The Neighborhood Association Land Use Candidate Forum is quickly approaching on October 4th!

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

Survey results are complete! We asked Bend’s City Council candidates 16 questions about their background, experience in government, and their thoughts on land use topics such as development, growth, parking, traffic, and fire.

Consider this your “preview” to our LIVE forum on October 4th. These are NOT the same questions that will be asked during the live event.

Here’s a link to the survey results!

Register today for the live forum! The forum will be held using a virtual platform on Sunday, October 4, 2020.
 

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

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