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Are you looking forward to tourists returning to Central Oregon this summer?
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1,451 Votes

Are you looking forward to tourists returning to Central Oregon this summer?

Yes, it's good for the economy!

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No, they should stay home!

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Yes, it's good for the economy!

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No, they should stay home!

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Chris Cole Kentera
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Chris Cole Kentera

Too many tourists in town crowding out locals for spots at the river, restaurants, parks, anywhere we want to go. Cars everywhere, long lines of cars along Riverside and roundabouts. In the 13 years we've been here the peaceful little town has become a place for locals to stay away from in summer.

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Dave Stalker
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Dave Stalker

No, we don't want them here, they're rude and snobby and DON'T KNOW HOW TO DRIVE.

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Debra Maffei
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Debra Maffei

We are still in the middle of a pandemic. If they can prove they are vaccinated

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Ben Hargis
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Ben Hargis

I support the war on tourism

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Susan Brock
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Susan Brock

They may be good for economy, but they act very superior when they come here.

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Tim Collins
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Tim Collins

You mean Hispanics crossing the border?

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k san
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k san

NO!! Bend is overrun by tourists and people looking to move here. The Chamber needs to tone it down and quit encouraging people to come here and move here. Our economy is doing just FINE without extra people here for any reason!! Covid is not gone. Building cannot keep up. Tourists not welcome!

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

Many visitors become residents. Buying homes locals can't afford. Over 10% in home prices last month because people coming here think a million isn't too much to pay to live here.

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Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

YES

2

NO

1

YES

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Charles Hemingway
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Charles Hemingway

Safe parking programs have a proven track record of successfully taking people from being homeless into having a place of their own. Safe parking programs cut down on costs to cities for ambulance calls, police calls, visits to emergency rooms and mental health crises that costs taxpayers money.

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Duane Wyman
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Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

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NO

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Kellie Beck Fletcher
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Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

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Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Yes

4

No

0

Yes

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Jane CommunityMember
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Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

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Chris Hill
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Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

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Thomas Orr
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Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

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Katherine GoldenEagle
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Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

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No

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