The State has poor spending priorities and efficiency. If those two things were fixed, construction would be getting done quicker without a tax raise.

Absolutely not! Bend's high property tax rate is exorbitant as it is. I vote no for any tax increase, especially for schools, as they get the bulk of our taxes as it is. Govt needs better money mgrs

Why should taxpayers pay more for politicians & DOT lousy planning; state revenue is on the rise & could also be allocated from other sources

No taxes for any reason

ODOT needs to contract with better road construction companies, set deadlines, impose huge fines when deadline not met!

NO! We pay too many taxes as it is. I think there is gross mismanagement of the state budget when every little project that comes along, they ask for more taxpayer money.

I would NOT pay more. Bend planning can't seem to plan any farther into the future beyond next Tuesday. The parkway should have been at least 4 lanes each direction to plan for population and growth .

Our taxes are going to be raised by the state govt for schools and PERS, which is pathetic, so no more taxes!!!!

When I see ODOT workers actually working and not leaning on their shovels and "shooting the breeze" with each other perhaps I may change my mind.

Cant afford it.

project timelines should be negotiated prior to final agreement and signing. Timelines should be motivated by payment penalties for missed project timelines by the contractor. Private sector rules!

"Death by taxation" should be the Oregon state quote.

I did not say it was not worth it , I feel we pay enough in gas tax, property tax, incometax, visitor tax, vehical registrtion tax and other hidden taxes.

Is this some kind of a joke? Spend 1 day driving around Portland or any other major city and 97 then becomes a nice country drive!!!!

The City brings in millions in taxes from MJ for both recreational and medical use. That money would pay for it twice over if not more. Use that money to get it done.

They should have routed the bypass completely around bend and Redmond in the 1st place instead of running them thru the middle of town. Hence forth,, by pass!!!