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City of Bend – Bend Police camera system update – 7/27/2022

By Mike Whitter / July 28, 2022

Bend City Council approves fleet camera system for Bend Police vehicles The goal of these camera systems is to further increase the transparency of our local law enforcement actions, as well as to improve public safety, reduce crime and assist in prosecution efforts. Post Date: 07/27/2022 10:01 AM Bend City Council approves fleet camera system for Bend Police vehicles

The Bend

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Help Select Roundabout Art

By Carol Elwood / July 27, 2022

Art In Public Places is welcoming public input on selecting a piece of art to be placed at the new roundabout that joins 27th, Empire, and Butler Market.

https://artinpublicplaces.org/empire-butlermrkt-27th.html

Models of the proposed art sculptures for this roundabout will be on display at the Larkspur Community center July 25-August 1 and the downtown Bend Deschutes Public Library from August 2-9. Community

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City of Bend News Release – Houselessness Update 7/20/2022

By Mike Whitter / July 21, 2022

Bend City Council Houselessness Update – Shelter capacity progress update Post Date: 07/20/2022 6:40 PM Councilor Megan Perkins’ update 7/20/22

Councilors just heard about the parameters with which the City is able to develop a camping code to better regulate where, when and how unsanctioned camping can happen on City rights-of-way. We’re starting down the path of developing code and you’ll hear

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City of Bend – Home Energy Score Program

By Mike Whitter / July 16, 2022

Home Energy Score Information and Public Input Opportunities

The City of Bend is considering a Home Energy Score Program to improve transparency around the energy cost of homes and encourage energy-efficient homes and is seeking feedback on the proposed program at www.bendoregon.gov/city-projects/community-priorities/sustainability/energy/home-energy-score.

Upcoming Key Dates

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City of Bend News Release – Houselessness Update 6/15/2022

By Mike Whitter / June 17, 2022

Bend City Council Houselessness Update 6/15/22 Councilors learned about creating a municipal code to limit unsanctioned camping in Bend during its work session. Post Date: 06/15/2022 4:21 PM

Because of the broad community interest in housing and houselessness, the City Council added a standing agenda item to Council business meetings to provide regular updates on City Council’s work on addressing houselessness.

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