (seasonal and contractor); Wrangler;
Rock Springs Guest Ranch; Paid
Educational Background: Oregon State University; BS Natural
Resources; University of Oregon; BA Journalism
Prior Governmental Experience: Associate Director; Deschutes
Soil and Water Conservation District (appointed 7/6/2016, term
ended 1/1/2018)
1 have a long history of involvement with our natural resources
and am committed to the mission of the Deschutes Soil and
Water Conservation District (SWCD) and the "responsible, ef-
ficient stewardship of our soil and water resources.' I've been
an active supporter of the SWCD for a number of years, as well
as an associate director. As pressure on our natural resources
continues to increase, so does the importance of improving our
sustainable practices and use of these resources. I grew up
on a small horse farm in Oregon and spent a large amount of
my time outdoors. I've worked as a wrangler at a guest ranch,
for resource agencies, a small wood products company, and
serve on the planning committee for OSU Extension's Living
on a Few Acres conference. As a program manager for the
Deschutes River Conservancy, a collaborative non-profit, I
work with local irrigation districts and landowners in voluntary
programs to actively protect our water resources. I have seen a
lot of change and will continue to use my broad background to
support the important work and function of the SWCD. We must
be more involved in good stewardship of our resources.
(This information furnished by Genevieve Hubert.)
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9-23 1 Candidates
Susan
Altman
Nonpartisan
Occupation: William Smith
Properties, Inc; GI Ranch; Small
farm owner
Occupational Background:
Executive assistant; financial
services and investment bank-
ing; editorial assistant for quar-
terlyjournal; animal shelter volunteer; community organizer; retail
manager; recruiter
Educational Background: BA, University of the Pacific
Prior Governmental Experience:
None
The health of a community depends on the health and abun-
dance of its natural resources. Clear air, abundant water,
healthy soils, and sunshine are the building blocks of farm-
ing - whether a backyard garden, food farm, or ranch. We are
blessed in Deschutes County to have sunny skies, clean water
to drink, irrigation canals to serve farmers, and multiple orga-
nizations that work to protect our precious resources. As our
climate changes and we experience longer periods of drought,
we must keep water conservation in the forefront of our daily
lives. As Benjamin Franklin said, "When the well is dry we
know the worth of water"
The Deschutes County Soil and Water Conservation District
is a non-political, special purpose district that is available to
serve all citizens of the county and plays an integral role in our
county's conservation efforts. Promoting water and soil conser-
vation, noxious weed control, erosion control, fire fuel reduc-
tion, and wildlife preservation are some of the important issues
that the district helps with. My goal in serving on the SWCD
board is to partner with the community to equip landowners
with resources to best serve their land, be it water, soil, wildfire
protection, or wildlife conservation efforts.
As a small farm owner, I've used many sustainable farming
practices in managing my property. Whether composting
manure and using it to improve soil, using predator insects
to manage pests, improving irrigation efficiency, or pasture
rotation, my goal is good stewardship of my land. My love of
nature, my experience as a community organizer, and my work
with William Smith Properties and GI Ranch put conservation
as a driving force in my life.
I would be honored to have your vote.
(This information furnished by Susan Altman.)
Andrew
Anderson
Nonpartisan
Occupation: 5th generation
Farmer, Self-employed small
business owner.
Occupational Background:
5th Generation Farmer, Self-
employed small business owner.
Educational Background: None
Prior Governmental Experience: Deschutes County Farm
Bureau Board Member (Current); Oregon Farm Bureau AG Pro-
duction Committee Board Member (Current); Upper Deschutes
Local Water Advisory Committee (Current)
I am a 5th generation farmer that prides myself on responsible
agricultural practices and enjoys sharing the experience that
multi -generational farming provides. Responsible soil use and
water conservation are as important to me and my business as I
feel they are to the residents of Deschutes county.
I currently serve on the Deschutes County Farm Bureau board,
Oregon Farm Bureau Ag production Committee, am an Upper
Deschutes Local Water Advisory Committee Member, and have
also spent the last several years heavily involved in Legislative
work regarding farming at the Capitol.
If elected, it would be my goal to utilize my passion and experience
for responsible farming to work with other community members
towards protecting our water and soil in Deschutes county for
generations to come.
(This information furnished by Andrew Anderson.)
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Andrew
Davis
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Director of Stu-
dent and Campus Life, Central
Oregon Community College
(2016 - Present)
Occupational Background:
Coordinator of Student Life,
OSU-Cascades (2009-2016);
Campus Minister, North American Mission Board (2007-2009)
Educational Background: Eastern Oregon University, MBA
(Graduated, Sept. 2015); OSU-Cascades, Bachelor of Science -
Business Administration (Graduated June, 2007); Central Oregon
Community College (Sept. 2002 -June 2004)
Prior Governmental Experience: Board, Orchard District Neigh-
borhood Association (2012-2016)
CLOSING BEND'S OPPORTUNITY GAP
In my full-time job, I constantly hear stories of students who are
working to improve themselves and Bend. However, their efforts
to better themselves are often challenged by high housing
costs and jobs that do not pay enough. While I see this issue
in the lives of students, its impact is far wider reaching. I'm run-
ning for City Council to create more and better opportunities for
Bend Residents.
I believe that we must close the gap between household wages
and housing prices.
BETTER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Bend is a great community. Unfortunately, however, those trying
to establish themselves for the first time often struggle to find
jobs that allow them to earn a livable wage and be successful.
We cannot allow Bend to become a place where we only import
successful people — we need an infrastructure in place here
that helps create successful Bendites.
As City Councilor, I will work with education, economic develop-
ment organizations, and businesses to shape policies that
support higher paying jobs that fit today's economy.
LOWER HOUSING COSTS
The high cost of housing limits opportunities in Bend. I have
worked with students who live in their cars because they cannot
afford a place to live. No one should be faced with such a deci-
sion. I will work for solutions that keep costs from continuing to
escalate.
