Published 7:21 am Thursday, October 29, 2026

Hunstman for judge

We met Sonia Huntsman’s family when they moved next door to us in 2007. Sonia is an outgoing person and relates to those around her. As a family attorney and later as a teacher she has been devoted in all that she does. We’ve watched her over the years as a parent who cares not only for her child but for the whole community.

She’s aware of issues that our children and families face and is committed to changing those for the better. As a woman, Sonia brings her experience and voice to represent all families. She’s also supportive of veteran’s needs since her father is a Vietnam veteran.

Jim and MaryAnn Montoya, Redmond

No on Deschutes Commission map

The local leaders urging a no vote on Measure 9-185 in the guest column on Oct. 21 are right. The map came out of a deeply flawed, political process, and it balances districts by registered voters rather than residents, giving some residents more voting power than others.…