Should Oregon lawmakers consider moving the border with Idaho?

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965 Votes

Should Oregon lawmakers consider moving the border with Idaho?

55%

Yes Yes

45%

No No

55%

Yes

15 Comments

Steven Huillet

Absolutely! We are tired of all the liberals in Salem destroying our once lovely Oregon!

LESLIE Wayt

The once very beloved state of Oregon is just not so great any more. I thought I'd never consider moving away. I'm an Oregon resident since birth. I was proud to be an Oregonian. We have changed drastically. Sad, very heartbreaking 😢 💔

SomewhereAlong Nintyseven

Portland and Salem dominate the state. We need to have our voices heard. This movement is not going to go away quietly.

Marcus Ainsworth

the people want it. 1 county is making decisions for all the rest of the state and 90 plus percent of those counties disagree with those decisions and always have, always will and the divide is growing each year. Let the people go.

C Tamarack

Western oregon and Portland could make policies they like without it affecting the more conservative half of the state. This is not "Idaho stealing your state", its part of the state you never go to anyhow, and its really "Oregonians wanting better policies for their land and liberty rights.

Kevin Nik Myles Hayward

We get no representation for the east side of the Cascades.

Rick Allen

Anything to get out from under the the Democrats destructive ways!

sandra zollman

Suspiciously we can't seem to ever vote a Republican in as governor anymore and I don't buy that. Something is very fishy about elections in Oregon from city level to state level. I don't know about red states but it is now proven that blue states are fraught with election fraud. Lawsuits proved it.

M Parker

As a Native Oregonian, I voted for and support the movement because Oregon government no longer represents my values or appreciates the businesses and industries that made Oregon great. Oregon is a cesspool of Socialism, drug addiction and crime. Government schools are an abject failure.

WIILIAM HOWELL

Rural Eastern Oregon have values and traditions that do not fit with mostly the Portland area influences. Urban Oregon and rural areas have grown apart and the rural areas have little representation in the state government. Time for a divorce!

Gabe West

Move central Oregon also

Cathy Kaech

I am from Oregon, now living in Idaho. I would want the same for my friends and family. Most of the people East of the Cascades have Idaho values. Not all, but quite a few.

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

YES and include Deschutes county in Idaho!!

Cathy Kaech

I am from Oregon, now living in Idaho. I would want the same for my friends and family. Most of the people East of the Cascades have Idaho values. Not all, but quite a few.

Travis Tubbs

The PEOPLE have spoken. The government should be listening to what the people are saying and the want out from under the woke government of Oregon.

Stang1960

Please get me out of this Big Government Socialist Northern California San Fransisco sewer.

45%

No

14 Comments

Oakley Taylor

This is insane. Idaho wants to steal our state. Outragous, unethical and quite frankly, highly improbable. Good grief; put on your thinking caps, people!

Stang1960

Idaho is not steeling anything! The East of the Cascade sane people are tired of the Socialist Democrats in Salem ignoring Eastern Oregon. Bend will soon be Mini Portland the way transplants from the west /south are moving in and voting for socialist democrats who love government dictatorship.

WIILIAM HOWELL

Not insane. Please don't insult the good people looking for relief. Idaho is NOT trying to steal anything. This ideas is born from East Oregonians. If you are repressed for as long as rural Oregonians have with little to no chance of changing their power in the legislature you resort to new ideas.

Gabe West

A conservative state is a better state

Cathy Kaech

Haven't these counties voted on this? I don't believe Idaho is stealing them.

Terri Dickinson

If you want to live in ID, then move. We left Idaho because we didn't like living there. We moved back to Oregon because we love it HERE, not there.

Stang1960

I'm sure they don't miss you!

Gabe West

A conservative state is a better state

SunnySunshinestein

If Republicans put up decent candidates, then they might win more elections. They messed up starting with Bill Sizemore and they've done nothing but go downhill ever since.

Stang1960

It doesn't matter what Republican candidate is running they will always loose with mail in Voting by just enough.

Connie S

People can move to Idaho that want to be in Idaho. Properate taxes would be more antere is a 6% sales tax on everything. Cars,boats, tractors,farm equipment, side by sides, etc medicine food, fuel Leave us alone and move if you want to be in Idaho

Beaver Fan

The Federal Government will never waste their time or money addressing this.

Brian Klein

Seems a bit extreme.

Gary Kayser

Democracy isn't a one way street. The territories were claimed hundreds of yrs ago. It's settled borders. I believe that state legislature could work better together. This idea would cause the entire country to recalculate their borders based on political believe. I'd like to re-write the bible.

Marcus Ainsworth

it is a constitutional republic. Huge difference

Gary Kayser

Lynn Huntley

If you are unhappy with Oregon, move!

Lisa York

If those folks don't like the politics in Oregon work to change it or move to Idaho...simple as that

Jon Krutsch

12 Counties sounds like a lot. However, the total population in those counties only makes up for about 9% of the Oregon population. Figuring about 60% voted yes, this is a rather radical change to apease only 5% of the OR population.

Andrew Shooks

Until a few days ago, I would have been a yes. However, I now think that it is important for Oregonians to stay and fight for our State.

sandra zollman

I agree with you but for some strange reason when liberals take over you can never seem to get them out. They always seem "to win by a narrow margin". 🤔 If the rural counties want to be part of Idaho what should it matter? Many are tired of the totalitarian dictatorship of liberals.

We've been "fighting for Oregon" for about 40 years. See what that's gotten us? Time to do something different.

Gary Kayser

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

Asked by KTVZ

37 Votes

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

95%

Yes Yes

5%

No No

95%

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.

5%

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

Should Oregon lawmakers consider moving the border with Idaho?

55% Yes Yes

45% No No

55% Yes

45% No

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

95% Yes Yes

5% No No

95% Yes

5% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

55%

Yes Yes

45%

No No

55%

Yes

45%

No

95%

Yes Yes

5%

No No

95%

Yes

5%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO