Put aside commission districts for now

With such a strong rejection of the district map the new County Commission should consider maintaining the status quo until the next census. It is not all that far away and if they want to revisit it they will have the best available population numbers to work with.

Holding off will provide the new Commission ample opportunity to do way more important work for the people of Deschutes County over the next three years without getting into another map controversy.

There is much to do and much good that they can accomplish working together without an unnecessary map/district distraction. The people have spoken for now. Put it aside and move forward.

Michael Funke, Bend

Next Jobs for new Congress

1. Stop war with Iran

a. Stop hostile acts

b. Remove blockade and bring carrier task groups home

c. Restore Iran’s currency reserves

d. Negotiate end to Middle East conflicts and sea route disruptions caused by the Trump/Netanyahu war

2.…