Do you support Measure 103, the ban on taxing groceries?

Asked by KTVZ

715 Votes

Do you support Measure 103, the ban on taxing groceries?

70%

Yes, don't tax food! Yes, don't tax food!

30%

No, it's a loophole! No, it's a loophole!

70%

Yes, don't tax food!

Government always finds a way to tax us more - the only way to prevent it is to bar it in the state Constitution!

Government always finds a way to tax us more - the only way to prevent it is to bar it in the state Constitution! Show Less

3 Comments

Rick Alexander Jr.

Income and payroll taxes aren’t enough? Taxes upon taxes is coercive extortion.

Scott Camps

Salem is panicking over losing a potential revenue source

I. C.C.

We seem to pay for everything else, food is our life why should we pay tax on it. It is always about money.

30%

No, it's a loophole!

A constitutional amendment to bar grocery taxes? Why is that worth putting in the constitution and why should they be exempt?

A constitutional amendment to bar grocery taxes? Why is that worth putting in the constitution and why should they be exempt? Show Less

3 Comments

Dave Voiles

Why do we need it? Who is trying to tax our food??? Good sounding reasons, but not good sound reasoning.

Kathryn Kinney Evans

Not just no but HELL NO!

Ash Garcia

The corporations behind this are hoping we're all dumb enough to vote yes because it sounds nice. Research ALL the consequences. Any reasonable citizen will realize this is a wolf in sheep's clothing.

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Asked by KTVZ

119 Votes

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

Gary Dehm

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.

Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

Jay B Lane

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

7%

No

1 Comment

Hector Vijarro

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.

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Asked by KTVZ

71 Votes

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

65%

No

1 Comment

Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

KTVZ

Do you support Measure 103, the ban on taxing groceries?

70% Yes, don't tax food! Yes, don't tax food!

30% No, it's a loophole! No, it's a loophole!

70% Yes, don't tax food!

30% No, it's a loophole!

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

93% Yes Yes

7% No No

93% Yes

7% No

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

70%

Yes, don't tax food! Yes, don't tax food!

30%

No, it's a loophole! No, it's a loophole!

70%

Yes, don't tax food!

30%

No, it's a loophole!

93%

Yes Yes

7%

No No

93%

Yes

7%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No