Do you think government can solve the affordable housing crisis?

Asked by KTVZ

552 Votes

Do you think government can solve the affordable housing crisis?

22%

Yes, no question! Yes, no question!

78%

No, it won't help. No, it won't help.

22%

Yes, no question!

Government officials are the only ones with widespread influence who can enact meaningful and timely rule changes in my community!

Government officials are the only ones with widespread influence who can enact meaningful and timely rule changes in my community! Show Less

2 Comments

Leslie Ann

It can sure lighten the load anyway.

78%

No, it won't help.

Local and state governments cannot become too involved in local housing markets, as it messes with natural boom and bust cycles. The market will self-regulate.

Local and state governments cannot become too involved in local housing markets, as it messes with natural boom and bust cycles. The market will self-regulate. Show Less

7 Comments

Teresa Parsons

Government Over-Reach

Kevin Crabtree

You want something affordable don't let Government get involved

Dave Voiles

The government is the least efficient vehicle for solving any problem. You've heard the term "flushing money down the toilet?"

Johnny Mooney

No. Government is what is driving the middle class into a lower income bracket with overtaxing us. Their solution would be to tax us more to redistribute wealth so we depend on government even more.

Ben Wiborg

The government already is the problem.

Scott Camps

Nope.

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

Government can help with it, but not solve it on its own.

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

Asked by KTVZ

129 Votes

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

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

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

8%

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

75 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 think government can solve the affordable housing crisis?

22% Yes, no question! Yes, no question!

78% No, it won't help. No, it won't help.

22% Yes, no question!

78% No, it won't help.

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

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

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

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

22%

Yes, no question! Yes, no question!

78%

No, it won't help. No, it won't help.

22%

Yes, no question!

78%

No, it won't help.

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No