Barram has been on the city council for five years, but is looking to serve in a different capacity.

"I have grown up here. I grew up in Redmond, lived in Terrebonne and Bend and for a short while in Sunriver.  I understand this county.  For me, my passion is for public service.  I just want to do that in a different way than the city council.  I'm a part time educational assistant and part time city coucilor.  I'd like to focus on serving the public."

Barram wil lbe running as a Democrat for Tony DeBone's commissioner seat.  Richard Esterman of Sisters has announced he's running for the seat as a Republican.

The primary will  be in May with the general election in November.