UPDATED: This version has been edited as of Oct. 19. Six people are in the race for Bend’s directly elected mayor. Charles Baer is a local activist who’s added some colorful dialogue in this race. Brian Douglass is a disabilities advocate who believes strongly in a ward system—something we also support in the interest of […]
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Bucking Tourism Bucks?
The City of Bend gets a big budget boost from hotel taxes. What happens if the well runs dry?
You’ve probably seen them: people wandering up Bond Street, nearly running into other people, smartphone in one hand, scoop of Bonta in the other, trying to find the Deschutes pub. They’re called tourists—and like it or not, they’re an important part of Bend’s economy. Tourism is Central Oregon’s second-largest economic provider, accounting for 15 percent […]
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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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Roats Announces City Council Bid
Bend’s Mayor, Casey Roats, announced on June 19 his bid for re-election to the Bend City Council. Roats did not announce his intention to run for mayor again. “It’s been an honor serving as mayor,” Roats said in his press release. “With the new elected mayor position, the obligations and responsibilities for the mayor will […]
