Current Memberships and Affiliations

Tony DeBone has deep roots in Deschutes County civic life, starting long before his time as Commissioner. His service and memberships demonstrate a lifelong commitment to building stronger, safer, and more connected communities.

• Chair of the CORE3 Steering Committee (2022-2023) and Executive Council 2024 - 2025 - Tony DeBone has led the multi-agency effort to develop Central Oregon's Ready, Responsive, Resilient (CORE3) emergency training and coordination center. This groundbreaking facility—now advancing with major state funding ($32.5 Million)—brings together first responders, law enforcement, fire services, and emergency personnel to enhance disaster preparedness and response across the region.

• State Interoperability Executive Council - Chair — appointed by the Governor and representing the Association of Oregon Counties — Tony DeBone leads statewide coordination to ensure seamless, reliable emergency communications for first responders across Oregon, enhancing disaster response and public safety for communities like Deschutes County.

• 9-1-1 User Board (member)

• AOC Public Safety and Veterans Steering Committee — Co-Chair (AOC refers to the Association of Oregon Counties)

• AOC Legislative Committee (member)

• AOC Membership Committee (member)

• Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council (COIC) (member/representative)

• Deschutes County Behavioral Health Advisory Board — Liaison

• Central Oregon Amateur Radio Emergency Communications Team (COARECT) Team member and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) (member) - COARECT is a group dedicated to providing radio communications during emergencies and natural disasters.  They support local emergency management, including partnering with local health clinics and operating a Mobile Interagency Communications Unit (MICU).

• American Cancer Society's Real Men Wear Pink Ambassador 2025 - Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Tony proudly participated in the campaign by wearing pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. He supports ACS efforts to provide resources, raise funds, and stand with families facing breast cancer—because community health matters to all of Deschutes County.

• Newberry Country Land Stewards (member)

• Ponderosa Mountain Men (member since 2005)

• Knights of Columbus Council 1872 Bend (member)

• Little Deschutes Grange #939

• Deschutes County Historical Society — Ex officio member

Prior Leadership Roles

• Board Chair, La Pine Park and Recreation District

• Land Acquisition Committee, La Pine Rodeo Association