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Juniper Ridge Reserve Loan for Affordable Housing Projects
BURA wants a loan from the city's unrestricted $5 million Juniper Ridge reserve to cover park district fees for affordable housing projects. Council favors helping only the two projects already under construction and wants to see actual rents before committing — the money could otherwise fund airport, water, police or shelter needs.
9 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 4, 2026
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Campaign Finance in City Council Election
A real estate industry PAC is pouring serious money into Bend’s city council races. Why care? Those donations could influence who wins and how the city handles housing and development policy in your neighborhood.
1 mentionLast discussed Oct 12, 2022