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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-05-16 - Voters Pamphlet -� EC�; er ........... P.hlet- Oregon Vote-by-Mail Primary Election May 16, 2006 Dear Deschutes County Voter: This is your May, 16,2006 Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet. Major political parties choose who they want to run for office by having a primary election. During this election you will be asked to decide on many important issues.This Voters'Pamphlet is a cooperative effort between the Deschutes County Clerk and the Oregon Secretary of State. It is provided to assist you in becoming a more informed voter as you cast your ballot. This pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements which are designed to provide you with impartial and fair information. It also contains paid arguments for or against certain measures. Candidates may,also pay to place a statement in the pamphlet to provide you with additional information about them. On your ballot,the names of the candidates will appear in random alphabetical order. As you review the pamphlet, please remember that you may not be voting on every office or measure in this pamphlet. Your ballot will contain only those issues on which you are.eligible to vote,based on whom you live and your political party. For your convenience,the Deschutes County Voters'Pamphlet contains voting instructions, how to request a replacement ballot and Official Ballot Drop Site locations. Please Vote! Sincerely, Nancy Blankenship Deschutes County Clerk Attend n 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 gray baron the outside edge.All information contained in the county portion of this pamphlet has been assembled and printed by your Deschutes County Clerk. Index to Voters' Pamphlet All candidates were invited to participate in this pamphlet.The following candidates submitted information. . (:r:.: Page 9-35 Countywide Law Enforcement District with Permanent fax Rate Limit ......... ............................... ....................... 9-3 9-36 Rural Law Enforcement District with Permanent Tax Rate Limit ..................................... ......... .......... 9-5 9-37 La Pine Fire District Five-Year Emergency Response Personnel Local Option Levy..................................................... 9-7 9-38 City of Sisters Authorizes Annexation of 30-Acre McKenzie Meadows Property............................................................ 9-8 9-39 Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District Five-Year Local Option Tax for General Operations................................. 9-9 Page Baney,Tammy ...................................................................................................................................,......................................... 9-12 Hitt,Liz ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11 Langton,Scot W........................................................................................................................................................................... 9-13 Luke,Dennis................................................................................................................................................................................. 9-10 Stein,Mara..............................................................................................................................................:.................................... 9-11 Waters,Scott W............................................................................................................................................... 9-12 VotingInformation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 9-14 DropSites.................................. ...................... . ...........................::..................................................................... .......... 9-15 9-2 Index Measure 9451 Deschutes County Adult Jail Staffing/Operations Courthouse Security Work Release Center Prisoner.Transports Emergency Disaster.Planning Search&Rescue Civil Process,including serving criminal subpoenas,restrain ing orders • Inmate Work Crews Concealed Weapons Permits �- Other legally mandated services The Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency in Deschutes County providing these services. Due to uncertainty of funding in the past,the Sheriff's Office was unable to plan any further than the length of each levy.Stable fund- ing will allow for more efficient use of your tax dollars through tong term.planning,retention of employees,inmate drug and alcohol programs and inmate work crews. <£. The demand for Sheriff services and the cost of providing those services is increasing.According to the 2000 census,Deschutes County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.Voters F have approved tough crime measures such as mandatory minimum .,. sentences for violent offenders that require locking up many more accused and convicted criminals.Increased growth will not provide the revenue to keep up with the corresponding increase in the demand for services.Due to budget cutbacks,the Sheriff's Office in April 2003 closed the jail work center,losing 90 beds and many drug and alcohol treatment programs. Passage of this measure will reopen the work center. A"YES"vote on District 1 provides for long term planning and " stable funding for your countywide Sheriff services. 