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In 1916, Deschutes County was born after voters passed a ballot measure to create a new county from western
Crook County territory.In conjunction with the County's 100th Anniversary Celebration,a student art contest was held
and the winning entries,themed"Celebrating 100 Years",will be featured on the cover of the County's 2016 Primary
and General Election Voters'Pamphlets.
Congratulations to Adriene Steffen,5th Grade,Sisters Middle School for the winning entry for the Primary Voters'Pamphlet.
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.
County Clerk's Office
Nancy Blankenship,County Clerk
masowstmortem 41 PO Box 6005,Bend,OR 97708-6005
1300 NW Wait St.,Ste 202,Bend,OR 97703
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Dear Deschutes County Voter:
This is your May 17, 2016 Primary Election Voters'Pamphlet provided by your Deschutes
County Clerk's office. It includes information about candidates and measures from local
jurisdictions within the boundaries of Deschutes County.Major political parties choose their
candidates at primary election.We have inserted the Deschutes County Voters'Pamphlet in the
State Voters' Pamphlet to save on mailing costs.The State Voters' Pamphlet includes federal
and state candidates and measures.
This pamphlet contains the ballot measures and explanatory statements 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.
Ballots will be mailed by Wednesday,April 27, 2016,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,May 17,2016 to be counted. Remember to sign your ballot envelope.
• The names of the candidates on your ballot will appear in random alphabetical order. In
accordance with ORS 254.155, random ordering of the letters is conducted prior to each
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 all candidates submit information for the Voters'Pamphlet so you may have candidates
on your ballot that are not in the Voters'Pamphlet.
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preliminary election results will be posted online at Deschutes.org/electionresults.
• 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.
Sincerely,
Nancy Blankenship
Deschutes County Clerk
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9-2 I Clerk's Letter
Index to Voters' Pamphlet
All candidates had the opportunity to submit a picture and statement regarding their candidacy in this pamphlet.The following candidates
submitted information.The text of the candidate statements,measures and arguments were printed as submitted.
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9-106 Deschutes River Recreation Homesites Unit 8 Part 3 Special Road District 9-7
9-107 Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District 9-8
9-108 Sisters School District 6 9-11
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Henderson,Phil 9-15
Unger,Alan 9-15
Voting Information 9-6
Drop Sites 9-4
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9-3 1 Index
Deschutes County
May 17, 2016 Special Election
Official Ballot Drop Site Locations
Redmond
Bend Redmond Public Library
Deschutes Service Center
1300 NW Wall St Drive-By Drop Site
(Box located on Parkway side of building) (Located on west side of Library)827 SW QesGhu#es Ave
Available 7 days a week May 17: open until 8 pm Day,Election Available 7 days a week-opens April 29
econ y,Tuesday,
Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: open until 8 pm
Drive-By Drop Site
Corner of Wall St and Lafayette Ave
(Parking Area)
Fri&Mon,May 13&16: 8 am—6 pm Sisters
Sistt ers City Hall
Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: 7 am 8 pm 520 ECascade Ave
Deschutes County Road Department April 29—May 16: 8 am-5 pm
(Usual Business Hours&Days)
Availablle e 7 d ays a week-opens 29 115a 2d St Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: 8 am-8 pm
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Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: open until 8 pm
* New Site in Bend * Sunriver
Drive-By Drop Site Sunriver Area Public Library
459 SW Bluff Dr Drive-By Drop Site
(Box located on the knoll above Old Mill District in Sunriver Business Park
parking lot south of Hilton Garden Inn hotel-look for 56855 Venture In
signs and banners) Friday,May 13: 8 am-5 pm
Beginning Friday,May 13: 24-hour drive-by Monday,May 16: 8 am—6 pm
Election Day,Tuesday,May 17:open until 8 pm Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: 8 am-8 pm
Terrebonne
La Pine Terrebonne Sheriff Substation
Drive-By Drop Site 815411th St,Suite 3
La Pine Public Library Fri&Mon,May 13&May 16:
164251st St 8 am-1 pm&2 pm-5pm
(1st St&Huntington Rd) Election Day,Tuesday,May 17:
Beginning Friday,May 13: 24-hour drive-by 8 am-1 pm&2 pm-8 pm
Election Day,Tuesday,May 17: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 Wednesday, May 11, 2016,
use 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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9-4 1 Drop Sites
Directions to Bend's Newest Ballot Drop Box Site
The drop box is located at 459 SW Bluff Drive in the parking lot south
of the Hilton Garden Inn, on the knoll above the Old Mill District.
