The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development is one department I’d like to tell you about. In 1973 the Legislature passed SB100 that enacted Land Use Law in Oregon.   When land use decisions don't go the way a Developer prefers, the case can be referred to LUBA, Land Use Board of Appeals, 3 Judges that report to the Governor. Yes, you heard that right, 3 Judges report to the Executive branch of Oregon. A violation of Separation of Powers.   They use 19 Planning Goals. Every land use decision must conform to these Planning Goals. Goal 1 Citizen Involvement Goal 2 Land Us ..read more

As the Deschutes Republican Party, we are deeply concerned by the events that unfolded on April 4th, 2023. This day will forever be remembered as a dark moment in American history, as a President of the United States has been indicted for the very first time and is the culmination of a prolonged political persecution of President Donald J. Trump ..read more

In response to Mr. Paulson's guest column in the Bend Bulletin dated 2/15/23: Yes, we're raffling a hunting rifle. Hunting is a common hobby in this country ..read more

Most of us have ancestors who’ve immigrated to the USA. From all the earth. A great multitude of families and individuals and cultures, all with the same intention: hope in The Dream. The Dream of Liberty & Freedom and the ability to pursue life without the oppression of tyrannical leaders and corrupt laws ..read more

Ballot Measure 114 is the nation’s most extreme gun control Initiative and will be voted on this November! Under the guise of the "Reduction of Gun Violence Act," Ballot Measure 114 is an unconstitutional, anti-gun initiative package that includes a state-run government registry of gun owners’ personal information and firearms, requires a permit to purchase a firearm, imposes an indefinite delay on background checks, and bans any magazine with over a 10-round capacity. Why Should I vote No on Ballot Measure 114 ..read more

Welcome From the Chair, Phil Henderson On behalf of Deschutes County Republicans, welcome to our website.  We hope you find it helpful in describing our activities and explaining our positions on many issues.  Also, if you are a Deschutes Republican, or want to become one, you can use our website to get further involved.     Deschutes Republicans welcome the participation of anyone who shares our beliefs in limited government, individual and religious liberty and rights, fiscal responsibility and common sense in public-policy. Please join us!  ..read more

In the 2021 legislature, Senate Bill 554 was passed by predominantly anti-gun legislators, with the intent of further restricting our gun rights. The bill included provisions raising our gun fees, increasing our liability with respect to gun-ownership and increasing the regulations on concealed gun license holders by greatly expanding local governments' abilities to restrict those rights ..read more

Deschutes Republicans Written Comments to Redistricting Committees. 9/13/21 Dear House and Senate Redistricting Committee Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Committee Members: Thank you for your attention to this letter ..read more

(The following blog post concerns events surrounding the recent actions by the Bend-LaPine School Board and originates from research by one of our Deschutes Republican leaders, Brandon Merritt. We thought many parents would be interested in this letter and its possible ramifications ..read more

Over the years, women’s sports have incorporated important changes. There was a time when girls sports had physical exertion limits. An example was the special rules for girls’ basketball. Each team had six players rather than the normal five. Three played only offense and three were just defensive players; they couldn’t cross the half court line, apparently to limit excessive running ..read more