The Deschutes County Clerk’s office has tallied votes in the May 21 Elections.
These are the most updated results, as of 3 am May 22:
Central Oregon Community College:
Zone 5
Jim Clinton: 7,852 votes
John F. Short: 2,130
Zone 6
Bruce Abernethy: 4,776 votes (uncontested)
Zone 7
Oliver Tatom: 3,314 votes (uncontested)
Bend La-Pine School Board (Administrative School District No 1)
Zone 1
Caroline Skidmore: 11,051 votes
Mark Capell: 5,766
Chet Liew: 2,219
Zone 3
Shimiko Montgomery: 11,048 votes
Andy High: 8,349
Zone 5
Amy Tatom: 14,946 votes (uncontested)
Zone 6 At Large
Melissa Barnes Dholakia: 13,136 votes
Michael (Mike) Way: 3,296
Richard Asadoorian: 1,691
Redmond School Board (School District 2J)
Position 4
Tim Carpenter: 7,015 votes (uncontested)
Position 5
Liz Goodrich: 5,897 votes
Johnny Corbin: 2,333
Sisters School Board (District 6)
Position 3
Jeff Smith: 1,167 votes
Stephen King: 585
David Thorsett: 209
Position 4
Don Hedrick: 1,243 votes
Mandee Seeley: 728
Bend Metro Park & Recreation District Board Director
Position 1
Ariel Mendez: 10,014 votes
Travis Davis: 3,794
Position 2
Jason Kropf: 11,359 (uncontested)
Redmond Measure 9-126 Park and Recreation Bond
No: 5,458 votes
Yes: 4,555
Redmond Measure 9-127 Park and Recreation Levy
No: 5,320
Yes: 4,687
Editor’s Note: These results represent the races for which we did endorsements. See the current results for all the Deschutes County races at the County Clerk’s website.
See videos of our endorsement process on our Opinion page.
This article appears in May 15-22, 2019.
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In the past in Bend, the candidates who prevailed in low turnout May elections were those supported by wealthy special interests and their associated voting bloc. This time quite the opposite. A reason to take comfort in the knowledge that local democracy, at least, is alive and well.
Foster: Perhaps another interesting element here: None of the races this election were partisan, so I’d like to think people weren’t colored by any party affiliation, and voted for the candidates most qualified. Thanks for reading!
Doubtless, Nicole. These were compelling candidates with genuine love for our community, who, as well, campaigned as reformers. Out with the retreads / In with a fresh approach. May it ever be so. Thanks for publishing.