Tony! I want to help!

Vision:
Deschutes County is a great place to live, work and play. As a County Commissioner, I will work hard to ensure that we have living wage jobs that empower residents to thrive here for generations to come.

In order to achieve this goal, we need to diversify our economy. High Tech, Renewable Energy/Efficient Building Practices, General Aviation and Tourism are all areas in which we have great potential.

I pledge to work with ALL of Deschutes County to create economic opportunity and maintain our high quality of life.

Jobs & Economic Growth
Deschutes County needs to have a culture and a climate known for being open to diverse economic opportunities. We must strive to partner with organizations like the local Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development for Central Oregon (EDCO), and the Deschutes Economic Alliance to attract new jobs and businesses. An inviting atmosphere for small business is what is going to bring Deschutes County out of having some of the highest unemployment and foreclosure rates in the State of Oregon.

Fiscal Responsibility
County Officials need to earn the trust and confidence of Deschutes County taxpayers. A balanced budget must always be the goal. We need to save and reserve money in good times and tighten our belt in lean times. I pledge to work with my fellow commissioners and the citizens of Deschutes County to hold the line on County Government spending and expansion.
Together we can find ways to become more efficient, thereby reducing taxes and fees.

Private Property Rights
The State of Oregon has many land use regulations, many of which limit our opportunities to make a living, create wealth or to enjoy our rural lifestyle. I pledge to fight for our land use rights and ensure everyone is treated on a fair and consistent basis.

My phone number is (541) 728-3012

Thank you to the people of Deschutes County for electing me to serve as one of your County Commissioners. I will work hard to give you confidence in your county government and I am honored to represent all of its citizens. I am looking forward to working with Commissioners Tammy Baney and Alan Unger and will provide a fresh new perspective to the team.

I would like to acknowledge and honor Dennis Luke for the great work he has done for the county over the last twelve years, and for the time he served in Salem as our State Representative. I wish him well in his future endeavors.

I thank my opponent Dallas Brown for participating in the election process. It has been a long journey since the primary election on May 18th. I truly wish him and his family well in the future and I am sure we will sit down and share some stories some time soon.

I want to thank my supporters, volunteers and donors especially my wife Kathy and our son Mike for working alongside me though this whole process. I was blessed by a great campaign team. Dan Varcoe was the Campaign Manager from the beginning and Florence Neis is the worlds greatest Treasurer. Thank you so much to Stu Martinez, Corinne Martinez, Vic Russell, Nick Lapham, Mike Jensen, Steve Crabill, Steve Claar and Dianna Wallace who faithfully attended the meetings as well as participated in the many activities that came up. Thank you to our MANY community volunteers who helped with everything from radio ads, sign distribution, graphics work, email blasts, etc! Their high level of commitment, energy and vision made this possible. Thank you to the donors who believed in me, and also to our many friends in the community who worked behind the scenes this past year networking and getting the word out about the campaign.

Finally, I am open and approachable so please feel free to contact me, let's talk about the issues and the solutions that will make Deschutes County a place where families can thrive, enjoy our rural outdoor lifestyle and participate in an environment that encourages positive economic growth. Call me at 541-728-3012 or email tonyd@deschutes.org

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Kathy, Mike and Tony DeBone at a campaign meeting

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PO Box 3054 La Pine, OR 97739

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