As City Councilor, I will vote to reduce costs added to housing
with taxes and fees. I will support policies that increase the sup-
ply of good, affordable housing.
Please vote Andrew Davis for Bend City Council.
www.davisforbend.com
(This information furnished by Andrew Davis.)
Gena
Goodman -Campbell
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Public Lands
Coordinator, Oregon Natural
Desert Association
Occupational Background:
Art Teacher, COCC Community
Learning; COCC Campus Orga-
nizer, OSPIRG
Educational Background: Colorado College (BA, Political Science)
Prior Governmental Experience: None
want our next generation to inherit a healthy community
they can afford to live in. I am running for city council to
create a more promising future for all of Bend.
We all deserve housing we can afford, clean air and water, and
better transportation options. To get there, we need progressive
voices and new perspectives in city government.
Making Bend More Affordable
With the cost of living in Bend skyrocketing, I will work to cre-
ate more options for affordable housing and childcare, while
ensuring we are growing an economy with more jobs that pay
a living wage.
Better Transportation Options
We need a transportation system that is safe and accessible for
everyone, no matter how they get around Bend. I will make sure
we are planning wisely for our future so that our infrastructure
keeps up with our growth.
Keeping Bend Livable
Bend's quality of life and healthy environment are central to our
economic success. That's why I brought more than 200 local
businesses together to help protect the Badlands Wilderness.
In the past, polarized debates have interfered with finding the
best solutions for our community. On city council, I will continue
to bring people together to find common ground and protect
what makes Bend special.
Working for All of Bend
As your city councilor, I will listen to residents' concerns and
fairly represent everyone no matter where they live. I will work
with others in local government to enact policies that make
Bend a healthier, safer, and more affordable community.
Endorsements:
John Hummel, Deschutes County District Attorney
Carrie Douglass, School Board Member
Erica Skatvold, COCC Board
John Mundy, COCC Board
Lauren Sprang, Bend Parks Board
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
To learn more about me, please visit my website:
GenaForBend.com
(This information furnished by Gena Goodman -Campbell.)
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Ron
Booaell (Rondo)
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Community vol-
unteer, full-time eight years
-unpaid
Occupational Background:
Collection Agency owner -re-
tired, Food Server -retired
Educational Background:
Some college, many industry management seminars
Prior Governmental Experience: USNavy (IC3) USS Wadsworth
(FFG -9); Committee member, City of Bend; Volunteer, City of
Bend -five years
LOVE BEND. 28 -year resident. 57 -years old. Father.
Since 2010 1 have attended well -over a thousand hours of mu-
nicipal meetings. I rarely miss a council meeting. My intent is to
learn. Then, to introduce conversation that shouldn't be missed.
Last Winter, many times, I spoke our need for a Cold Shelter in
Bend. America's most prosperous city in 2017. No City coun-
cilor took action to make it happen.
This is the fifth time I have applied for this job. I am dedicated
and persistent, and the most qualified candidate in this field of
candidates. We saved Troy Field. We seek Trashwake solutions.
To decriminalize garbage. We need Clean jobs, and Climate
justice. We won Equal Marriage Rights. Still fighting against the
War on Marijuana.
My focus. Wheelchair and bike -friendly access. Well -funded
streets, and city-wide full-time public transit. We need to build
a NET -ZERO ENERGY City. This means we produce as much
electricity as we use. Cheap sustainable energy sources to
supply our transportation choices.
Parking strategies. Tourism and tourism monies. Central District
improvement. Safeguarding a healthy and vital Deschutes. The
housing crisis.
My volunteer work includes serving meals, and cleaning toilets
at BCC. I chaired twenty blood drives for ARC. Also, a ten-
gallon blood donor.
I am a Progressive Republican who understands that we are
a nation of immigrants. Fiscal conservative. Believes our 2nd
amendment defends our free speech. Knows that we must
find gun -safety solutions. Always seeking justice, dignity, and
prosperity for all.
I Resist Donald Trump.
LOVE WINS
(This information furnished by Ron Boozell.)
Barb
Campbell
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Owner, Wabi Sabi,
a beloved shop, downtown
Bend.
Occupational Background:
Middle school science teacher.
-• - -- Building Contractor—siding and
decks; Hospitality—server and
bartender; Exhibits fabricator, the High Desert Museum.
Educational Background: Graduate School, Education: Eastern
Oregon University; B.S. Biology: University of Denver.
Prior Governmental Experience: Serving Bend City Councilor.
If re-elected I would continue my work for livability, affordable
housing, renters' rights, expanded transportation options,
sustainable street maintenance, and improvements for those of
us facing disabilities.
I boldly take on big, complicated problems and find solutions
enhancing the quality of our lives: I work with the Parks District
and ODOT creating safe paths, sidewalks, and bike lanes so
all families have the healthy choice of walking or biking and,
as well, providing our elderly and disabled with dignity and
independence.
I fight for housing that is affordable, giving all residents the
opportunity to build equity. I am running to represent the cooks,
carpenters and teachers. The workers who build and contribute
to our amazing city deserve to live and raise their children here.
I was a loud, proud leader, fighting to save our beloved Troy
Field from a land speculator and a petitioner blocking a ballot
measure that would have gutted the Oregon Firearms Safety
Act. I look back proudly at our Bend Climate Resolution and
forward to un -bagging Bend.
I lose sleep that 2,800 citizens could lose their homes if the City
is unable to find financing to convert them from septic to sewer,
but get up the next day, ready to face the problem.
"I have known Barb Campbell for six years. During her tenure
on City Council she has advocated on behalf of ALL of Bend's
citizens, not just those with money and influence. "–John Mundy
It would be my honor to earn your vote for re-election to Bend
City Council.
Endorsements:
Deschutes County Democrats
Working Families Party of Oregon
OLCV
Erica Skatvold, COCC Board
John Mundy, COCC Board of Directors
(This information furnished by Barb Campbell.)