3' (This information furnished by Dennis R.Luke,Chair,Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners.) r �v �w. Explanatory Statement Since 1984,the Sheriff's Office has been dependent on temporary tax measures to fund the majority of Sheriff services.The existing Sheriff's levy expires on June 30,2007. This proposed district and tax rate will'allow for stable funding and for county residents to pay for only those law enforcement services they receive.Sunriver, Black Butte and City residents included in District 1 will not pay for law enforcement services they already pay for through their local taxes. The maximum rate of$1.25 per$1,000 assessed value is not ex- pected to be reached until 2013.The anticipated rate for 2007/08 is$0.95 per$1000 assessed value.The new rate will replace the expiring Sheriff's levy.It is not in addition to the expiring levy. This district and rate would take effect July 1,.2607. Passage of this district and rate ensures stable funding for the fol- lowing services for all county residents,including residents within cities,Sunriver and Black Butte Service Districts and unincorpo- rated areas: 9-3 Measures Measure 945 Arguments On May 16,2006 the citizens of Deschutes County have the op- For the past twenty years, all public safety entities in Deschutes portunity to greatly affect the quality of life and the ongoing need for County have relied extensively on the Deschutes County Sheriff's superior public safety in Deschutes County. Office for their support and assistance in all areas during emergency Since 1984 the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office has had to rely on calls for service. two and three year operating levy's to sustain Patrol and Corrections As public officials,one of the biggest problems we have faced is not Operations. Due to the uncertainty of stable funding, the Sheriff's knowing from levy to levy what kind of support could be provided from Office has lost trained, experienced employees and as result we the Sheriff's Office: have been unable able to implement long-term strategic planning for In the past levy campaigns,we have been faced with trying to plan public safety needs. for how we could handle the loss of the Sheriff's Office Patrol and In June of 2004,thirteen citizens were asked to participate on a"Blue Jail if the levy's;failed. Ribbon"funding committee to research and recommend a list of op- The Sheriff's Office failure to be able to plan beyond the next levy has tions.for permanent funding for the Sheriff's Office. also affected our ability to be proactive in planning for our day-to-day After numerous meetings and months of discussion,the committee responsibilities to the citizens we serve. , recommended the creation of two Public Safety Districts. In the last five years we have enjoyed a tremendous collaboration and District One:A countywide district to provide common public safety interoperability in our public service entities that has never before been services,such a6-Jail Operations,Search and Rescue,Civil Process seen in Deschutes County.In fact,,in our opinion we now have the most Service and other mandated services.The proposed maximum rate effective and efficient public safety operations team in the state. would be$1.25 per$1,000.00 of assessed value.It is my opinion that Together we can all make a difference in planning for the future for this rate would not be assessed until at least 2013. all public safety needs in Deschutes County. District Two:This district would include all areas in Deschutes County It's very important that we are able to continue down the path we are outside the cities of Bend,Redmond and Sisters and outside the ser- on and pass these two tax districts. Vice districts of Sunriver and Black Butte.The proposed maximum rate would be$1.55 per$1,000.00 of assessed value.It is also my opinion Together we can all make a difference in public safety and quality of that this rate would not be assessed until at least 2013. life.Please Vote Yes. The passage of District One and District Two would allow for continued response to emergency calls for service as well as staffing for our jail, Ron Oliver,City of Redmond Fire Chief now and in the future. Andy Jordan,City of Bend Police Chief I ask you to strongly consider supporting these two districts and would Lane Roberts,City of Redmond Police Chief appreciate your support and vote,as together we make a difference in our community. Larry Langston,City of Bend Fire Chief (This information fumishedby Les Stiles,Deschutes County Sheriff.) (This information furnished by Ron Oliver,City of Redmond Fire Chief.) i The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the County 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 state- of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any state- ment made in the argument. ment made in the argument. MUSE go r• .,.,:.. 