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City of Hood River Community Survey
The City of Hood River wants your opinion on the work of the city, particularly with regards to a potential bond measure to make improvements to our community on the November 2026 ballot. The survey below will help us as we approach the work and includes an opportunity to give us feedback. Your thoughts will be shared with city leaders, thank you for taking the time to fill it out!
What is your relationship to the City of Hood River? [check all that apply]
I live here
I work here
I visit here
The city is considering referring bond measures in the November election to renovate the police station and add more housing to our community. The expected cost would be $15-18 million. If such a bond measure were proposed, would you:
Vote yes on both
Vote yes on police station renovation and no on housing creation
Vote yes on housing creation and no on police station renovation
Vote no on both
Not sure/need more information
What additional information on a Housing Bond would you like to know before voting (check all that apply)?
No additional information needed, I know how I will vote
Alternatives to bonding that the city has implemented first
Severity of housing need
How Housing Bonds have worked in other Oregon communities
Housing types and price points that will be targeted
Possible additional funds, such as grants and matches
How bond funds would be used to create housing
An individualized tax estimate for my property (how much I can personally expect to pay)
Other
If other, please specify:
Have you or someone you know in Hood River experienced difficulty finding housing that is affordable? If so, can you share a bit about that experience?
What do you think the city's top priority to address should be when it comes to housing affordability in Hood River? [check all that apply]
Too expensive to rent.
Too expensive to buy a home.
Local wages are not keeping up with housing costs.
People who grew up here and work here can't afford to live here.
New people moving here are pricing others out.
Housing affordability is not a major issue in Hood River, or the City does not have a direct role in addressing it.
What additional information on a Police Facility Bond would you like to know before voting (check all that apply)?
No additional information needed, I know how I will vote
Deficiencies of the current building and how they impact police services
Planned facility improvements and their importance to effective policing
Grants that the city is pursuing to supplement bond funding
What alternatives the city has explored first
An individualized tax estimate for my property (how much I can personally expect to pay)
Other
If other, please specify:
The city could send the Housing and Police Facility questions to voters as one combined bond or two separate bonds. Which of the following statements best reflects your opinion:
Two separate bonds: I am for one option and do not want the other.
Two separate bonds: I am for both options but think every voter should decide for themselves.
One single bond: I am for one option and do not want the other, but I think passage is most likely if the bonds were combined.
One single bond: I am for both options and support the simplest and most efficient bond structure.
Other
If other, please specify:
What is a reasonable additional monthly cost for your household to support:
Housing Investments
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
Quality Police Facility:
$0
$5
$10
$15
$20
$25
How satisfied are you with the work of the City of Hood River?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied
Don't know/prefer not to answer
Do you have any other questions or input to provide as the city constructs these potential bonds? Please leave your contact information if you would like a response:
What is your age?
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-64
65+
Prefer not to answer
What is your gender?
Male
Female
Non-binary/third gender
Prefer not to answer
What is your race or ethnic identity?
White
African, African American, or other black
Hispanic, Latino, or Spanish
Alaska Native or American Indian
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Middle Eastern or North African
Other
Prefer not to answer
Are you interested in potentially serving on a community oversight committee if a bond is passed in November? If yes, please provide your contact information.
No
Yes
Phone Number/ Email:
Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions with the city!
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