By Erin Rook, Source Weekly When the new City Council meets for the first time on Wednesday, it’s short agenda includes electing a mayor and mayor pro-tem.… Read more “Councilor Doug Knight Vies for the Mayoral Gavel”
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Casey Roats: The next-generation working class conservative
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly As anyone who followed his campaign likely knows, Casey Roats has deep roots in the local community. As we sit in the… Read more “Casey Roats: The next-generation working class conservative”
Barb Campbell: The quirky aunt with a passion for public process
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Like the rainbow-hued array of toys, games and costumes in her downtown shop, Wabi Sabi, Barb Campbell is colorful, playful and quirky. When… Read more “Barb Campbell: The quirky aunt with a passion for public process”
The Rocky Road to City Council
Casey Roats knocks down major election hurdle, but a lawsuit still looms By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Casey Roats’ path to City Council reached another milestone Monday… Read more “The Rocky Road to City Council”
Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly On December 1, City Council will hold a special session to deliberate and decide on the question whether councilor-elect Casey Roats is qualified to… Read more “Judge and Jury: City Council prepares to weigh Casey Roats’ qualifications”
City Council Roundup: SWIP suit raises questions about spending
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly On a City Council agenda packed with development and infrastructure issues, only one item inspired debate at the Aug. 6 meeting. Tucked… Read more “City Council Roundup: SWIP suit raises questions about spending”
Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Mark Capell announced today that he will run for a third term on the Bend City Council. He was first elected to council in… Read more “Mark Capell Says He’ll Run for a Third City Council Term”
City Water and Sewer Rates Will Increase in October
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly City Council voted 4-3 tonight to increase water and sewer rates by 5 and 9 percent effective October 1. The rates were anticipated to… Read more “City Water and Sewer Rates Will Increase in October”
Tapped: Concerns bubble up over rate increases
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly For those receiving City of Bend services, water and sewer rates are about to go up. Just how high will be determined… Read more “Tapped: Concerns bubble up over rate increases”
Council Proposes Water and Sewer Rate Increases
By Erin Rook, Source Weekly Long showers, green lawns, freshly laundered clothes—these are the luxuries that come with affordable water and sewer rates. But what if those… Read more “Council Proposes Water and Sewer Rate Increases”