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Sarah
McCormick
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Digital Media
Manager, Pine Tavern; Stay at
home mom
Occupational Background:
Volunteer, St Charles Charity
Fundraiser Planning Commit-
tee; Director of Development,
Park Academy School; Location Scout, Girl Scout Locations;
Board Member, Jami Moja; Assistant to the Producer, Electric
Entertainment
Educational Background: High School Diploma, Brentwood
College School; Coursework in Communications, Bond University;
Diploma in Film Production, Vancouver Film School
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Bend First
I am a stay at home mom running for City Council because I
believe Bend deserves a city councilor who puts Bend first. My
opponent walked out of a City Council discussion about redevel-
oping the core of our city to provide much-needed housing and
jobs because she was distraught over the state of federal politics.
As your City Councilor, I will never walk out on you and I will
always put Bend first.
Affordable Housing
Bend suffers from a lack of affordable housing because we
need more housing, and need it badly. I support measures to
make it easier for the city to add affordable housing by stream-
lining the expansion of its urban growth boundary and cutting
red tape that makes it harder for people to afford to live here.
As your City Councilor, I will prioritize cutting the red tape that
helps make housing too expensive in Bend.
Downtown Homelessness
Bend's downtown is starting to resemble Portland or San
Francisco, with a growing and increasingly aggressive home-
less population. We cannot allow downtown to deteriorate to the
point that more families are scared to go there. My opponent
opposed expanding an exclusion zone to keep dangerous prior
offenders out of downtown.
As your City Councilor, I will support lawful and compassion-
ate efforts to keep downtown a welcoming place for all Bend
residents.
Please vote for me, Sarah McCormick, for Bend City Council!
www.sarahforbend.com
(This information furnished by Sarah McCormick.)
Charles Webster
Baer
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Security - paid
Occupational Background:
www.olobalinternetgovernment.
com — founder , owner - unpaid
Educational Background:
Graduated in 1994 from the
university of Hawaii at hilo with
a B.A. in political science
Prior Governmental Experience: none
My name is Charles Webster Baer. please vote for me for
mayor of Bend Oregon on November 6th , 2018 . for more
information about me and my campaign , please go to my web-
site , www.globalinternetgovernment.com . I am 49 years old .
I have never been married and I have no kids . I am a libertar-
ian , which means I am for more freedom and less government
. I am an atheist , an agnostic , and a Buddhist . I think that
all the candidates for mayor bend are good people who will do
a good job if elected . I think that I would make the best mayor
for many reasons . I think that I provide the voters of bend with
an opportunity for bend to lead the state , the nation and the
world on the two most important political issues of this millen-
nium . fiscal transparency in government and female reproduc-
tive rights . I think that the city government of bend can work
with global internet government to make sure that all financial
transactions that the city government makes are made public
online immediately . in this way bend can lead the state ,
nation , and world in transparency for all governments . even
more importantly , I think that bend can make sure that all
females have total and free access to all forms of birth control
and birth control education . bend can lead the state , the
nationa , and the world in the most important issue of our time .
Oregon has always lead the way in progressive politics and
Oregon will continue to do that . I also think that we should
make more and larger parks while we still have a chance .
please contact me if you would like to talk about anything .
thank you very much . Charles Webster Baer. 541 797 3236 .
charlesbaer@outlook.com . BAER4MAER .
www.globalinternetgovernment.com .
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Brian M
Douglass
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Semi -Retired;
Chief Advocate, Advocates for
Disabled Americans, Inc.;
Occupational Background:
Small Business Owner; Owner/
Creator Cascade Lakes Relay
Educational Background:
Pacific University B A Speech Communications, 1972
Prior Governmental Experience: None
• 73.4% Bend voters in the May Primary said YES to directly
electing their Mayor
o Voters are demanding CHANGE NOW!
o Incumbent Councilor(s) will affect "NO CHANGE" for the
next 4 years!
o Bend cannot afford to wait, there is simply too much at
stake.
• City Councilors must be assigned to Districts, to become
accountable to the Citizens.
• "Let's Catch Up Bend" needs a General Obligation Bond to
include:
0 7 miles of unimproved City Streets
0 300 miles of sidewalks
0 4,850 non - existent Curb Ramps
o Street Calming Techniques (slow down the cars)
• $15/hour City of Bend Living Wage
• 100% Citywide Funding for SE Interceptor (sewer funding)
• Affordable Housing in Bend and Outlying Areas (Home Own-
ership is the stepping stone to the creation of wealth)
• Net Zero Energy Plan (Solar)
• No East side 27th St By Pass
• Light Rail serving Bend, LaPine and beyond. The future is now!
• NO Public Money for Mirror Pond Dredging
o Form a Private Local Improvement District (LID) for Mirror
Pond Dredging
• "Cascadia Village" Homeless Shelter Project.
o The problem is growing!
• Bend must provide the needed infrastructure, left undone over
the past 20- 30 years due to (in the words of Mike Holleran)
"No Vision, No Leadership, No Planning".
o This must be done before we chase the next "Shiny Ob-
ject" in the expanded UGB. Those new residents must
wait their turn!
Follow me on FB:
Committee to Elect Brian Douglass Mayor
b.m.douglass2014@gmail.com "For the People"
(This information furnished by Brian M Douglass.)
Michael R.
Hughes
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Michael is a self-
employed Attorney and Farmer
who runs multiple businesses.
Occupational Background:
An
Michael has previously worked
for a personal injury law firm and
as a full-time public defender
for the State of Minnesota. Michael is a former adjunct professor
of Criminal Law and Procedure at Minnesota State University -
Moorhead.
Educational Background: Michael received his juris doctorate
from Drake University Law School in 1999. While in law school
Michael studied criminal law, agricultural law and litigation. Michael
received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from
the University of Nebraska in 1995.