9-4 Measures Measure 9m36 01eschutes county r ajwt q levy.This district and rate would take effect July 1,2007.City of Bend landowners pay$1.83 per$1000 assessed value for similar r 3 services.Landowners in Redmond pay$1.90 per$1000 assessed value for similar services." Passage of this district and rate ensures stable funding for the fol- lowing services for rural residents(rural residents live outside of the cities of Bend,Redmond and Sisters and Black Butte and Sunriver k ~ � � service districts): Sheriff's Patrols ' Major Crime Team Detectives Crime Investigation 911 Response :Y• f > School Resource Officers Accident Investigations Drug Enforcement&Education Animal. : ma Control i .a Street Crimes Unit ' Traffic Safety Crime Prevention Community Policing .,;r -► Wildland Arson Investigations The demand for Sheriff services and the cost of providing those services is increasing.According to the 2000 census,Deschutes County is one of the fastest growing counties in the nation. A"YES"vote on District 2 provides for the continued existence, long term planning and stable funding for your rural patrol and investigative Sheriff services. Information provided by City of Bend and Redmond finance de- � � � ����' � partments,February 2006. �d (This information furnished by Dennis R.Luke,Chair,Deschutes County Board of County Commissioners.) K f _ h Explanatory Statement Since 1984,the Sheriff's Office has been dependent on temporary tax measures to fund the majority of Sheriff services.The exist- ing Sheriff's levy expires on June 30,2007. This proposed district and tax rate will allow for stable funding and for county residents to pay for only those law enforcement services they receive.This proposed District 2 will operate and fund patrol and investigative services for county residents outside of the incorporated cities, Sunriver and Black Butte.Only residents outside of the incorpo- rated cities,Sunriver and Black Butte will vote on District 2. The maximum rate of$1.55 per$1,000 assessed value is not ex- pected to be reached until 2013.The anticipated rate for 2007/08 is,$1.40 per$1000 assessed value.The new rate will replace the expiring Sheriff's levy.It Is not In addition to the expiring 9-5 Measures Measure 946 Arguments Effective law enforcement and protection of citizens is one of To the Citizens of Deschutes County, the main responsibilities of government.Your vote and sup- port is needed to give the Sheriff the tools to continue to keep As District Attorney for Deschutes County I urge you to support the Deschutes County Citizens safe.The Deschutes county Com- tax Districts ballot measure for the support and operation of the missioners support the passage of these two ballot measures Sheriffs department.Your YES vote is a vote to keep our communi- to continue funding law enforcement and jail services. ties safe now and for years to come.Passage of these measures . The proposed district Levy's will replace the existing Sheriff's will insure that sheriff's patrol will respond to our rural neighbor- Levy when it expires on June 30,2007.This would not be in hoods.Passage will provide security from criminals through the . addition to the existing levy now being assessed. operation of the jail.Passage will give our county the opportunity The population in Deschutes County continues to increase at to protect our children,seniors,and citizens:Public safety is the a record setting pace. Portland State University has estimated responsibility of our government,but we need your help.Passing that the population of Deschutes County is 143,390 and is these measures now gives us the ability to patrol our streets and expected to exceed 240,000 by the year 2025. neighborhoods,hold the offenders accountable for their actions,se- The citizens of Deschutes County have the window of oppor- cure restitution for victims of crime,and hold in jail those criminals tunity"RIGHT NOW'to fix our funding for our Sheriff's Office, who prey upon our community.We have been making headway public safety,law enforcement and correction needs. against identity theft and methamphetamine abuse,but lately our jail is so over crowded the criminal is being released before the The Deschutes County Commissioners and Sheriff Les Stiles sentence is served.Many offenders are being released before the have developed a plan through strategic planning to provide ink is dry on the reports.The criminal knows it and exploits it.We enough Sheriff's Patrol staff to answer your calls for service. cannot continue to let the criminal win to our loss.Public safety is We have also planned for the staffing of an expanded jail to much too important and to diminish our resources is gambling away house prisoners. our quality of life. With the passage of these two districts,the Commissioners As District Attorney I see too often the victimization'of our citizens. will work with the Sheriff and the community on proposals to We need to stand up tall for public safety.We need to stand up tall fund the needed jail expansion.We will pay special attention to and act now for our future.I urge you to vote YES. proposals that do not.raise county taxpayers property taxes. We strongly urge your support and vote for these two vital tax- (Thisinformation furnished by Michael T.Dugan,District Attorney, ing districts. Deschutes County.) Dennis Luke,Deschutes County Commissioner Michael Daly,Deschutes County Commissioner Bev Clarno,Deschutes County Commissioner (This information furnished by Dennis R:Luke, Deschutes County commissioner.) The printing