Do you think $3-5 is a fair price for wilderness access fees?

Asked by KTVZ

559 Votes

Do you think $3-5 is a fair price for wilderness access fees?

36%

Yes Yes

64%

No No

36%

Yes

The goal is to reduce overuse and raise funds to address the impacts.

The goal is to reduce overuse and raise funds to address the impacts. Show Less

7 Comments

M Davis

Pay to play. Our forests are being loved to death and we need a plan, oversight and enforcement if the forest is going to continue to be enjoyed by everyone.

John Driscoll

Nothing is free. If anything, the fee is too low.

Ben Wiborg

As long as it’s used to maintain trails and others wilderness areas as needed.

Mou Chat Reed

And double for out of state folk.

Stephanie Finch

It’s awful to see the deterioration of these areas due to overuse and irresponsible people- maybe a fee would deter some of the lazier ones? Would absolutely support a local discount though too...

sharder8

I would have said no, if people weren't leaving all their trash in the woods. I'm getting tired of cleaning up after others! Now they can pay a fee to use what should be free.

Roger Mathus

Fees are needed and should be used for trail maintenance and for education on protection of the wilderness areas. How people trash out the wilderness areas and make new paths is irresponsible.

64%

No

It's a Forest Service money grab, making us pay to use our public lands.

It's a Forest Service money grab, making us pay to use our public lands. Show Less

12 Comments

kel arn

We all own this land,government fleecing of america. No more taxes to enjoy land. Remove all fee sites.

Kevin Crabtree

Just another tax that will do nothing Forest Service is just another Government Entity that is full of Fraud Waste and Abuse

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

We already pay taxes for this....stop already!!!

Brad Livsey

Our taxes pay for et al in the forest costs......always has. Just has to do with waste and mismanagement by the USFS and their addiction for more.....more......more...! Haven't paid and never will!

Karen M Newcomb

I voted no because the public owns the land. I remember a time when I wanted to show my children a special public site, and the fee was too high. I probably won't make use of the trails.

Patricia Brady-McKinney

We own this land and should not have to pay a fee to use it. How about we quit promoting this place (Visit Bend) so that fewer people come and abuse the land.

Lucin McGarry

Absolutely not, people wonder why very little are spending time outdoors anymore. This is why! Almost every outdoor activity or place to enjoy nature has a price tag on it. What happened to Gods gift?

Raymond Meskill

It belongs to the people

NotENuf Tea

access to public lands should not be charged for. permitted if necessary but no charge to access or go in and camp in undeveloped sites.

Brad Cheney

They dont use the money they already get wisely,paying a fee wont make people clean up after themselves and we all know the forest service wont be out there cleaning up peoples left behinds.

Paul Gauthier

These fees will make it very difficult for groups, such as meetups and hiking groups, to make reservations for group hikes in advance. They cannot collect the fees until the day of the hike.

Heidi Owen

We should not have to pay for our own land use. It's getting out of hand.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Asked by KTVZ

35 Votes

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

94%

Yes Yes

6%

No No

94%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

6%

No

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

Asked by KTVZ

997 Votes

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

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

Louis Vaday

This made an error! I voted NO and it recorded yes! They shouldn't {and ALL} shouldn't be allowed on all public land because they do not follow rules! Dumping garbage, open flames during fire season, over extending time stay, etc. And now because of them our insurance is going up and land value goin

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

Kayla Sulak

These people have had MONTHS of notice. Nobody ever told them it's acceptable to post up long-term there, so they shouldn't have planted their belongings out there if they have no way to move it. This sets a bad precedent if they're allowed to stay.

Richard Williams

I can no longer use this area of public land for fear of walking into a homeless camp or being attacked by their "pets". This land is for all of us to use, not just the homeless.

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!

Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

Jeff Sanders

I live near China Hat and used to love going out the with my dog. Once weapons started be pulled on people that stopped. I want my forest back. Good riddance to the whole lot. Don't ever come back.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

Kim Kahl

The danger of fire starting in this area is incredibly high and impacts large subdivisions. It is mandatory to close this area for the safety of all. This should not be a place for camping to be allowed as it has been.

KTVZ

Do you think $3-5 is a fair price for wilderness access fees?

36% Yes Yes

64% No No

36% Yes

64% No

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

94% Yes Yes

6% No No

94% Yes

6% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

36%

Yes Yes

64%

No No

36%

Yes

64%

No

94%

Yes Yes

6%

No No

94%

Yes

6%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO