Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

Asked by KTVZ

553 Votes

Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

33%

Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33%

Yes, there needs to be one!

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live.

I think we need a designated location for the homeless to live. Homelessness is increasing in the city, we need to provide them a place to live. Show Less

3 Comments

Brenda Coyle

Everyone deserves to have a place to live. A set location could create a sense of community amongst people who are homeless. A location near a bus line will help with transportation to/from jobs.

Oneribshy

You bet, even the Homeless need a place to go for awhile. BUT, there has to be guidelines. They can't just run wild like animals. Truly deserving people must be held accountable. In turn be given the tools and a way out through support. I'm a homeowner and I would help where I can.

George Robirts

Because homelessness will never completely go away. There will always be some person or family in crises . The old KOA is the ideal site as water , sewer, and electri is fairly accessible.

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected.

I think some neighborhoods might suffer as a result. Some don't have the resources and the quality of life might be affected. Show Less

10 Comments

Frank

A better location would be on the west side. The convenience of services near there was apparently why the college was located there. Near Phil’s trail or NW Crossing would be perfect.

Philip Clark

Because people will come from other places/states when word gets around that they can live for free. Other cities have tried this same plan and it's been a disaster!!

💛🖤 RAG 💛🖤

Needs to be outside the urban areas, probably East of Bend is the most fitting!

Neil Mackey

Siting a "temporary" homeless camp of this size, near two public schools and a park is NOT a good idea. What business in their right mind would look at property in Juniper Ridge with this nearby?

John Philo

No. Enabling drug addicts and the alcohol adducted to live on our streets and neighborhoods is criminal. They need to be housed in a treatment facility.

Ben Hargis

Keep the scum out don't invite it.

k san

I agree with locating them outside urban areas.

Nancy

Move them outside the city limits. Use abandoned buildings or have inmates build temp structures. They need shelter, but they don't need to be near residential homes, parks, or schools.

Do you think these new rules will help reduce e-bike accidents?

Asked by KTVZ

325 Votes

Do you think these new rules will help reduce e-bike accidents?

28%

Yes Yes

72%

No No

28%

Yes

1 Comment

k san

Obviously, if kids who shouldn't be riding these bikes cannot ride them to school, that represents hours of the day that they won't be on them, being reckless, violating basic rules of the road, and putting lives, including theirs, in danger.

72%

No

2 Comments

Kevin cavedude

it illegal to drink and smoke pot at that age, how's that going.

Carl Kellogg

no one enforces it...kids are still being stupid on these things. so what was the point?

Have you noticed delays with recycling pickups?

Asked by KTVZ

429 Votes

Have you noticed delays with recycling pickups?

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

6 Comments

Melissa Howiler

Cause THEY ARE ALWAYS LATE🤬

Loy Helmly

Missed glad recycling pickup twice.

Rick Allen

We do not even have any recycling in my area, no cardboard, no glass, no nothing!!!

Jacob Wilton

I have a business literally across the street from their office/dump location and still get consistently missed on recycling. I have been missed regularly on garbage as well. The city has the ability to pull their contract if this continues.

Kathi McDonald

I live in Crook County. We went a whole month without recycle pick up. The service is always on FB because of inconsistent service. We went two weeks with no garbage pickup. It's like this all over the city as well as out of city limits! VERY FRUSTRATING when you're paying for a service!

Jerry Boysen

Republic is not good!

26%

No

3 Comments

Terry Whitted

LOL. In Crooked River Ranch - we don't know what 'recycling' is. The garbage company totally did away with it. So - I feel no sympathy for some of you who have 'delays'.

Mark Mueller

Unfortunately we don't have curbsid pickup in rural Deschutes Co. Garbage PU has been good since its been Republic.

Dave Leverick

I have never had a problem with cascade disposal If there is a problem they notify by email and phone

KTVZ

Should there be a designated homeless camp location in Bend?

33% Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67% No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33% Yes, there needs to be one!

67% No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

Do you think these new rules will help reduce e-bike accidents?

28% Yes Yes

72% No No

28% Yes

72% No

Have you noticed delays with recycling pickups?

74% Yes Yes

26% No No

74% Yes

26% No

33%

Yes, there needs to be one! Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer. No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

33%

Yes, there needs to be one!

67%

No, some neighborhoods might suffer.

28%

Yes Yes

72%

No No

28%

Yes

72%

No

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

26%

No