Who should be responsible for solving homelessness?

Asked by KTVZ

416 Votes

Who should be responsible for solving homelessness?

61%

Local communities Local communities

39%

State lawmakers State lawmakers

61%

Local communities

Every community experiences a homelessness problem, but often to very unique extents. That's why local councils or government should be responsible for creating the game plan to... Show More

Every community experiences a homelessness problem, but often to very unique extents. That's why local councils or government should be responsible for creating the game plan to combat homelessness, versus a state government that's unfamiliar with a city's needs. People can also step up to help ease these problems by their own motivation. Show Less

5 Comments

Richard Dillard

I really think that both local and state should work together to solve the problem

Tim Griggs

Why dont we leave it up to the lazy people that want to live off the state. Get a damn job. McDonald's is hiring.

Ka San

the "lazy people" - "mcdonalds is hiring comment" - completely ignorant.

Lani Shobe

sociologists are probably the only people who understand that trying to group them all together is asking for trouble. divide them into small groups and spread them out.

Kevin Crabtree

how can anyone be unemployed in this economy unless you are mentally challenged or Just Plain Lazy and only one of those deserves help

Sam Ackerman

The homeless person is the ONLY person that is responsible for being homeless

39%

State lawmakers

Oftentimes, state lawmakers have the most sweeping control over institutional changes that would help homelessness in several cities. That's the best and fastest way to make a c... Show More

Oftentimes, state lawmakers have the most sweeping control over institutional changes that would help homelessness in several cities. That's the best and fastest way to make a change, in my opinion! Show Less

3 Comments

Leslie Ann

They raise our taxes so high that people become homeless, especially families.

Chas. Edwards

...legislative insurance liability protection reformation regarding donated property/structure for homeless

Lorina De Larm

Well in this state, making it a sanctuary state, they allowed the flood of illegal aliens take the housing from the American people, drive up housing war so this state has become a homeless state, I

Ka San

the santuary state comment - completely ignorant.

Do you agree with the Governor's decision to pause tax increases for ODOT funding?

Asked by KTVZ

0 Votes

Do you agree with the Governor's decision to pause tax increases for ODOT funding?

0%

Yes Yes

0%

No No

0%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

0%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

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

Asked by KTVZ

139 Votes

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

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

5 Comments

Michael Turpin

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

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.

Pat Glandon

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

Ka San

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

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

8%

No

1 Comment

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.

KTVZ

Who should be responsible for solving homelessness?

61% Local communities Local communities

39% State lawmakers State lawmakers

61% Local communities

39% State lawmakers

Do you agree with the Governor's decision to pause tax increases for ODOT funding?

0% Yes Yes

0% No No

0% Yes

0% No

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

92% Yes Yes

8% No No

92% Yes

8% No

61%

Local communities Local communities

39%

State lawmakers State lawmakers

61%

Local communities

39%

State lawmakers

0%

Yes Yes

0%

No No

0%

Yes

0%

No

92%

Yes Yes

8%

No No

92%

Yes

8%

No