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I wanted to give you a brief overview of my interviews, perhaps they can provide you additional information prior to the primaries!   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance...

Morgan Schmidt is a community leader and candidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners, Position 5 , in the upcoming primary election on  May 19, 2026 . https://www.morganlovesoregon.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backin...

Chet Wamboldt is a local safety consultant. He is currently a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 4 , in the upcoming May 19, 2026, primary election.   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she...

Rick Russell is a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 4 , in the upcoming primary election on  May 19, 2026 . He is currently facing off against Chet Wamboldt in a winner-take-all race for the seat. https://www.voterickrussell.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections an...

Jennifer Letz is the current Mayor of Sisters, Oregon , having been appointed to the role in early 2025 after serving on the City Council since 2021. She is a local small-business owner and an expert in wildfire mitigation and sustainability.  In March 2026, Letz announced her candidacy for the  Deschutes County Commission (Position 5) . She is running as a nonpartisan candidate in the primary ele...

Ron Boozell ( or  Rondo ) is a local political activist and frequent candidate for public office in  Deschutes County, Oregon. He is currently a candidate for  Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5 in the upcoming 2026 election.

Rob Imhof is a candidate running for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 5 , in the upcoming primary election on  May 19, 2026 . A resident of Bend and a local business owner with over 22 years of experience in subcontracting.   https://robimhoff.com/   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elec...

Amanda Page is a candidate for Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 3  in the upcoming primary election on  May 19, 2026 . She is a flight paramedic, a member of the Klamath Tribes, and a former Redmond School Board member. https://www.pageforprogress.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local el...

Zachary J. Hastings  is a candidate for  Deschutes County Assessor  in the upcoming nonpartisan primary election on  May 19, 2026 .   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific candidate, she strongly believes in the importance...

Lauren Connally  is a candidate for the  Deschutes County Board of Commissioners , running for  Position 3  in the upcoming nonpartisan primary election on  May 19, 2026 .   Lauren Connally has made a career of bringing order to complex systems and challenges. Drawing on her foundational experience as a Marine Corps Logistics Officer and her work managing federal land boundaries, she discusses her...

Tony DeBone is a current Deschutes County Commissioner  for Position #1, a role he has held since January 2011. He is running for reelection in the upcoming  May 19, 2026 Primary Election as he seeks a fifth term on the board. https://www.electtonydebone.com/   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local...

Samuel Facey is a candidate for the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners  in the  May 19, 2026, primary election . He is currently seeking the four-year term for  Position 3 .   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local elections and candidate conversations. While she is not backing any specific cand...

Amy Sabbadini is an educator and former land-use planner currently running for Deschutes County Commissioner Board Position 3  in the upcoming Oregon primary election on  May 19, 2026 . She is a longtime resident of Bend, Oregon, and has nearly 25 years of public service experience.   https://www.vote4sabbadini.com/ A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is...

Charles Baer is vying for the #3 Position for Deschutes County Commissioner.  Charles Webster Baer is a perennial political candidate in Central Oregon known for running on a "depopulationist" platform, advocating for a "one-child" policy to address environmental issues . He has run for Redmond Mayor multiple times (including 2022 and 2024) and is running for Deschutes County Commissioner in 2026....

Jamie Collins is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran ,  climate scientist , and  disaster responder . He is currently a candidate for  Deschutes County Commissioner, Position 1 , in the primary election scheduled for May 19, 2026.     https://collins4deschutes.com/   A quick note from one of our supporters: Haley Overton of Bend Home Collective is proud to support this podcast series spotlighting local ele...

Carly is the Bend - Redmond CEO of Habitat for Humanity.  We talk housing, Americorps, ice cream and how we can help make our communities more affordable. Bend Redmond Habitat for Humanity Bonita Gelato Brown Bag Popcorn Co Americorps NCCC Radical Candor The Color of Law    

This episode we talk to Sara Odendahl, CEO of the Bend Chamber of Commerce and Rissa Conway, owner of Truffle Pig Consignment and president of the Downtown Bend Business Association.  We chat about the importance of shopping locally and what you can do to support local. Bend Chamber of Commerce Work Collective of Bend Downtown Bend Business Association Accountable Communication Technology Truffle...

Reverend Jen Stuart leads Bend United Methodist church.  She is working with her congregation to find solutions for housing and current church needs in a forward thinking plan for faith. Bend Church Central Oregon Villiages Why We're Polarized Why Religion Went Obsolete Parable of the Sower Dune Awareness  

We have Stephanie Brown and Jordan Raney talking about physical fitness, overcoming hurdles, habits and setting goals. "You want to look like your goals not your habits" Start With Why The Power of Habit Never Finished Do Hard Things Orangetheory

Jeremy Giffin is the Deschutes Basin Water Master.  His complex job involves maintaing water rights, working with community, environmental and agricultural groups and finding solutions for all involved.  I was honored to speak with Jeremy and I hope you enjoy this conversation. Cadillac Desert Deschutes River Conservancy    

Josh and Paul chat with me about their new documentary "Adapted the Film" which just premiered at the Bend film festival earning the viewers choice award! Adapted The Film GoHawkeye Foundation Oregon Adaptive Sports The Prophet Tuesdays With Morrie      

Sharon and I talk about HDFFA, being an executive director, the needs of local farmers and snapple!   HDFFA

What is a County Administrator?  I had no clue but nick Lelack, County Administrator for Deschutes County dropped in to teach us a thing or two.  Nick has been the County Andminstrator 4 years and has had a variety of roles in the governemnt focued on public works.  It was an educational hour for me! Ballpark - Book Team of Rivals Stronghold The Color of Law Cod

Rick Russell is the executive director for Mountain View Communty Development, and will be one of the finalists for the Deschutes COunty Commissioner role.  We talk about housing issues and what his progarm is doing to help. Mountain View Community Development Rick Russell for Deschutes County Commissioner High Desert, Higher Costs

Racheal Baker is the Affordable Housing Manager for the City of Bend is and Mellissa Kamanya is the Affordable Housing Coordinator for the City of Bend.  We talk about the spectrum of housing and housing affordability, options for our future and hurdles associated with housing affordability. This will be a common thread over the next few episodes as I delve into our housing situation.   Homelessne...