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.

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

Asked by KTVZ

44 Votes

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

95%

Yes Yes

5%

No No

95%

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.

5%

No

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

Asked by KTVZ

1,000 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

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.

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

95% Yes Yes

5% No No

95% Yes

5% No

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

10% YES YES

90% NO NO

10% YES

90% 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.

95%

Yes Yes

5%

No No

95%

Yes

5%

No

10%

YES YES

90%

NO NO

10%

YES

90%

NO