Councilors will appoint people to fill vacant seats for the remainder of the year Bend City Councilors declared two Council vacancies at their May 18 meeting, triggering a selection process that is open to community members interested in being appointed to the Bend City Council for the remainder of this year. In separate announcements, Mayor Sally [...]
The City of Bend will hold a “hybrid” public hearing before the Bend City Council on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. for the proposed SB 458 Bend Development Code amendments (attached). FYI: This meeting occurs on the same date/time as the City Council meeting where proposed Shelter Code changes will be voted on by [...]
Hello Neighbors- Two Town Hall events are coming up next week on the topic of Houseless Strategies and Shelter Code amendments. We have a great panel of speakers lined up to help us all become better informed, but most importantly, we have an opportunity for our community to meet "in person" and ask questions about an [...]
City of Bend Hosts Public Comment Period and Third Online Open House Featuring Stevens Road Tract Concept Plan The City has launched a final online public open house on the Stevens Road Tract Concept Plan websitewhere people can learn more about the plan and provide comments on development options. The virtual open house and public comment period is available now through midnight on Sunday, [...]
The City of Bend will be releasing a weekly road and traffic report each Friday during peak construction season to help members of our community plan the safest and most reliable routes to their destinations. The weekly report is intended to provide information about various projects within City limits that impact public roadways. After this announcement [...]
The City of Bend is seeking new volunteer commissioners starting immediately to serve on the City of Bend Human Rights and Equity Commission. The Human Rights and Equity Commission (HREC) acts as a group of advisors to City Council. The Commission is charged with ensuring historically marginalized and underrepresented communities in Bend have access to City [...]
SALEM - The Land Conservation and Development Commission (LCDC) is seeking volunteers to serve as a member of the state’s Citizen Involvement Advisory Committee (CIAC). Members of the state’s CIAC are appointed by LCDC to provide advice on community engagement in land use planning. CIAC is a permanent committee established by state law (ORS 197.160) and [...]
The Bend Planning Commission held its third work session Tuesday evening and finished work on the controversial homeless shelter code proposal, sending the recommendations on to city councilors. THIS LINK will take you to the Zoom video recording of that meeting. A public hearing and possible special meeting are expected to take place in mid-April. One [...]
WILSON AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT UPDATE March 14, 2022 SAFETY FIRST Please slow down in the construction zone, follow road closure signs, and posted detour routes. Pedestrians and bicyclists will need to detour around closed sidewalks. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety of construction crews. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE Photo 1: Street excavation at 9th Street [...]