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Have you noticed a difference in downtown Bend holiday lights?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
509 Votes

Have you noticed a difference in downtown Bend holiday lights?

Yes

7

No

2

Yes

6 Comments
Patty Miller
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Patty Miller

What is going on? Who took it upon themselves to ruin Christmas for the rest of us. How does Visit Bend like this? How many people visit here each year expecting to go down town for the lights and holiday atmosphere? Lame…. The ironic part is, Bend City is enabling more traffic 🤣.

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Amy Sampels
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Amy Sampels

CoB made a huge mistake with this new parking system. First off, it's impossible to see the sign long enough to figure out where spaces are. And how are visitors supposed to know where the listed parking areas are? We used to be proud of how magical the downtown was but now it looks dull. Boo on CoB

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Patty Miller
Patty Miller

Agree… total waste of money

Laura Dykstra
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Laura Dykstra

They are pretty sparse, was just down there yesterday and the missing lights were very noticeable, made downtown look cheap and not inviting at all. And have no idea how to use this parking signage - kinda stupid really.

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Justin Gottlieb
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Justin Gottlieb

The trees have been butchered. Based on the visual, real world outcomes it was a poor decision making and outreach process at all levels. Plus, the parking signs are distracting at a congested intersection. Policy Decision Grade: F

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Jane Loveday
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Jane Loveday

The Parking Manager shows no respect for Bendites at all, increasing parking fees, taking away the lights, trimming trees, he's a joke who needs to go back to where he came from.

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LESLIE Wayt
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LESLIE Wayt

Real tacky. Not worth taking kids to shop & see lights there. If I was shop owner who paid for lights display... I WOULD DEMAND MY MONEY BACK¡ They got ripped, ripped off.

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No

2 Comments
David Kline
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David Kline

No Twinkling lights, in the grand scheme of things, is pretty small potatoes.

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

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

Yes

5

No

1

Yes

5 Comments
Michael Turpin
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Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

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Gary Dehm
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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.

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

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Ka San
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Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

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Jay B Lane
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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

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No

1 Comment
Hector Vijarro
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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.

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

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

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Ka San
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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.

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