Published 10:00 am Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Deschutes Commission headed for crucial change Did we ever expect just how extensive the damage would be when this administration took over? Every day, it goes beyond the pale, how blatant the lawlessness and corruption continue to evolve. This administration doesn’t give a dam about it’s citizens or our precious planet and all it’s inhabitants. The toxicity begins at the top and rains down upon the rest of us like acid rain. We march, we sign petitions, we reach out to our representatives and we vote. None of this should ever be taken lightly. Every vote counts, every action matters. While we gathered signatures, I found inspiration in those that eagerly signed our petitions to expand the board of commissioners from 3 to 5 members. Our efforts paid off and now we’re voting on who we will trust to make the hard decisions which will affect all of us. Soon we’ll be receiving ballots to vote for crucial changes to our Deschutes County Commissioners Board.…