Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem

Bend City Council Position 3 | Working for a just, equitable, thriving and affordable Bend for everyone

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@olson_karli The same thing happened to our meeting in Bend last month.

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

I read this proclamation in honor of my grandmother Marie DeJardin who passed away from this tragic disease in Woodburn years ago.

[City of Bend, Oregon @CityofBend]

Council proclaimed "Walk to End Alzheimer's Day" to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s, a progressive neurodegenerative brain disorder which robs people of memories, leads to progressive mental and physical impairments and to which there is no cure. More:
https://t.co/z3Qix1Eo9x

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

Hope you can listen at 5:30 as staff and the Human Rights and Equity Commission identify strategies and resources that address hate speech in our community. We have been working hard and I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together since I requested the work session months ago.

[The Bulletin @thebulletin]

COCC and St. Charles Health System are expanding their programs to encourage more homegrown talent to take up nursing. Sage Miller, who just graduated from COCC with a two year RN, already has a job lined up. https://t.co/oIGRWxsvE5

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@popntot Yes, we have talked about doing a youth roundtable!

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@popntot A very good point.

[Mayor Melanie Kebler @MelanieKebler]

Thank you @RepEmersonLevy and @BendMegan for convening this conversation.

Designing and building safer transportation infrastructure is key. I think a discussion of e-bike regulation and education (for young people especially) is also warranted. Looking forward to discussing.

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@CouncilorMendez Yes so happy to have your expertise for this round table!

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

Check out this incredible mural that the Scalehouse Gallery has put together with homeless artists. It is in the Bend Parking garage and it’s remarkable!

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@ShimiMontgomery Thank you for your service to our community! We are so lucky to have you in Bend!

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

If there were an E-Bike Educational Event/Panel, who would you like to attend and what would you like addressed? @RepEmersonLevy

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@iDedupe @RepEmersonLevy Rep Levy and I have been talking today about an educational event/Roundtable. Stay tuned. We are committed to doing this very soon.

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

When tragedy strikes like it did with the young teenager who was killed on their e-bike, we often want to place blame. I would hope that we have learned from past mistakes with mass shootings and learn from tragedy so it never happens again. Let’s come together and solve this.

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

What a brave soul. Redmond City Council draws support in hate crime’s wake, but 10-year-old’s message sho... via KTVZ https://t.co/X4QOneYoLQ

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

Congratulations to our nurses! This is a critical investment in our workforce from St Charles. St. Charles Bend nurses union, hospital announce tentative contract agreement; next we... via KTVZ https://t.co/e3TiDVwfYr

[City of Bend, Oregon @CityofBend]

Council proclaims June as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month in Bend! Councilors call on the community to recognize achievements of the local queer community, celebrate diversity and wave their Pride flags.
The proclamation:
https://t.co/QT0rhQyA0M
Learn more: https://t.co/RlD6vydDcw

[Representative Emerson Levy @RepEmersonLevy]

With a nurse strike looming and hospitals strapped for cash, HB 2697 would provide resources for safe staffing. Due to the walkout this bill is dead.

We need the Senators to return for our patients safety. Bend has the only ICU for 300 miles. #orpol #orleg

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

@QuattlebaumLisa @kevinvdahlgren @BenforOregon I can guarantee my children would never do this. Because I educated them. Call it my own personal DEI training.

[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

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[Megan Perkins - Mayor Pro Tem @BendMegan]

Let’s support our neighbors in Redmond and stand up against hate. Central Oregon, we need to do better.