Affordable housing and traffic congestion are the community’s most important issues that they want local government to address, according to respondents in a survey conducted in December, 2020.
City of Bend
City of Bend — Local State of Emergency Extension
The City of Bend has amended its COVID-19 local state of emergency to reflect changes from the State of Oregon and extended it for another 60 days. Oregon Governor Kate Brown’s most recent order assigns counties with risk levels, replacing the phased reopening...
New City Council Takes Office
New City Council Takes Office Four new Councilors took their Oaths of Office on Wednesday, Jan. 6: Anthony Broadman, Melanie Kebler, Megan Perkins, and Rita Schenkelberg. The swearing in ceremony for Anthony Broadman, Melanie Kebler, Megan Perkins and Rita...
City of Bend Online Community Survey
City of Bend Online Community Survey The City of Bend seeks community feedback to guide priorities and direction for the next two years. The City recently concluded a phone survey asking participants to answer questions about the City and City services. For those who...
City of Bend to Host Community Listening Sessions on Proposed Temporary Transitional Shelter Site at Juniper Ridge
Contact: Jon Skidmore, Chief Operating Officer, jskidmore@bendoregon.gov, 541-693-2175 The City of Bend invites members of the public to participate in an online community listening session on the proposed temporary transitional shelter site at Juniper Ridge. The...
City of Bend Accepting Applications for New Human Rights and Equity Commission
Contact: Shelly Smith, Sr. Management Analyst, shsmith@bendoregon.gov, 541-388-5535 From now until Jan. 4, 2021, the City of Bend will be accepting applications to fill a maximum of 13 seats on the new Human Rights and Equity Commission. The commission will ensure...
City of Bend to Launch New Online Permit Center Dec. 14
Contact: Russ Grayson, Community Development Director rgrayson@bendoregon.gov, 541-693-2121 City of Bend to Launch New Online Permit Center Dec. 14 The City of Bend’s new Online Permit Center will launch on Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. The Online Permit Center will be the...
Bend City Council Takes Another Step Toward May Transportation Bond Measure
From: Joshua Romero // City o Bend Community Relations Manager Bend City Council voted unanimously to prepare a funding measure that addresses Bend residents’ top concern: traffic congestion and safety. The Council’s action is the result of two years of community...
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