Access either end of Bluff Drive from SW Bond Street.
Watch for signs and banners to direct you to the drop site.
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9-5 1 Voting Information
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: Election, a completed voter registration card must be filled in the oval next to your choices.
postmarked by Tuesday,April 26,2016.
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You Must Update Your Registration If:
0 1. Your residence or mailing address changes. If you vote for more candidates than
allowed,or if you vote both Yes and No on
2. Your name changes.
a measure,it is called an overvote.
3. You wish to change your party affiliation.
Your vote wilt not count for that candidate
Important Note: If you have moved or your name has or measure.
changed and you have not yet updated your registration,
you are still eligible to vote.Contact the Deschutes Coun- • gi
ty Elections office,541-388-6547 for further information. ,7 `
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contact the Deschutes County Elections office at
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you in voting.To assure your voted ballot is received by You do not have to vote on all contests.
election day,contact the elections office early to arrange Those you do vote on will still be counted.
for assistance.You may also select someone else of your
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9-6 1 Voting Information
Measure 9®106 Deschutes River Recreation Homesites I
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Explanatory Statement
Deschutes River Recreation Homesites U8P3 Special Road
District("District")is located in Deschutes County.
The purpose of the District is to improve and maintain public
roads contained within the District's boundaries and engage in
the powers of the District authorized by ORS 371.336.
Funds for operating the District will be provided by levying taxes
on all real property within the District as well as possible grants
or loans. The governing body shall consist of three members
elected from the District at large for two-year terms with the first
members having staggered terms.
If approved by the voters,the District will levy taxes beginning
with the 2016-2017 tax year. Prior to the 2016-2017 tax year,
the District will likely seek revenues from other sources such as
contributions from District residents.
If approved, the measure would authorize the District to tax
properties within the District for the above-listed services at a
maximum permanent tax limit of $2.00 per $1,000 assessed
value and is estimated to raise$17,610.00 in operating funds for
the District in the first year. The District,however,need not levy
the full amount of the permanent tax rate in any given year. The
District governing body will determine the amount to levy each
year after taking into account the fiscal budget approved each
year by the District budget committee, consisting of the District
governing body and three electors from the District appointed
by the District governing body, and after public comment. The
District budget committee and, with a few exceptions allowed
by law,District meetings will be open to the public. For the first
year,which shall be the 2016-2017 tax year,the ad valorem tax
levy is$2.00 per$1,000 assessed value and is expected to raise
$17,610.00 in operating funds for the District.
(This information furnished by Shawn McDaniel,DRRH U8P3 Special
Road District.)
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9-7 I Measures
Measure 9-107 Deschutes County 9-1-1 County Service District
frequent interruptions by field responders calling on the radio
B T' ' .Ci who don't know their dispatcher is on a 9-1-1 emergency call.
Dispatchers are proficient at"multi-tasking",but they serve the• `,,, public better when they're able to talk to 9-1-1 callers without
interruptions.Stable funding will allow the District to strategically
FQ "(1 �` D a l%rte an ii W f add more dedicated 9-1-1 call receivers as call volumes grow.
