The Neighborhood Association City Council Candidate Forum is THIS SUNDAY!

Sunday, October 4, 2020, 3-5:15 pm (virtual)

Hello! The Land Use Chairs of the Neighborhood Associations hope you found our Candidate Land Use Survey Results informative. If you missed the email, you can find the survey results here (we recommend reading the candidate's responses prior to the forum for background on the discussion).

The purpose of this forum is to provide insight into the candidates' views on important land use and development topics in Bend such as density, growth, parking, traffic, and fire safety.

Register today for the live forum!

The forum will be held using a virtual platform on Sunday, October 4, 2020. You must REGISTER to receive the link to the live event!

We hope you can join us! Your Neighborhood Association has worked hard to provide this informative event for you and we are looking forward to your participation.

Each of two one-hour panels will feature the candidates for two positions on the November 3rd ballot:

• The first panel, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. will be composed of Position 1 candidates, Justin Livingston and Melanie Kebler, and Position 2 candidates, Anthony Broadman and August Paul Johnson.
• The second panel, from 4:10 to 5:10 p.m. will have Position 3 candidates, Chris Piper and Megan Perkins, and Position 4 candidates, Rita Schenkelberg and Michael R. Hughes
• You can read each candidate's survey results here

Major City Development Code Changes for Bend

Significant building and development code changes are on the horizon for the City of Bend including changes to minimum parking requirements, new microunit housing (please see earlier SCNA newsletters for more information on microunits), and significant changes from the State of Oregon via House Bill 2001.

Now is the time to educate yourself about these changes and to submit public comments to your elected officials.

The Bend City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed code on Oct 7th. For an agenda and more information about how to participate or view that meeting please visit the City Council section of the City of Bend's website here.

Please visit the Land Use page on the SCNA website for more information on how to participate in public hearings or provide written comments.

• Draft of Proposed Code Changes (PDF)
• Bend Development Code Amendments presentation to Planning Commission on August 24, 2020
• Planning Commission Meetings
• Oregon State Legislature HB 2001
• 2019-2020 Council Goals