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HONORING VETERANS
T
he morning rains abated just in time for the annual Veterans Day parade in downtown Redmond, which drew a large crowd
of onlookers along Sixth Street.
Redmond
councilor
resigns
BY NICOLE BALES
The Bulletin
Bill Bartlett/submitted photos
A family gathers along Sixth Street to enjoy the annual Veterans Day parade in Redmond last week.
Councilor Jon Bullock has
resigned from the Redmond
City Council, citing increased
obligations with another
board.
In a letter to the city council
and public Tuesday, Bullock
said he has been asked to take
on a larger responsibility in his
role on the Southern Oregon
University Board of Trustees
and can no longer balance his
obligations to the university
and the city.
“I thank each of you for your
deep commitment to the City
of Redmond,” Bullock said.
“When I moved here 16 years
ago, Redmond became my
home and my passion. It has
provided me with amazing op-
portunities and limitless mem-
ories.”
Bullock resigned effective
Tuesday. He was appointed
by Mayor George Endicott in
2017 and elected by voters in
2018 to serve a four year term.
During a meeting Tuesday
night, Endicott expressed re-
gret over Bullock’s departure
and wished him the best on his
future endeavors. He said he
will open up an application for
people interested in replacing
Bullock.
Bullock, who was not pres-
ent at the meeting Tuesday
night, has worked as an edu-
cator for over two decades. He
is the executive director of the
Redmond Proficiency Acad-
emy, a charter school.
“The professional oppor-
tunity I have been provided
aligns with my lifetime of work
in public education and allows
me to grow and develop as an
educator and as a community
servant,” Bullock said in his
letter. “While I will remain in
Redmond and will continue in
my current professional role at
RPA, this new opportunity will
require a significant amount of
time and travel, making it dif-
ficult to continue serving on
City Council.”
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The honorary colors are presented at the start of the Veterans Day parade last Thursday in down-
town Redmond.
Reporter; 541-617-7854,
nbales@bendbulletin.com
Uncle Sam was in the crowd during the annual Veterans Day
Parade in Redmond last week.
“I thank each of you for your
deep commitment to the
City of Redmond. When I
moved here 16 years ago,
Redmond became my home
and my passion. It has
provided me with amazing
opportunities and limitless
memories.”
— Councilor Jon Bullock
Crowds line Sixth Street for the annual Veterans Day parade last Thursday.
Wednesday 11/17
Events in and around Redmond
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Know Timber — Owls of the Forest: Discover the denizens of the
dark-owls-that prowl our local forests. Learn about their natural history
and dependency on forested and open habitats. Discover ways to
identify by sight and sound; Noon-1 p.m.; free; Deschutes Public Library,
online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1029.
Banker: Learn how you can strategically acquire additional capital
to leverage in getting your business to the next level; 5:30-7 p.m.;
Downtown Bend Public Library, online; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-
617-7050.
Trivia Wednesdays: Bring some pals, team up to play genuine UKB
Trivia live and possibly win gift certificates; 6:30-8:30 p.m.; Initiative
Brewing, 424 NW 5th, Redmond; facebook.com/InitiativeBrew or 541-
527-4380.
Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting:
A regular meeting will be held; 4-6 p.m.; Redmond City Hall, online;
redmondoregon.gov or 541-923-7710.
THUrsday 11/18
Hospice of Redmond Wall of Honor Panel Dedication: Hospice of
Redmond hosts public Taps ceremonies the third Wednesday of each
month; 4:30 p.m.; Hospice of Redmond, 732 SW 23rd St., Redmond;
hospiceofredmond.org or 541-548-7483.
Thrive Central Oregon Walk-In Consultations: Free 30-minute
walk-in social service consultations to connect to housing, medical,
mental health resources, veteran, social security help and more;
1-4 p.m.; free; Redmond Public Library, 827 SW Deschutes Ave.,
Redmond; deschuteslibrary.org or 541-312-1050.
SCORE Workshop — Business Financing, Preparing to Meet Your
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