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Do you think higher-MPG vehicles should cost more to register?
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457 Votes

Do you think higher-MPG vehicles should cost more to register?

Yes I do

5

No, not right

10

Yes I do

5 Comments
Brad Livsey
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Brad Livsey

Absolutely! Especially considering in the very near future we all will be paying a road/mile tax just like the truckers do based on the miles driven in a year. Check it out!

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Rick Carter
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Rick Carter

But Bicyles should too, due to the construction and maintenance of bike lanes and sidewalks

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Scott Taylor
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Scott Taylor

I think hybrid/electric cars are good for carbon reduction, but as much of our highway funding is gas taxes, we need to ensure all vehicles pay for roads. The trick will be equalizing it.

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sharder8
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sharder8

While using less gasoline is good, it also means less gas taxes collected for road maintenance and repairs. Everyone should pay their share for the roads everyone uses.

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No, not right

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Cyndi Kautz
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Cyndi Kautz

This is the worst thing I have ever heard. We drive cars that are better for the environment and we get taxed because of it......Ridiculous!!

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Wayne Mccollum
Wayne Mccollum

Then how do we pay for the roadways if not a das tax?

Richard Kotyluk
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Richard Kotyluk

Tax...Tax...Tax....enough is enough

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Teresa Rodriguez
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Teresa Rodriguez

The government and manufacturers create this fallacy that electric cars produce less waste, yet disposal and manufacturing of these batteries causes a larger environmental footprint then oil ever has.

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GT Thomas
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GT Thomas

Democrats continue to stick it to Oregonians every way they can.

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Ray Kjolso
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Ray Kjolso

No its not right but you are going to get it, Pluss with all electric cars you will soon be paying a mileage tax because of loss of revenue from gas tax.

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Mary Gemba
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Mary Gemba

The concept is backwards

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

They should not be penalized for trying to help the environment if anything the gas guzzlers should have to pay more.

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Robert Northrup
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Robert Northrup

My pickup gets about 16.5 mpg. I'm fine with that because it does what I need it to do. My wife's car gets 33 mpg. I think it is stupid to punish people for purchasing efficient means of travel.

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Maria Anne
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Maria Anne

There should be perks and encouragement to purchase efficient, non polluting vehicles. Higher fees for big rigs, studs ...vehicles that are harder on the roads.

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Do you think higher  SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
318 Votes

Do you think higher SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?

Yes

2

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Kimmy Wasatch
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Kimmy Wasatch

Beginning to look like the city wants to be a mini Portland. Not what Central Oregon is all about.

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

People are already dealing with bidenomics, vote this woke city council out

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No

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Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?
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328 Votes

Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?

Yes

4

No

3

Yes

4 Comments
Michael Thille
1
Michael Thille

Piping the canals to conserve water is the logical next step. Where does Commissioner Adair think the wildlife got a drink before the canals were made over 100 years ago? I will admit reducing Junipers and reinvigorating our wild grasslands makes sense.

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Delaney Gates
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Delaney Gates

The canals were not put in as "water features" for people's backyards. Build your own water feature and pay for the water. This water is meant for agriculture.

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SunnySunshinestein
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SunnySunshinestein

Get it done, it's way past time.

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happy jean
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happy jean

Commission Adair, where do you think wildlife get water when irrigation water is off Oct-March? Please share your plan and funding strategy for removing 5 million juniper trees. What will happen to the wildlife that live in those trees. Your argument is weak.

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No

3 Comments
snowzone
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snowzone

Why do Bend residence have to accommodate Jefferson county. I'm sure someone up there can figure a way go pump the water they need out of Lake Billy Chinook

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Alma and Bruce Miller
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Alma and Bruce Miller

I agree with commissioner Patti Adair - there are other alternatives.

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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski
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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski

Wildlife has relied on these open canals for decades. There is no other option for critter water.

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