Let’s Talk Bend

Council Goals and City Budget with City Manager Eric King

Have you ever wondered how the City Council sets its goals and the City’s operating budget?  

Well, this month’s episode features a great discussion with City Manager Eric King, where he dives into how that process works. He also explains how those goals have an impact on the day-to-day lives of those in our community. Eric also touches on how the City is responding to the pandemic and the housing crisis. You are not going to want to miss this episode!

Project Turnkey with Recovery Strategy and Impact Officer Carolyn Eagan

This episode features a great discussion with Recovery Strategy and Impact Officer Carolyn Eagan. She discusses Project Turnkey, a program that allowed the City to purchase an underused motel to turn it into transitional housing. She gives an update on how the project is going and just how it will help fill a need for community members who are experiencing homelessness.

Parking with Parking Services Division Manager Tobi Marx

We chat with Parking Services Division Manager Tobi Marx to learn how parking management works and talk about some of the new parking changes around downtown. We also take a look at the future of parking in the Bend.

Wildfire Resiliency with Bend Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Trish Connolly

We chat with Bend Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Trish Connolly about fire danger and what you can do to help keep your home and community safe from a devastating wildfire.