bengordon

When I contacted candidates in mid-August (according to Barram and Arnold, mine was the first forum that they were invited to), Scott Ramsay was given two dates, October 12th and October 13th. At that point, he said that he could make either one. He did let us know that he had a conflict of interest as time drew nearer but that he was working to find a way to make the forum. He was clear that he had a business related meeting the same evening. However, his decision to opt out of the forum came after he had verbally consented that either date would work. The only interest that 1000 Friends had in hosting this forum was to get candidates together to talk about the future of growth and transportation. I am sorry that Mr. Ramsay was unable to attend as I am sure many people from our community would have been interested to hear about his vision for future growth and land use in Bend. 1000 Friends of Oregon wishes Mr. Ramsay luck in his upcoming election and hopes that if he is elected to City Council, he will identify growth and transportation as utmost priorities when doing what is best for our city. Sincerely, Ben Gordon 1000 Friends of Oregon