Do you support a ban on vacation rentals in residential areas?

Asked by KESQ News Channel 3

581 Votes

Do you support a ban on vacation rentals in residential areas?

36%

Yes. Yes.

64%

No. No.

36%

Yes.

3 Comments

Henry Bates

Neighborhoods are for neighbors not tourists.

Heather Keenan

The women interviewed on the news said a majority of noise complaints came from non-permitted property owners. However, the noise from renters or part time individuals in the desert is a real problem.

Michael McFarland

We live in a house in Cathedral City that was next to a vacation rental home. The “homeowners” lived in Los Angeles, and did absolutely nothing regarding the noise, trash, and parking violations.

Rachel Jarvis Saunders

call the police, not the owner, just like you would if the owner was the one in the house making the noise

64%

No.

10 Comments

Rachel Jarvis Saunders

I call BS on local government telling you you cannot rent a room in the dwelling you OWN, It has been happening for decades and while the instances have risen with AirBnB et the fundamentals have not

Garth Inskeep

Regulate, Tax and Enforce and everybody wins.

Jim Cox

I believe it is very short sighted of the city to ban them. They bring so much to the city. And if the city only had better enforcement they never would have had these issues int he first place.

Gayle Ward

Freedom is becoming a lost right

Nicholas Barlow

Because some people need help paying their mortgage. they increase property values and bring in tourist revenue to the city. Staying in house has different feel then hotel and makes sense for families

Michel LeChasseur

I own a house with short-term rental never never had one issue i believe the city is not well equipped or well prepare to do code enforcement, POOR MANAGEMENT.

Sheri Wahlstrom

Tax dollars. Period. The end. CatCity isn’t in a position to turn away such opportunities. Honestly. The revenue will help all programs.

Brian Felber

STR's are good for the economic growth of Cathedral City. There are better ways to solve the issues with a few problem homes. A few bad apples shouldn't ruin everything for good honest homeowners.

Paul A Stankus

Cathedral City Council has opted to penalize all short term vacation rental owners when 95% of the complaints were for illegal rentals. There are better ways of enforcing existing rules.

Mike Fish

CC is only now adding enforcement, which is what we all asked for in the first place, not a phase out. When someone runs a bad taco shop, you shut that shop down, not ALL the taco shops.

Sheri Wahlstrom

Exactly!!!

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

Asked by KTVZ

869 Votes

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

6 Comments

Kristi Murdock

Even a friendly dog with excellent recall can cause real problems for the owner walking their reactive dog on leash; a dog running free is highly exciting to other dogs; it's not fair for the owner of the reactive dog to have to deal with that overstimulation in a "leash only" area.

robert weber

I recently I commented that it is not fair. But your comment makes me feel incorrect. I have had a reactive dog before and I feel that your comment is valid.

Kati Magana

If it is a law and you break it regardless of what it refers to that is breaking the law- which by definition is criminal. If you put your pet in a situation that is unsafe that is your responsibility and ergo you are a bad pet owner. Pets are like our kids, it's our job to keep them safe.

Kim Ritchie

yes because they are putting their dog as well as people with leashed pets at risk. Not all dogs like other dogs and not all people are comfortable with strange dogs running up to them.

Ann Thomas

There are laws and rules for a reason. No one should think that laws and rules don't apply to them. If they want their dog off leash then go out in the woods where no one else is or to a fenced dog park.

Deborah Albright

BECAUSE most dog owners that do this have zero respect for others or property.. NEVER pick up poop and feel entitled

Nic Secor

There are leash laws for good reason. On a side note Bend Parks and Recreation need to put up signs at dog parks reminding owners that they are liable for damages their dogs cause to other dogs or humans under Oregon law. Bend PD treat dog parks like they are outside of their jurisdiction.

30%

No

4 Comments

Amanda Jones

A bad dog owner is someone who is not able to care of the animal or mistreats the animal. The person is just not considerate of others and will break the law for whatever reason they may have. *if you have an aggressive dog it is the OWNERS responsibility to keep the dog under control anywhere

Payton Dixson

There are many factors, if your dog has great recall and obeys to stay in a heal being off leash is fine as the dog is still in verbal control. Dogs that do not listen should not be off leash.

k san

No, that's too big a generalization. However, those owners should never let their pet off-leash in those areas.

robert weber

Maybe there pet is trusted and not reactive. Why does a none relative happy pet need to be restricted?

Do you spend more hours a week watching traditional entertainment or user generated content?

Asked by Geekvolution

314 Votes

Do you spend more hours a week watching traditional entertainment or user generated content?

48%

Youtube/Twitch etc Youtube/Twitch etc

52%

Movies, television etc Movies, television etc

48%

Youtube/Twitch etc

6 Comments

Brian Klein

Way more time on new media.

Larry Ewart

Switched to YouTube from Cable like it so much better because of what we normally watch is programmed for us.

Adam Nixon

I'd say it's like 60/40 in favor of things like user generated content, but it has more to do with time than anything else. Due to things like work and chores, I just don't have time during the day for movies/TV. But for a few hours in the evening, I tend to watch more movies/TV, which I prefer.

Andrew Cozzini

This is one of those where I'm voting the honest truth, even though I'd prefer it be the other (while still making time for Geekvolution, of course). I think it's because of how casually I can spend hours on YouTube, as opposed to being intentional about catching up on content I intend to consume.

Col Rig

Feels indy!

Mutale Mwananshiku

They are movies and shows i want to watch but am more focused on youtube.

52%

Movies, television etc

3 Comments

Meera

I still have a cable subscription mainly for sports. I will say that I watch things I DVR more versus flipping around stations like I used to.

BookPlotBattles

The streaming apps have been a game changer for me so I still sit in front of the tv and watch series and movies.

ANY Triangle

movies and tels are nostalgic

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Do you support a ban on vacation rentals in residential areas?

36% Yes. Yes.

64% No. No.

36% Yes.

64% No.

Is someone who lets their pet off-leash in restricted areas considered a 'bad pet owner?'

70% Yes Yes

30% No No

70% Yes

30% No