Prior Governmental Experience: Michael has previously served
on the Oregon Department of Agriculture's Industrial Hemp
Advisory Committee and the City of Bend's Marijuana Advisory
Committee. Michael is also on the Oregon State Bar's Cannabis
Law Section Executive Committee.
Michael's campaign for the Mayor of Bend is based on three
important principles. First, be kind. Bend as a community
should address the homeless issue and provide an example for
other cities to follow. Bend needs to maintain its small town feel
as it becomes a bigger city. Two, be safe. Bend must improve
upon both wildfire disaster plans and prevention, including
providing all the resources necessary to first responders. The
city should take whatever steps are necessary to prevent future
wildfires from causing injury to people or property. Bend needs
to provide additional funding to train more police officers in
drug recognition evaluations for impaired driving enforcement.
Finally, be smart. Bend must continue to intelligently develop
to proceed into the future when more than 100,000 people will
live in the city. The city must continue to collaborate with the
county and come up with common sense solutions for future
development, including providing more incentives for builders to
construct affordable housing projects.
(This information furnished by Michael R. Hughes.)
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Joshua
Langlais
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Photographer and
Photojournalist
Occupational Background:
Photographer and Photojour-
nalist
Educational Background: As-
bury University; B.A. Recreation;
Hallmark Institute of Photography; Certificate of completion; Dan-
ish School of Media and Journalism; Certificate of completion
Prior Governmental Experience: None
Inclusivity, affordability, celebrating our commonality instead
of focusing on our differences, and continuing to build this
community with strong interpersonal values and deliberate and
conscientious planning are the central themes of my campaign.
What if we embraced the undeniable growth of Bend and worked
together - listening to every voice - to build the best Bend pos-
sible? What if we came together to communicate our needs as a
community and every individual felt heard and welcome?
What if Bend became known for being a thriving community
where diversity - of opinion, of economy, of race, of gender, of
religion, of politics - was not only accepted and tolerated, but
welcome? What if we looked at things from a different angle
and from a fresher, brighter perspective and decided together
that we care about each other - that we are stronger and
smarter and healthier together?
We have an incredible opportunity to become a beacon and an
example of a town that got it right. By looking at the many ex-
amples before us, we can pick and choose what works best for
all of us and then move forward with deliberation and direction.
Growth is inevitable, but how we grow is completely up to us.
We can start by sharing and listening and uncovering our
points of commonality and connectivity. And as mayor, I will
make it my goal to hear from you. I'm not just going to promote
the interest of the group that speaks the loudest or has the
most money. Instead, I will listen to your individual concerns
and then make true representative decisions that have our best
interest in mind - an interest based on our storied past, our
vibrant present, and our thriving future.
(This information furnished by Joshua Langlais.)
Bill
Moseley
Nonpartisan
Occupation: CEO, GL Solutions
(Bend software company)
Occupational Background: Ad-
ministrator, Oregon Department
of Justice; Practicing Attorney
Educational Background:
University of Kansas: Master's
Degree, Public Administration -City Management, Juris Doctorate,
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science
Prior Governmental Experience: Bend City Councilor; Member
and (former) Chair, Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization;
Council liaison to River West Neighborhood Association and Sum-
mit West Neighborhood Associations; Council liaison to Downtown
Bend Business Association; Founder and (former) Chair, Bend
Economic Development Advisory Board
We are loving Bend to death.
Bend needs common-sense leadership to manage our growth
and preserve the Bend we love. Reacting to change is not
working. Moderate tourism and growth benefit Bend, but our
current rate is unsupportable.
While on the Bend City Council, I led to:
• Complete Empire and Murphy Roads
• Fix our roads — with no new taxes
• Create a city livability committee
• Put tourism advertising money in a rainy -day fund
• Adopt transportation goals that focus on traffic
• Improve downtown cleanliness and safety
I will continue to get things done.
Housing Costs
Our families deserve the pride that comes from home owner-
ship. Our home offers a sanctuary, giving us freedom and
space to live the way we like. Homes encourage people to take
care of personal property and invest in the future of our neigh-
borhoods and community.
Road Congestion
Our transportation system should enable people to get around
easily — including common-sense solutions that fit our climate,
demographics and land uses. Our transportation investments
should reflect the way people actually travel in Bend; mostly by
car and a little by bus, bike or feet.
Neighborhood Livability
We need to preserve our friendly culture of businesses, orga-
nizations and residents that work together for a common good.
We love Bend for the abundant natural beauty, and the time to
appreciate it. We need safe neighborhoods, places to park and
a city that respects the way we want to live.
Stand up for Bend. Vote Moseley for Mayor.
www.bendleadership.com
(This information furnished by Bill Moseley)
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Sally
Russell
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Bend Mayor Pro
Tem
Occupational Background:
Broken Top Limited Partnership,
Director of Marketing; Non -
Profit Executive
Educational Background:
Smith College, BA; Portland State University, MBA
Prior Governmental Experience: Bend City Councilor; Bend
Planning Commission; Bend MPO; Deschutes Collaborative For-
est Project; ODOT Transportation Growth Management; Oregon
Outdoor Recreation Initiative
'I love Bend. I've invested my time since 1984 to making Bend
better. I've heard your concerns about housing affordability,
increased traffic, and infrastructure needs. Bend's growing fast
and we deserve safe neighborhoods, good jobs, affordable
housing, and the quality of life that keeps us here.
As your next mayor, I'll tackle tough issues, dig into details and
bring your voice to the table. Working together, we can move
Bend forward." Sally
A RECORD OF RESULTS
• Increased affordable housing for working families;
• Prioritized building connected neighborhoods throughout
Bend;
• Secured millions of dollars for streets, safe bike lanes, new
sidewalks;
• Increased community safety by adding critical police and
fire services;
• Saved taxpayer dollars by cutting waste and increasing
efficiencies.