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r � m the 9-1-1 District?
s �0 i e; , i 4 : .., :R-° � Stable funding would ensure the District can operate,maintain
�� ¢ k 1 ,� . � , ` r .r and eventually replace the new radio system currently under
'- ", ii: F?;S 3 , to �' construction.When it's completed in late 2016, police and fire
Tf E!'-:::-. Y ��t4V1WWW- , crews will be safer because they'll be able to talk to dispatchers
a a-, r..:: gI 4 1. '4',- from inside dense buildings and remote geographic locations
kD�4 . .t yr, o r a �� NF:jf where their radios don't work today.Also if there's a local disaster
dt PR 4P'l�'i� x+ 11 s it 1� �pna .: situation,the new system will allow responders from outside the
�eregion to talk to local dispatchers and responders.
•, a ; 1 - g° ; i c° Local agencies have been using an outdated radio system
well past the end of its lifespan. (Think Windows 95 software
0' and"Pentium"processors.)A 2014 consultant's report said a
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x " -m- ' = ' '- new radio system would cost$13 million.To avoid duplicating
",M ;a infrastructure already being built for the State Police,the District
fostered a partnership with the state,which cut the project cost
." ,, .i'" i'e • half to $6.5 million.The lower cost means the District can
$ " n a
rg construct the new system without incurring any debt. •
' a Permanent, stable funding will allow the District to maintain,
�� operate and eventually replace the new system at the end of
;4J r " ' :'� �' i its service life.
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o ie$t24 m ,;=,.., Why the complicated process?
i se ,'. tlidti—,..:; ; 0. ,liMir4, Per state law,the existing District cannot change its permanent
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rate,but with voter approvata new,replacement District may be
Explanatory Statement
formed with a new permanent rate.
Why is this on the ballot?
(This information furnished by Tony DeBone,Commissioner,Deschutes
County Board of Commissioners.)
Since 1990,the 9-1-1 Service District has depended on mul-
tiple temporary tax measures to fund 9-1-1 emergency and
non-emergency call-taking and police,fire and EMS dispatch
services for District residents.The 9-1-1 User Board,comprised
of all local police and fire chiefs, adopted a strategic plan to
improve 9-1-1 service and to replace the end of life radio corn- «
munications system by establishing stable funding prior to the �xefstr a
expiration of the existing,temporary operating levy in 2018. f °- Deschutes County 9-1-1 Service District
�'•Stable funding would ensure the continuation of quality,respon- s 1 ' ' t
slue 9-1-1 emergency service for the public and emergency
responders. ( , 41;:-"i.i.:04t 1N'M"B "'Y
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This new tax would replace both the current permanent tax rate f i ` r, ry`" °"'pard
of$.1618 and the expiring temporary rate of$.20.The District's ; if
Governing Board has committed to maintaining the levy rate /"i •- `- •
at$.3618,which is the current tax level,for the next two years. '`
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The maximum levy rate will be$.4250.If levied at the maximum
amount, the total increase over the current combined rates -°°"",
on a property with an assessed value of$200,000 would be r
$1.05 per month. ( §
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How does this benefit the public? 1'
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Today,dispatchers are usually working a radio dispatch con- 1' a ' C�
sole at the same time they're taking 9-1-1 calls.This results in
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9-8 I Measures
Measure 9-107 Arguments
The New 911 District With a Permanent Funding Rate Needs The 9-1-1 Employees Association strongly supports the new
To Be Formed: tax levy proposed by the 9-1-1 Service District.The District has
taken a tremendously proactive approach in addressing and
The 911 District has implemented a new communication system. greatly improving operations for dispatchers as well as for our
This system and the new permanent levy will benefit the county police,fire,and EMS counterparts.As the first,first respond-
residents by reducing the administrative expense of passing a new ers"your calls for emergency services are of utmost impor-
temporary levy every few years.This will enable the new service tance to and we want to ensure we are able to provide you
district to do long range planning with a known funding level and with service that is second to none.