of this argument does-not constitute an endorsement by the The printing of this argument does not consfitute an endorsement by the County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any County.of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any statement made in the argument. statement made in the argument. .9-6 Measures Measure 947 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District' Often fire engines arrive at fires with minimal staffing,resulting in extremely hazardous working environments for both career and y f: e volunteer firefighters.Individual firefighters may be doing the work when two or three are needed. The Local Option Tax will fund the continued employment of three T paramedic/firefighters and the hiring of nine additional paramedic/ firefighters.With this staffing,the Fire District can man all three stations. Delays in arriving at alarms will be minimized.Fire District y; employees and volunteers can work within nationally recognized safety guidelines,insuring a safe environment in'a dangerous profession.More importantly,the community can enjoy a level of protection that is responsive to its needs. ' (This information furnished by Fire Chief James B.Gustafson and the 2006 La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Board of Directors.) For the past 8 years South Deschutes County has paid.64 cents per$1,000 of assessed property value to the La,Pine-Fire District's local option levy. That taxation has given our district six additional firefighter/paramedics.The local option levy will be ending next year and your fire district is asking for a renewal of$1.00 per thou- sand instead of.64 cents per thousand.The.36 cent increase will maintain the original six positions and add another nine firefighter/ paramedics.That equates to an increase of$36.00 per$100,000 �_ <ff• €r.: �• f assessed property value per year. The levy at hand has been used to supplement the firefighting/med- ical staff of your fire district since 1998.Since then,your fire district has had a 17%increase in population,from around 18,000 in 1998 to over 22,000 people currently. This has put an increased demand for emergency services that your fire department has been strug- gling to keep up with. Right now,anywhere between four and six firefighter/paramedics work each day to try and cover the 22,000 people living within the 1,000 square miles of La Pine's fire district. ,,.,. �_,;.� £ a During 2005,La Pine Fire responded to 1,889 emergency calls and about 43%of them were simultaneous calls,meaning there Explanatory Statement wer8 two calls happening at the same time and there were no other The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District received a five year levy local firefighting/advanced life support crews available.This left the in 1998 to fund new paramedics/fire fighter positions.That levy ex- South Deschutes County dependant upon out of the area fire de- pired in 2003,and a new levy was passed that will expire in 2007. partments for your protection. About 13%of the calls La Pine Fire received,it needed the assistance of Crescent,Sunriver or Bend. The La Pine Rural Fire Protection District has been working to keep Which,at times,created over a 30 minute response time to your up with the growth in southern Deschutes and northern Klamath emergency? It is imperative that you vote YES on Measure 9-37, Counties.During the last year,the Fire District has eliminated two for the safety of our community. Vote"YES"on measure 9-37! chief level positions and has added two paramedic/firefighter posi- tions and a fire inspector.This has been accomplished without a tax rate increase or a new local option levy.The Fire District cannot make additional administrative cuts to fund new firefighters/para- (This information furnished by Andy Rigney,Chris Jones and Stu Martinez, Citizens For Life And Fire Safety.) medics. Since 1998,the population of the Fire District has grown from ap- proximately 18,000 to over 21,000 today,an increase of 17%.The number of emergency responses has grown by more than 50%p in this same time period,from 1,264 in 1998 to nearly 1,900 in 2005. This Fire District responds to multiple alarms(2 or more alarms at the same time)on a regular basis with minimal staffing.In 2005, 773 alarms(41%of all alarms)were multiple alarms.Every day,the Fire District is forced to leave stations un-staffed.The Fire District attempts to call personnel in on overtime and/or utilize other emer- gency service providers to respond.in the event of a fire or major accident,any delay may lead to disaster.If the local option levy is The printing of this argument does not constitute an endorsement by the not increased,the Fire District faces a greater risk in emergency County of Deschutes,nor does the county warrant the accuracy or truth of any response situations. statement made in the argument. . '''�':. 