PRIORITIES THAT MATTER
As our housing, childcare and living expenses increase I will
focus on managing our growth and will:
• Create affordable housing options for all Bend neighborhoods;
• Support stronger neighborhood association communica-
tions with council leaders;
• Invest in infrastructure improvements for new and safe
sidewalks, complete our streets for cars and bikes;
• Expand our water and sewer infrastructure while protect-
ing families financially.
"I trust Sally to work with neighbors/residents to find the
best solutions." Carolyn Clontz
Sally is Committed to Bend and will be Accountable to You
Vote for Sally
SallyforBend. com
Supporters:
Bruce Abernethy, Former Bend Mayor, Tammy Baney,
Deschutes County Commissioner, Preston Callicott, CEO,
Five Talent Software, Inc.; Carolyn Clontz, NE Bend Resident,
Rebecca Charlton, Downtown Business Owner, Carrie Doug-
lass, Bend School Board Member, Paul Evers, Entrepreneur,
Jasmine Helsley-Barnett, Arts and Culture Advocate; Michael P.
Hollern, Brooks Resources; John Hummel, Deschutes District
Attorney, Van Schoessler- President- Basecamp Oregon; Glenn
Van Cise, Community Leader, Ruth Williamson, Consultant
(This information furnished by Sally Russell.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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Connie
Briese
Nonpartisan
Occupation: President COBE,
Inc. dba Premier Builders Ex-
change 2005 -Present
Occupational Background:
Builders Exchange 2000 -Pres-
ent; Cargile Construction Group
1994-2000
Educational Background: Spokane Community College AAS
Degree (2)
Prior Governmental Experience: City of La Pine Budget Com-
mittee 4 years, La Pine City Council 2 years, Central Oregon
Intergovernmental Council Board 2 years
Born & raised in the Pacific Northwest; I've lived in South County
for 19 years and have owned a small business in Bend for 14
years. I'm a Youth Leader at Crescent Creek Community Church.
PRESERVE LA PINE'S SMALL TOWN FEEL
La Pine is my City, it's full of my friends and neighbors; I care
about what happens here. I care about it's future and want to con-
tinue to commit my time to make certain it stays a place where
want to live; yet grows and matures to become better. I love
being a part of helping La Pine retain the small town feel for our
residents and visitors while attracting family wage opportunities.
INSPIRE YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY
La Pine is an example to our youth that civic engagement and
service to others makes us the vital rural community they can
be proud of. I want to empower our youth to take a stand and
make their voices heard in order to have an impact on the
unique problems they face.
REPRESENT THE VALUES OF LA PINE'S CITIZENS
hold myself and the City responsible for listening to the
people, understanding their needs and importance placed on
those needs. I expect professionalism, honesty, integrity and
commitment to the people of our City. As a councilor, and as
your Mayor I am deeply involved in what is happening. Repre-
senting our citizens and their views of our current issues is my
highest priority.
I have the energy, enthusiasm, integrity, experience and desire
to serve the City of La Pine as your Mayor. I greatly appreciate
your support and your vote.
Vote Mrs. Connie Briese for Mayor, City of La Pine
(This information furnished by Mrs. Connie Briese.)
Daniel Lee
Richer
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Local Business
Owner, True North Laser,
2015 -Present, Paid; Community
Advocate, Multiple Cities includ-
ing: La Pine, Or., 1988 -Present,
Unpaid
Occupational Background:
Graphic Artist, Promotion Products — Portland, Or., 1986-1998,
Paid; Ownership, Highway 2 Computers — Creston, Wa., 1998-
2006, Paid; Ownership, Fiberfab US — La Pine, Or., 2006-2015,
Paid; Ownership, Original Oregon — La Pine, Or., 2010-2016, Paid
Educational Background: Pilot Butte Junior High, Bend, Or.,
1972-1974, 9th; Bend Senior High School, Bend, Or., 1974-1976,
11th; USMC Communications School, MCB 29 Palms, Ca., 1976;
COCC GED Program, Bend, Or., 1980, Diploma Received; COCC,
Bend, Or., Computer Sciences, 1980-1982, Credits
Prior Governmental Experience: Town of Creston, Wa., Council-
man, 1999-2000, Appointed; Town of Creston, Wa., Councilman,
2000-2004, Elected; Town of Creston, Wa., Mayor Pro -Tem,
2003-2004, Appointed; Town of Creston, Wa., Councilman, 2004-
2006, Elected
I've been blessed to live in great communities. My activism has
provided me a very diverse skill set. I use these skills with a
common sense approach to work with local entities and organi-
zations; forming a better place to work and play.
I have also been elected to public office in the past. It provided
me with the experience to work in many situations that affect
the quality of citizen lives. Navigating life is hard enough without
governmental intervention, let alone being confronted with dif-
ficulties arising from regulations that complicate daily life.
I care about La Pine. I will do my very best to prevent un -need-
ed processes from hampering our families' lives.
My accomplishments include:
• Designing, Building, and Privately Funding the La Pine Vet-
eran's Memorial,
• Instituting, Coordinating and Producing Veteran Named
Bricks for the VFW,
• Refurbishing, Reopening, and Managing the Rosland Camp-
ground,
• Founding La Pine's Community Oktoberfest and many other
events.
If I am elected Mayor, I will work to promote La Pine as a place
for business and tourism. We need to be more than a roadside
pass-through. Let's improve local economic benefits, while we
preserve our identity, and increase the quality of life for every-
body in our community.
(This information furnished by Daniel Lee Richer.)
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D. Scott
Henderson
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Construction —
self employed
Occupational Background:
Construction — self employed;
Facilities Manager — Marks
Brothers, Inc.
Educational Background: Mt.
Hood Community College — Associate Degree Civil Engineering
Prior Governmental Experience: Public Works Committee —
City of La Pine
I would like to see more affordable housing and more op-
tions for the type of housing, including tiny homes.
