Local Representation
Every district would have a commissioner rooted in the community they represent.
Explore the Districts
Five Districts.
Local Representation. Stronger Communities
Deschutes County includes communities with different geography, infrastructure, economies, service needs, and local priorities. Explore each proposed district and the communities and priorities that make it unique.
Find Your Proposed District
Find Your District
District 1
East Bend
East Bend includes long-standing neighborhoods, growing communities, high-desert areas, schools, parks, local businesses, and major transportation corridors.
- Responsible growth and infrastructure
- Transportation and safe vehicle access
- Public safety and community services
District 2
West Bend
West Bend brings together established neighborhoods, the Deschutes River, parks, trails, schools, local businesses, and community gathering places.
- Neighborhood livability
- River, parks, and trail access
- Transportation and thoughtful growth
District 3
Redmond
Redmond is a center for families, local businesses, industry, transportation, aviation, recreation, and regional services.
- Jobs and economic opportunity
- Transportation and aviation
- Infrastructure and regional connections
District 4
South County & La Pine
District 4 includes La Pine, Sunriver, Three Rivers, Deschutes River Woods, Southeast Bend, Old Farm District, Brothers, Millican, and surrounding rural communities across South County.
- Wildfire preparedness and public safety
- Roads, infrastructure, and health access
- Water, septic systems, and rural services
District 5
North County & Sisters
District 5 includes Sisters, Black Butte Ranch, Eagle Crest, Terrebonne, Tumalo, Crooked River Ranch, Pronghorn, and nearby rural areas.
- Working lands and water
- Wildfire resilience and rural services
- Small-town character and balanced tourism
What Geographic Districts Would Change
The proposal would create five geographic commissioner districts across Deschutes County.
Each district would have one commissioner who lives within that district and brings local knowledge into countywide decisions.
Geographic Balance
Five geographic districts would help ensure county leadership better reflects communities throughout Deschutes County.
Local Knowledge
Commissioners would bring firsthand understanding of regional priorities, infrastructure, industries, and services.
Countywide Decisions
All five commissioners would continue making decisions affecting Deschutes County as a whole.
Vote YES on Ballot Measure 9-185 by November 3, 2026
Five Districts. Stronger Local Representation.
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