(Update: adding video, comments by Deschutes County commissioners Chang, Debone, and Adair)
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Leaders of Deschutes and other counties from across the state gathered in Salem on Monday, the opening day of the Oregon Legislature’s 35-day short session, as Association of Oregon Counties representatives discussed the details of proposed changes and reforms to much-criticized Measure 110.
Deschutes County commissioners Tony DeBone, the county’s AOC representative, and Patti Adair traveled to Salem for the session, while colleague Phil Chang attended virtually.
Measure 110 was just part of what county officials addressed in their Salem meeting, among many issues before lawmakers such as housing and public health.
A package of proposed reforms was assembled late last year by the League of Oregon Cities in collaboration with Oregon’s sheriffs, police chiefs and district attorneys. Deschutes County commissioners sent a letter supporting that package, but there are differences of opinion on specific components among commissioners.