9-7 Measures Measure 9-38 City of Sisters k� fr ps ing analysis and comprehensive plan.Also anticipated for devel- opment is an early childhood development and education center, which will support the community's residents and create synergy G � with the surrounding campuses of the School District and the 4 ' Sisters Organization for Activities and Recreation(SOAR).Finally, the property is adjacent to the City's trail system,and development is expected to advance that system by including pedestrian-friendly € footpaths. (This information furnished by Eileen Stein;City Recorder,City of Sisters.) ) � - 1 Explanatory Statement This measure requests electorate authorization for the annexation of 30 acres of land owned by McKenzie Meadow LLC.The property, t to be annexed is located north of McKinney Butte Road and west of McKinney Ranch Road.Sisters School District's'middle and high school campuses occupy the property to the south and west of the { property to be annexed. The property is currently zoned as an Urban Area Reserve(UAR- 10),which is the County's holding zone for land brought into the Urban Growth Boundary(UGB),and intended for urban develop- ment.The property was added to the UGB in 2005 in order to satisfy the area's 20-year need for residential land.Specifically, the City of Sisters Residential Land Supply and Demand Analysis March 2005 predicts a need for an additional 25 gross acres of residential land for residential uses. The property to be annexed was selected for inclusion in the UGB as residential land it is surrounded by the city limits on three sides, is adjacent to local schools and more than forty acres of play- grounds and ball fields,and is near many churches,restaurants, 1 and a shopping center.The property's transition to City jurisdiction is expected to be smooth,due to the property's proximity to existing ' City water and sewer service,avwell as other existing utility and transportation connections. Upon annexation,the property will be rezoned primarily for residen- tial uses and will be developed under a Master Plan which allows i for a mix of uses and building types,while maintaining open and density standards.Among the mix of residential uses,development of the property is expected to serve community needs by including a senior housing center to assist seniors with limited means and a sizeable amount of affordable housing(approximately 10 percent)• 1 to help serve the entire range of needs identified in the City's hous- 9-8 Measures Measure 949 Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District yy. a.. . mil. '>i,?s�'�"•, ". V ' FE 5 r s Explanatory Statement When the Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District was formed, the Board,with advice from Deschutes County,determined the rate needed for the road district's goals to be$1.0469 per$1000 of as- seated value.This rate of$1.0469 per$1000 of assessed value is the permanent rate and can only be changed through approval by a vote of the people of the State of Oregon in a statewide election. The base map boundary establishing the district was drawn wrong and included property along Rim Road that is NOT part of the road district:After removing the Rim Road properties from the Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District,Deschutes County reassessed the Road District's property values.This reassessment resulted in less tax revenue for the district. Road District expenditures are anticipated to exceed tax revenues in the near future due to increased maintenance due to heavier traf- fic on roads and increased cost for snow plowing,district insurance, surface rock,road grading,and higher fuel costs.The proposed five-year local option tax will provide revenues sufficient to meet road improvement,snow removal,and safety issues for the near future. This new rate will replace the expiring levy.It is NOT in addition to the rate already assessed. (This information fumished by Orlen Walling,Ponderosa Pines East Special Road District.) M MIN low 9-9 1 Measures ^Y S` SONS .x fE Dennis R. Luke Republican Occupation: County Commis- " sioner and Small Businessman. Occupational Background: County Commissioner,State Legislator,and owner construo- tion company 33 years in Central Oregon. Educational Background: North Salem High School,Bachelor of Science Degree from Oregon State University,Masters of Public Administration Degree from Portland State University. Prior Governmental Experience:Deschutes County Commissioner 1999 to Present. Current Commission Chairperson. State Representative 1993.1999. Chairman: Education Committee(1997),Education&Human Resources Committee (1995). Member:Children&Family,and Natural Resources Committees. FAMILY; Married Central Oregon native,Joanne Copley in 1988. Two sons:Matthew(deceased),and Brian,a Navy Lieutenant Commander,his wife,Heather,and two grandsons,Austin& Carson. COMMUNITY: Memberships:Bend,La Pine,Redmond,Sisters,&Sunriver Chambers of Commerce;Central Oregon Builders Association; Bend Boys&Girls Club Board;Oregon Youth Challenge Program Advisory Board; Scoutmaster 10 years. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITYlCOMMON SENSE: Dennis listens to people and uses a common sense approach to solving our County's.problems. We have always had to prioritize our essential services. This is even more important now with the. reduction of State support.Local Government must continue to work smarter and more efficiently. ASSOCIATION'MEMBERSHIPS: Association of Oregon Counties'Legislative Committee. Upper Deschutes Watershed Council Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation,past chair- man. Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization Central Oregon Youth Investment Foundation,Inc., President Dennis has called this special place home for 33 years We have developed innovative ways to address challenges in our county. We are looked upon as a leader in many areas of Oregon. I am proud to be part of the leadership team and look ` forward to serving the county citizens for another four years. HE LISTE N and WORKS HARD FOR YOU! r: Call Dennis at(541)389-5877,E-mail:lukebuilO,bendcable.com RE-ELECT DENNIS LUKE.DESCHUTES COUNTY COMMISSIONER,POSITION 1. (This information furnished by Dennis R.Luke.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. 9-101 Candidates S. g No `5 Liz Mara ` Hitt Stein Democrat Democrat Occupation;Executive Director, Occupation:Management The Bethlehem Inn,Paid(March Consultant,Operations Officer 04 to present) 2XL,INC.; Principal:Broker,Pamir occupational Background:• Properties Office Manager—College Housing Northwest-COCC Occupational.Background: —Paid(June 00 to March 04) Instructor- Central Oregon Community College; Scholarship Coordinator—COCC Foundation—Paid(08/98 to Consultant-Strategic Planning- MVS&Associates; 06/00) Adjunct Professor-Union Institute-Russian/Spanish; Executive Director- CA Council for Education; The Bulletin—District Manager—Paid(05/95 to 07/98) principal&School District Administrator-Sacramento,CA; United States Army—01/84 to 01/98 and 02/91 to 05/92—Paid Counselor/Coordinator-LA Unified Honorable Discharge—received Army Achievement Medal,Non- Educational Background: Commissioned Officer's Professional Development Ribbon,Army California State University M.A. Administration; Good Conduct Medal,Army Service Ribbon,Overseas Ribbon, University Montere of CA-Berkeley -Education,Law;institute International Studies-B.A.; and National Defense Service Medal for service during Desert Lewis and Clark College- A.A. Storm. Educational Background: Prior Governmental Experience: Oregon State University—graduated Cum Laude June 2000 Commissioner-Deschutes County Planning Commission; —Bachelor of Science in Liberal Studies Vice-Chair&Member Bend LaPine School Board; Sacramento Planning Services Prior Governmental Experience: CA State Refugee Commission None I agree with the words: Having lived in Deschutes County for the past ten years,I have se,it's our decisions,not the el then anything been overwhelmingly impressed with our community,its citizens "More conditions of our anything al that determine our destiny". and the exponential growth that we have experienced. I am excited about our future and I want to work with you as together With every election,we as a citizenry have the opportunity...and we search for the answers that will propel us forward. I•sup- the responsibility...to select individuals who can provide us the port the following:Home Rule,Permanent Funding,Fixed Route leadership to address the challenges we face in our communities. Transportation,and the Juniper Ridge Development Project. In, broader terms,I believe that every adult in the community is Deschutes County...with its unprecedented growth...is fore- responsible for every child. Whether or not you have children casted by the year 2025..:to be the home for 240,811 people. .in school,we all benefit from strong educational programming This has tremendous ramifications to the vital services neces- including support for the arts and physical education. sary for our region in areas of safety&law enforcement,health Born and raised in New Orleans,I have an intense love of our and human services,education&training,transportation,natural Central Oregon outdoor life and enjoy snowboarding,hiking,bik resources&the environment,community development. ...and the retention of the quality of life that we hold so dear. ing and daily walks with my dog,Sierra. I am an active member of First United Methodist Church in Bend and currently serve With over 25 years in public administration dedicated service on on the Staff Parish Relations Committee. Other volunteer work a variety of Boards and Commissions and management consult includes sitting on the Central Oregon Veterans Outreach(COVO) ing in areas of planning and community dialogue, I look forward Board of Directors. I am proud to have served our country in to contributing my experience;training and leadership skills to a uniform and support our troops in all of their endeavors. Thank visionary, strategic planning process for our county's future. You for your supportl Working WITH the community to address our core values...to,ar- ticulate our issues and concerns,we...together...will create the Vision and shape the Action Plan that will guide us in our policies and decisions. Deschutes County can be an exemplary mod at for the state and the nation. I would be honored to serve as your County.Commissioner in achieving that worthy goal 1 (This information furnished by Liz Hitt.) (This information furnished by Mara Stein.) The above information has not boon verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. N 9=11 I Candidates Tammy � ', Scott W. Baney Waters Republican Republican Occupation:Project Manager& Occupation:Community Sr.Engineer Advocate;Chair,Commission on Children&Families;Co-Chair, Occupational Background: Meth Action Coalition r USAF Occu fonal Back round: Business owner