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 […]
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Vote Amy Lowes for Deschutes County Commission position 1
It’s a dynamic time in Deschutes County. The region continues to experience rapid growth—and with that growth comes more pressure to deliver quality public safety and mental and public health services, in addition to managing diverse views about controversial topics such as land use and marijuana regulation. Dynamic times require dynamic leaders, and we believe […]
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Vote James Cook for Deschutes County Commission Position 3
Democrat James Cook is a small business owner and chair of the Redmond planning commission who has also served on Redmond’s budget and parks committees. Republican Patti Adair has been licensed as a Certified Public Accountant and is the county chair of the Deschutes County Republican Party. Cook’s actual experience and background is stronger. Both […]
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Malheur Verdict
A Slap in the Face to Law and Order
Last week’s stunning acquittal of Ammon Bundy and six of his followers who last winter took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge south of Burns was not only a slap in the face to law and order, but a dangerous precedent that sends the wrong message: that anyone who has an ax to grind over […]
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Election 2014 Endorsement Cheat Sheet
BEND CITY COUNCILOR 5: NATHAN BODDIE We are looking for councilors who we believe will better represent community values when they make decisions. BEND CITY COUNCILOR 6: LISA SEALES Overall we believe that Seales will fill the leadership and moderator gap that departing Jodie Barram leaves. CITY COUNCILOR 7: BARB CAMPBELL City council needs more […]
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CITY COUNCILOR 5: NATHAN BODDIE
CITY COUNCILOR 5: NATHAN BODDIE Mark Capell is a smart man, but he is also an in-the-box type of thinker. When asked what City Council should do to create more affordable housing—one of the most pressing issues facing City Council if it wants to preserve an all-inclusive way of life for residents—he responded by discussing […]
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CITY COUNCILOR 6: LISA SEALES
One of the most interesting and encouraging races for public office is between the four candidates to fill the place of departing Jodie Barram; each candidate is individually impressive—and, moreover, as a group, they truly represent the best that the city offers in terms of democracy and civic engagement. Casey Roats, a fourth-generation Bend resident […]
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CITY COUNCILOR 7: BARB CAMPBELL
This is truly a tough race to call. Both candidates are qualified, but in very different ways. Incumbent Scott Ramsey is contemplative and calm. “I take in a lot of information,” he explained about his decision-making process. Meanwhile, the challenger for his seat on council, small business owner (Wabi Sabi) and community activist Barb Campbell […]
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U.S. SENATE: JEFF MERKLEY
We are endorsing incumbent Jeff Merkley, but not with a great deal of enthusiasm. In his endorsement interview, the senator displayed a woeful lack of understanding about issues in Bend. The senator repeatedly talked about central and eastern Oregon, as if interchangeable, and when asked about what he has done specifically to represent issues here, […]
