Casey Roats is a fourth-generation Bend native with deep roots in the community. He graduated from Mountain View High and attended Central Oregon Community College (although it is unclear if he earned a degree) before taking over operation of the family business, Roats Water System. Yet, he may not have the most simple qualification to […]
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Casey Roats’ Candidacy for Bend City Council Questioned, Candidate Admits He Lived Outside the City
The City of Bend Charter is clear: It says a councilor must have resided within the city limits for the 12 months immediately preceding his or her election to office. But it appears that city council hopeful Casey Roats, who was born and raised in Bend, may not qualify for that very basic threshold. By […]
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WATCH: Election 2014 Source Weekly Endorsement Interviews
Our Election 2014 Endorsement Issue comes out this week. But before we tell you how we think you should vote, make up your own mind by watching our unedited endorsement interviews with local candidates. (If you prefer to read, you can find candidate Q&As here.) Scroll on down or go directly to our YouTube channel. […]
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Whatcha Doing, Candidate? Casey Roats for City Council Pos. 6
Source Weekly: What is your age, occupation and political affiliation? Casey Roats: 33, owner of Roats Water System, a water utility company that operates in the south end of Bend, registered Republican. SW: How long have you lived in Bend? CR: Born and raised SW: Why do you want to be a City Councilor? CR: […]
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City Council Pos. 6 (CANDIDATE)
AGE: 33 OCCUPATION: Owner of Roats Water System PARTY: Republican YEARS IN BEND: Born and raised PAST YEAR COUNCIL MEETING ATTENDANCE: Plus or minus 8 meetings PREVIOUSLY PLAYED FOR: The Infrastructure Advisory Committee, Sewer Infrastructure Advisory Group, Water Treatment Advisory Committee, Building a Better Bend General Obligation Bond Committee, Committee to Bridge our Community TOP […]