p� g Project Manager and Sr. Real Estate;Business Engineer for telecommunica- Management tions company Educational Background:University of Phoenix;Center for Educational Background: Professional Studies;Central Oregon Community College. Yamhili-Carlton HS-Yamhill,OR Prior Governmental Experience:Candidate for Interim County USAF, Commissioner;Elected Chair,Commission on Children& California Polytechnic Uni.BSEE degree Families;Appointed Member,Oregon Commission on Children prior Governmental Experience: &Families Budget Committee;Local Public Safety Coordinating USAF Council;Family Law Advisory Committee;Elected Chair,Oregon SF Bay Area Disaster Response Team Commission on Children&Families Coalition. Deschutes Co.Precinct Committee Chairman and Newsletter Community Involvement Editor 2005 Volunteer of the Year;Co-Chair,Meth Action Coalition; Through meetings with County Leaders,I have learned of their Vice-Chair,Family Access Network Foundation;Bend PD Citizens duties and concerns.I value their insight.I will merge their con- Academy;Board Member,Habitat for Humanity;Foster Parent; cerns with my own which includes' C.A.S.A My pledge to you Candidates Statement:Having been raised in Deschutes Listen with the intent to understand County,I am dedicated to promoting the livability of our commu- , Encourage individual and family responsibility and less gov- nity while cultivating sustainable growth.For the past 10 years, ernment responsibility by bolstering privately funded charities I have devoted my time towards providing leadership at the and increasing vocational education state and local level.I have extensive county and state budget Make county government a tool for your prosperity experience,where I minimized government bureaucracy while End every day with integrity intact. maintaining services.We must build and strengthen community quality of Life partnerships in order to maximize and leverage our limited re- My desire is for you to love living here. sources.As your county commissioner,I will make a measurable Let's find those common qualities and continue or enhance difference and make decisions based on both knowledge and those qualities community input. Preservation of property rights is vital to free society County Government . The Responsibility of Freedom •I will provide accessible leadership.My door shall be open to Quick,accurate and severe deterrents must be found for the the community members that I serve. rising meth problem. Discern a genuine need and show compassion to those who Growth and Sustainability cannot do for themselves. •Growth is imperative to economic sustainability.However, It's,your money growth must be measured and strategically planned.My goal . The county budget is$228,000,000.Governments grow is to build an infrastructure that provides adequate devel- opable land,affordable housing,living wage jobs,efficient boundlessly without a strategic plan to keep it in check. transportation and overall sustainable growth. Ibelieve essential services include:public safety,roads,and environmental services like sewage,water,healthy forest and Meth waterways,and waste disposal. •1 will continue to partner with the criminal justice system, Qualifications treatment professionals,and the community,coordinating our Raised on family's Oregon ranch efforts to eradicate this epidemic from our community. Lead engineer and project manager on multi-million dollar projects—all completed on-time and under-budget Tammy Baney is a straightforward candidate Work well with diverse people/groups and speak Spanish with integrity and purpose." Art collector and theater advocate -Tim Kropp,Former State Representative Volunteerhundreds of hours as homeowner asc.board member,teaching handicap swimmers at Juniper Swim Center,and political events ask for your vote., (This information furnished by Tammy. Baney.) (This information furnished by Scott Waters.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county. 9-12 Candidates Scot W. Langton Non-Partisan x Occupation:Deschutes County Assessor Occupational Background: K Deschutes County Chief Appraiser Wallowa County Elected Assessor Wallowa County Deputy Assessor/Property Appraiser Forester Educational Background; Oregon State University,B.S.in Business State of Oregon Registered Appraiser Completed extensive continuing education seminars dealing with Property Appraisals including Residential,Commercial Properties, and the Oregon Property Tax System Prior Governmental Experience: Currently serving as Ist Vice President of the Oregon Association of County Assessors Currently serving on the Deschutes County Audit Committee Elected Assessor,Deschutes County Elected Assessor,Wallowa County Oregon Former board member of Wallowa County Search and Rescue v Scot Langton OFFERS KNOWLEDGE&EXPERIENCE ✓ Thirteen years experience working with Oregon's complex property tax system ✓ As the Assessor for Wallowa County Oregon,oversaw the successful implementation of Measures 47/50 ✓ Served on various committees at the State level working with the Department of Revenue,Department of Education, Attorney General's Office,and Assessors Association to help define issues relating to property tax and valuation ✓ Vice President of the Oregon State Association of County Assessors,good