Protecting Families of Deschutes

In the not-so-distant future, Deschutes County, Oregon, and the United States could be in a full-blown recession. We have reached the highest inflation in four decades. Everyone has seen this, and almost everyone (except some political leaders) is predicting it. With a recession being a probable upcoming challenge, it will likely result in economic hardship for you and at the county government level. I am the leader willing to make tough decisions and have the knowledge and experience to lead Deschutes County through it.

As Commissioner, I have always protected taxpayers and I always will.

Because I believe government must live within its means, I have supported balanced budgets and consistently advocated for cutting property tax rates. In 2017, with my urging, the county actually cut taxes, putting money back in the pockets of residents and small businesses, where it belongs.

Whoever heard of a local government cutting tax rates? Well, I believe when you listen to people who are struggling with Deschutes County’s high cost of living, you can’t do anything different.