I read this proclamation in honor of my grandmother Marie DeJardin who passed away from this tragic disease in Woodburn years ago.

Hope you can listen at 5:30 as staff and the Human Rights and Equity Commission identify strategies and resources that address hate speech in our community. We have been working hard and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together since I requested the work session months ago.

COCC and St. Charles Health System are expanding their programs to encourage more homegrown talent to take up nursing. Sage Miller, who just graduated from COCC with a two year RN, already has a job lined up.

Thank you @RepEmersonLevy and @BendMegan for convening this conversation. Designing and building safer transportation infrastructure is key. I think a discussion of e-bike regulation and education (for young people especially) is also warranted. Looking forward to discussing.

Check out this incredible mural that the Scalehouse Gallery has put together with homeless artists. It is in the Bend Parking garage and it’s remarkable!

If there were an E-Bike Educational Event/Panel, who would you like to attend and what would you like addressed? @RepEmersonLevy

When tragedy strikes like it did with the young teenager who was killed on their e-bike, we often want to place blame. I would hope that we have learned from past mistakes with mass shootings and learn from tragedy so it never happens again. Let’s come together and solve this.

What a brave soul. Redmond City Council draws support in hate crime’s wake, but 10-year-old’s message sho... via KTVZ

Congratulations to our nurses! This is a critical investment in our workforce from St Charles. St. Charles Bend nurses union, hospital announce tentative contract agreement; next we... via KTVZ

Council proclaims June as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month in Bend! Councilors call on the community to recognize achievements of the local queer community, celebrate diversity and wave their Pride flags. The proclamation: https://t.co/QT0rhQyA0M Learn more: https://t.co/RlD6vydDcw

With a nurse strike looming and hospitals strapped for cash, HB 2697 would provide resources for safe staffing. Due to the walkout this bill is dead. We need the Senators to return for our patients safety. Bend has the only ICU for 300 miles. #orpol #orleg

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Let’s support our neighbors in Redmond and stand up against hate. Central Oregon, we need to do better.

Anyone know how much State Representatives make and how much Councilors make?

#lgbtqia

Thank you ⁦@bendconcerts⁩ for a great first concert of the season for me! This Boston girl loved me some James Taylor and loved seeing Fresco and Fryed and Masa Empanadas in the food truck area!

The danger to your kids isn’t the rainbow crop top at target. It’s the semi automatic rifle with a high capacity magazine legally sold in the parking lot with no background check.

Council proclaims first Friday in June National Gun Violence Awareness Day #inBend to honor and remember victims and survivors of gun violence and to declare that we as a country must do more to end this public health crisis.

We support our nurses!

If your Congressman or Senator tells you next week that we are helpless in the face of this carnage, and our gun laws are just fine as is, then decide to do one small thing, each week, to help elect his or her opponent. Democracy is designed to fix a problem like this.