(This information furnished by D. Scott Henderson.)
Michael
Harper
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Small Business
Owner/CEO/Manager of: Harp-
er's Highlands LLC; HHB Hold-
ings LLC; Highlands Construc-
tion LLC; Highlands Branding
Company LLC; Route 97 LLC
Occupational Background:
Siemens Healthcare 2007-2017; Regional Service Manager of 24
field engineers over a 4 state region, servicing MRI, CT scanners,
X -Ray, Particle Accelerators, Nuclear Medicine, Mammography,
Ultrasound and all other modalities of medical imaging equipment.;
I worked in the Healthcare Industry the last 25 years servicing
this equipment as well. 1993-2018
Educational Background: York Technical College, Rock Hill SC,
AAS Electronics Engineering Technology; Edinboro University,
Edinboro PA, Physics, No Degree,
Prior Governmental Experience: Elected to City of La Pine
Budget Committee 2018; Attend most City Council and Planning
Commission meetings in the City of La Pine
I moved to La Pine October 2017 and started several businesses
over the next few months. I found an amazing and vibrant com-
munity that impressed me so much that I wanted nothing more
than to be involved and to become a part of it. I immediately
became involved in the Chamber of Commerce and then began
getting involved in the City itself at the beginning of 2018 by
attending City Council and City Planning Commission meetings.
I was then elected to be on the City Budget Committee where I
learned even more about our great city and its inner workings.
We have a great community here in La Pine and I would like
to help keep that small town feeling while preparing properly
for the growth that is occurring and that will keep occurring. La
Pine itself only has 1,800 residents yet it services a 20,000 -per-
son outlying community, so we need to be able to provide
services to these people while controlling traffic and expansion
that keeps a small-town feel.
Vote Michael Harper for La Pine City Council
(This information furnished by Michael Harper.)
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Mike Ray
Shields
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Self-employed,
La Pine Equipment, Inc; Paid;
1975 -present.
Occupational Background:
Sunriver Housekeeping; Beaver
Coaches; Black Butte Punch;
miscellaneous other jobs while
still in, and after high school; Delco Logging, 1971-1975; all paid.
Educational Background: La pine elementary and middle
school; Bend Jr High; Bend Sr High; Completed 12th grade; High
School Diploma.
Prior Governmental Experience: None
I was born and raised in La Pine, and have always made it
my home. In my 66 years I have been pleased with many of
the changes that have come with the inevitable growth due to
population increases, and discouraged and concerned over
some of the other changes.
There have been planning decisions and implementations that
have not served our community well. I believe I can use my
lifetime experience and observations in our community to help
facilitate common sense decisions for the future of La pine.
As your city councilor I will strive to be the voice of La Pine's
citizens and property owners, so will always welcome your
input on every issue before the city.
(This information furnished by Mike R Shields.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
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George
Endicott
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Mayor
Occupational Background:
�= Scientific Applications Interna-
tional Corp., Systems Engineer;
Defense Department, Systems
Integrator and Computer Scien-
tist; NATO, Computer Scientist;
Army, Computer Specialist; Labor Department, Program Analyst
Educational Background: OSU, B.S. Economics; Post -graduate
- Certificates in Manpower Management; Land -Use Planning;
Program Management
Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor (2009 to present);
Redmond City Councilor; Redmond Urban Area Planning Commis-
sioner; Prince William County Planning Commissioner and Chair
My desire to continue my service as your Redmond Mayor is
driven by my affection for our community. I am a 5th generation
Central Oregonian. I recently married after being widowed and
have two step -children attending the unparalleled Redmond
schools.
Being a native, I want Redmond to prosper and stay the com-
munity we all love. To achieve this, we need elected officials
who have broad experience and the TIME to devote to City
issues. As your FULL TIME MAYOR, I have the education,
experience, and relationships in local, regional and state gov-
ernment required to solve the complex issues cities are faced
with today. In a recent legislative session, I travelled to Salem
multiple times to advocate for Recreational Immunity, without
which Redmond would have been faced with closing parks
and recreational facilities. Elected by my peers as League
of Oregon Cities President and Oregon Mayors Association
President, Redmond has gained the reputation as an innovative
community to emulate.
Under my leadership, we have made great strides in enhancing
Redmond's infrastructure and improving downtown. The fapade
improvement program, new and improved parks, roads, and
other upgrades lead to making our community a desirable place
to live.
Monitoring spending and maximizing our use of taxpayer dol-
lars has, and will continue to be, a top priority as your mayor.
I will continue to support business and industry generating liv-
ing wage jobs and affordable housing.
Let's keep moving Redmond positively forward!
Endorsements:
Greg Walden, US Representative
State Representative Gene Whisnant
Joe Centanni, Council President (Redmond)
Alan Unger, Former Mayor
Michael D. McIntosh
Elton Gregory
Barry Campbell
(This information furnished by George Endicott.)
Edward P.
Fitch
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Attorney
Occupational Background: At-
torney: Bryant Emerson & Fitch;
Redmond City Attorney; Bend
Assistant City Attorney
Educational Background:
Marquette University — Bach-
elor of Arts & Masters in History; Willamette University — Juris
Doctorate
Prior Governmental Experience: Mayor City of Redmond;
Redmond Economic Development Commission; City Attorney
(Redmond); Land Use Hearings Officer (Deschutes County and
City of Bend); Assistant City Attorney Bend; Assistant County
Counsel and Deputy DA, Douglas County
I moved to Redmond in 1979, 1 met my wife Susan here. Our
sons, Andrew and Alex, grew up in Redmond.
We face significant challenges because of the rapid growth in our
community and in Central Oregon as a whole. When I was Mayor
we were able to address similar issues. While Mayor, we procured
federal and state investment in needed infrastructure, including
the Redmond Reroute, the Highland/Glacier Couplet, approval
of the Maple Avenue Bridge and the Library park downtown. We
also protected the Dry Canyon from development.
