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Would you support a move to a tax per mile?
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746 Votes

Would you support a move to a tax per mile?

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Yes

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Mark Mueller
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Mark Mueller

I would support a tax per mile for electric vehicles only. There is already enough tax burden on the gas/diesel owner. Why shouldn't electric vehicle owners have pay, they share the same road.

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Ed Holloran
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Ed Holloran

All users of the road should pay. Not sure how out of state users would pay, like truckers. Paid monthly might work vs end of year payment.

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Latterdaysaint
Latterdaysaint

Increasing taxes will hurt people

dceiplis
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dceiplis

Because I drive less than 5000 miles a year I believe it would save me money in the end.

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dceiplis
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dceiplis

Because I drive less than 5000 miles a year. It would hopefully save me some money in the end.

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Michael Bruner
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Michael Bruner

Only if they totally get rid of the gas tax.

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Michael Scott
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Michael Scott

It's more fair to all.

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Latterdaysaint
Latterdaysaint

No it not!

No

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Teresa Rodriguez
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Teresa Rodriguez

How are they going to track out of state EVs traveling Oregon highways? This will eventually trickle down to gas vehicles also, but the tax at the pump wont go away. The need is to figure out a way to tax at the charging stations, just like the pumps. Common sense.

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B B
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B B

We have the state taxing us too much already. Why add another?

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Tracy Evans
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Tracy Evans

Would I be taxed for gas and miles driven? We don't have hybrid vehicles.

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Jon Krutsch
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Jon Krutsch

Can't see how this would work. Mile tax replacing gas tax would work if OR was an island. But now I would pay a mile tax plus a gas tax when I travel out of state and out of state people would pay no tax while in OR. No Thanks.

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Melissa Butler
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Melissa Butler

First of all. You didn't mention the lottery money. Or, how about the "Pot" money. Where is that cash? sitting in a vault? Those funds where supposed to go to roads and schools.We already have some of the highest taxes in our country. We don't need more. This plan will hurt all of us. NO! NO! NO!

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Kevin Nik Myles Hayward
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Kevin Nik Myles Hayward

Maybe this would work for the EV so they can pay their fair share. and a per mile tole for out of staters.

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

What needs to happen is a way to tax electric chargers for EVs. People will either detach a "mile counter, or figure out a way to alter it. It needs to come at the "pump" so to speak....whether gas or electricity.

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Mary Nichols
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Mary Nichols

Ridiculous! We pay exorbitant taxes in the state. Where are our tax dollars going if we can’t even afford to maintain roads?

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Mark Mueller
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Mark Mueller

I would however support a "per mile" tax if it only applied to electric vehicles. Gas/diesel already pay enough at the pump. After all, it's supposedly for the repair for wear and tear of the roadway we all share.

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Gin Freeman
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Gin Freeman

I drive out of state a lot and don't want to be taxed twice. It would also disincentivise people from buying hybrids and EVs. The gas savings is part of the calculation and changing the rules is a little baity switchy.

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Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

No, enough already with the left, liberal policies. Seems this is meant to drive people to EV,s for the farce of climate change.

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Erica Crossan
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Erica Crossan

Because I live on the east side of the mountains and we have to drive a long distance to get to the doctor, grocery shopping, ect. So therefore we will get screwed again and end up paying way more than people on the west side of the mountains. What about people that drive for a living?

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Lisa York
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Lisa York

absolutely ridiculous proposal...NO MORE TAXES!

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AL Roxburgh
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AL Roxburgh

It would be a tax on those who could least afford it. It's a luxury to afford to live in the city, close to services. Those who can't afford that luxury have much longer commutes to work and shop, therefore would be taxed more. Not acceptable.

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

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

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Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
661 Votes

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

Yes

6

No

4

Yes

6 Comments
Kristi Murdock
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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.

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robert weber
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
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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.

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Kim Ritchie
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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.

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Ann Thomas
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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.

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Deborah Albright
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Deborah Albright

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

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Nic Secor
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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.

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No

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Amanda Jones
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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

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Payton Dixson
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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.

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robert weber
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robert weber

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

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