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Vote Tina Kotek for Oregon Governor

Kotek is a hard-driving legislator. However, it is in this drive that we’ve seen progress in addressing the issue of homelessness, and in correcting the problems that led to so much inequality in the housing sector.
by The Source Staff

There’s lots to chew on in this governor’s race, with the ideal of a “third party” non-affiliated candidate in the mix. But the reality of a third candidate has proved a hard pill to swallow. While our editorial board gave serious weight to the benefits of a candidate who could sit in the middle of […]

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Letters to the Editor 10/13/2022

by The Source Staff

Betsy Johnson Remember: Betsy Johnson voted against the bill that would have prevented the Safeway shooter from getting a gun. And then she says Democrats are soft on crime.  Also voted against raising the min. wage.  —Tom Gates Deciding on a New Mayor Need workers? (waiters?) Need ideas? Need solutions? We need new blood—a new generation—with fresh, out-of-the-box creativity to pave a […]

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▶ WATCH: Bend City Council Pos 4 – Karon Johnson, Erlin Taylor & Barb Campbell

The Source editorial board interviews the candidates vying for Bend City Council pos 4
by The Source Editorial Board

In this video, the Source Weekly editorial board interviews  Karon Johnson, Erlin Taylor and Barb Campbell, who are vying for Bend City Council pos 4 in November ’22. Watch for our endorsements in each race on our Election 2022 web page throughout the campaign season. WATCH NOW:

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▶ WATCH: Mayor of Redmond – Jay Patrick, Ed Fitch, Charles Baer & Ben Schimmoller

The Source editorial board interviews the candidates vying for Mayor of Redmond
by The Source Editorial Board

In this video, the Source Weekly editorial board interviews Jay Patrick, Ed Fitch, Charles Baer and Ben Schimmoller, who are vying for the Mayor of Redmond position in November ’22. Watch for our endorsements in each race on our Election 2022 web page throughout the campaign season. WATCH NOW:

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▶ WATCH: County Commissioner Pos. 3 – Patti Adair & Morgan Schmidt

The Source editorial board interviews the candidates vying for County Commissioner Pos 3
by The Source Editorial Board

In this video, the Source Weekly editorial board interviews Republican Patti Adair and Democrat Morgan Schmidt, who are vying for the Deschutes County Commissioner Pos. 3 in November ’22. Watch for our endorsements in each race on our Election 2022 web page throughout the campaign season. WATCH NOW:

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Vote Morgan Schmidt for Deschutes County Board of Commissioners Pos. 3

Schmidt’s values and commitment better matches the values of a majority of Deschutes County voters.
by The Source Staff

In the race for position 3 on the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, it’s time for a change. While we admire Patti Adair for advocating for Worrell Park and her work supporting Veteran’s Village and the expansion of service hours for the Deschutes County Stabilization Center, we simply find Morgan Schmidt more prepared, more polished […]

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Vote Brian Lepore for Oregon House District 55

Lepore, a family farmer, would serve his constituents well in Salem.
by The Source Staff

When we interviewed Brian Lepore, we discovered a pragmatic, educated farmer and family man with a Ph.D. in soils science who cares deeply about his district and who’s running because he feels rural Oregonians have been left behind. Something of a Renaissance man, he espouses progressive values, while also having the “dirt under his fingernails” […]

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