Redmond needs proven leadership to focus on solutions that make
sense for the community, for South Hwy. 97, Highland Avenue west
of Rimrock, as well as other transportation needs in the community.
We also need to preserve the quality of existing neighborhoods
and to ensure that with new housing we create neighborhoods
based upon quality instead of mere quantity.
Finally, I believe it is in Redmond's best interest to remove impedi-
ments to the expansion of the COCC campus and improving our
economic opportunities around the airport. For years the City has
failed to take any steps to address these impediments. Visit our
website at: edfitchformayorcom.
Endorsed by:
David C. Allen
Philip Blakeley
Gib Hammack
Kris Rees
Kiley Sampels
Ryan Still
Ben Wagenblast
(This information furnished by Edward P. Fitch.)
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Jon
Bullock
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Executive Di-
rector, Redmond Proficiency
Academy
Occupational Background:
Director of Strategic Planning,
Redmond School District; Prin-
cipal, Redmond High School;
Principal, Bethel School District; Teacher, Corvallis and Salem-
Keizer School Districts
Educational Background: University of Oregon, D.Ed.; Willa-
mette University, M.A.; Oregon State University, B.S.
Prior Governmental Experience: City Councilor, City of
Redmond; Board Member, Redmond Urban Renewal District
Agency; Board of Trustees, Southern Oregon University
REDMOND'S FUTURE BEGINS TODAY
"As a city councilor, I want to give back to a community that has
given me so much. I built my career here; I raised my daughter
here; and, I want to stay here. I am running for the city council
because I love this community and want to make sure it re-
mains the best place in Oregon to live, work, raise a family, and
retire." - Jon Bullock
Effective, Experienced Leadership
For over 23 years, Jon has been an educator in Oregon,
building one of the top public schools in the state right here in
Redmond. He is a champion for Redmond and understands
what our community needs, and he's delivered.
Jon is endorsed by the past three Redmond Mayors -- George
Endicott, Alan Unger, and Ed Fitch.
Smart Fiscal Stewardship
Jon has extensive experience managing multimillion dollar bud-
gets, major construction projects, and property acquisition. As
city councilor, he will make sure Redmond's government lives
within its means and is an affordable place for people to live.
Support Local Business
Jon knows that local businesses, not big corporations, are the
drivers of our local economy. He will work with business leaders
to help create good -paying jobs.
Endorsed By:
George Endicott, Redmond Mayor
Alan Unger
Ed Fitch
Ginny McPherson, Redmond City Councilor
Camden King, Redmond City Councilor
Jerry Andres
Michael D. McIntosh
Diana Barker, Principal Broker, Windermere Central Oregon
Real Estate
Angela Boothroyd, Broker, Windermere
Paid for by The Committee to Elect Jon Bullock
(This information furnished by Jon Bullock.)
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Krisanna
Clark -Endicott
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Vice Chair,
Redmond Planning Commission
Occupational Background:
Insurance Casualty Claims Ad-
juster/Supervisor; Guest speak-
er CNN Comcast Newsmakers
Educational Background: Wil-
lamette University, Double major in Economics and English, BS
Prior Governmental Experience: Sherwood Mayor (2015 to
2017); Sherwood City Councilor (2011 to 2014); Sherwood Urban
Renewal Agency Chair
Visiting my uncle, Elton Gregory, in Redmond as a child I was
introduced to the beauty and heart of wonderful Central Or-
egon. A widow, I met and married a great Redmond man who
shares my commitment to community service. My children and I
feel fortunate to call Redmond home.
EXPERIENCE
A 4th generation Oregonian and longtime elected official, I
have extensive experience serving on multiple local, regional
and state boards and/or committees. In my first mayoral term,
I served as the only female Washington county mayor. I believe
I have proven that I am an independent thinker capable of
leadership and decision-making.
SERVICE
Since relocating to Redmond, it has been my pleasure to serve
in my new community as Vice -Chair of the Redmond Planning
Commission and a member of the Redmond Executive Associa-
tion. I have immersed myself in my true calling, public service.
COMMITMENT
The Mayor and Councilors are one of seven individuals, each
with equal voting privileges, no vote or opinion more valuable
than another.
A good councilor, like a good parent, is one that "shows up". I
have the demonstrated time, dedication and desire to "show up"
for Redmond locally, regionally and statewide.
ACCOUNTABLE
My priorities include managed growth, fiscal responsibility, and
community enhancement.
As an experienced leader, I will bring innovative ideas that
enrich our community.
As your City Councilor, I will help Redmond create a military
service banner program to honor active military Redmond
residents and a community garden.
VOTE KRISANNA FOR CITY COUNCIL
Endorsements:
State Representative Gene Whisnant
Ginny McPherson, Redmond City Councilor
Tory Allman, Redmond City Councilor
Barry Campbell
Elton Gregory
Michael D. McIntosh
Patti Adair
FACEBOOK - Krisanna Clark -Endicott
(This information furnished by Krisanna Clark -Endicott.)
The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.
Jay
Patrick
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Network Admin-
istrator — Jefferson County
Educational Service District
-18 years -
Occupational Background:
Local Tire Company -18 years
Educational Background: K12
Education, Redmond School District, Mt Hood Community Col-
lege, Central Oregon Community College, Microsoft Education
Server Classes, Technical Training Classes
Prior Governmental Experience: Nearly 20 years on the City
Council for the City of Redmond, past Council President (Several
Years), LOC (League of Cities) trainings, Several different City
Boards over the years which include the Airport Committee,
Deschutes County Fair Board, COIC (Central Oregon Intergov-
ernmental Council), Budget Committee, Urban Renewal District
Agency Board and others
I ask forYOUR vote. I am running for City Councilor for the City
of Redmond. Redmond has been my home, a place where
I went through my Elementary and High School education.
