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Would you like to see traffic cameras in Central Oregon?
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753 Votes

Would you like to see traffic cameras in Central Oregon?

Yes, we need cameras!

10

No, we don't need any.

3

Yes, we need cameras!

10 Comments
Bonnie Sparks Robeson
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Bonnie Sparks Robeson

I've never seen so many people running red lights as there is is in Redmond and Bend. Enough money could be made to probably run the police or city budget.

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Nik Myles
Nik Myles

Actually cities lose money with the operation and upkeep of these camera systems. They just installed one in Portland and they said there is no money to be made. The cost of upkeep is higher than the amount of fines that will be paid. It's about safety not money.

Dieter Heinzer
0
Dieter Heinzer

If "we the people" establish laws (that includes setting speed limits) than "we the people" should enforce ALL of the laws. Traffic cams are cheap and easy and if you put one every quarter-mile on the Bend Parkway, Bend could earn enough to totally abolish property taxes... ;-)

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Jon Krutsch
0
Jon Krutsch

We could fund a new homeless shelter every week if we put speed cameras on the parkway.

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Shannon M Shaw
0
Shannon M Shaw

The red light runners and school zone speeders could make the city alot of money if we had the officers to cover

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Sussie Due
0
Sussie Due

We already have them. I watch them all the time on the ODOT website. We need to keep them.

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CB
0
CB

Love the idea! Too many folks running red lights and endangering the lives of others. Plus, a nice boost to the budget!

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C. Adrian Clark Jr.
0
C. Adrian Clark Jr.

Can't depend on people acting responsible. Make some money from the violators. Attach their tax returns.

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Gabe West
0
Gabe West

Alot of people are running red lights

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No, we don't need any.

3 Comments
Bill
0
Bill

No, Bend will just raise taxes again. People that are on a fixed income are being forced out of Bend because of prices.

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GT Thomas
0
GT Thomas

Very invasive and subject to errors.

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CB
CB

Lol, they aren't in your bedroom. There is absolutely nothing invasive about it. You just don't want to get caught.

Dieter Heinzer
Dieter Heinzer

Error? Many states are successfully using cameras to collect tools for their highways and it's a well-established system. As for "invasive" ... Dude, you're on a PUBLIC road!!!!!!

Do you think higher  SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
356 Votes

Do you think higher SDC fees will lead to fewer new homes in Bend?

Yes

2

No

0

Yes

2 Comments
Kimmy Wasatch
1
Kimmy Wasatch

Beginning to look like the city wants to be a mini Portland. Not what Central Oregon is all about.

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Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

People are already dealing with bidenomics, vote this woke city council out

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No

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Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?
KTVZ Asked by KTVZ
336 Votes

Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?

Yes

4

No

3

Yes

4 Comments
Michael Thille
1
Michael Thille

Piping the canals to conserve water is the logical next step. Where does Commissioner Adair think the wildlife got a drink before the canals were made over 100 years ago? I will admit reducing Junipers and reinvigorating our wild grasslands makes sense.

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Delaney Gates
1
Delaney Gates

The canals were not put in as "water features" for people's backyards. Build your own water feature and pay for the water. This water is meant for agriculture.

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SunnySunshinestein
1
SunnySunshinestein

Get it done, it's way past time.

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happy jean
0
happy jean

Commission Adair, where do you think wildlife get water when irrigation water is off Oct-March? Please share your plan and funding strategy for removing 5 million juniper trees. What will happen to the wildlife that live in those trees. Your argument is weak.

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No

3 Comments
snowzone
1
snowzone

Why do Bend residence have to accommodate Jefferson county. I'm sure someone up there can figure a way go pump the water they need out of Lake Billy Chinook

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Alma and Bruce Miller
1
Alma and Bruce Miller

I agree with commissioner Patti Adair - there are other alternatives.

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Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski
1
Robert 'Lew' Lewandowski

Wildlife has relied on these open canals for decades. There is no other option for critter water.

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