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American Legion Officer of the Year of the State of Oregon, Deschutes County Deputy Pete Penzenik!

On January 23, 2012, the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office was notified that the Department Executive Committee for the American Legion had identified Deschutes County Sheriff's Office Deputy Pete Penzenik as its Officer of the Year for the state of Oregon. Deputy Penzenik was additionally recognized at the local American Legion Post 45 in La Pine, as its Officer of the Year. Deputy Penzenik will be receiving the award from Post 45 at their regular meeting on February 14th, and will be receiving the state award at the American Legion state convention being held in Redmond this June.

Deputy Penzenik has been employed with the Deschutes County Sheriff's Office for 28 years and his work as a Deputy Sheriff has been exemplary. Throughout his career Pete has taken an active role in improving various elements of crime scene investigations. His innovative ideas include; enhancement of photography, development of latent fingerprint methods and he was a pioneer of footwear and vehicle tire impressions for Deschutes County. He serves as an agency expert in these areas, and provides instruction to his fellow deputies on these disciplines.

Outside of his duties as Deputy Sheriff, Pete has been a fixture within the La Pine community. He consistently volunteers his time in a number of areas, most notably chairing the La Pine Christmas Basket committee that works each year to provide less fortunate families in the greater southern Deschutes County area with meals and gifts during the Christmas season.

Sheriff Blanton states, "The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office is proud to have had Pete as part of our team for the past 28 years. We know the American Legion's selection of Pete as their Officer of the Year is due to his professional integrity and commitment to the citizens of Deschutes County."

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.

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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