Tackling the affordable housing crisis requires true political courage. It means championing innovative solutions, even when they are unconventional, and fighting persistently for state resources. I've stood with Rick Russell in those battles for Deschutes County. He has the tenacity to confront this challenge head-on and break through bureaucratic logjams. We need Commissioners who aren’t afraid to challenge the status quo.

Emerson Levy,
State Representative

We Endorse Rick!

  • Phil Chang

    Deschutes County Commissioner

  • Anthony Broadman

    State Senator

  • Emerson Levy

    State Representative

  • Independent Party of Oregon

  • North Coast States Carpenters Union

  • Central Oregon Labor Chapter

  • Janelle Bynum

    Congresswoman

  • Melanie Kebler

    Mayor of Bend

  • Gina Franzosa

    Bend City Councilor

  • Oregon Working Families Party

  • Marcus LeGrand

    Bend-La Pine Schools, Board Chair

  • Oregon State Building & Construction Trades Council

  • Sarah McDougall

    Sisters City Council,
    Council President

  • Janice Garceau

    Previous Director of Deschutes County Health Services

  • LiUNA!

    LiUNA!

    Local 737

  • Gwenn Wysling

    Former Executive Director of Bethlehem Inn

  • Ariel Mendez

    Bend City Councilor

  • Liz Goodrich

    Redmond School Board Director, Vice Chair

  • Ashley Proctor

    Redmond School Board Director

  • Kina Chadwick

    Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Director

  • Marvin Kaplan

    Veteran & Community Leader

  • Shirley Olson

    Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Director

  • Cameron Fischer

    Bend-La Pine Schools Board of Directors

  • Alan Unger

    Previous Deschutes County Commissioner

  • Daniel Altamirano Hernandez

    Former LCA Director

  • Bola Gbadebo

    Filmmaker, Community Advocate & Former News Anchor

  • Donna Burklo

    Housing Advocate

  • David Brandt

    Executive Director, Housing Works Bend

  • Ken Cardwell

    Ken Cardwell

    Jericho Road Board Member

  • Monica Huey

    Redmond Parent and Community Volunteer

  • Valorie Wrinkle

    previous Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) Auxiliary

  • Carlos Salcedo

    Community Partnerships Manager, St. Charles Health System

  • Brad Porterfield

    Executive Director with the Latino Community Association (LCA)

  • James Cook

    Housing and Homeless Advocate

  • Judy Stiegler

    Former Oregon State Representative

  • Abby Kellner-Rode

    Boundless Farms Owner, Community Advocate

  • Jim Porter

    Former Bend Police Chief

  • John Nielsen

    Redmond City Council

    Description goes here

  • Iron Workers

    Local 29

  • Indivisible Bend

  • MYRA FLORES

    Deschutes County Resident

What people are saying…

  • Rick Russell will bring to Deschutes County Commission the ability to listen to community members, skill in collaborating, and excellent problem solving.

    Carol Carlson

  • Rick Russell is a person who knows the value of bringing people to the table, learning facts surrounding an issue, therefore making progress around questions of the moment.

    Gloria Olson, Redmond Resident

  • I heartily endorse Rick for Deschutes County Commissioner. He has proven an ability to work with others to achieve results, and he has a vision that will make our County better for everyone.

    Ginny McKee

  • I consider Rick a trustworthy advocate for every member of our community

    Stephen Schmidt

  • We need more public leaders who are proven problem solvers, social innovators, and consensus builders; who are committed to the flourishing of all members of the community, including the most vulnerable.

    Kevin Manuel

  • I have worked closely with Rick on a number of projects to build a stronger community for Redmond and all of Central Oregon. I appreciate the leadership he has shown and what he has been able to accomplish.

    James Cook, Community Advocate

  • To succeed as a county commissioner you need proven experience uniting people from all walks of life. Rick has exemplified this throughout his career, and will make lasting change that supports all residents of Deschutes County.

    Alan Unger, former Deschutes County Commissioner and Redmond Mayor

Mark Keener and Ann, Redmond Community Members

Louise Kaplan, Bend Community Member

Becca Phelps, Deschutes River Woods Resident

Lena Berry, RAPRD Board Member

Jenny Wienert, R.N. in Deschutes County

Yolanda Saporito, Bend Resident

Liliana Stahlberg, Pastor, Sisters Resident

Sean Trimble, Redmond Resident

Lynn Connelly, Community Advocate

Karen Rippenberger, La Pine Community Memeber

Aelea Christofferson, Bend Community Member

Anne Goldner, Bend Community Member

Barbara Belzer, Bend Community Member

Brian Lepore, Bend Community Member

Brie Burnham, Bend Community Member

Elana Reinholtz, Bend Community Member

Karen Levy, Bend Community Member

Lena Berry, Redmond Community Member

Peter Grube, Bend Community Member

Stephen Rooney, Bend Community Member

Teresa Cravens, Bend Community Member

Neil Ammundson, former Washington Senator

Louis Capozzi, Bend Community Member

Gwynn Wysling, retired Bethlehem Inn Executive Director

Mark Keener, Jericho Road Board Member

Mayme & Bill Trumble, Redmond Community Advocates

Melissa Blackett, Member of the Homelessness Forum and the MVCD Board

Denise Holley, Journalist, Redmond Resident

Lynd Wieman, Bend resident, homeless advocate

Ginny McKee, Bend resident

Aggie Jones, previous Redmond Resident

Eli Bischoff, Bend Community Member

Bruce Humphreys, Bend Community Member

Charles Hemingway, Bend Community Member

Chris Gossard, Bend Community Member

Colleen Sinsky, Bend Community Member

Donna Lipscomb, Bend Community Member

Frances A, Bend Community Member

Leanne Latterell, Redmond Community Member

Rob Corrigan, Bend Community Member

Joe & Barbara Craig, Bend Community Members