Source Weekly

I recently reread Lee Iacocca's book Where Have All the Leaders Gone? In his last chapter, he has a “Call to Action,” where he reiterates his “9 C's of Leadership.”
We have a unique opportunity here in Deschutes County to elect an exemplary candidate for county commissioner who embodies these important qualities of Leadership: Curiosity, Creativity, Communication, Character, Courage, Conviction, Charisma Competence and Common Sense. That candidate is Dallas Brown!

What’s up with the Bend Bulletin? They write an incomprehensible editorial about why we shouldn’t vote for Ron Wyden and then cut off all letters to the editor so no one can respond.

Mike Kozak is the most capable candidate running; the one who makes the most sense; the one with the proven track record. As mayor of Bend, his applied vision set the track for most of the things we now cherish about our community.

As a Bend City Councilor, the current Republican candidate for Treasurer, Chris Telfer, advocated and voted for the passage of Measure 37 in 2004. Measure 37 mandated that property owners may sue state or local government if they believe their property value is reduced by land use regulations.
The Treasurer is, of course, in charge of the state's funds.

I am inclined to support young people – our generation is smart, ambitious and has seen so much in our time with our ever-increasing access to information.

Yet another low has been reached by the Stiegler campaign, with the ridiculous ad, “In Tune With Bend,” which aired this week. The ad has an accordion-playing Stiegler playing to the delight (?) of several young children. In the background, several long guns are propped up against a wall. In an effort to “look” pro-gun, she comes across as hypocritical. The most ardent of NRA supporters wouldn’t do a photo shoot with pre-schoolers and guns in the same room! Considered to be the most anti-gun house representative in Salem, according to the Oregon Firearms [Federation], Stiegler will do anything to get votes from both pro-gun and anti-gun constituents.