What do you think is the best solution to address the homeless situation?

Asked by KTVZ

561 Votes

What do you think is the best solution to address the homeless situation?

78%

Solutions? Solutions?

22%

Nothing needs to be done. Nothing needs to be done.

78%

Solutions?

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11 Comments

Robert Northrup

Make people responsible for their actions. Why do parks have signs warning us not to feed animals. Same with humans. Are they receiving aid so they can live off the public? Will we be like SF and let them steal up to $1000 without penalty.

Lysa Williamsen

The problem is not going to go away and most likely only get worse, so viable solutions is what we must do to keep Bend beautiful for us all including those less fortunate.

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Solutions are NOT wild camping or tent camps in the city, managed or not but treatment centers for drug and mental issues!!!

Terri Holm

The “homeless” need to be screened so that the people that want and need help will get it. The people that “choose” to be homeless as a way of life and the evil doers need to leave town.

Psychiatric counseling, drug counseling and employment counseling. God helps those who help themselves. If they will help themselves, we are all there for them.

Judi Vanderpool

Believe both city and county commissioners have made it too easy for homeless to settle here. They need to take the city owned land in Juniper Ridge area and build the camps they’re wanting to put in neighborhood there. This is a problem they’ve created so let them use their land to fix it.

Jon Krutsch

Need to put some focus on root cause.130 person increase over last year with all the covid money and eviction moritoriums. What will the increase be when those programs are history?

James Grube

Stop enabling bad behaviors and consequences for bad decisions!

Ben Hargis

Enforce existing laws.

k san

We need to follow the Utah model. Such camps, whether "managed" or not, should never be put near established neighborhoods or schools. They drag down property values and create danger for school kids. There is plenty of land in CO in which to place these camps where they won't infringe on anyone.

Latterdaysaint

Would a conservative state government be the solution?

22%

Nothing needs to be done.

I don't think anything needs to be done.

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Brad Livsey

Ask this question in conversation!.......Why is it that having a slovenly-slipshod-dirty lifestyle reflection a prerequisite for most all homeless and their camps?

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

Asked by KTVZ

54 Votes

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

2 Comments

Lisa York

EVERYTHING submitted by the candidates for inclusion in the voter's pamphlet should be thoroughly vetted!!!

Marie Gilbert

Because he is an elected official and should be 100% honest.

4%

No

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

Asked by KTVZ

1,004 Votes

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

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

3 Comments

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

Lee Daggett

There humans too

Brad Hunter

Because they are steam rolling the homeless

90%

NO

21 Comments

Tammy Salka

The homeless are not residents, they are squatters!

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.

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.

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!

Marie Gilbert

We live near China Hat and the fear of fire and crime is constant. Plus the forest is being destroyed by illegal cutting of trees, garbage and toxins

Bendlover

I haven't felt safe hiking or biking there for years due to the aggressive homeless people out there.

Pam

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

pamcuny

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

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.

Latterdaysaint

There needs to be more homeless shelters in the city!

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.

KTVZ

What do you think is the best solution to address the homeless situation?

78% Solutions? Solutions?

22% Nothing needs to be done. Nothing needs to be done.

78% Solutions?

22% Nothing needs to be done.

Should there be better vetting of candidates and reporting in the voters pamphlet?

96% Yes Yes

4% No No

96% Yes

4% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% NO

78%

Solutions? Solutions?

22%

Nothing needs to be done. Nothing needs to be done.

78%

Solutions?

22%

Nothing needs to be done.

96%

Yes Yes

4%

No No

96%

Yes

4%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO