Do you support turning a motel on 3rd St. in Bend into a homeless shelter?

Asked by KTVZ

1,358 Votes

Do you support turning a motel on 3rd St. in Bend into a homeless shelter?

42%

Yes, I support it. Yes, I support it.

58%

No, I don't support this. No, I don't support this.

42%

Yes, I support it.

I think it's a good idea because we will see fewer homeless on the streets. They're people desperate for housing in Bend and this could be a goos solution.

I think it's a good idea because we will see fewer homeless on the streets. They're people desperate for housing in Bend and this could be a goos solution. Show Less

6 Comments

Hidee Belcher Owen

Yes ofcourse. ! anything to help. As for those who say it's freebee's... ur pathetic and selfish.

Michael Funke

This is a proactive step by the city.

Todd Brown

Sure, if social services are also on-site. Substance abuse treatment, mental health etc. I've seen shelters be effective when combination of these services in one location.

Liz Mullin

Why not? They need temporary placement and it's conveniently located. It's about time!

Latterdaysaint

This will be great for the homeless

Mary Gemba

I didn't know the numbers of Bendites that are homeless until Carolyn E. said that on the news. Was that over 70% !!?

58%

No, I don't support this.

I don't think this is a good idea in that area. I think 3rd street is always busy so I feel this decision will attract more homelessness.

I don't think this is a good idea in that area. I think 3rd street is always busy so I feel this decision will attract more homelessness. Show Less

9 Comments

Kimmy Wasatch

No, the more freebies just enables homelessness.

Kristina Rutherford

That's to close to town especially right there.. they leave trash everywhere and dont care.

NotforBiden Dumblibtards

Quit enabling. Stop providing handouts to individuals who can work! The people who are provided shelter should have to be held to pick up their trash and find a job within a short time and get our. This is obnoxious anymore. Spineless enablers

Sussie Due

We don't need to be drawing in more homeless people. We already have enough as it is.

Nancy

No, There are empty buildings they could put the homeless in. Make the hotel for families low income or as a women's shelter.

Dave Voiles

Do you think it would stop here? When it's full what are you going to do next? But Hey! You did something! This is NOT dealing with the problem no matter how warm your virtue signaling little heart gets.

Teresa Parsons

No because Bend needs actual long term rental housing for homeless & low income families who have a hard time qualifying for a rental. I have lived here all of my 57 yrs and I can safely say that City of Bend could care less about people/families in need.

Christena

This isn't solving anything long term. Why are they their? Lack of affordable housing, drug rehab, or job training? These would be better areas to address, Clean up the garbage camps intown as well. When did that become ok?

Brad Livsey

Why stop at a motel complex or two? Let's consider residential developments making accommodation to all who cry foul..........'cause that's what it'll take once the word gets out. There's enough tax payers here in CO to divy up for the cost it'll incur, don't you know!!

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

Asked by KTVZ

532 Votes

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

12%

YES YES

88%

NO NO

12%

YES

2 Comments

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

88%

NO

11 Comments

Joanna Lee

Safety should be the biggest concern here. If these people are homeless, they can travel to another area to reside. Forest service doesn't always implement preventative measures. So this being one of the times they do. Its important to make sure it happens. Before there is anymore devastating fires.

Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

Nancy

They’ve had plenty of time to move. Why can the homeless trash/burn our beautiful forest? Tax paying citizens are only allowed to camp for 14 days! What about the homeowners rights near China Hat, they need to feel safe in their own community! This has gone on way too long and I’m surprised!

Lynn Marie Leehmann

If you look at the Federal Regulations for camping on Federal land it states only 14 days. These people have over stated their welcome, they need to go and they have known about this for at least six months.

Brad Aimone

It is ironic the Bend Equity Group has filed a lawsuit to block the closure. Where is the indignation for the horrible environmental damage done by these campers who’ve violated the USFS long standing limit of a 14 day stay in a primitive camp site?

Nancy Roquero

This has gone on too long. The forests near Woodside community and other neighborhoods need fire protection and protection from the homeless with guns and vicious dogs and the garbage left behind. The homeless have had plenty of notice.

Lisa York

the USFS has been planning this burn since Oct 2019... more than enough time for the homeless/advocacy groups to come up with a plan to move...

Debbie Boyd

This has been going on for way too long & it is ridiculous to postpone as they have known this needs to be done. The forest needs to be protected & these do gooders are too late to the game & so much time & money spent on homeless with ZERO results. We need DOGE. for Oregon!

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Asked by KTVZ

846 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

KTVZ

Do you support turning a motel on 3rd St. in Bend into a homeless shelter?

42% Yes, I support it. Yes, I support it.

58% No, I don't support this. No, I don't support this.

42% Yes, I support it.

58% No, I don't support this.

Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?

12% YES YES

88% NO NO

12% YES

88% NO

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

42%

Yes, I support it. Yes, I support it.

58%

No, I don't support this. No, I don't support this.

42%

Yes, I support it.

58%

No, I don't support this.

12%

YES YES

88%

NO NO

12%

YES

88%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No