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    The City wants to gather feedback about the City and City services, and is asking Bend residents to take 10 minutes to participate in an online community survey. Go to: bendcommunitysurvey.com

    12/10/2018 9:43:19 AM

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    Bend residents are invited to attend a public meeting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 12, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 710 NW Wall Street, to provide input on what affordable housing solutions could ease “rent burden” in Bend.

    12/6/2018 10:40:49 AM

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    The Bend City Council plans to declare a vacancy on the Council on Jan, 2, 2019, when Sally Russell becomes Mayor. Russell will vacate the remaining two years of Council Position 3, with a term expiration of December 2020.

    12/5/2018 11:41:42 PM

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Bruce Abernethy

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Bruce Abernethy was elected and seated on the City Council in January 2017. He also served on the City Council from 2000 to 2008, including a stint as Mayor.

Bruce moved to Bend in 1992. He is married to Dr. Mary Meador and has two adult daughters.

Bruce's top issues include affordable housing and homelessness. He has been involved in educational initiatives including Children’s Forest of Central Oregon, Camp Tamarack (outdoor school), Better Together, Cascades Commitment and TeachOregon.

EDUCATION:

Graduate: John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Master's in Public Policy
Undergraduate: Swarthmore College, BA in Economics and Political Science

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Bend La Pine School District
Grant Writer

CURRENT VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Central Oregon Community College
Board Member

Rotary Club of Greater Bend
Member

PREVIOUS VOLUNTEER POSITIONS:

Bend-La Pine School District
Board Member

Bend Park and Recreation District
Board Member

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