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Ariel Mendez

Nonpartisan · Oregon · 2026 · Incumbent

On the ballot

Bend City Council, Position 5Oregon · 2026

Top priorities

  • Build more homes while preserving open space and designing walkable neighborhoods.
  • Invest in safer walking, biking and transit infrastructure to address congestion and parking.
  • Combine affordable housing, shelter options and support services with reasonable camping regulations to address homelessness.

Per the campaign site.

Biography

Ariel Mendez is a sitting Bend city councilor running unopposed for re-election to Position 5, per Central Oregon Daily.

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Profile facts follow official election office filings and the sources cited in each biography. Roster last verified September 25, 2026. Official sources are the final word on who appears on your ballot.

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