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Do you use the library?
249
8
Has your vehicle ever been broken into?
247
6
Do you think Bend needs more street lights?
275
13
Would you prefer to buy an environmentally-friendly vehicle?
1040
16
Bend's plastic checkout bag ban: love it or hate it?
705
24
Do you enjoy all the summertime festivals in C. Oregon?
357
8
Are C.O. drivers good at stopping for people at crosswalks?
356
7
Should Deschutes Co. require tobacco retail licensure?
317
6
Are you nervous about a large earthquake happening in Oregon?
421
9
Are you planning to retire at some point?
277
7
Would you report your neighbors for illegal fireworks?
617
7
Is a laser light show a good alternative for a fireworks show?
554
6
Can you afford to go on a vacation this summer?
421
2
Do you support banning/charging for plastic grocery bags?
710
23
Do you pack lightly to avoid baggage fees on flights?
405
4
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249 Votes

Do you use the library?

Yes

6

No

2
Yes
I check out books often!
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JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

It's a nice, relaxing place to read or use my laptop, pass time if I need to between appointments.

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 01:02:57 -0400

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Justin Gottlieb

It's a Library -> the place of everlasting knowledge.

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 18:17:10 -0400

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Patricia Brady-McKinney

All the time. Books, Kindle books, CD's. The library is a wonderful resource for the community.

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 12:53:47 -0400

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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski

I generally read about two books per month. Our library is a valuable source of information and entertainment.

Sat, 20 Jul 2019 02:31:58 -0400

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Ann Harbert Evensen

The library is one of the best values around. I borrow several hundred books a year.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 22:14:22 -0400

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Kerie Raymond

I'm there a few times a week. Usually put items on hold online and pick them up at the branch. So glad to hear of the new hours and sometimes it's hard to make it there during opening hours after work

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:11:25 -0400

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No
I haven't been there in years
I haven't been there in years Show Less
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Top Comments
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sharder8

Just don't have a need any more! Doesn't mean I don't or won't support a library for those that want/need one.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 19:04:30 -0400

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Kevin Scoggin

I haven't been to the library in years. I can afford to buy my own books. Still, I completely support public librarys as they were the only access to books I had growing up poor.

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 08:31:46 -0400

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247 Votes

Has your vehicle ever been broken into?

Yes, unfortunately..

6

No, I've been lucky!

0
Yes, unfortunately..
They broke in to take my stereo!
They broke in to take my stereo! Show Less
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Recent Comments
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George Pearson

Yes, many years ago, but not in Central Oregon.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 12:50:17 -0400

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Ronald Carper

Twice

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 11:19:37 -0400

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Larry Avery

yes twice on different occasions.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:43:22 -0400

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Patricia Brady-McKinney

Broken into and they were obviously looking for money as they did not take anything except some store reward cards in what they must have thought was a wallet.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:22:25 -0400

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Terree Putman

Our car was actually STOLEN in Salem, while we were at the state fair!! Left us high & dry til relatives from Eugene came and picked us up. We had to rent a car to get home!!!

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:16:46 -0400

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Robert Northrup

And stolen.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 22:02:01 -0400

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No, I've been lucky!
Bend's a pretty safe town overall; I've never had an issue with even leaving my car unlocked.
Bend's a pretty safe town overall; I've never had an issue with even leaving my car unlocked. Show Less
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275 Votes

Do you think Bend needs more street lights?

Yes, for safety!

8

No, it's been fine.

5
Yes, for safety!
It's unsafe to walk home in some neighborhoods in Bend because of how dark it is. It also forces some drivers to use their brights on residential s... Show More
It's unsafe to walk home in some neighborhoods in Bend because of how dark it is. It also forces some drivers to use their brights on residential streets! Show Less
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Top Comments
1
poor turtle

I'm for this if they are designed to limit their light pollution and just light what they need to. No need for excess

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 12:33:51 -0400

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Bob Yetter

I see lots of comments on nextdoor about car prowling, break-ins and vandalism. There are over 200 homes in our development and not one single street light! I keep all my outdoor lights on all night.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:53:00 -0400

Kerie Raymond

Studies show that increased light does not increase safety. Just wasting energy, disrupting birds, people's ability to sleep, and pollutes the night sky.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:19:30 -0400

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Raymond Meskill

we all like to see.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:10:02 -0400

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Cathy Green Horinek

Especially along 97, where there are curves, and at exits or entrances to the parkway.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:07:29 -0400

0
JohnWayne Kenneth Pool

There are definitely streets or stretches of that could be better lit up. I walk frequently and it would make me more comfortable.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:07:52 -0400

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Vernon Budd

These moron's won't read them anyway they don't read the exciting one's

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 18:29:38 -0400

Bob A. Bui

The “morons” won’t “read” the streetlights? LOL.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 20:45:28 -0400

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No, it's been fine.
I don't think any changes need to happen...Bend's a safe place, people get around just fine here.
I don't think any changes need to happen...Bend's a safe place, people get around just fine here. Show Less
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Mark Dierbeck

Dark skies are important

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:43:45 -0400

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Kerie Raymond

I support dark sky compliance. Light pollutes the night sky making it hard for migrating birds, observing the stars, and sleeping! Studies show that light does not increase safety.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:17:18 -0400

Kerie Raymond

I'm encouraged that the City of Bend is replacing lamps with LED lamps that will use less power, emit less heat, and are dark sky compliant by pointing down, not out or up, preserving the night sky.

Fri, 19 Jul 2019 20:27:15 -0400

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Ashley Wilson

It’s fine the way it is. We are not a huge city. We have made it the past 30 years I have been here.

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 21:33:21 -0400

Bob Yetter

Yes, but it's grown significantly. I see lots of comments on Nextdoor about car prowling, break-ins and vandalism. More street lights may help minimize this. We do not have a single street light.

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 13:55:33 -0400

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