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Deschutes County Commissioner Position 2

County Commissioners set policy and adopt budgets for their counties. They supervise County departments either directly or, when there is a County Administrator, indirectly. Counties provide a wide range of important public services, from managing elections to maintaining roads. To qualify, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, a resident of the district for at least a year prior to the General Election, and 18 years of age or older.Term: 4 years. This position is nonpartisan.The Deschutes County League of Women Voters conducted a forum for this race. Participating candidates are Phil Chang, Rob Imhoff, and Judy Trego. A fourth candidate, Brian Huntamer, has withdrawn: https://www.centraloregondaily.com/deschutes-county-commissioner-primary-forum-april-15-2024/video_229573b0-c30a-5681-af42-70f1fe0f5337.html

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Biographical Information

What are the three greatest challenges facing the County, and how would you address them if elected?

What qualities and experience make you the best candidate for County Commissioner?

What role would you support for the County to play in addressing the supply of housing in the region?

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Contact Phone 541-550-6567
Campaign Phone (public) (541)550-6567
Web Site (leave blank if not applicable) http://www.friendsofjudytrego.com
YouTube Video (leave blank if not applicable) http://youtu.be/Tm0LQtESB24
Town Where You Live Bend
Your Experience/Qualifications Occupation Non-profit Executive Director; Occupational Background Public Service/Non-profit/Community Advocate; Prior Governmental Experience Deschutes County Budget Committee, Chief of Staff for Oregon State Senator, Constituent Services Manager for U.S. Congressperson, City Councilor, Council President, Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families, Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council.
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Term 4 Year
Term Expires 2029
Housing. Homelessness. Mental health. Encampments like China Hat and Juniper Ridge highlight calamitous decisions by planners, elected officials and housing authorities. Keep those compromised from homelessness through prevention programs and prioritized county resources. Move unsanctioned camping by designating eligible county lands for transitional housing. Partner with affordable rental agencies. We are in a mental/behavioral health crisis and our jail and public safety services are being used as frontline treatment providers. Innovate and increase current services to provide pathways away from addiction. Recruit and retain behavioral health providers to work with those in Deschutes County facing addiction and psychiatric disabilities.
My experience as a community and business advocate and valuable relationships built over decades, makes me the best choice for Deschutes County Commissioner. I am equipped with the qualifications and temperament to perform the duties. I thrive in a spirit of collaboration and will work with my colleagues to solve the serious and urgent needs facing the county. Occupation Non-profit Executive Director

Occupational Background Public Service/Non-profit/Community Advocate

Prior Governmental Experience Deschutes County Budget Committee Chief of Staff for Oregon State Senator Constituent Services Manager for U.S. Congressperson City Councilor Council President Deschutes County Commission on Children and Families CO Intergovernmental Council
To assess and identify non-resource land that can be used to build different housing types; ease zoning requirements; reduce the time and cost for permits; add training and construction apprenticeship programs to increase our construction workforce to support this needed industry; enhance our down payment assistance programs; and advocate at the state-wide level to waive or reduce property taxes for seniors, the disabled, veterans, those below the median income, or those paying > 30% of their income on housing in Deschutes County. I support building a manufactured home development for our struggling families. I will work with non-profit and private sector developers to encourage a % of affordable units with every new housing development.
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