Working Lands
Bring firsthand knowledge of farms, ranches, irrigation, water, and productive rural land into county decisions.
District 5
North County & Sisters
Working lands. Small towns. A strong local voice.
North County communities are shaped by farms, ranches, irrigation, small businesses, tourism, outdoor traditions, and communities including Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne, Tumalo, and Crooked River Ranch.
Explore the District MapDistrict 5 at a Glance
Working LandsFarms, ranches, irrigation, and rural production
Small TownsDistinct communities with strong local identity
Wildfire ReadyPreparedness, response, and resilient landscapes
Tourism & BusinessVisitors, local employers, and year-round commerce
Rural IndependencePractical solutions grounded in local experience
Communities
The places that make up District 5
Sisters
Black Butte Ranch
Eagle Crest
Terrebonne
Tumalo
Crooked River Ranch
Surrounding North County Rural Areas
North County Priorities
Supporting working lands while strengthening small communities.
Small-Town Life
Respect the scale and identity of North County's towns, resorts, rural communities, and working lands.
Wildfire Resilience
Represent local priorities in county wildfire planning, emergency preparedness, evacuation coordination, and rural infrastructure decisions.
Balanced Tourism
Support visitors and local businesses while respecting community livability, rural roads, working lands, and natural resources.
Water & Rural Services
Support reliable water, transportation, public safety, communications, and access to county services.
District 5
Our Way of Life
North County is shaped by working lands, irrigation, local businesses, outdoor traditions, small-town relationships, and neighbors who value independence and stewardship.
Land & Legacy
Farms, ranches, irrigation, and open landscapes connect generations and support local livelihoods.
Small-Town Life
Local schools, businesses, events, and community ties help each town maintain its distinct identity.
Water Matters
Irrigation and reliable water support agriculture, homes, businesses, and the future of rural communities.
Outdoor Tradition
Trails, forests, rivers, hunting, fishing, riding, and recreation remain part of everyday life.
Local Independence
County decisions should respect rural knowledge, private property, practical experience, and local priorities.
Voices from District 5
Local experience should shape local representation
“Representation works best when it reflects the people and communities it serves—when people know their commissioner, can reach them, and can hold them accountable. Five geographic districts would bring that connection closer to home while preserving one County Commission serving all of Deschutes County.” Michael Preedin, Sisters City Councilor, Former Mayor of Sisters, Veteran
Community Endorsements
Support rooted in District 5
Michael Preedin
Sisters City Councilor,
Former Mayor of Sisters &
Veteran Bob Perry
Community Supporter Mark Knowles
Community Supporter Chris Dudley
Community Supporter
Sisters City Councilor,
Former Mayor of Sisters &
Veteran Bob Perry
Community Supporter Mark Knowles
Community Supporter Chris Dudley
Community Supporter
Titles and affiliations are provided for identification purposes only. Endorsements are made in an individual capacity and do not imply endorsement by any employer, public agency, business, organization, or affiliated institution.