reduce costs and improve efficiency.The 911 Service District has Radio communications is the largest,most complex,and one
stated the plan is to not levy an amount above the current levy of the most vital aspects of our job.When you call 9-1-1 and
amount of 36.18 cents per thousand of assessed value until 7-1 require expedited emergency services,the responding field
2018 when the levy now in effect would have expired.This will not units must be advised where to go,why they are going,how
increase the tax burden until then,with current reserves being many people are in need of assistance,as well as other vital
drawn down to support the increased operating cost. information.Requests from emergency responders for addi-
An additional benefit to the county will be the ability for seven tional units or agencies are frequently made.Responders also
different communication systems to be merged into one. This often request assistance from power and natural gas compa-
will be a significant improvement and all users will be able to nies and air ambulances.In these situations,having up-to-date
communicate with each other in a timely and efficient manner. communications equipment is absolutely essential.We need
to ensure we are reliably transmitting and receiving the most
This means the different agencies are not required to individually accurate information at all The proposed levy for stable funding
upgrade their communication systems.The increase in the levy will make it possible for us to improve the service we provide
amount will mean the different agencies do not need to pass their to you,by providing us with the tools we need to fulfill our mis-
own levies to support user fees for the 911 district.This will reduce sion,which is:
administrative overhead and the associated costs considerably. TO PROVIDE PROMPT SERVICE IN A CARING,RESOURCE-
The funds will still come from the same taxpayers but will not need FUL AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER TO THOSE WE SERVE.
to be funneled through the various agencies. The 9-1-1 Employees Association would like to strongly en-
The new levy amount will also provide sufficient funds to be set courage you to vote`YES'on Measure 9-107.
aside to implement a new system as needed in the future,just
as the current levy has done. •
(This information furnished by Cori Elliston.)
The 911 Service District was able to get the state to partner with
the district to pay for the new system thereby saving the county
approximately$6.5 million.
This is the final outcome of Government agencies working to-
gether for the good of all the citizens of Deschutes County.
(This information furnished by Larry W Fulkerson.)
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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9-9 I Measures
Measure 9•107 Arguments
Citizens for 9-1-1 Stable Funding supports the Deschutes County The Deschutes County Sheriff's Employee Association and the
9-1-1 Service District's measure to ensure 9-1-1 will have reliable, Bend Police Association urge you to vote"YES"on Measure 9-107.
1 permanent funding to fulfill its critical public-safety mission. When you dial 9-1-1,District employees are there for you!
9-1-1 is our life-line!When we have an emergency,professional They answer your call quickly;accurately determine the help
call receivers,and dispatchers find out exactly where we are,what you need;and immediately dispatch emergency responders .
we need and immediately send us help.While that help is on the to your precise location.If you need medical assistance while
way,in life-threatening situations,they calmly and compassionately paramedics are en-route,they can teach you over the phone
guide us through instructions that save lives. to do CPR or stop severe bleeding.They can even help you
9-1-1 is always there to help us now it's time for us to help them! deliver a baby!
These dedicated professionals also help us!As we're respond-
Our independent 9-1-1 Service District has been operationally ing,they update us with critical ical incident information about
sound and fiscally responsible for almost 30 years,earning the dangerous suspects,situations in and hazardous materials.If
trust and confidence of the public and their police,fire and EMS someone flees a crime scene,they relay detailed information
customer agencies. that gives law enforcement the best possible chance to ap-
A good example is how replacing the area's end of life radio prehend dangerous suspects.They track our activity and make
systems is being handled.9-1-1's customer agencies have oper- sure we have back-up when necessary.And,if a dangerous
ated seven different independent systems for decades.When it incident gets worse white we're en-route,they tell us so we can
became obvious their outdated systems needed to be replaced react appropriately and stay safe_
and modernized,they all agreed the 9-1-1 District was the right Our 9-1-1 dispatchers are our ttle-line,and we couldn't help
place to consolidate their systems to lower costs and improve
efficiency.That's remarkable confidence,but 9-1-1 went further! you nearly as well without them!
Instead of buying its own$13 million system,9-1-1 partnered with Recently,the 9-1-1 District took responsibility for consolidat-
the state radio project.By sharing radio sites and infrastructure, , ing,building,operating and maintaining a new,technically
the project cost was cut in half to$6.5 million and the new system advanced radio communications system that lets us talk to dis-
will deliver better coverage and be more reliable.It will also be patch and each other from places that have no coverage now.
