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Tonight a #BendCC council majority supported my motion to double funding for city safety projects for from $400k/yr to $800k/yr.

Previous years had about $100k budgeted. This will make a huge difference for safely getting around without a car.
June 19, 2025 at 6:36 AM
amendez.bsky.social
Last night’s #BendCC council mtg honored Pride month & celebrated the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army. Veterans Dick Tobiason and Joe Sharpe received the proclamation.

Sharpe, a WWII veteran, will turn 100 this August. His service started with a segregated army. Honored to shake his hand.
A group holds a banner in City of Bend council chambers that reads “Happy 250th Birthday United States Army June 14, 1775 Bend Heroes Foundation”
June 6, 2025 at 4:34 AM
amendez.bsky.social
Pleased to see The Bulletin highlight the #BendCC draft goal of zero traffic fatalities. Can't agree with this part though:

"But, of course, some people will lose — people who can’t get around well without a personal vehicle..."

(cont'd)
Editorial: Bend aiming for zero traffic fatalities
Drivers get sleepy. Drivers drive drunk. Drivers speed. Drivers fiddle with their phones. Drivers make mistakes. Drivers kill people.
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March 2, 2025 at 1:01 AM
amendez.bsky.social
June 2025 Bend City Council Recap from the Bike Path! Council news on housing, climate action, transportation, sign code update, budget, and June proclamations.

This is an evolving experiment. Feedback is welcome. #BendCC youtu.be/EWsanlIx4xg?...
City Council Recap June 2025
YouTube video by Councilor Ariel Mendez
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July 1, 2025 at 9:00 PM
amendez.bsky.social
Today's Bend Bulletin asked people whether they think the #BendCC should continue the parklet program.

The emails suggesting we should at least "charge a market rate" are interesting b/c there is currently no charge for curb parking.

Should there be one market rate to use parking spots?
amendez.bsky.social Ariel Méndez @amendez.bsky.social · Jul 16
The overwhelming majority of businesses surveyed by the Downtown Bend Business Association support ending the parklet program.

A lot seems based on the mistaken idea that "nobody uses them." However, operators of parklets report that they increase revenue by about 10%.

I support keeping them.
An image of downtown Bend in Winter. On the right is a "parklet," a parking spot converted to usable space for customers to patronize a business outdoors. This one has a white canopy tent to keep customers dry. On the left is a two-story business building. Chairs and barrels are placed in front on the sidewalk. A gray sky is in the background.
July 18, 2025 at 6:16 PM
bendcarculture.bsky.social
General Duffy's Waterhole Trunk or Treat
October 31st 4pm - 7pm
Bring your family #BendCarCulture #BendOregon #bendcarculture #bendcc #CarCruse #carevents #carmeets #Cars&Coffee #carsdaily #carshow #CentralOregon #ClassicCars #LapineOregon #LocalMeetup #MuscleCars
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October 1, 2025 at 3:23 PM
bendcarculture.bsky.social
Compass Church presents Trunk Or Treat
Sunday October 26th 5 - 7pm
All Are Welcome #BendCarCulture #BendOregon #bendcarculture #bendcc #CarCruse #CarShow #carevents #carmeets #Cars&Coffee #carsdaily #carshow #CentralOregon #ClassicCars #LapineOregon #LocalMeetup
www.bendcc.com/event/compas...
October 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM
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Sunriver cars n coffee!
In the business park and T and S espresso! 8 am get in here and have some fun with us! #BendCarCulture #bendcc #CarShow #carevents #carmeets #Cars&Coffee #carsdaily #LocalMeetup
www.bendcc.com/event/cars-c...
August 4, 2025 at 3:51 PM
bendcarculture.bsky.social
Moonlight Cruise Night @ Dogwood At The Pine Shed
8/23/25 DJ Sorski
Food
Vendors
Music
Drinks
Free to attend & All ages welcome #BendCarCulture #BendOregon #bendcarculture #bendcc #CarCruse #carmeets
www.bendcc.com/event/moonli...
July 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM