Local - SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

Asked by ABC 17 News

11/30/2023

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks.

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks. Show Less

1 Comment

Don A Reed

When the Army needs a new general they don't interview outside the Army. Great choice city council.

Fat Guy Outdoors

That made zero sense, the Army is worldwide they bring someone in from another command. So they get fresh ideas, break complacency and to energize the command. Things must have changed a lot since you was in. I spent 22 years in the Army and never seen it

31%

No

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within.

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within. Show Less

2 Comments

Terrence Goehringer

we have a huge problem with crime and shootings in columbia. i think the new police chief is part of the problem and does not bring any new ideas or expertise to the dept.

Nathan Butler

When racially disparate stops continue to go up, it's time to shake up leadership as doing more of the same just guarantees more racist practices.

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

Asked by KTVZ

459 Votes

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

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

3 Comments

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.

sandra zollman

It would be much safer without walkers for drivers.

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.

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

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.

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

Less impact on the area.

70%

No

13 Comments

Monica Mack

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

jerry

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

daniel tovar

does everything have to change in town to meet the few

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.

John J Gonzales

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

Dave Tucker

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

jerry

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

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!

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!

Angela MacManiman Porterfield

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

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.

Jane CommunityMember

Why are you shouting?

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

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

Maggie Olson

Jane CommunityMember

They already do for several months.

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

Are you going to celebrate 50 years of Palm Desert on Saturday?

5%

Yes, I'm there! Yes, I'm there!

95%

No, I can't make it. No, I can't make it.

5%

Yes, I'm there!

95%

No, I can't make it.

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

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

70%

No

About Local

Local SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Are you going to celebrate 50 years of Palm Desert on Saturday?

5% Yes, I'm there! Yes, I'm there!

95% No, I can't make it. No, I can't make it.

5% Yes, I'm there!

95% No, I can't make it.

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

30% Yes Yes

70% No No

30% Yes

70% No

About Local

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

5%

Yes, I'm there! Yes, I'm there!

95%

No, I can't make it. No, I can't make it.

5%

Yes, I'm there!

95%

No, I can't make it.

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

70%

No