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Should Oregon senate republicans be fined over recent walk-outs?
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1,415 Votes

Should Oregon senate republicans be fined over recent walk-outs?

Yes, accountability!

8

No, fines won't work

29

Yes, accountability!

8 Comments
Richard Dillard
2
Richard Dillard

If you walked out of you job you would be fired. Should we not at least fined over their walking outl

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Ruth Beal
Ruth Beal

NO they are trying to protect all of us Oregon citizens. This is an underhanded bill that will kill Oregon businesses.

Grant
2
Grant

I think our Great Governor Brown should send the police after them, hand cuff them, thrown them in jail and fine them. Then make them do their jobs, if they do it again, hand cuff them to their desks

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ruby whale
ruby whale

ah yes a total dictatorship. Do we we say or else

Beth Evans
2
Beth Evans

Because you can't just walk out because you didn't get your way. This is supposed to be a democracy where the majority vote counts.......

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Felix Pressler
Felix Pressler

because of dems unwillingness to negotiate,they have nomajority

dapper dog
1
dapper dog

If they are being paid they need to show up

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Doug Paris
1
Doug Paris

These are elected officials sent to the capital to do their jobs-running and hiding (and threatening violence) is immature-stand and fight and if you lose, man up-how embarrassing.

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Larry Hunt
1
Larry Hunt

When are Republicans going to address climate change? Not much time left.

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Kerie Raymond
0
Kerie Raymond

They have a job to do, you can't just not show up to work!

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No, fines won't work

25 Comments
Heidi Owen
5
Heidi Owen

I applaud the senators walking to keep that lunatic brown from killing our small business owners ,truckers . Good job Senators stay away we are with you, and we thank you!!!

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Felix Pressler
Felix Pressler

Brown is NOT a voter elected dictator,so republicans are doing the right thing.

Darlene Mikus
3
Darlene Mikus

They are standing up for the voters. The voters need to vote on this bill at the ballot box.

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Ben Wiborg
2
Ben Wiborg

They’re doing the right thing representing the people that elected them. This should be up to vote by the people of this state. She’s overstepping her boundaries.

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Cindi Dunn
2
Cindi Dunn

They are representing US!!! Run Republicans, Run!!! Thanks for standing against tge looney left!

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Dave Voiles
2
Dave Voiles

They've done the right thing. They used the only tool available to them to stop this madness.

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Deb Dyck
1
Deb Dyck

Democrats have done the same thing in the past with no consequences, why should the Republicans be different.

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Sam Ackerman
1
Sam Ackerman

No fines needed. I approve 100% of what they are doing.

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Clayton Burnett
1
Clayton Burnett

The Senators who walked are doing there job and representing the people in their districts

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Bob Jensen
1
Bob Jensen

Democrats are out of control, all the republicans want is for the bill to go to the voters.

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I. C.C.
1
I. C.C.

I hope they stay out as long as it takes and to send the police after them is rediculous and fine them is even more rediculous.

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Raymond Meskill
1
Raymond Meskill

so they do not have to do something stupid.

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Rod Collins
0
Rod Collins

The Democrats used this same tactic when they were in the minority. Now they want to cry "unfair." Wimps.

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Charlene Hunter
0
Charlene Hunter

I agree with the walk out

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drizzt the dark tuber
0
drizzt the dark tuber

They are doing a great job stopping Commie Kate Brown.

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dave klym
0
dave klym

Thank God for the Republicans. This is the only way to deal with an incompetent Governor and out of control Super-Majority who won't listen and want to micromanage our lives and tax us into oblivion.

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robert shaw
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robert shaw

It's not that they won't work, they are unnecessary.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

Im glad they walked out

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Cathy Green Horinek
0
Cathy Green Horinek

No, they shouldn’t be fined. It was a way to respond to those who wouldn’t listen to them or work with them to come to a mutually good solution for the majority of the state.

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Louise Baker
0
Louise Baker

I am proud they are standing up for what is right. That is rich that the dims want the Republicans heads when they have done walk outs more than once. Once again, double standard!

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Susan Olberding
0
Susan Olberding

Democrats will not negotiate with the Repulicans even to get this onto the ballot so we can all vote on it. The Dems have forced the Republicans out, and they have no other option.

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Kelli Candella
0
Kelli Candella

With legislators making stupid bills and trying to turn us into California it is the only way to stop the passing of STUPID laws

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Robert Northrup
0
Robert Northrup

I would gladly help fund them because they are saving my family untold money by stopping this stupidity.

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Connie Ward
0
Connie Ward

When it has to do is something that should be put before the voters and the voters would not even agree with it, we want our senators to not show up because that bill should never be passed!

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Felix Pressler
0
Felix Pressler

since Dems won't negotiate,there isno other option to hear the options from central Oregon. Portland is not a dictatorship

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Should a judge block the May first closure of China Hat road?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
971 Votes

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

YES

3

NO

19

YES

3 Comments
Louis Vaday
0
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

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Brad Hunter
0
Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

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NO

19 Comments
Tammy Salka
1
Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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Kayla Sulak
1
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.

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Richard Williams
1
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.

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Joanna Lee
1
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.

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Shane Murray
1
Shane Murray

The homeless have trashed the forest out there. It makes me sick

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Greg Deadbolt Leach
1
Greg Deadbolt Leach

Time to move these people to the Attorneys and Judges front lawns!!!

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Karen Thrower
1
Karen Thrower

The China Hat area has been badly damaged and disrespected by campers.

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Jeannie H.
1
Jeannie H.

How is this their "home"? Have they paid property tax like the rest of us? How is this state even justifying this?!?!

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Nancy
1
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!

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Lynn Marie Leehmann
1
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.

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Brad Aimone
1
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?

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Nancy Roquero
1
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.

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Lisa York
1
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...

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Debbie Boyd
1
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!

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Pam
0
Pam

We need to ensure that the lands are managed for the enjoyment/needs of all peoples, not a select few

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pamcuny
0
pamcuny

I worry every year WHO is in the woods starting fires, whether deliberate or unintentional consequences…

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Jeff Sanders
0
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.

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Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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Kim Kahl
0
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.

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Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
857 Votes

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?

Yes

9

No

1

Yes

9 Comments
Timothy MacGillivray
1
Timothy MacGillivray

He should be FIRED immediately as he is the individual in charge of the entire department. He must set the standard of honesty and integrity for both staff and the Public. What type of leader is this? Why is this even being questioned? He faced charges in La Mesa, California as well!

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steven
0
steven

I just heard the recording. He lied about lying. Gotta go.

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David Kline
0
David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

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Susan Kate Mayer
0
Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

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Michael Hickey
0
Michael Hickey

Why is he still in this position, come on Deschutes Co. This is pathetic.

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Laura Wattenbarger
0
Laura Wattenbarger

How can he be trusted to be truthful in anything if he lied about even just this one thing? A man in his position shouldn't be lying about anything at all and the fact that he did makes him untrustworthy 100%.

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Anne King
0
Anne King

If he can't be honest about such a basic thing as his education, he can't be trusted with Deschutes County's safety! What else has he lied about? He should resign!

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No

1 Comment
Steven Huillet
0
Steven Huillet

Just more Liberal attacks on Conservative. This is what they do because they lost the elections. Poor losers!

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