Endorsements — Morgan Loves Oregon

Community Voices

“I support Morgan for several reasons: her ability to listen with an open mind and respect, about what the community needs. Her creativity to implement solutions using common sense and the resources at hand, and her capacity to lead and inspire others to work in collaboration to solve our local problems. This ability is something you can only develop though years of community service. This seems simple but it is not, listening with respect, with compassion and with the willingness to understand. For me, that alone puts Morgan on a different level as a community leader.”

Miguel Angel Herrada, Pacific Source DEI, Scalehouse Board
“Morgan is a smart, dedicated, and effective leader. She brings out the best in others, inspires love, creates opportunities, mobilizes action, and fosters collaboration.”

Lauri Jayne, Marketing & Development
"Morgan Schmidt is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. She is very thoughtful and caring. She not only will make this county better, she makes the world better. If you want to make the right choice you have found it in Morgan!"

Sean Gregg, Chiropractor & Small Business Owner
Morgan is grounded in representation, servitude and gratitude. She readily acknowledged the importance of honoring processes and differing points of view. Having her voice at the table her voice at the table will provide an important perspective often absent when developing critical public policy.

Briana Spencer, Grassroots Activist
“Morgan Schmidt has enriched our community for seven years as a person, as a pastor and as one who helps others. Starting Pandemic Partners, she connected community members with something to offer with those in need. She is an asset to Bend and makes it a better place to be. Now she would like to share her gifts with Deschutes County by serving as a County Commissioner. We would be hard pressed to find someone we would recommend for this role more enthusiastically than Morgan. She has our highest endorsement.”

Diane & Terry Berry, College Professor, both are MSWs and Clinical Social Workers
“Morgan is a leader that has an incredible heart and an incredible ability to bring people together to accomplish great things to better our community. Thinking of Morgan as a Deschutes County Commissioner makes me so excited. I know she will listen to us and continue to accomplish great things with a greater reach, benefitting all Deschutes County Neighbors.”

-Dana Richards, Deschutes County Resident
“Morgan is a change agent. She looks for root causes to problems and works for positive results to benefit the community.”

-Kristine Adams-Wannberg, Auditor
“Morgan Schmidt has been there: out on the streets with those who live there, standing and sitting alongside those whose voices call out for justice and mutual respect, at the door, offering shelter and a meal. Her heart is full with empathy and compassion. Her voice is strong, but her ears are engaged. She is ready to listen to and act with each of us for a better, kinder, stronger Deschutes County.”

Sue Nell Phillips, Spanish Interpreter
“Morgan Schmidt is the real deal! Her inherent power comes from being true to herself and speaking from her heart space.”

Ashley Pelton, LMSW
“Morgan is exactly what Deschutes County Commission needs- an exceptionally kind and compassionate individual who will work hard to find ways to solve our most knotty problems, respecting and helping our neediest while finding common ground with all.”

Abby Kellner-Rode
“Morgan has served our community with integrity. She understands that long term solutions require listening, learning, and working together. As a commissioner, Morgan will work hard for every resident to thoughtfully and responsibly manage our county’s valuable resources.”

-Joey Hamilton, Community Advocate & Business Executive
"Morgan is the leader our community needs right now. She has a gift for casting a vision and then collaborating across sectors to bring people together and get it done. Deschutes County needs her combination of vision and action to get us through our current challenges."

Courtney Christenson, Small Business Owner, Parent, Concerned Citizen
"Morgan will be a breath of fresh air on the County Commission."

Michael "Mike" Hollern, Executive
"Morgan has all the qualities we need in Deschutes County-intelligence and compassion. Her priorities will make our great community even better."

Helen Tompkins, Attorney and Small Business Owner
"I believe Morgan possesses a broad and inclusive perspective that will benefit all citizens of Deschutes County."

