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Should the Legislature's climate change bill be sent to voters?
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991 Votes

Should the Legislature's climate change bill be sent to voters?

Yes!

14

No!

3

Yes!

14 Comments
Jack Cody
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Jack Cody

I believe this is a tax scheme to provide funds for the state retirement. It will come fromf the pockets of working people. Any tax increase directly or indirectly should go to voters/tax payers.

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Richard Dillard
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Richard Dillard

I think that all important bills should be sent to the voters. It is obvious that our elected officials are not doing the job we hired them to do.

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Linda Stewart
0
Linda Stewart

We deserve to have our voices heard!

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Heidi Owen
0
Heidi Owen

Every issue should be sent to our vote we have idiot crooks in there , don't forget they work for us , public servants not superior's!!!!

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Tim Scott
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Tim Scott

The voters have a right to decide any new taxes. This is a new tax.

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Louise Baker
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Louise Baker

We the people make better choices than the government most of the time.

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Stephen Bruce
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Stephen Bruce

A law so far reaching and controversial is definitely a subject that should be addressed by the people it would affect. There are too many lawmakers who do not understand the consequences they inflict

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Larry Hunt
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Larry Hunt

Letting the voters decide seems like a fair way to handle some issues. The problem is the losers of the vote whine about losing and claim the winners don't represent them. Democracy in action.

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Dave Voiles
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Dave Voiles

Of course! We the people! The dems know it won't pass so they throw these so called "emergency clauses" in so they can bypass us. It's bewildering that people still vote democrat. Tax and spend.

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Oakley Taylor
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Oakley Taylor

This is getting ridiculous with the Republicans leaving their jobs and still getting paid. Shame on them! Let the voters decide for sure!

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John Philo
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John Philo

Obviously the Oregon Democrats don't want to involve the people of Oregon in the decision because their Cap and Tax scheme would lose by a landslide. It's all about money and not the environment.

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Tammy Devine
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Tammy Devine

Yes. Oregonians want something to be done to help curtail the effects of climate change. Big polluters like Georgia Pacific need to be responsible (and not feed voters misinformation before!).

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No!

3 Comments
k san
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k san

Most voters don't bother to find out the truth about science and have no business voting on such crucial legislation. Most Rs don't even believe in climate change, so why should they vote on it?

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GT Thomas
GT Thomas

Pure liberal BS. Liberals are afraid to let voters decide.

Scott Taylor
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Scott Taylor

We elect people to represent us. We don't need a legislature who passes their responsibilities to the voters who don't have the information to make an informed decision. Walking out solves nothing.

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GT Thomas
GT Thomas

Actually scott it stops one sided liberals with their my way only attitude which you clearly represent.

Jo Kendrick
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Jo Kendrick

Can't srand Gov Brown and the demobrats

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

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

Yes

1

No

0

Yes

1 Comment
Latterdaysaint
0
Latterdaysaint

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

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No

0 Comment
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Do you agree with piping of canals in Central Oregon?
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312 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
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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
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SunnySunshinestein

Get it done, it's way past time.

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happy jean
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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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