General
Community Survey Results Show Concern About Housing and Homelessness
For Immediate Release
Jan. 18, 2023
Contact: Mayor Melanie Kebler
971-266-0923, mkebler@bendoregon.gov
Every two years, the City of Bend commissions a Community Survey, which serves as one of many inputs to City Councilors as they embark on their two-year goal setting process. Council goals provide direction to City staff
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