Kirk Schueler, President & CEO
“I support Morgan Schmidt because she is a leader with great experience, a neighborly approach, and a realistic vision for growing our community. “

Paul Bacon, Deschutes County Resident
"The protection of water and our natural resources for generations to come is the ONLY issue that matters this election. I’m voting for Morgan because I #GIVEaSchmidt about having enough water to sustain life in Central Oregon. Period. "

Halina Kowalski

Bruce Abernethy

Maddie Abramson

Alexis Alipuria

Katherine Austin, Architect, Bend Affordable Housing Advisory Committee

Linda Burgel

Chelsea Callicott

Laura Camacho

Katie Chipko, High Desert Education Service District

Victoria Dinges

Les Dixon

Christine Duran

Chico and Quin Fraley

Heidi Friesen

Community Endorsements

Mary Powell

Kerie Raymond

Amy Renalds, Hydroflask Community Engagement

Lisa Rivas

Regan Roberts

Jen & Tim Rusk, Business Consultant & Coach

Roger Sabbadini, Emeritus Professor of Biology

Steve Schaefer

Scott Schaier, Police Officer

Caroline Skidmore, Speech & Language Pathologist

Brenda Speirs, Owner of BuzzTag

Ashley Testerman

Daniel von Allmen

Diane & Danton Wagner

Jacob Weston, Former Firefighter & Current Crypto Business Owner

Kerry Gillette

Jan Hildreth, Family Nurse Practitioner

Mark Jobson

Katherine Keating, Retired Teacher

Kami Kitchen, Analyst

Jen Lawrence

Jane Leeson

Amy Lowes Thompson, Nurse

Chris Martin

Janice McConnell, Veterinarian

Molly McDowell, Landscape Contractor

Renee Metivier, Professional Athlete & Small Business Owner

Maryellen Parker

Erick Petersen

Government Voices

“Morgan Schmidt has continued to show up for our community when it comes to supporting our houseless neighbors. She’s worked with service providers, connecting our houseless neighbors with available resources, and people who want to pitch in with organizations needing their help.”

Barb Campbell, City Councilor
"Morgan is an incredible force for our community. She puts in the work and will be a dedicated County Commissioner, putting the needs of our community above party politics."

John Hummel, Deschutes County District Attorney
"Morgan's energy, compassion, and optimistic vision of our future are what we need in Deschutes County. Her values around equity and inclusion align with mine and I am pleased to offer my endorsement."

Deb Schoen, Bend Parks & Recreation Board Member

Jodie Barram, Independent Contractor, Former Mayor Pro-Tem

Phil Chang, Deschutes County Commissioner

James Cook

Clifford Evelyn, City Councilor

Gena Goodman-Campbell, Bend City Mayor

Rita Schenkelberg, Former Bend City Councilor

Nick Granath, Attorney, Democrat Precinct Committeeperson, Precinct 5

Shimiko Montgomery, Bend-La Pine School Board

Deb Patterson, State Senator

Judy Stiegler, Former Oregon State Representative

Alan Unger, Former Redmond Mayor & Former Commissioner

Organizations Who Endorse Morgan

Indivisible

Sisters, OR
Northwest Carpenters Union
Moms Demand Action

Gun Sense Candidate
LiUNA! Local 737
Sierra Club
Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Pro Choice Oregon PAC
Central Oregon Labor Chapter
Central Oregon Building & Construction Trades Council
Ironworkers Local 29
UA Local 290

"Morgan is the only option in my opinion. National politics aside, divisiveness is affecting Deschutes County and it needs to stop....for our economy, for our quality of life, for all of the reasons we live here. Morgan not only has a solid grasp on the issues that are plaguing us but she also has the compassion to work through the stickiest issues that others want to strong arm their way through. She is the real deal."

Sherryn Adair
"I trust Morgan to speak for me as a Deschutes County Commissioner. She has proven herself as courageous, always ready to listen and to work to provide safety and strength for those she touches. And she touches many!"

Jean Sullivan Carlton, Retired Nurse, New Hay Farmer, Mother, Grandmother
"Morgan’s tireless devotion to serving the most vulnerable members of our community embodies the leadership we need Deschutes County."

Andy Coughlin, Engineer & Bend Historic Landmarks Commissioner
"Morgan is love in action. I can’t wait to have her in everyone’s corner."

Barbara Fischer
"Morgan is a kind, smart person who listens to and is comfortable with all segments of the community. She looks for unifying, rather than divisive, solutions to complicated problems. Her optimism and experience in bringing people together will be an asset to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners."

Patricia Kessinger, Retired Teacher
"Morgan values the environment, people and wildlife we call home here in central Oregon. She doesn't dismiss people and values their opinions."

Suzanne Linford, Wildlife Advocate for Wildlife Crossings
"We need elected officials in all office to start to mitigate the environmental situation we find ourselves in NOW."

