Do you think next year's raised minimum wage in Oregon is fair?

Asked by KTVZ

695 Votes

Do you think next year's raised minimum wage in Oregon is fair?

51%

Yes, much needed Yes, much needed

49%

No, it's too much No, it's too much

51%

Yes, much needed

People can't live working a minimum wage job anymore, even if they're full-time!

People can't live working a minimum wage job anymore, even if they're full-time! Show Less

1 Comment

Richard Dillard

Try living on minimum wage. You can't put a roof over your head and eat a healthy meal. Owners of a business should try living on minimum wage for a month.

49%

No, it's too much

Minimum wage jobs are often for unskilled labor, which don't necessarily deserve a hefty pay raise. This should be on merit or based on education/experience.

Minimum wage jobs are often for unskilled labor, which don't necessarily deserve a hefty pay raise. This should be on merit or based on education/experience. Show Less

2 Comments

Pam W

Every time wages go up, so does everything else. Businesses pass it on to the consumer because they lose profit if they don't.

Dave Voiles

Oregon does everything in it's power to drive out small business. This kind of legislation is all about buying votes.

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

Asked by KTVZ

133 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 next year's raised minimum wage in Oregon is fair?

51% Yes, much needed Yes, much needed

49% No, it's too much No, it's too much

51% Yes, much needed

49% No, it's too much

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

51%

Yes, much needed Yes, much needed

49%

No, it's too much No, it's too much

51%

Yes, much needed

49%

No, it's too much

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No