They banked money over several years to build the system
available for use by other public agencies,so they won't have to without incurring debt and then they saved millions in construc-
build or maintain radio systems
of their own.
tion costs by partnering with the state's radio project.
9-1-1 has been fiscally responsible,levying the lowest possible Permanent,stable funding for 9-1-1 will allow the District to
tax level needed.In 2008, its operating levy was$.23 cents.In continee-to deliver the help YOU need and the help WE need .
2013,9-1-1 dropped the current operating levy by$.03,and stilt
banked the money necessary to pay cash for the new radio system.
for many,years into the future.
F. Our critical,life-saving 9-1-1 emergency call answering and dis-
patching service needs stable,•reiiable permanent funding.Please
vote YES on Measure 9-107.Thank you! (This information furnished by Steve Mangin,Deschutes County Sheriffs
Employee Association.)
(This information furnished by Dennis Luke,Treasurer,Citizens for 911
Stable Funding.)
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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
statement made in the argument
of any statement made in the argument of any
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Measure 9-108 Sisters\School District 6
A 3 ,� w the then 12-year-old high school building into the new Sisters
�� 4�'� - Middle School.This 2001 construction bond will be paid off in 5
s years and will reduce the District's tax levy rates by approximate-
r. ly$1 04 per$1,000 of assessed property value.
z r :,, Guided by the Facilities Task Force-Committee's findings,the
5, t e°$a- . - - a Sisters School Board proposes that bonds fund capital projects
m ;; k r gy for school and classroom renovations including safety upgrades
to door and locking systems,creation of more controlled school
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a Specifically,this bond measure is expected to fund:
,,e:7:4 a �.,o - o e;� 1: • Installation of upgrades to building door and locking 1
ffi • �,,,, -ti . .�a a t, systems, (;
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Creation of controlled access to building entrances I
,* . $a* . e including modern surveillance systems,
fry' ', • t - f ',`• Upgrades to emergency backup generators and failing
:- • °'...,.,° communication systems,
�„ e • Interior and exterior building improvements to meet
I a safety requirements,
je r<;a,, Corrections to high school HVAC system deficiencies
and upgrade building automation systems at all sites,
; M ,, � � • Purchase and installation of a backup condensing boiler
�E $ ) at the elementary school and renovation of heating,cool-
s � ',,,,‘1-;;',:: . ing and ventilation systems at all sites,
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43 ,�g s , 7. A" : • Repairs to deteriorating parking lot and sidewalk sys-
tems,
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• Renovation and upgrades to Reed Stadium to meet
°r� t
safety and ADA requirements
�� a a a ' z gt • Improvements to plumbing and drainage systems,
: a . ,.a i 4` $ a' Refinancing of existing obligations used for prior capital
ffi a improvements in 2007 which included energy efficient
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building upgrades and the addition of a two classroom
modular at the elementary school and remodeling at the
Explanatory Statement middle school to create additional classroom space.
Sisters School District currently serves approximately 1,100 (This information furnished by Sandy Tartaglia,Business Manager,Sisters
students at three school sites. Additionally,the Cloverdale, School District#6.)
School site is serving approximately 20 high school students in
alternative programs.
During the past year,Sisters School District convened a Long
Range Facilities Task Force Committee led by citizen volun-
teers. The Long Range Facilities Task Force Plan states that
improvements to school safety and security are crucial. They
also concluded that there is a need to make facility improve-
ments that exceed the scope of what the current facilities oper-
ating budget can withstand. Years of budget reductions have
deferred upgrades to school building operational and safety
systems in order to fund learning materials and keep teachers
in the classrooms.
To protect the community's investment in our schools and cre-
ate effective,accessible and inclusive learning environments
that help all students achieve,the committee agreed that capi-
tal bonds would be required in order to complete the necessary
upgrades to our schools.
The estimated tax rate for this proposed$10.7 million bond is-
sue would be$.41 per$1,000 of assessed property value over
the 15 year life of the bonds.
The Sisters School District currently has the lowest school
tax rate in Deschutes County and one of the lowest in Central
Oregon. It has been almost 14 years since the community
passed a construction bond for a new high school and turned
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In May,we have the opportunity to vote on an important Sisters is a community brimming with creativity,physical beauty
school bond measure which will provide necessary revenue for and diverse activities nurturing citizens young and old,a village
unfunded capital improvement projects. This bond will pay for which sustains individuals,families and their passions. This
overdue upgrades and renovation in security/safety systems, village is why I accepted a health teaching position at Sisters
heating/cooling systems,IT infrastructure,athletic facilities, High School fifteen years ago. The people and this place
water systems,and other time related facility improvement helped me raise my own children and over a thousand students
projects in the Sisters schools. (my other"children")in a safe,positive,nurturing environment.
Having a strong and successful school system is the foun Within each school there are dedicated teachers in partner-
dation of a successful town. It is one of the best economic ships with community members building authentic experiences
stimulus programs we can have. Consider the value placed on and programs unlike any in our state.Examples include: The
the Folk Festival,My Own Two Hands and Starry Nights. Or Americana Project,Interdisciplinary Environmental Expedition,
the fact that there are 1100 registered adult volunteers for all the Luthier Program,Flight Science,Pursue Your Passion,the
Culinary Program,the EMS/Medical Program r
m and Seed to
three school s. Or the partnership bet w ee n local businesses
Every child should have the o ortunity to spring from
Table. PP
and student groups who raise funds for athletics
and music
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while providing a necessary workforce for events such.as the the soil of these unique programs while becoming vital stew
Quilt Show,Sisters Rodeo,and Folk Festival. Or school sport- ards of their community,just like the teachers and volunteers
ing competitions that bring many participants and visitors to who nurtured them. Yet,these programs that ignite our corn-
Sisters every year who leave their dollars in our local economy. munity with pride and purpose are at risk. With annual budget
Our community supports our kids and our kids support our cuts,we've rallied to keep our unique programs and community
community. partnerships intact while our facilities suffered.This is why
representatives from all facets of our community are working
We moved to Sisters because of the excellent school system. together to pass this bond so we can meet program,facility
We could have chosen to move anywhere but came here be- and safety needs for Sisters students. Our investment is much
lieving there was strong community support for the schools and greater than patching up three schools.It is a strong mantra
knowing our kids would receive a great education. that reverberates throughout our community,"Be dedicated to
In today's challenging financial times,it is difficult to ask voters leaving our community and its resources in better shape for
to support an increase in property taxes when one personally future generations" The recent"facelift"to downtown Sisters
may not realize its direct benefit.'As citizens,we feel we have a creates a welcoming ambiance for all,adding charming char-
civic responsibility to look past today and collectively plan well acter to our humble town and eliciting undeniable pride from
for tomorrow. each of us.New lighting,ADA upgrades,improved sidewalks
The proposed bond of 10.7 million dollars over 15 years and pavement creates a safer environment. Let's"facelift"our
sounds expensive. Broken down,it translates in to$123 per schools similarly and provide the safe,positive,and nurturing
year or$10.25 per month or$0.35 per day for a home valued experience which brings families and economic strength to
at$300,000. Although few want higher taxes,this Bond mea- our community. Remember,we are all connected because we
sure is a good return on our investment by ensuring a strong, share our community together.
well functioning school district with up to date facilities. Heather Johnson
(This information furnished by Joseph F Bachtold.) (This information furnished by Heather Johnson.)
