Commissioner candidate forum set for Friday in Redmond

Published 7:15 am Thursday, April 25, 2024

The first forum for Deschutes County Commission candidates in Redmond is set for Friday at the Senior Center.

Redmond Executive Association, Redmond Rotary, and Redmond Kiwanis Club will co-host the local candidate forum. The Redmond Spokesman will help moderate the event.

The forum is set for April 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. at 325 NW Dogwood Ave. Spokesman editor Tim Trainor will help moderate.

Candidates seeking to serve on the Deschutes County Commission will have the opportunity to share why they are running and engage with community members in a reception following speeches.

“For two years, Redmond Executive Association in partnership with Redmond Rotary and Redmond Kiwanis, have hosted local candidate forums at the Redmond Senior Center, free of charge for the community. Throughout the series of forums, we have consistently received positive feedback from community members, and candidates alike,” said Jennifer Stephens, REA member, and forum coordinator. “Creating a space for conversation about issues that matter is mutually beneficial. Especially in a countywide election when all of the candidates are from Bend, having a forum in Redmond is a good opportunity to ask our questions, voice concerns, and share ideas.”

The forum is free to attend. Watch it online here.