Would you pay more in taxes to speed up Hwy. 97 projects?

Asked by KTVZ

555 Votes

Would you pay more in taxes to speed up Hwy. 97 projects?

19%

Yes, get it done! Yes, get it done!

81%

No, not worth it. No, not worth it.

19%

Yes, get it done!

Congestion on Highway 97 in Central Oregon's getting worse and worse. The faster we can finish up these improvement projects, the better. I'd be willing to pay to expedite the p... Show More

Congestion on Highway 97 in Central Oregon's getting worse and worse. The faster we can finish up these improvement projects, the better. I'd be willing to pay to expedite the process, for the sake of our commutes! Show Less

1 Comments

Rick Carter

Improvement on the State's highways is not about raising taxes to get it done. It is about ODOT making appropriate decisions, good engineering, adequate project research and construction management.

Rick Carter

I don't know your Oregon history, regarding ODOT projects but Wickiup is not the first project to face Geo-technical anomalies that effect structural integrity.

Rick Carter

The US Hwy 20 improvement project near Eddyville was seriously delayed due to insufficient geologic surveys during the entire pre-design stages of the turn-key project.

Rick Carter

One difference is ODOT did not give up, but the saw the project to its finish......It appears ODOT is abandoning Wickiup improvement and is satisfied with menial improvements to fix project failure

81%

No, not worth it.

The projects will get done eventually, and no construction project goes exactly according to it's original timeline. Why pay more?

The projects will get done eventually, and no construction project goes exactly according to it's original timeline. Why pay more? Show Less

16 Comments

JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

The State has poor spending priorities and efficiency. If those two things were fixed, construction would be getting done quicker without a tax raise.

Ka San

Absolutely not! Bend's high property tax rate is exorbitant as it is. I vote no for any tax increase, especially for schools, as they get the bulk of our taxes as it is. Govt needs better money mgrs

Felix Pressler

Why should taxpayers pay more for politicians & DOT lousy planning; state revenue is on the rise & could also be allocated from other sources

Latterdaysaint

No taxes for any reason

Judy Ostrom-Dixon

ODOT needs to contract with better road construction companies, set deadlines, impose huge fines when deadline not met!

k san

NO! We pay too many taxes as it is. I think there is gross mismanagement of the state budget when every little project that comes along, they ask for more taxpayer money.

Larry Bruce

I would NOT pay more. Bend planning can't seem to plan any farther into the future beyond next Tuesday. The parkway should have been at least 4 lanes each direction to plan for population and growth .

Missi Baldwin

Our taxes are going to be raised by the state govt for schools and PERS, which is pathetic, so no more taxes!!!!

a Abbott

When I see ODOT workers actually working and not leaning on their shovels and "shooting the breeze" with each other perhaps I may change my mind.

Leslie Ann

Cant afford it.

Johnny Mooney

project timelines should be negotiated prior to final agreement and signing. Timelines should be motivated by payment penalties for missed project timelines by the contractor. Private sector rules!

Dave Voiles

"Death by taxation" should be the Oregon state quote.

Art Smejkal

I did not say it was not worth it , I feel we pay enough in gas tax, property tax, incometax, visitor tax, vehical registrtion tax and other hidden taxes.

Bob Majka

Is this some kind of a joke? Spend 1 day driving around Portland or any other major city and 97 then becomes a nice country drive!!!!

Pam W

The City brings in millions in taxes from MJ for both recreational and medical use. That money would pay for it twice over if not more. Use that money to get it done.

Jim Hipp

They should have routed the bypass completely around bend and Redmond in the 1st place instead of running them thru the middle of town. Hence forth,, by pass!!!

Johnny Mooney

Agreed! This is how I have always felt.

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

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660 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

31%

No

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Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

KTVZ

Would you pay more in taxes to speed up Hwy. 97 projects?

19% Yes, get it done! Yes, get it done!

81% No, not worth it. No, not worth it.

19% Yes, get it done!

81% No, not worth it.

With these federal funding cuts are you worried about the effects to our national parks?

0% Yes Yes

0% No No

0% Yes

0% No

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

19%

Yes, get it done! Yes, get it done!

81%

No, not worth it. No, not worth it.

19%

Yes, get it done!

81%

No, not worth it.

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No No

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Yes

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No