Karon Johnson 4 Bend

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Bend Chamber created an article that lets you know exactly who is running for what positions both locally and statewide this election season. This article includes information on how to best learn about these candidates' plans and solutions for our area.
You can find Karon listed in the Local Elections area under Bend City Council Position 4.

Visit the link below to get informed and learn more about Karon and her great solutions for Bend's most important issues!
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Election Info & Resources » Bend Chamber of Commerce The November 8, 2022 general election is quickly approaching, and it will be a crowded ballot with statewide and local races as well as policy initiatives. Here’s a quick overview of the statewide issues and educational resources.

With understaffed Police and Fire Departments, council members encouraging camping in and around Bend, and a push for homeless shelters in our residential areas, public safety has taken a backseat.

The health and safety of Bend’s residents is the fundamental duty of the city government. Why not make it a top priority?

Karon wants to protect our neighborhoods, parks, and trails we enjoy every day. Making sure our police department is empowered to do their job, keeping homeless shelters out of our residential areas, and working towards solutions for the homelessness are all part of this effort.

It's time to examine what's helping the housing crisis in other places like Bend.

For years cities around the country have required that every development include a certain percentage of housing, at a set price and deed-restricted, for persons of lower and middle-income.

Colorado resort cities have successfully created housing for employees by subsidizing their construction. In Telluride, 31% of all housing units are deed-restricted for local workers. Crested Butte has reserved 30% of its units for city and county employees. Frisco and Vail have hundreds of such units in service or under construction.

We need to consider their programs and how we could improve the state of housing in Bend.