Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

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553 Votes

Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

33%

Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33%

Yes, there needs to be one!

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live.

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live. Show Less

3 Comments

Brenda Coyle

Everyone deserves to have a place to live. A set location could create a sense of community amongst people who are homeless. A location near a bus line will help with transportation to/from jobs.

Oneribshy

You bet, even the Homeless need a place to go for awhile. BUT, there has to be guidelines. They can't just run wild like animals. Truly deserving people must be held accountable. In turn be given the tools and a way out through support. I'm a homeowner and I would help where I can.

George Robirts

Because homelessness will never completely go away. There will always be some person or family in crises . The old KOA is the ideal site as water , sewer, and electri is fairly accessible.

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected. Show Less

8 Comments

Frank

A better location would be on the west side. The convenience of services near there was apparently why the college was located there. Near Phil’s trail or NW Crossing would be perfect.

Philip Clark

Because people will come from other places/states when word gets around that they can live for free. Other cities have tried this same plan and it's been a disaster!!

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Needs to be outside the urban areas, probably East of Bend is the most fitting!

Neil Mackey

Siting a "temporary" homeless camp of this size, near two public schools and a park is NOT a good idea. What business in their right mind would look at property in Juniper Ridge with this nearby?

John Philo

No. Enabling drug addicts and the alcohol adducted to live on our streets and neighborhoods is criminal. They need to be housed in a treatment facility.

Ben Hargis

Keep the scum out don't invite it.

k san

I agree with locating them outside urban areas.

Nancy

Move them outside the city limits. Use abandoned buildings or have inmates build temp structures. They need shelter, but they don't need to be near residential homes, parks, or schools.

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

Asked by KTVZ

80 Votes

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

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

4 Comments

Jane CommunityMember

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

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.

Thomas Orr

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

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

26%

No

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Do you think an additional ICE facility in Oregon would be beneficial?

Asked by KTVZ

102 Votes

Do you think an additional ICE facility in Oregon would be beneficial?

51%

Yes Yes

49%

No No

51%

Yes

1 Comment

Darrell Mona

Too many illegal aliens in the unlawful OR Sanctuary State debacle...

49%

No

3 Comments

k san

Are you kidding with this question???? ICE is staffed by a bunch of n'er-do-wells and untrained baffoons at the behest of the corrupt person in the WH!! Of course! there should be NO ICE facilities anywhere in this country!!

Oakley Taylor

ICE is a dangerous entity and their presence only inspires unnecessary violence in our communities. They have no place in our state, our country.

Deborah Sanderson

I am fed up with right wing jack boots trying to turn to us all into thugs and hatefull people. They have already put the dumbest most corrupt liar, cheat, racist, bigot, adulterer, and all around dumb ass in the white house.

KTVZ

Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

33% Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67% No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33% Yes, there needs to be one!

67% No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

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

74% Yes Yes

26% No No

74% Yes

26% No

Do you think an additional ICE facility in Oregon would be beneficial?

51% Yes Yes

49% No No

51% Yes

49% No

33%

Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33%

Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

26%

No

51%

Yes Yes

49%

No No

51%

Yes

49%

No