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What do you think of the Kroger-Albertsons merger?
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661 Votes

What do you think of the Kroger-Albertsons merger?

Feel strongly

8

Don't care/no opinion

2

Feel strongly

6 Comments
Steven Huillet
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Steven Huillet

This will lead to higher prices at the grocery stores since there won't be as much competition. Kroger will have an monopoly on the grocery market. Should not be allowed.

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I don't like Fred myer, to big and for its size not much of a selection. I like Safeway the best because of variety. We don't need another big chain. If this merger is allowed all we have left is 2 big chain stores and prices will probably go up when they shutdown the smaller Safeway and Albertson

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den b
den b

I have found Safeway prices higher than Fred's.

k san
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k san

Mergers always seem to mean higher prices, so I am against them in general.

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MaryLou R Haffner
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MaryLou R Haffner

Concern that a merger will likely increase prices, but in this current economy, there are so many factors in play.

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Lisa York
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Lisa York

not a good idea ..Kroger has horrible selection and seems like they've been phasing out a lot of name brands...

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Sussie Due
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Sussie Due

Kroger has always been cheaper than Albertsons so I see a drop in prices in the future.

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Don't care/no opinion

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Gabe West
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Gabe West

Mergers seem to mean higher prices no I'm against it

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Sunny Sunshinestein
Sunny Sunshinestein

Yeah, I can see you have no opinion on this. ???

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?

Yes

5

No

1

Yes

5 Comments
Michael Turpin
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Michael Turpin

Parking and city revenue out weigh the small gain in revenue the business say they receive.

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Gary Dehm
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Gary Dehm

Simply, they're unfair to other businesses. Each space represents potential income for one or multiple businesses. If parklettes are to remain, businesses should file an application per space with an associated annual fee, subject to increase rent cost/year. They cause more problems than they solve.

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Pat Glandon
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Pat Glandon

I don't shop downtown or eat due to lack of parking.

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Ka San
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Ka San

Since nobody sits outside in the cold of winter, why not remove all the outdoor eating areas at least in the winter??

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Jay B Lane
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Jay B Lane

Nobody is sitting outside in the winter months and Street dining should be limited May - October months. Also what is not needed is 4 season dining in these structures (walls. Heaters, etc) when restaurants have room inside. If eateries don't have room inside, shouldn't be taking public space

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No

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Hector Vijarro
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Hector Vijarro

A few circles around the area, I always find a spot. It’s not any different than any other city. I like seeing people enjoying the outdoors. That’s why we live here.

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 Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a scam?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Ka San
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Ka San

NO, with all the info out there about scams, it is inexcusable for anyone savvy to be taken in by such. However, seniors are particularly vulnerable, and family should assist them in avoiding scams. I had to take away my mother's phone when she entered assisted living and later memory care.

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