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Should the top of Pilot Butte only be open to walkers, hikers, and bikers?
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458 Votes

Should the top of Pilot Butte only be open to walkers, hikers, and bikers?

Yes

7

No

16

Yes

3 Comments
Jane CommunityMember
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Jane CommunityMember

In order for it to be accessible, only vehicles with disabled stickers should be allowed up. Make all the spots up top disabled-only. Everyone else can walk or ride up. It would be much safer without vehicles speeding up and down.

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sandra zollman
sandra zollman

It isn't a matter of being handicapped. All people have the right to go up the butte. Taxpayers already had to pay for a trail for walkers and that still isn't enough for you. Get used to not getting your way in everything.

sandra zollman
sandra zollman

It would be much safer without walkers for drivers.

CB
CB

Most seniors don't have a handicap placard. Sorry, but the elderly deserve to enjoy Pilot Butte, too.

Maggie Olson
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Maggie Olson

Alot of people besides the handicapped are unable to walk up to the top. People with asthma and other medical conditions don't always qualify for a handicap sticker. This comment is really exclusive to one category of people, leaving out senior citizens and many others.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

Anyone that can't walk 200 feet or who has limited mobility is eligible for a handicapped sticker under Oregon law, so they can just get one. I'm a senior citizen and walk up, as do many others.

Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

Less impact on the area.

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No

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Monica Mack
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Monica Mack

That would prevent many mobility challenged people from enjoying the beauty of Pilot Butte

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jerry
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jerry

So, the Butte should be open to able-bodied people only? Remember, you may not always be able-bodied. Just a thought.

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daniel tovar
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daniel tovar

does everything have to change in town to meet the few

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sandra zollman
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sandra zollman

Wondering why walkers are consistently trying to keep drivers out of public areas. If you feel the butte is to dangerous to share with cars then go walk somewhere else. Walkers aren't special people with special rights. You already destroyed all people's from using Shevlin Park to enjoy.

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John J Gonzales
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John J Gonzales

No, this is a state park that should be accessible to everyone to be able to enjoy this Bend jewel.

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Dave Tucker
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Dave Tucker

This would discriminate against a large number of people who are not able to make such a difficult hike.

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jerry
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jerry

So, the Butte should be open to able-bodied people only? Remember, you may not always be able-bodied. Just a thought.

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

Well, while I'm not incapable of walking or hiking, I certainly know people who cannot make such a strenuous trek, and it would be wrong not to allow everyone to enjoy that view!

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

Well, while I'm not incapable of walking or hiking, I certainly know people who cannot make such a strenuous trek, and it would be wrong not to allow everyone to enjoy that view!

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Angela MacManiman Porterfield
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Angela MacManiman Porterfield

That restricts the butte for able bodies only. We like to take our 90 year old mom up there occasionally.

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Georgia Springer
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Georgia Springer

I HAVE MOBILITY ISSUES AND CANNOT WALK FAR. i ENJOY THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF PILOT BUTTE BUT HAVE TO DRIVE TO GET THERE. THERE ARE CITIZENS (WHO PAY TAXES) HERE BESIDES WALKERS AND BIKERS TOO, YOU KNOW.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

Why are you shouting?

Bob Johnson
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Bob Johnson

What about the handy capped It's always been open to motor vehicles .that would be like asking hikers and bikers to stop using. Why should it close just because it has gotten more popular maybe they should hike or bike where vehicles don't travel

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CB
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CB

It will never happen. It's an accessibility issue. State Government will never close it to vehicles.

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Maggie Olson
Maggie Olson

Alot of people besides the handicapped are unable to walk up to the top. People with asthma and other medical conditions don't always qualify for a handicap sticker. This comment is really exclusive to one category of people, leaving out senior citizens and many others.

Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

They already do for several months.

Are you concerned about the findings of the DA's investigation into Sheriff Van Der Kamp?
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749 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
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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

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Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

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

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Have you noticed a decrease in the number of jobs available?
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114 Votes

Have you noticed a decrease in the number of jobs available?

YES

0

NO

0

YES

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