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On Tuesday, August 17 2021, our lunch program will be a legislative update and recap of session from Senator Tim Knopp and Representative Jack Zika. |  |
About Senator Knopp:
His background includes nearly 20 years as a small business owner and community service as a former little league coach and board member of the Bend Chamber of Commerce as well as serving as a current board member of affordable housing non-profit, First Story. Tim is the Executive Vice President of the Central Oregon Builders Association and the Executive Director of Building Partners for Affordable Housing.
Tim previously served in the Legislature from 1999 to 2005 for three terms, including one as Oregon House Majority Leader. He led the PERS Reforms of 2003 that saved taxpayers billions. Moreover, Tim helped pass legislation protecting the kicker by putting it in the Constitution, where in 2007 it ultimately returned over a billion dollars belonging to the taxpayers. He’s been a champion for small business and job creation. Senator Knopp was appointed Vice-Chair of the Senate Workforce Committee and serves as a member of the Health Care & Human Services committees during the 2017 Legislative Session. Tim was elected to his first term in the Oregon State Senate in November 2012 and elected Deputy Republican Leader in 2014. Senate District 27 encompasses the Central Oregon communities of Bend, Redmond, Sunriver, and Tumalo.
About Representative Zika:
Jack is a Realtor, loves to volunteer in his community and is connected with numerous organizations, such as Boy and Girls Club, Red Cross, and Habitat for Humanity.
His public service record includes: Redmond Planning Commissioner; Redmond Neighborhood Revitalization Committee; US 97 South Redmond Corridor Advisory Committee; Vice President of Central Oregon Association of REALTORS; State Director, Government Affairs Key Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee for the Oregon Association of REALTORS.
This meeting will both in-person at the Riverhouse (restaurant side, Deschutes South), and virtual. Join the Zoom Meeting here: RCGB Zoom Link
You can also call in to the meeting at (669) 900-9128 and enter meeting ID: 692 491 9146. If you’re asked, the passcode is 5110.
We will record the presentation for others who aren’t able to attend at noon.