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

We support Rick!

  • Gina Franzosa

    Bend City Councilor

  • Sarah McDougall

    Sisters City Council,
    Council President

  • Liz Goodrich

    Redmond School Board Director, Vice Chair

  • Ashley Proctor

    Redmond School Board Director

  • 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

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

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

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 Resident