COCC is where I got my Associates Degree. I have seen
Central Oregon transform itself over the last 55 years to where
is today. I am asking for your vote for City Councilor because
I care deeply for the City of Redmond and want to do what I
can in representing you and helping Redmond grow in ways
that retain as much of the hometown feeling as possible.
have helped do just that for the last several years in making
decisions in the City like the Downtown streetscape, Centennial
Park (waterpark) and the 97 bypass, to name a few. There are
many more decisions to make in the coming years and I ask for
YOUR VOTE so I can be there to represent you.
Following are some names of people who have endorsed me
in my campaign for Council: Barry Campbell, Camden King,
Michael D. McIntosh, Tony DeBone, Ginny McPherson, Lee
Loving, Tim Moor.
Thank you.
(This information furnished by Jay Patrick.)
Josefina Nury
Riggs
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Personal Sup-
port Worker (PSW) individual
kid with special needs; SEUI
Member (Care Worker); Rural
Organizing Project (ROP)
Occupational Background:
Sexual Health Educator (Jef-
ferson, Crook and Deschutes county); QPR Suicide Prevention
Gatekeeper Instructor; Neighborimpact Child Care Resource:
Community Trainer; Redmond Airport Ticket Reviewer
Educational Background: Colegio Los Rosales (Caracas) Ma-
jored in Humanities; Universidad Central de Venezuela Degree
in Library Sciences;
Prior Governmental Experience: N/A
My name is Josefina Nury Riggs-Sabarich. I moved to the
United States 23 years ago, and have lived in Redmond for 13
years. My grandparents and parents were born in a rural com-
munity in Spain. My parents from Spain moved to Venezuela. I
was born in Caracas.
I care deeply about our community which is why I am a Per-
sonal Support Worker for children with disabilities, and member
of SEIU Local 503 (Care Workers). Additionally, I am committed
to supporting nonprofit organizations.
Service is a big part of who I am and this is why I want to serve
on the Redmond City Council. We have a strong community
here in Redmond, and I have a lot to contribute to continue
improving our city.
My priorities include:
Creating more affordable housing for our growing families
Developing inclusive infrastructure for people with disabilities
Offering appropriate programs for children with disabilities.
came to the US with my son Zydlei, to have a better life. I have
been married 18 years.
As an immigrant, it is important to me that Redmond is as wel-
coming to our newest residents today as it was to me 13 years
ago. All of our residents, including immigrants, refugees, mem-
bers of all races, religions, and the LGBTQ community should
feel safe here. With your help, we can make that a reality!
(This information furnished by Josefina Nury Riggs.)
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Richard
Esterman
Nonpartisan
Occupation: Event Coordina-
tor, Photographer, Marketing
Bend/Sisters Garden RV Resort
Occupational Background:
Retail
Educational Background:
Royal High School (12)
Prior Governmental Experience: Sisters City Council
As a long time resident of Sisters, I have seen many changes.
love and care about our community.
Being on City Council for 2 years, I introduced the idea of an
Annual City BBQ at City Hall for our community to meet Staff
and City Council. This is a success. With my involvement, we
have pictures of the Mayor and Council Members on the wall
in City Hall. I know it is very important that people can put the
face to the person that is responsible for our city. It also shows
the willingness of the elected officers to be recognized and to
be approached by the public. It works well for the purpose. I am
approached constantly in person, by phone and emails from
community members with various inquiries or concerns. I want
to continue to promote the accessibility of public servants to a
personal level so that we can feel the needs of our community.
I recognize our traffic issues. I am in contact with state agen-
cies finding solutions, pushing for safer and efficient traffic
control that will benefit our community.
Affordable housing is important, but subsidizing is not the
answer. As a business person, I understand costs driving the
affordability. To achieve that goal it starts from the ground up.
There are land costs, development costs and building costs.
City policies and planning codes can encourage affordable
housing. I don't agree on a policy of charging additional tax on
construction projects for subsidized housing.
This kind of policy will drive affordability further away creating a
funding pool that needs a close watch. I believe in Accountability
and Transparency with no Favoritism.
I take the position of being on City Council very seriously and
am asking for your vote. Thank you.
(This information furnished by Richard Esterman.)
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Oregon voters passed measure in 1998
In 1998, Oregon voters passed a ballot measure directing all elections to be conducted by mail,
commonly called Vote By Mail. Instead of using traditional polling places where voters go to cast
ballots on Election Day, a ballot is mailed to each registered voter. The ballot is then returned to
the county elections office and is counted on Election Day.
How history was made:
• 1981 Oregon Legislature approves a test of
vote -by -mail (VBM) for local elections.
• 1987 VBM made permanent; majority of
counties use it for local/special elections.
• June 1993 First special statewide election by
mail; 39% voter turnout.
• May 1995 Second special statewide election by
mail; 44% turnout.
• Spring/summer 1995 Legislature OKs proposal
to expand VBM to primary and general elections.
Governor vetoes the bill.
• January 1996 Oregon becomes 1 st state to
conduct general election totally by mail to fill a
vacancy in a federal office.
• March 1996 Oregon holds country's 2nd VBM
presidential primary; 58% turnout.
• May 1997 Sixth special statewide election by
mail; 42% turnout.
Spring/summer 1997 Oregon House of
Representatives approves proposal to
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expand VBM to primary and general elections.
The bill dies in a Senate committee.
• November 1997 Seventh special statewide
election by mail; 60% turnout.
• May 1998 Primary election at the polls. 41 % of
registered voters in Oregon are permanent
absentee voters. Overall, the state posts a record -
low turnout of 35%. Absentee ballots represent
nearly 'A of all ballots cast.
• June 1998 Supporters of expanding VBM to
primary and general elections use the initiative
process to put the issue on the November general
election ballot.
• Nov. 3, 1998 Voters decide to expand VBM to
primary and general elections, by a vote Of
757,204 to 334,021.
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