Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission

Alex M. Duarte, Ron Roome, and Cassandra SkinnerLopata have been appointed to the OLCC's board of commissioners. The new members were nominated by Gov. Ted Kulongoski and confirmed by the Senate. Alex M. Duarte - 3rd Congressional District Duarte has a vast background in law. Currently, he is Corporate Counsel for Qwest Communications International in Portland, and serves as Qwest’s general counsel for its Oregon operations. Prior to joining Qwest in 1999, Duarte was in private law practice in San Francisco for 14 years, including six years as a partner in a national law firm, where he specialized in complex commercial litigation. Duarte’s wide range of experience in public service extends from serving on the Oregon Board of Maritime Pilots, including as its Chair from 2007 to 2008, to sitting on the boards of directors of the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (which he chaired from 2005 to 2007) and the Malheur Home Telephone Company, in addition to numerous leadership po

Bend area liquor licensees are invited to participate in an open forum to share their ideas, questions, concerns, and insights with the OLCC. Monday, June 8 @ 2:00 p.m. ODOT offices, 63055 N. Highway 97, Bend, Oregon RSVP: Bend OLCC office @ 541-388-6292 x221 “The OLCC takes pride in its commitment to communicate with all licensees and takeholders. Our overarching goal is to have licensed businesses that are safe for employees, customers, and neighbors,” said Jason Evers, Bend Regional Manager. “We’re looking forward to our town hall meeting and to hearing what’s on our licensees’ minds.” One-on-one meetings can also be arranged with Evers for those unable to attend.