The Deschutes County Commission’s Next Chapter and Your Vote in 2026: A Look Into the District Mapping Process and Upcoming Elections

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On Thursday, March 19, City Club gathered to do a deep dive into the county district mapping process with a panel of people directly involved in the Deschutes Mapping Advisory Committee. Judy Stiegler served as moderator to provide a high level look into the significance of county government, the Oregon citizen ballot initiative process, and the upcoming elections.

Speakers:

• Judy Stiegler (Moderator), Political Science Instructor, Central Oregon Community College
• Ned Dempsey, Member, District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC)
• Melanie Kebler, Member, District Mapping Advisory Committee (DMAC)
• Jen Patterson, Strategic Initiatives Manager, Deschutes County