BEND, Ore. – Central Oregon residents gathered Sunday afternoon at the Ray Hall Atrium at OSU-Cascades for the third and final town hall of a legislative series. The event, which had previously seen large crowds in Sisters and Redmond, was relocated to accommodate the growing number of attendees.
State Senator Anthony Broadman, along with Representatives Emerson Levy and Jason Kropf, took the stage to engage with the community, answering questions and discussing a variety of pressing topics. These included key issues such as Oregon’s core values, federal policies, education, health care, and wildfire prevention.
Local residents voiced concerns on a range of issues, particularly highlighting the region’s transportation infrastructure and the ongoing housing crisis. These discussions underscored the community’s desire for tangible solutions to some of Central Oregon’s most pressing challenges.
The lawmakers expressed their gratitude for the public’s active participation and reiterated their commitment to addressing these concerns. They emphasized that community involvement is crucial in shaping the decisions that will impact local residents, and they remain dedicated to finding practical solutions to these issues in the coming legislative sessions.
The town hall series concluded with a sense of optimism, as the lawmakers affirmed their determination to work collaboratively with the community to navigate the complex challenges facing Central Oregon.