Lewis McFarland
"Daring leaders are never quiet about hard things. Long before running for office Morgan has lead a life of integrity, honesty, and equity. She is able to have hard, important conversations and put challenges out in front rather than between. At a time when many leaders choose comfortable solutions and easy answers, Morgan chooses courage over comfort. She does not tap out. She does not turn away. This type of leadership does not come along often, and it can not be sustained alone. I choose Morgan Schmidt because now more than ever we need brave leadership."

Diane Murray
"Morgan has demonstrated her dedication to the good of our city and county. She's building a community, not a career."

Kathryn Olney, Attorney
"Morgan has proven her her dedication to the issues that affect our Central Oregon community through her work and actions. She has shown up, listened, and offered her energy to help the people of this county. I have experienced her to be driven by compassion, reason, and connection - all things I hope for the future of Central Oregon."

Scott Rudolph, Minister
"Morgan leads with integrity and deep respect for neighbors and community members."

Sara Schmitt, Teacher & Union Leader
"Morgan cares out the community Bend was built on. Affordable housing, homeless shelters, and mental health are all things Bend needs more focus on."

Kailey Taylor, Realtor
"Morgan demonstrates her caring in real ways."

Betsy Warriner, Community Volunteer
"Morgan is smart, hardworking, realistic and kind."

Michael Cottam
"Caring into action. Thanks for your caring and action, Morgan!"

Paige Criswell
"Morgan Schmidt is the healthy choice for Deschutes County Commissioner. Her intelligence, strength and kindness is what Deschutes County needs to address the needs affecting everyone who calls it their home, in a way that is respectful, kind and loving. She will defend the rights of all county residents, not just those fortunate enough to have their daily needs easily met, and will work tirelessly to ensure a wide range of perspectives will be taken into account as she does so. Vote for Morgan this November and give a Schmidt!"

Michael Coe, Therapist
"Looking forward to the incredible insight and changes Morgan will bring to Deschutes County as County Commissioner."

Kathy Davis
"Deschutes County needs someone who has the best interest of ALL county residents and I believe that is the foundation of what Morgan can bring to county government."

Michele Hammer, Retired Teacher
"I first became aware of Morgan’s deep commitment to our community and every individual in it when I joined the Pandemic Partners group. She is a beacon of equity and hope in our community and I can’t think of anyone who would serve the best interests of all our Residents like Morgan. She had my vote."

Kristy Krugh
"Morgan walks the walk when it comes to helping the community solve hard problems."

Jesse Laird
"Daring leaders are never quiet about hard things. Long before running for office Morgan has lead a life of integrity, honesty, and equity. She is able to have hard, important conversations and put challenges out in front rather than between. At a time when many leaders choose comfortable solutions and easy answers, Morgan chooses courage over comfort. She does not tap out. She does not turn away. This type of leadership does not come along often, and it can not be sustained alone. I choose Morgan Schmidt because now more than ever we need brave leadership."

Diane Murray
"Morgan makes Bend Better!"

Valerie Niggel
"As a mother of two young children, it's important to me that our community leaders are role models for the next generation of Central Oregonions. With years of experience in community organization and leadership in Deschutes County, and a thoughtful, even-keeled demeanor, Morgan is exactly the kind of leader I want representing me and my family."

Jenny Richardson
"Because I trust her values and her integrity!"

Yolanda Sanchez-Peterson
"We know Morgan, and she will be a great commissioner!"

Kent Stevens
"Morgan has shown through her actions, not just her words, that she truly cares about all of us who live in Deschutes County. She is clearly committed to making this place an even better place to live for all of us."

Alisa Tower, Mom
"Morgan is a kind, loving person who is eager to help the world, which is exactly the kind of person we should be electing."

Ian Walker
"Morgan brings compassion and a deep commitment to untangling the complex issues confronting our region. I welcome her leadership and strongly support her candidacy for Deschutes County Commissioner."

Ruth Williamson, Consultant
"Morgan is thoughtful, articulate, and very knowledgeable about the issues but the main reason I support her is that she has expressed her belief that we are all in this together, need to be compassionate with everyone. We need to work united to solve our most pressing challenges through listening and compromise."

Frank Wood, Realtor

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Community Voices

“Morgan is a smart, dedicated, and effective leader. She brings out the best in others, inspires love, creates opportunities, mobilizes action, and fosters collaboration.”