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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We are writing today in support of the Sisters School District I support the May 2016 bond measure because schools are a
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Bond Proposal.We have lived in Sisters for the past 17 years critical component of healthy communities.Sisters is unique e-
and have four children.We have two children at the elementary cause the many people who live in and around Sisters,but don't
school,one at the middle school,and one high school student. have kids in school,use our school facilities regularly.Activities
In addition,we are owners of Dyer Construction&Renovation, include walking within the schools during inclement weather, i
Inc.which specializes in building and remodeling custom homes. ge d facility.Onoour fields,community members and groups work •
We are obviously vested in the quality of the education system their dogs,fly airplanes,endplay with their families.None of our
for our children,but we would like to share how we see the outdoor facilities are gated or locked.Our mission as a School
proposed ed bond affecting local business. District is to always welcome Sisters residents to our facilities but
Research shows that investing in education,transportation, we need them to be safe and operational.
and health care will promote strength in local and statewide The second reason I support this bond is because,when
economic stability.The Assistant Director of State Fiscal Re- schools are safe and functional,local businesses and the City of
search writes: Sisters thrive through income generation.For the past two years
"For example,spending on education,transportation,and the hosting of major track meets and other large events have
health has been shown to stimulate growth in the short run and been cancelled due to unusable facilities.Hosting these events
is an important determinant of economic growth and job quality brings hundreds(sometimes thousands) of people to Sisters.
in the long run.[1]Research also shows that expanding and Sisters High School was slated to host this year's Sky-Em
improving upon these investments through well-targeted tax League track championships.However,we were forced to pass
increases(in other words,finding new money to pay for better on this income generator due to the unsafe condition of our track
services)stimulates income and job growth.[2r and field facilities.Sisters hotels,restaurants,and merchants
Erika Williams,Center on Budget and Policy Priorities lose significant revenue when Sisters Schools are unable to host
2014 these events.
As small business owners,we believe that improving our Finally,I support the b4pd because our school district constantly
competes with neighboring schools for enrollment.When new
school re teach,implementing will not on procedures,children and employ- families come to Central Oregon open enrollment allows them
trig more teachers a whole.will.It is benefit not ono local improving out our to attend any school. During school tours,families compare our
community as a whole.It is the idea of improving a community ro rams and facilities to those of our neighbors.In such a com-
scope thewi inside out,starting with children,and encompassing a per.ive environment it is essential that we continue to provide
scope city wide. - top-notch educational programs and maintain safe facilities for
We have reviewed the Bond Proposal and believe it to be all current Sisters students,while at the same time working to
sound financially,both as business owners and parents.We attract new ones.Please support our community,families,and
need your support as constituents of this fine community to schools by voting yes!
continue the trajectory of growth and excellence in Sisters,Or.
Mike and Jill Dyer (This information furnished by Tim Roth.)
(This information furnished by Mike Dyer.)
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 Count of Deschutes,
made nor
tddoes the county warrant the accuracy or truth
of any statement made in the argument.
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As a parent with two children—one currently in the Sisters
School District and one soon to be-I am in full support of the
Sisters School Bond.Safety and security of our students as
well as repairs and upgrades to current facilities to maintain our
community assets just makes sense.
Our school board and district administration has been and will
continue to be good stewards of our tax dollars.They have
stretched the limited maintenance dollars over the last several
years and done their best for our kids with what little they have.
Every student deserves working heating systems,functional
roofs,working kitchen equipment,safe sidewalks,and well-lit
parking lots at their schools.These items,along with others
listed throughout the bond,will enhance the learning environ-
ment to help students to be more successful and instill a sense
of pride throughout our community.
With my background in the travel and tourism industry I believe
renovated athletic facilities,including the stadium and track,will
enhance the economy of Sisters,bringing more visitors to our
community during typical off-season months.
New facilities will mean additional home games,which means
more visiting families.Rotary will have the opportunity to host
its Sisters Outlaw Invitational Track Meet once again.The ex-
panded field at Reed Stadium means soccer and lacrosse will
be able to host more tournaments and home games. A new
baseball field behind SHS opens up the possibility of our com-
munity becoming a part of national tournaments already hosted
throughout central Oregon.
Our students will have a functional place to hone their craft
and the community will have an asset they are able to enjoy on a>«=»
more than Friday nights in the fall.
As a community we have a RESPONSIBILITY to care for •
the assets we own and support our economy.With this bond
proposal we have the opportunity to do both.Vote yes for the
Sisters School Bond.
