‘We delivered’: Central Oregon lawmakers tout ‘big wins’ for region in new state budget
Barney Lerten
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) – State Senator Anthony Broadman, Representative Emerson Levy and Representative Jason Kropf announced Wednesday a series of key investments secured for Central Oregon in Oregon’s 2025–2027 state budget.
Representing one of the fastest-growing regions in the Pacific Northwest, the Central Oregon delegation worked collaboratively to deliver critical funding for public safety, mental health, health care access, economic development, and cultural preservation.
“These are investments in the future of Central Oregon—health care access, public safety, and community resilience,” said Senator Broadman. “We came to the table with clear priorities, and I’m proud to say we delivered.”
“Working together across chambers, we made sure Central Oregon’s voice was heard,” said Representative Kropf. “These projects will have a real and lasting impact.”
“Our region is growing fast, and these targeted investments will help us meet the needs of today and tomorrow,” said Representative Levy. “We’re building capacity in mental health, health care access, and emergency response.”
Together, the lawmakers championed the inclusion of the following regional projects:
$10,128,616 for CORE3: A state-of-the-art regional emergency coordination center and public safety training facility.
$3,121,146 for a Central Oregon Child Psychiatric Facility: Providing long-overdue, critically needed pediatric mental health bed capacity.
$4,045,902 for Mosaic Community Health: Supporting construction of a new community health campus in Bend.
$2,000,000 for the High Desert Museum: Enhancing exhibits, visitor facilities, and educational programming.
$3,843,973 for the Warm Springs Commissary Project: Advancing food access, retail space, and economic opportunity in Warm Springs.
$10,000,000 for the Industrial Site Readiness Loan Fund (HB 2411): Unlocking land for job creation and rural economic development across Oregon.
In a joint statement, Broadman, Levy, and Kropf added: “This is a major win for Central Oregon—and we’re proud of what we were able to bring home for our constituents and the good people of this region. We know not every priority made it across the finish line this time, but the work doesn’t stop here. We’re proud of where we landed today, and it’s a testament to what strong advocacy and collaboration can accomplish for a growing and dynamic region like ours.”
These appropriations were included in HB 5006 and HB 5531, which together make up the 2025–2027 capital construction and targeted investment plan.