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Letters: Readers write in about Oregon's 2026 election and shooting - The Bulletin

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Betz for judge

I have been a long-time resident of Bend since 1994. I got to know Thad several years ago in a professional setting as an attorney. I found him to be a good listener, well prepared, competent, and focused on fairness. These are the attributes of an impartial and fair Judge.

I highly recommend and encourage people vote for him as it would help Deschutes County be a better place.

Victoria Smith, Bend

Betz for judge

I have worked on both sides of the courtroom, serving 17 years as a Public Defender in Seattle/King County followed by 14 years as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in seven federal judicial districts. Thad Betz has spent much of his career as a defense and civil rights attorney. Experience matters.

I have known Thad for 13 years.…

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