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Should the top of Pilot Butte only be open to walkers, hikers, and bikers?
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458 Votes

Should the top of Pilot Butte only be open to walkers, hikers, and bikers?

Yes

7

No

16

Yes

7 Comments
Jane CommunityMember
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Jane CommunityMember

In order for it to be accessible, only vehicles with disabled stickers should be allowed up. Make all the spots up top disabled-only. Everyone else can walk or ride up. It would be much safer without vehicles speeding up and down.

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CB
CB

Most seniors don't have a handicap placard. Sorry, but the elderly deserve to enjoy Pilot Butte, too.

sandra zollman
sandra zollman

It would be much safer without walkers for drivers.

sandra zollman
sandra zollman

It isn't a matter of being handicapped. All people have the right to go up the butte. Taxpayers already had to pay for a trail for walkers and that still isn't enough for you. Get used to not getting your way in everything.

Maggie Olson
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Maggie Olson

Alot of people besides the handicapped are unable to walk up to the top. People with asthma and other medical conditions don't always qualify for a handicap sticker. This comment is really exclusive to one category of people, leaving out senior citizens and many others.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

Anyone that can't walk 200 feet or who has limited mobility is eligible for a handicapped sticker under Oregon law, so they can just get one. I'm a senior citizen and walk up, as do many others.

Dianne Price
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Dianne Price

Less impact on the area.

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No

16 Comments
Monica Mack
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Monica Mack

That would prevent many mobility challenged people from enjoying the beauty of Pilot Butte

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jerry
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jerry

So, the Butte should be open to able-bodied people only? Remember, you may not always be able-bodied. Just a thought.

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daniel tovar
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daniel tovar

does everything have to change in town to meet the few

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sandra zollman
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sandra zollman

Wondering why walkers are consistently trying to keep drivers out of public areas. If you feel the butte is to dangerous to share with cars then go walk somewhere else. Walkers aren't special people with special rights. You already destroyed all people's from using Shevlin Park to enjoy.

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John J Gonzales
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John J Gonzales

No, this is a state park that should be accessible to everyone to be able to enjoy this Bend jewel.

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Dave Tucker
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Dave Tucker

This would discriminate against a large number of people who are not able to make such a difficult hike.

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jerry
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jerry

So, the Butte should be open to able-bodied people only? Remember, you may not always be able-bodied. Just a thought.

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

Well, while I'm not incapable of walking or hiking, I certainly know people who cannot make such a strenuous trek, and it would be wrong not to allow everyone to enjoy that view!

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Deb Kizer Dyck
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Deb Kizer Dyck

Well, while I'm not incapable of walking or hiking, I certainly know people who cannot make such a strenuous trek, and it would be wrong not to allow everyone to enjoy that view!

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Angela MacManiman Porterfield
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Angela MacManiman Porterfield

That restricts the butte for able bodies only. We like to take our 90 year old mom up there occasionally.

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Georgia Springer
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Georgia Springer

I HAVE MOBILITY ISSUES AND CANNOT WALK FAR. i ENJOY THE VIEW FROM THE TOP OF PILOT BUTTE BUT HAVE TO DRIVE TO GET THERE. THERE ARE CITIZENS (WHO PAY TAXES) HERE BESIDES WALKERS AND BIKERS TOO, YOU KNOW.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

Why are you shouting?

Bob Johnson
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Bob Johnson

What about the handy capped It's always been open to motor vehicles .that would be like asking hikers and bikers to stop using. Why should it close just because it has gotten more popular maybe they should hike or bike where vehicles don't travel

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CB
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CB

It will never happen. It's an accessibility issue. State Government will never close it to vehicles.

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Jane CommunityMember
Jane CommunityMember

They already do for several months.

Maggie Olson
Maggie Olson

Alot of people besides the handicapped are unable to walk up to the top. People with asthma and other medical conditions don't always qualify for a handicap sticker. This comment is really exclusive to one category of people, leaving out senior citizens and many others.

Do you support a 5-year levy for Bend-La Pine Schools?
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144 Votes

Do you support a 5-year levy for Bend-La Pine Schools?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

It raises property taxes and the district indoctrinates kids

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Are you planning to attend an event at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer?
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327 Votes

Are you planning to attend an event at Hayden Homes Amphitheater this summer?

Yes

0

No

5

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

5 Comments
Lisa York
1
Lisa York

just like Mt B after a big corp bought them... tickets are way too expensive... greed, greed, greed

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Jeff Sanders
0
Jeff Sanders

It is overpriced. I can hear the concert from home.

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Rick Allen
0
Rick Allen

No interest, do not like crowds

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Latterdaysaint
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Latterdaysaint

It's greedy you are closing the park for concerts

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Bendlover
Bendlover

Do you complain about everything? It seems that way.

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