2024 Candidate Information
Election season is upon us and the Bend Chamber has been working on a tool to help Chamber members get to know the various candidates and their positions on business-related issues. The City of Bend has a vibrant business community, comprised of small, medium and large businesses and our elected policymakers play a crucial role in supporting and fostering growth through the policies they champion.
Bend Chamber Priorities
Whether reviewing local city and county ordinances or weighing in on legislative proposals in Salem, the Chamber has an active and effective advocacy program. We are a 501(c6) organization and engage in direct advocacy at all levels of government. Our guiding policy principles, set by the Chamber Board of Directors, include:
Re-build a state where businesses thrive in our community and ensure sustainable funding sources absent additional impacts on businesses
Increase the supply of attainable housing, prioritizing workforce housing at 80-120 percent AMI
Promote economic vitality, workforce development and innovation for a vibrant business community
Support for transportation and infrastructure projects to alleviate traffic congestion and plan for future growth
Increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare; and ensure adequate funding for K-12 public education
Advocate for a thoughtful balance between environmental sustainability and economic health
Candidate Questionnaires
Questionnaires were distributed to all registered candidates for the following elected offices:
Bend City Council—Positions 1-4
Oregon General Assembly—HD 53, HD 54 and SD 27
US House of Representatives—CD 5
A summary of responses received by the deadline for each candidate is below, along with a link to the candidate’s campaign website for further information and/or engagement. The Bend Chamber does not endorse candidates but rather focuses on sharing information with our members. Please direct any questions to Sara Odendahl, Director of Government Affairs.
Bend City Council Candidates
Position 1
Jonathan Curtis
Website Not Available
Megan Norris
No Response Submitted
Position 2
Gina Franzosa
Position 3
Nick Cerveny
Megan Perkins
No Response Submitted
Position 4
Barb Campbell
Steve Platt
Chet Wamboldt
Oregon General Assembly Candidates
House District 53
Emerson Levy
Keri Lopez
House District 54
Jason Kropf
No Response Submitted—Uncontested Race
Senate District 27
Anthony Broadman
Matthew Summers
No Response Submitted
U.S. House of Representatives Candidates
Congressional District 5
Janelle Bynum
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
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