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Should the city of Bend pay for services for homeless camps?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
865 Votes

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

Yes, the city should pay!

9

No, absolutely not!

6

Yes, the city should pay!

7 Comments
Robert Northrup
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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.

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Judy Ostrom-Dixon
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
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Judy Ostrom-Dixon

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

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Bev Schlegel
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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.

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dapper dog
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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.

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Kristy Kwan
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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.

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Paul Owen
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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.

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Teresa Parsons
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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.

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No, absolutely not!

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

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

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Vernon Budd
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Vernon Budd

No run them out of town period

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Dave Voiles
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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.

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Christena
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Christena

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

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Nancy
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Nancy

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

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JamesCruz
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JamesCruz

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

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Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

Do you think safe parking spots are a good way to combat the homelessness?

YES

1

NO

1

YES

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Duane Wyman
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Duane Wyman

Perhaps? Hiding the un-housed in various random locations doesn't solve much. This is just another band-aid solution! Seems just the latest adaptation of "kicking the can down the road"...?

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NO

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Kellie Beck Fletcher
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Kellie Beck Fletcher

Stop increasing rent 2026 passed 9.5 percent rent increase will push more people into being homeless .. where is the cap we are already paying ridiculous prices for rent how can anyone save for a home. Not sure why you people can’t figure this out You’re pushing Oregonians out.

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Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Do you support the rule changes aimed at reducing light pollution in Central Oregon?

Yes

4

No

0

Yes

4 Comments
Jane CommunityMember
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Jane CommunityMember

People should not have to put up with annoying intrusive lights that inconsiderate neighbors install

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Chris Hill
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Chris Hill

Board Member of DarkSky Oregon who worked on this with Deschutes County. Currently working to update the 24 year old City of Bend lighting ordinance.

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Thomas Orr
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Thomas Orr

I like seeing stars at night. and birds migration is important.

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Katherine GoldenEagle
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Katherine GoldenEagle

We live across the street from a duplex that has one of those motion sensor lights on the garage. It's soooo bright it lights up my bedroom and my son's and our living room. Thats just ridiclous

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No

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