Do you think your city should have a dedicated place for the homeless?

Asked by KTVZ

1,793 Votes

Do you think your city should have a dedicated place for the homeless?

54%

Yes, we need one! Yes, we need one!

46%

No, we don't need one! No, we don't need one!

54%

Yes, we need one!

I think we should have a dedicated place for the homeless. There are many people who don't have a home and there should be a site for them.

I think we should have a dedicated place for the homeless. There are many people who don't have a home and there should be a site for them. Show Less

5 Comments

Brad Livsey

Everyone needs to open up their front and backyards to pitching a tent for the houseless. Share, the kitchen, fridge, bath, den, office......leave the back door open for convenience, if you're lucky have your children tutored by a well meaning waif. Your home will become there's. Awwwwww!!

Rick Allen

We have to do something, but the real problem is the left and just look at Seattle for example, the criminals and homeless criminals have all but taken over the city! This because the left is weak on criminals and hard on Americans! Lets vote the horrible Dems out and get America back!!!

Brandi Soyring

So that trash doesn't build up it safe and keeps the community from freaking out. A place to put a trailer for homeless people with access to dumping and water and electricity. Some homeless need a place that is safe and worry free. Go out and talk to the the homeless and see what they need.

Foster Fell

City of Bend is taking steps--albeit baby steps--but an old motel is being converted and 3 managed camps are in the works. Will help only 10 percent of our unhoused population, though.

Lynn Huntley

We need a controlled area to help keep the trash down. There could be people in charge of directing disposal of unwanted items, trash and out and out garbage. Supply areas for hand washing, showers, and laundry.

46%

No, we don't need one!

I don't think we need a dedicated place for the homeless. It will cost out city more money.

I don't think we need a dedicated place for the homeless. It will cost out city more money. Show Less

1 Comment

Marily Sylva Badger

If you can’t afford to live here, don’t intentionally come here. Before institutions were done away with, all of these people had everything they needed. Now they have no meds, no beds and no food while they are allowed to fill up our streets.

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

Asked by KTVZ

65 Votes

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

97%

Yes Yes

3%

No No

97%

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.

3%

No

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

Asked by KTVZ

1,011 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 your city should have a dedicated place for the homeless?

54% Yes, we need one! Yes, we need one!

46% No, we don't need one! No, we don't need one!

54% Yes, we need one!

46% No, we don't need one!

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

97% Yes Yes

3% No No

97% Yes

3% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

54%

Yes, we need one! Yes, we need one!

46%

No, we don't need one! No, we don't need one!

54%

Yes, we need one!

46%

No, we don't need one!

97%

Yes Yes

3%

No No

97%

Yes

3%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO