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Do you agree with the Governor's decision to pause tax increases for ODOT funding?
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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?
Yes
Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.
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Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.
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Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space
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A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.
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Social Security doesn't go very far.
ReplyI make enough but rental rates are abusive & drain our checks
ReplyStarting to improve my finances, though, so maybe not for much longer.
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