Erin M.Borla
(This information furnished by Erin Borla.)
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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Pos• ition ,, 7 r •Alan Phil_,
Unger Henderson
Democrat Republican
S
x ? Occupation: HomebuiIder,
Occupation:Deschutes County
Commissioner N President, Phil Henderson
Homes and Remodeling, 2011
t - " "; Occupational Background ' -2016.
Multnomah County Sheriff De- :..
�� Occupational Background:
� partment-Corrections Officer; :- � ::::'''1,,,.,...,',
Central Oregon Paint Supply Attorney:Henderson Law Of-
- Business Partner; A Unger fice, Private civil law practice
Contracting - Business Owner; Central Oregon Partnership - (Deschutes County);1989-2003;Business Executive:Regional
Community Advocate Construction Company (Deschutes County); President, Vice-
-- Diploma. President,Director of Sales;2003-2011;Owner, Energy Con-
Educational Background: Redmond Schools
University of Portland-BS(general science)
servation Company.
_ Educational Background:Yale University,Political Science(with
Prior Governmental Experience: honors),B.A.; University of Oregon,School of Law,J.D.; Hood
• Board of County Commissioners-Chair River Valley(Oregon)High School,Valedictorian.
• Mayor of Redmond .Govermental Experience: City of Bend, Budget Com-
• Central Oregon Area Commission on Transportation, mittee,1997-2002
COACT-Chair
• ODOT Oregon Freight Advisory Committee,OFAC Member Deschutes County is turning 100 years old in 2016. It is a
• Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council,COIC-Vice Chair great place to live,work and recreate,but many people can no
• Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project, DCFP Steering longer afford to live here. Not that long ago we had a serious
Committee-Chair recession and the largest issue was recovering from that. The
• Deschutes River Conservancy,DRC-Board Member economy has now improved due to the tenacious character
• Deschutes Water Alliance,DWA-Chair of our residents,but we face many new challenges. These
• Upper Deschutes Watershed Council,UDWC-Board Member include the results of restrictive land use,lack of affordable
• Central Oregon Workforce Consortium,COWC-Chair housing,homelessness,commercial marijuana,lawsuits to pre-
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•^ • East Cascades Workforce Investment,ECWIB-Board Member vent use of the Deschutes River for farming;mismanagement
• OSU Cascades Liaison of Federal forest and desert land affd the continued growth of
• Central Oregon Childcare Initiative local government,to name a few.
• Redmond Economic Development,Inc.REDI Board Member As a 27-year Bend resident,family man and 5th generation
• AOC Economic/Community Development Committee Oregonian,I believe that free enterprise,local control and I
It is my privilege to serve as your County Commissioner.During limited government are some of our most important and unique
American values. I will fight to protect and enhance them in the
the past eight years.I have represented your interests by focus decisions I make as your next Deschutes County Commissioner.
• ing on bringing jobs to Deschutes County;improving forest As an experienced and successful businessman,attorney and
health through the Deschutes Collaborative Forest Project; home builder,1 have the skills necessary to be an effective Com-
supporting water planning through Deschutes Basin Working missioner to resolve tough problems,whatever shape or size. I
Group to provide water for agriculture and growing cities while also learned in the private sector how to create jobs,reduce bud-
putting more water back into the river;addressing local trans gets and cut costs. I will work to insure that we get our money's
i issues including expanding public transit;and other worth from Deschutes County,while growing the economy.
issue that issues that affect our citizens.
I have been a strong voice for Deschutes County,working with
leaders statewide to find solutions that will work here-solu-
tions like improvements to all of our airports that connect us to
the world and provide jobs,and forest management improve-
ments to protect vital water supplies. .
There is still much to be done,such as restructuring our state
workforce system to provide businesses with qualified workers
and offer a path for our children to better jobs right out of high
school.I am asking for your support and vote to continue work-
ing for you as your Deschutes County Commissioner.
(This information furnished by Alan G Unger.) (This information furnished by Philip G Henderson.)
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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