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Would you pay more taxes to preserve more open space?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
674 Votes

Would you pay more taxes to preserve more open space?

Yes, I would pay more taxes!

2

No, I wouldn't!

9

Yes, I would pay more taxes!

2 Comments
Angie Rose
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Angie Rose

Open space is limited in the city of Bend and is important to preserve for now and the future.

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Susan Teague
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Susan Teague

I live in Bend for immediate access to unblighted open space, not narrow strips of token open space hedged in by buildings and development.

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No, I wouldn't!

8 Comments
Kevin Crabtree
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Kevin Crabtree

Why would you need more money don't waste the money we give you

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Kitt Hawkins
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Kitt Hawkins

Already pay too much in taxes with no fiscal responsibility from our “leaders”

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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤
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💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

There are millions of acres of forest and BLM 10 min. from town!

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Robert Mozzetti
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Robert Mozzetti

Since coid is taxpayer-funded that would mean taxpayers own that land. We should be able to decide what is done with it not the bureaucrats that work for us. So there should be no need for new taxes. Hell if it is sold we should get a tax refund since it was paid for with our money to begin with.

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Phillip Wilson
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Phillip Wilson

I pay enough taxes currently to support more open spaces. Why is it always more with the government? They should focus on waste and stretch what they are currently getting.

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k
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k

The people that want to stop development should pool their own money and buy it. Then pay the property taxes like all other land owners. No more on going expenses to other tax payers that don't use it like the ice rink.

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k san
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k san

Absolutely not!! Bend bilks property owners for every little thing they want to preserve or fund. I am ALL for increasing alcohol, cigarette and gas taxes, so that EVERYONE shares in the pain of extra taxes. I am REALLY tired of property owners always bearing the brunt for EVERYTHING Bend wants!!

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k san
k san

I would even vote for sales tax in lieu of more property taxes!!!!!!!!

Gabe West
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Gabe West

We pay enough in taxes

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Do you think changes are needed to the downtown Bend outdoor dining program?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
125 Votes

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

Yes

5

No

1

Yes

5 Comments
Michael Turpin
1
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

1 Comment
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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