Should the city of Bend pay for services for homeless camps?

Asked by KTVZ

865 Votes

Should the city of Bend pay for services for homeless camps?

22%

Yes, the city should pay! Yes, the city should pay!

78%

No, absolutely not! No, absolutely not!

22%

Yes, the city should pay!

I think the city should be responsible for those who don't have the home. I feel they should have basic resources. They should at least take care of the garbage and human waste.

I think the city should be responsible for those who don't have the home. I feel they should have basic resources. They should at least take care of the garbage and human waste. Show Less

7 Comments

Robert Northrup

Oregon chooses to legalize drugs that contribute to a majority of homeless issues. I guess the majority of the people should support providing for their welfare.

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

hundreds of homeless have full time jobs and are not drug users, they simply cannot afford the outrageous cost of living in our crap society!!

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

You either pay for the services or pay to clean up the mess later...which is easier?

Bev Schlegel

It's simple. Everyone needs trash service and toilets. And if our city is serious about addressing houselessness, this is how we start.

dapper dog

As a civilized society we don't want people dying in the streets. Yes some have drug and alcohol problems, but some are just hard on their luck. Be Christ like people.

Kristy Kwan

The house less people are part of our community and since the transient camp was unable to be built thanks to NIMBYs, we should absolutely provide basic humanitarian resources such as sanitation and bathrooms for these fellow humans. I fully support my tax dollars being used for this purpose.

Paul Owen

We need to help those in need and find a way to get them the help they need we need to create a camp for the homeless in or near town with portable potties showers and garbage and close to medical and psychological services. Help give them a hand up.

Bev Schlegel

Totally

Teresa Parsons

Many other Cities do so why don't we? I do know that the City of Bend is Not fond of our Homeless which is sad.

78%

No, absolutely not!

I don't think the city should have to pay for any of this. The city shouldn't be held accountable for the homeless camps.

I don't think the city should have to pay for any of this. The city shouldn't be held accountable for the homeless camps. Show Less

6 Comments

Kimmy Wasatch

The more free services that are provided makes going to work not an option. There is work out there.

Vernon Budd

No run them out of town period

Dave Voiles

No! Our "woke" community is turning this city into another Seattle/Portland. These people "network" with each other around the country. They know where to go for the best handouts. The vast majority of these people are NOT bendites. The handling of this has been pathetically shortsighted.

Christena

There are MANY services offered. Maybe a bus ticket to somewhere they can afford or find work? The camps need to be eradicated.

Nancy

The state should pay - I agree we need to tackle the problem, but let's not let Bend turn into Portland :(

JamesCruz

Why should Bend pay the entire bill? How about split it with the State and the cities where the homeless originate?

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

Asked by KTVZ

402 Votes

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

12%

YES YES

88%

NO NO

12%

YES

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No one has commented yet

88%

NO

11 Comments

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!

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

Asked by KTVZ

845 Votes

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

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

9 Comments

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!

steven

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

David Kline

Sad to see this happen.

Susan Kate Mayer

Good job DA! Glad someone is doing their job

Ceiling Cat9001

Recall him.

Michael Hickey

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

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%.

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!

SunnySunshinestein

He needs to resign.

22%

No

1 Comment

Steven Huillet

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

KTVZ

Should the city of Bend pay for services for homeless camps?

22% Yes, the city should pay! Yes, the city should pay!

78% No, absolutely not! No, absolutely not!

22% Yes, the city should pay!

78% No, absolutely not!

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

12% YES YES

88% NO NO

12% YES

88% NO

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

78% Yes Yes

22% No No

78% Yes

22% No

22%

Yes, the city should pay! Yes, the city should pay!

78%

No, absolutely not! No, absolutely not!

22%

Yes, the city should pay!

78%

No, absolutely not!

12%

YES YES

88%

NO NO

12%

YES

88%

NO

78%

Yes Yes

22%

No No

78%

Yes

22%

No