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Election Update: Candidate Forums

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Bad officials are elected by good citizens who do not vote. ~George Jean Nathan

Gain the insight you need to make thoughtful choices this November by attending one or more of the election events and candidate forums scheduled this week.

This evening the Oregon League of Conservation Voters hosts Pints and Politics with Deschutes County Commissioner Alan Unger. Unger is running for re-election against current City Council member Tom Greene. 7-9pm The Wine Shop and Tasting Bar, 55 NW Minnesota Ave.

A forum for Bend City Council Positions 1 and 3 will be held Thursday, September 27. The candidates for Position 1 are Victor Chudowsky, Wade Fagen and Barb Campbell. Position 3 candidates are Kathie Eckman, Ron Boozel and Sally Russell. 5:15 Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Tuesday, October 2nd the Bend Public Library hosts State Senate District 27 candidates Geri Hauser (D) and Tim Knopp (R) and State Rep. District 54 incumbent Jason Conger (R) and challenger Nathan Hovecamp (D). 5:15pm Bend Public Library, 601 NW Wall St.

A forum for Bend City Council Positions 2 and 4 will be held Thursday October 4^th. Candidates for Position 2 include Douglas Knight, Edward McCoy, Edward Barbeau and Charles Baer. Position 4 candidates are Jim Clinton and Mike Roberts. 5:15pm Bend City Hall, 710 NW Wall St.

Thursday, October 4th from 11-1 Don Horton, Executive Director of the Bend Parks and Rec. District will be speaking about the proposed bond measure 9-86. 11:00am, Boston’s Restaurant, 61276 3rd St.