Bipartisan supporters will advocate for Mirror Pond in Ways and Means Committee.
Since the public hearing for HB 3283 two weeks ago, several Democrat legislators have signed onto Rep. Buehler’s bill to fund the Mirror Pond project. Senator Beyer of Springfield, Senator Edwards of Eugene and Representative Helm of Washington County join a diverse coalition that includes many local residents, community leaders, organizations and elected officials.
“The Mirror Pond project is a tremendous opportunity to preserve one of Oregon’s iconic rivers and pass on a better Bend for our children and grandchildren. I appreciate the support from my fellow legislators and from our growing local coalition. I look forward to working together to transform two aging dams and restore a more natural and healthier flow to the Deschutes River,” said Rep. Buehler.
The Mirror Pond Project coalition has 270 members and continues to grow daily. Below is the current list of supporters including the newest legislators.
• Senator Lee Beyer (D-Springfield)
• Senator Chris Edwards (D-Eugene)
• Senator Tim Knopp (R-Bend)
• Representative Ken Helm (D-Washington County)
• Representative Gene Whisnant (R-Sunriver)
• Bend Park and Recreation District Board
• Bend City Council
• Bend Chamber of Commerce
• Bend Paddle Trail Alliance
• Bend 2030
• Downtown Bend Business Association
• Save Mirror Pond
• Swalley Irrigation District
• Tumalo Irrigation District
• Oregon Recreation and Parks Association
• Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
To join the Mirror Pond Coalition, click here: http://knutebuehler.com/issues/mirrorpond/
More information on HB 3283 can be found on the Oregon Legislature Information System, click here: https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2015R1/Measures/Overview/HB3283