"Morgan Schmidt is one of the most amazing people I have ever met. She is very thoughtful and caring. She not only will make this county better, she makes the world better. If you want to make the right choice you have found it in Morgan!"

Morgan is grounded in representation, servitude and gratitude. She readily acknowledged the importance of honoring processes and differing points of view. Having her voice at the table her voice at the table will provide an important perspective often absent when developing critical public policy.

“Morgan is a change agent. She looks for root causes to problems and works for positive results to benefit the community.”

“Morgan Schmidt is the real deal! Her inherent power comes from being true to herself and speaking from her heart space.”

“Morgan is exactly what Deschutes County Commission needs- an exceptionally kind and compassionate individual who will work hard to find ways to solve our most knotty problems, respecting and helping our neediest while finding common ground with all.”

“Morgan has served our community with integrity. She understands that long term solutions require listening, learning, and working together. As a commissioner, Morgan will work hard for every resident to thoughtfully and responsibly manage our county’s valuable resources.”

"Morgan is the leader our community needs right now. She has a gift for casting a vision and then collaborating across sectors to bring people together and get it done. Deschutes County needs her combination of vision and action to get us through our current challenges."

"Morgan will be a breath of fresh air on the County Commission."

"Morgan has all the qualities we need in Deschutes County-intelligence and compassion. Her priorities will make our great community even better."

"I believe Morgan possesses a broad and inclusive perspective that will benefit all citizens of Deschutes County."

“I support Morgan Schmidt because she is a leader with great experience, a neighborly approach, and a realistic vision for growing our community. “

"The protection of water and our natural resources for generations to come is the ONLY issue that matters this election. I’m voting for Morgan because I #GIVEaSchmidt about having enough water to sustain life in Central Oregon. Period. "

Community Endorsements

“Morgan Schmidt has continued to show up for our community when it comes to supporting our houseless neighbors. She’s worked with service providers, connecting our houseless neighbors with available resources, and people who want to pitch in with organizations needing their help.”

"Morgan is an incredible force for our community. She puts in the work and will be a dedicated County Commissioner, putting the needs of our community above party politics."

"Morgan's energy, compassion, and optimistic vision of our future are what we need in Deschutes County. Her values around equity and inclusion align with mine and I am pleased to offer my endorsement."

Indivisible

Northwest Carpenters Union

Moms Demand Action

LiUNA! Local 737

Sierra Club

Oregon League of Conservation Voters

Pro Choice Oregon PAC

Central Oregon Labor Chapter

Central Oregon Building & Construction Trades Council

Ironworkers Local 29

UA Local 290

"I trust Morgan to speak for me as a Deschutes County Commissioner. She has proven herself as courageous, always ready to listen and to work to provide safety and strength for those she touches. And she touches many!"

"Morgan’s tireless devotion to serving the most vulnerable members of our community embodies the leadership we need Deschutes County."

"Morgan is love in action. I can’t wait to have her in everyone’s corner."

"Morgan values the environment, people and wildlife we call home here in central Oregon. She doesn't dismiss people and values their opinions."

"We need elected officials in all office to start to mitigate the environmental situation we find ourselves in NOW."

"Morgan has demonstrated her dedication to the good of our city and county. She's building a community, not a career."

"Morgan leads with integrity and deep respect for neighbors and community members."

"Morgan cares out the community Bend was built on. Affordable housing, homeless shelters, and mental health are all things Bend needs more focus on."

"Morgan demonstrates her caring in real ways."

"Morgan is smart, hardworking, realistic and kind."

"Caring into action. Thanks for your caring and action, Morgan!"

"Looking forward to the incredible insight and changes Morgan will bring to Deschutes County as County Commissioner."

"Deschutes County needs someone who has the best interest of ALL county residents and I believe that is the foundation of what Morgan can bring to county government."

"Morgan walks the walk when it comes to helping the community solve hard problems."

"Morgan makes Bend Better!"

"Because I trust her values and her integrity!"

"We know Morgan, and she will be a great commissioner!"

"Morgan has shown through her actions, not just her words, that she truly cares about all of us who live in Deschutes County. She is clearly committed to making this place an even better place to live for all of us."

"Morgan is a kind, loving person who is eager to help the world, which is exactly the kind of person we should be electing."

"Morgan brings compassion and a deep commitment to untangling the complex issues confronting our region. I welcome her leadership and strongly support her candidacy for Deschutes County Commissioner."