Three of Bend’s seven city council seats are up for grabs—and this time around, one of those positions is also the position filled by the newly-elected mayor. In May, voters voted in favor of choosing a directly-elected mayor, as opposed to allowing the city council to choose a mayor from among sitting councilors. On your […]
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Bend Needs Unifying Mayor
In May, voters in Bend cast their ballots in favor of allowing the electorate—as opposed to fellow city councilors—to name the city’s mayor. We wrote in favor of this change on multiple occasions. It’s one “mission accomplished”—but it appears more clarification is needed as the city navigates what that change means for residents, city staff, […]
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Mayor Debate
Bend’s mayoral race kicks off with a debate involving four candidates
In May, residents of Bend voted in favor of electing a directly elected mayor—a shift from the previous process of allowing Bend city councilors to name a mayor from sitting city councilors. The deadline to turn in the necessary signatures in order to appear on the November ballot in the mayor’s race is Aug. 28—but […]
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Bend to hold first mayoral debate
‘What’s Brewing’ event to field questions from candidates and audience
Update: Candidate Brian Douglass, advocate for Disabled Americans and Pacific Crest Trail Angel Program manager, will also take part in the debate. Douglass has been a disability rights advocate in Central Oregon since 1990, according to Bend Chamber. Bend will hold its first mayoral debate on Aug. 14, as candidates begin their campaigns for the November […]
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Letters to the Editor
Mirror Pond, in response to Bill Moseley running for mayor
Mirror Pond Yes Mr. Taylor, Mirror Pond has been “an iconic piece of property in Central Oregon for many years” (Source Opinion 6/14/18), and that is one of its biggest negative features. It was a choice recreational environment back when ladies in long, puffy dresses holding parasols picnicked with bow-tie clad gentlemen in bowler hats. […]
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Bill Moseley is Running for Mayor
Current City Councilor advocates for growth we can all handle
Bill Moseley just threw his hat in the ring to be Bend’s next mayor. The current City Councilor—and founder of the Bend-based software company, GL Solutions—announced his candidacy June 12. “We are loving Bend to death,” Moseley said in his announcement. “Moderate tourism and growth can be good for Bend, but our current rate of […]
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Investing in infill is a better effort than more SDCs
L ast week at the Bend City Council meeting, Councilor Bill Moseley floated the idea of an additional targeted system development charge, aimed at developers building in the areas inside the new Urban Growth Boundary expansion that will need new infrastructure, including roads. The city is in need of funds to develop many of the […]
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Endorsements: Sheriff & City Council Position 2
Sheriff: Shane Nelson The Deschutes County Sheriff’s race between appointed incumbent Shane Nelson and Eric Kozowski is one of the most heated and interesting local races. Nelson has 22 years experience with the department, having progressed through the ranks before being appointed sheriff 15 months ago, while Kozowski joined the department in 2010. Both men […]
