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Do you think the Bend City Council should hear the gas station appeal?
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Is Bend's new camping code making a difference?
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Should prisoners have the right to vote?
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Do you prefer 'Thin Mints' or 'Samoas' cookies?
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Should jury verdicts have to be unanimous?
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If you could pump your own gas, would you?
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Should the library still charge late fees?
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Do you think gun safety issues get too much or too little attention?
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Do you prefer Breweries or Wineries?
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Will you pay $24 to park at Redmond airport?
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What should happen to the East Bend Library?
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Should Bend have tougher regulations to protect urban trees?
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Do you want to be able to pump your own gas?
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Do you agree with Deschutes County's decision not to proceed with a managed camp?
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Would you like to see more electric buses on the road?
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Kristine Dallas
They are trying to take away our Constitutional right to vote regardless of being a criminal or not that is our right
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Amanda
So, felons should be able to own guns too? After all, that's a constitutional right as well. Try serving your sentence first.
Kristine Dallas
Just because you're incarcerated they're still citizens of the United States and we should not take that away from them constitutionally
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Steven Huillet
This is about the stupidest law I have ever seen Liberal Democrats come up with. Just another way for Democrats to continue destroying Oregon. It's all about gaining more Democratic voters. Shame on all of you.
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Kristine Dallas
Regardless of your criminal status you're taking away the constitutional right of civilians and that's not okay they have the right to vote regardless
Ross Poldark
The government wants to take away many of the freedoms and rights of law abiding citizens, and now they want to give criminals the right to Vote. This says a lot about the lack of moral compass and lack of integrity In our government.
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Debra Sun-Mills
Absolutely no. They lost their rights when they committed a crime. This is just another stupid politically motivated law.
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Tanya nogales
Prisoners should not have the right to vote. They already had made a bad choice in life. We are already facing state and government problems without their vote. I dont need any criminal choosing whats best for us and our children.
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Terree Putman
They are incarcerated & should NOT BE ALLOWED WHILE THEY ARE ON THE INSIDE. A dumb ideal!! They can vote when They are out and a part of society.
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SunnySunshinestein
Only after they've completed their jail sentence and paid all fines and/or restitution.
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Rick Allen
Of course not, that is absurd. Criminals, illegal aliens, non citizens, thats bizarre nonsense. The leftest D A s are letting dangerous criminal back on the streets before their trials, this is insane, and twisted. A criminal waives those rights when committing a crime, period!
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Mark Mueller
When a person commits a felony they have demonstrated that they cannot function in a civil society and therefore forfeit their right to vote. This looks like another Democrat attempt to harvest votes.
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Deb Kizer Dyck
Criminals have lost that privilege! It's outrageous to consider giving that back to them. We need proper law-abiding citizens to help guide this country, not criminals!
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Latterdaysaint
Voting is a privilege; a privilege properly exercised at the voting booth, not from a prison cell. States have a significant interest in reserving the vote for those who have abided by the social contract that forms the foundation of a representative democracy. We are talking about rapists, murderer
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This is an issue that has an effect on every commercial development in the whole city. A gas station is a dinosaur and we don’t need any more! The city needs to support walkability, bikability, and connectivity.
ReplyVoting FOR clean, walkable, bikeable neighborhood activities the encourage getting out of the car, meeting neighbors for coffee, ice cream, day care for kids from the elementary school nearby just makes sense. City council should listen to the residents who live in the neighborhood & act accordingly
ReplySE Bend citizens deserve a micro-community that takes people out of their cars and walking and biking to healthy options for food and services. Another gas station in this area is redundant and downright disrespectful. City council listening to this issue is the right thing to do!!
ReplyI have lived in this area of Bend for 20+ years. There are 3 gas stations within 1 mile of this location and we do not want another. I ask the City Council to hear our objections to a gas station at Murphy/Brosterhaus. Listen to the homeowners and citizens and not $$$$. Thank You...
ReplyBecause it is in direct conflict with the CCAP goals of reducing use of fossil fuel. Allowing a new gasoline station to be built in an established neighborhood with six existing fueling stations nearby does not align with demonstrating leadership in attaining CCAP goals, objectives or goals.
ReplyOutdated city codes need to be addressed by the city.This is an example of how older codes are not acceptable to residents now. Why would a city allow polluting gas stations and businesses that greatly increase traffic in the middle of a residential neighborhood & blocks from an elementary school?
ReplyThe Hearings Officer ignored city code and shifted the burden opposition. This is bad for Bend as developments will no longer have to comply with code and the city and opponents will have hire experts, conduct studies to prove the development doesn't meet code. this will hurt everyone.
ReplyCities are banning new gas stations. Bend is allowing them in neighborhoods? Why doesn't the city of Bend listen to its residents' concerns in this neighborhood, 85% of whom oppose this gas station and have no problems getting gas 1 1/2 miles away? Residents want a grocery, brewpub, daycare.
ReplyCity pushing an agenda w/o constituents support or input. City pushing it down the throats of the neighborhood directly affected. Take it slow w/appropriate discourse of the public!
ReplyAbsolutely. Who do they think they are? They work for us but they choose to ignore that and push their personal agendas on us. Time to boot the liberals as we are quickly turning into Portland under them.
ReplyTie the development to the Reed Market Road bridge at the railroad crossing.
ReplyWe do NOT want a gas station on Murphy and Brosterhaus. An out of town oil company does not make a good neighbor. Schools, a park, homes and multiple school bus stops shouldn't have to share space with this type of business. Our city should support their voters, not big business.
ReplyFor transparency. For a more democratic process. 2000 petition signers should not be dismissed in what some might perceive as callow and arrogant.
ReplyWere you just kidding about all of your lofty "goals". Or, did the "contributions" from the developers persuade you to look the other way?
ReplyBring to much traffic!
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