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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Bend public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Tax Increment Assistance policy for housing affordability
Most roundtable participants backed exempting deed-restricted affordable housing from the fee, and several pushed to extend exemptions to middle housing up to 120% of Area Median Income. Climate advocates warned every exemption weakens the fee and worries about stranded gas assets hitting lower-income owners later.
Affordable housing progress at Summit area
Councilor Platt highlighted a Habitat for Humanity groundbreaking for affordable homes near an elementary school, prioritizing Bend-La Pine Schools staff.
Hayden Homes Legacy Village financing request
The council advanced the 260-acre Legacy Village plan: at least 2,487 homes, nearly 24 acres of deed-restricted affordable housing, a 23-acre park, and commercial land. Councilor Franzosa's dissent centers on whether commercial actually gets built.