working relationship with Oregon county as- sessors and the Department of Revenue. ✓ Served as Deputy Assessor,then Assessor for Wallowa County,Oregon. ✓ Served as Chief Appraiser,then Assessor for Deschutes County. Scot Langton WILL CONTINUE TO WORK FOR THE CITIZENS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY ✓ Will continue to work hard to achieve and maintain equitable, fair,and accurate appraisals of the entire county ✓ Always willing and available to work with and be a resource for the Taxpayers and the Taxing Districts of Deschutes County to insure the property tax system is understood and equitable under state law ✓ Will continue to take concerns and ideas to the State level to insure Deschutes County counts. Lives in Deschutes County with wife of 17 years and their. three children,member of Saint Francis Church PLEASE JOIN US IN RE-ELECTING SCOT LANGTON YOUR DESCHUTES COUNTY ASSESSOR (This information fumished by Committee to Elect Scot Langton Deschutes County Assessor.) The above information has not been verified for accuracy by the county.gp 9-13 Candidates Voting Information Registering to Vote To be eligible to vote in the May 16, 2006 Primary Election, a completed voter registration card must be postmarked by Tuesday,April 25,2006. ' JTTH ' To Register To Vote In Oregon,You Must Be: Make sure you have completely 1. A resident of Oregon. 2. A United States citizen. filled in the oval next to your choices, 3. At least 18 years old by election day. 5511.11,1 z s You Must Update Your Registration If: R 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. ry r s, 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 registra- If you vote for more Candidates than tion,you are still eligible to vote.Contact the Deschutes allowed,or if you vote both Yes and No on County Elections office,541-388-6547 for further infor- a measure, it is called an overvote. mation. Voters With Disabilities: Your vote will not count for that candidate If you are unable to vote your ballot without assistance, or measure. contact the Deschutes County Elections office at 541-388-6547. We will provide two persons to assist IN 5 you in voting.To assure your voted ballot is received by v» election day,contact the elections office early to arranger ". for assistance.You may also select someone else of your No own choice to assist you. Fd A cassette edition of the Voters' Pamphlet is available. To order,please contact Independent Living Resources at 503-232-7411 or TTY 503-232-8408. You do not have to vote on all contests. Voting Instructions Those you do vote on will still be counted. Contact Deschutes County Elections office at Check Your Ballot! 388-6547 to request a replacement ballot if: To vote you must blacken the oval(4M) completely with a pencll or pen(black-or blue ink). 4 you make a mistake To write-in a name—Blacken the oval (4M)to the left your ballot is damaged or spoiled of the dotted line and write-in the name on the dotted line. 4 your ballot is lost If you vote for more candidates than allowed,or if you vote or for any other reason. both Yes and No on a measure,it is called an overvote. Your vote will not count for that candidate or measure. 1 866 ORE VOTES(se habla Espanol) You do not have to vote on all contests.Those you do vote www.oregonvotes.org on will still be counted. TTY 1 866 350 0596 Contact Deschutes County Elections office at 541-388- 6547 to request a replacement ballot if: you make a mistake your ballot is damaged or spoiled your ballot is lost or for any other reason. 1-866-ORE-VOTES(se habla Espanol) www.orejonvotes.org TTY 1-866-350-0596 Remember, if stated on your ballot, vote' both sides of your ballot. 9-14 Voting Information Drop Site Location Bend Redmond Deschutes Service Center Drive-By Drop Site 1300 NW Wall St Redmond Public Library Box located on Parkway side of building 827 SW Deschutes Ave Available 7 days a week. Friday,May 12: 10 am-6 pm Election Day,May 18: open until 8 pm Monday,May.15: 8 am—6 pm Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 8 am—8 pm Drive-By Drop Site Corner of Wall St and Lafayette Ave(Parking Area) Redmond City Hall Friday,May 12. 8 am—6 pm 716 SW Evergreen Ave Monday,May 15: 7 am—6 pm May 1—May 15: 8 am-5 pm Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 7 am-8 pm (Usual Business Hours&Days) Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 8 am—8 pm Deschutes County Road Department 61150 SE 27th St sisters Available 7 days a week Sisters City Hall Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: open until 8 pm 150 N Fir St May1—May 15: 8am-5pm La Pine (Usual Business Hours&Days) Drive-By Drop Site Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 8 am-8 pm La Pine Public Library 16425 First St Sunriver 1 st St&Huntington Rd Sunriver Area Public Library Friday&Monday,May 12&15:.8 am-6 pm Sunriver Business Park Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 8 am-8 pm 56855 Venture Ln Friday,May 12: 10 am-5 pm Monday,May 15: 10 am-6 pm Election Day,Tuesday,May 16: 8 am-8 pm County Clerk's office hours: Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Election Day, Tuesday, May 16:7 am to 8 pm 1300 NW Wall St, Upper Floor, Bend—Privacy Bootha.Provided Remember! 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