Deschutes County Commissioner Tammy Baney took office on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007; her term expires December 31, 2010.

Tammy was born in Salem, Oregon, was raised in Deschutes County, and has attended Central Oregon Community College, Center for Professional Studies (Real Estate), and the University of Phoenix.  She has a background in small business management, and real estate sales.

Commissioner Baney’s government experience includes serving as County Commissioner since 2007, Board Chair 2009; Elected Chair, Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families; Appointed Member, Oregon Commission on Children & Families Budget Committee; Local Public Safety Coordinating Council and the Family Law Advisory Committee.

A dedicated community member, Commissioner Baney has volunteered with many non-profit organizations.  Baney has served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA); Foster Parent; Habitat for Humanity Board Member; Founding Member, Family Access Network Foundation; Co-Founder of the Deschutes County Meth Action Coalition; and served as Chair of the Deschutes County Commission on Children & Families.

She currently serves as Vice Chair, Accountable & Behavioral Health Board; Member, Oregon Immunization School/Facility Law Advisory Committee; Vice Chair of the Association of Oregon Counties Health and Human Services Committee; NeighborImpact Board Member; Chair, NeighborImpact Emergency Services Committee; Chair, Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition; Chair, 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness; Local Public Safety Coordinating Council Member; Ex-officio, Family Access Network Foundation Board; Public Health Advisory Board Liaison; Mental Health Addictions Advisory Board Liaison; KIDS Center Advisory Board; and serves on the Volunteers in Medicine Board.

Tammy is grateful to have received the following awards:
1) 2005 Central Oregon Volunteer of the Year
2) 2005 Deschutes County Public Health Hero
3) 2008 Outstanding Public Partner Award, Partnership to End Poverty
4) 2009 Public Official of the Year, Central Oregon Builders Association

Commissioner Baney enjoys spending time with her daughter Addy 10 and foster daughters Alesha 23, Ashley 25, and Lindsi 27.  In her free time, Baney enjoys reading, cooking, and outdoor activities.