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

8 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.

Have you made a plan to vote in this November election?

Asked by KTVZ

313 Votes

Have you made a plan to vote in this November election?

94%

YES YES

6%

NO NO

94%

YES

4 Comments

Steven Huillet

Already voted!

Art Mesa

Trump is a clear danger to Democracy. I don't think MAGA people actually listen to his "speeches"/rambling offensive tirades of many half-truths.. but also easily disproven outright lies. How anyone can support him at this point, is bizarre.

Steven Huillet

I voted for Trump because of his policies. Harris has none, just the same terrible Biden policies.

Michael Bruner

You have no rights to complain unless you vote!

Latterdaysaint

Trump for president save America, do you’re research on Harris!

steven

Do "you're" research?

6%

NO

1 Comment

Sussie Forrester

I dont vote. Its just a way for the government to THINK we have a say. They already have it planned out.

Would you support the state wide measure 118 to raise business taxes?

Asked by KTVZ

547 Votes

Would you support the state wide measure 118 to raise business taxes?

9%

YES YES

91%

NO NO

9%

YES

1 Comment

Gabe West

Raising tax’s on businesses will make them increase prices and they will have to layoff people

steven

Do you vote twice in elections, too?

Latterdaysaint

So people are voting for it think about it

steven

Then why did you say that you would support it? Duh.

91%

NO

6 Comments

Bud Gavino

This type of tax will always be passed on to we consumers. Oregonians already pay an income tax. It's another heavy burden on Oregon consumers that will be passed on to us - the increased costs is nothing but a hidden tax.

Joe Ottlinger

It's a huge tax on everyone. No thanks

Andrew Shooks

This is a sneaky way to get sales tax in place and will add as much as 15% to the consumer's cost for retail purchases.

Steven Huillet

Just another way to ruin Oregon.

David Kline

It's a hand out to the rich who can afford to live here only 200 days out of the year.

Latterdaysaint

Vote no!

steven

And yes. Like Gabe.

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.

Have you made a plan to vote in this November election?

94% YES YES

6% NO NO

94% YES

6% NO

Would you support the state wide measure 118 to raise business taxes?

9% YES YES

91% NO NO

9% YES

91% 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.

94%

YES YES

6%

NO NO

94%

YES

6%

NO

9%

YES YES

91%

NO NO

9%

YES

91%

NO