It’s a high bar to unseat an incumbent in any race. In this one, however, Shimiko Montgomery simply has more knowledge and on-the-ground experience in schools, making her a candidate who can rise to the bar. We like Andy High. We really do. For the past six years, he’s been a solid presence on the […]
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Vote Jeff Smith for Sisters School District Director, Pos. 3
Voters have two solid choices in the Position 3 race for the Sisters school board. While both candidates have already served on the board, Jeff Smith is the incumbent. Stephen King told us he decided to run in this seat when it looked like no one else would—but then, Smith also added his name to […]
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Jim Clinton For Central Oregon Community College Director, Zone 5
Unlike the two other races for the Central Oregon Community College board, Zone 5 has two candidates. One of them, John F. Short, says he decided to run, at least in part, so there would be more than one candidate. Short, who has experience teaching in agriculture at the community college level, says his priorities […]
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Liz Goodrich for Redmond School District 2J Director, Pos. 5
Redmond’s school-age population isn’t growing as rapidly as Bend’s—but it is steadily climbing, and the city’s demographics are changing with it. Redmond’s school kids deserve a board that looks to the future, acknowledges the needs and desires of students, and also deeply understands education. While incumbent Johnny Corbin offers some of that, Liz Goodrich offers […]
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Richard Asadoorian for Administrative School District No. 1, Zone 6 At Large (Bend-La Pine School Board)
Whatever the outcome of this race, voters can rest assured that whoever wins, they’ll have a qualified, experienced educator taking the reins. Each of the three candidates is a former educator with extensive experience working in schools. Dr. Michael Way spent 33 years teaching math and computers at the secondary level, as well as teaching […]
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Thank Walden for supporting workers over his party
In the past, we have criticized our U.S. representative when he’s made moves that don’t appear to benefit his constituents—such as when he moved in favor of repealing the Affordable Care Act, for example. We also know it’s important to offer praise when it’s due. Last week, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River), who represents […]
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Measure 106: Vote No
Prohibits using public funds for abortions
Right now, Oregon is one of three states requiring almost all insurance plans to cover the cost of an abortion, including people covered by the Oregon Health Plan. We agree with opponents of this measure, who claim that Measure 106 would represent a way to chip away at abortion rights in our state. The Measure […]
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Measure 103: Vote No
Bans taxes on groceries
Oregon has no statewide sales tax, and Oregonians, by and large, have tended to be fairly steadfast in not wanting to enact one. While Measure 103 might seem like a move in favor of preventing that for good through a constitutional amendment, it could have unintended consequences. Measure 103 would prevent the enactment or increase […]
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Measure 104: Vote No
Requires supermajority for all revenue-raising initiatives
When state legislators want to raise revenue in the form of new taxes, they’re required to obtain a three-fifths supermajority vote. That’s reasonable; not reasonable is extending that requirement for ALL new revenue-raising efforts, including raising state fees. Oregon has more than 2,400 fees, and to require a supermajority to raise any of them would […]
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Measure 105: Vote No
Repeals Oregon’s sanctuary law
Oregon doesn’t have the most admirable history when it comes to systemic racism, but now, and never, is it time to engage in even more of it. Put forth by a group of three Republican Oregon lawmakers, Measure 105 seeks to repeal the 1987 Oregon law that forbids state agencies, including law enforcement, from using […]