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Bend MPO Budget Committee
The Bend Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is seeking applicants for 3 positions on the Bend MPO Budget Committee
2/20/2019
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City hosting affordable housing open house
2/14/2019 4:27:03 PM
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Speed Limit Changes in City of Bend
Following community input and engineering analysis, speed limits will be lowered this month on two road sections.
2/14/2019 4:08:55 PM
Events
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Downtown Parking Advisory Committee Meeting
02/21/2019 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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SE Area Plan Advisory Committee Meeting #3
02/21/2019 5:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Community open house - affordable housing
02/21/2019 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Bruce Abernethy
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