Building Trust and Making Voices Heard: Mayor Melanie Kebler on Creating Authentic Dialogue Between the City and Residents BendBEAT

Bend’s city leaders are marching in the same direction and Mayor Melanie Kebler is at the front of the pack representing the voices of Bend’s residents. As a Bend native, Mayor Kebler returned to her hometown and is matching her love for the city with her passion for leadership. As the city’s Mayor, Kebler is hopeful that the city leader’s unified vision will help Bend grow into its new skin by creating more opportunities for residents to engage and build trust with city staff. 
Brian asks Mayor Kebler to address several hot topics and key issues Bend is facing today. Listen to their conversation to learn more about Mayor Kebler’s perspective on these points and more. 
Housing affordability, types, and inventory issues 
Tax exemptions for multiple units program. This program helps make certain projects that qualify, viable for developers in the City of Bend.  
Excitement for relocating City Hall and building a new campus in the Bend central district of town. 
Transportation and the Neighborhood Safe Streets program. 
City staff going into Bend neighborhoods for meetings to discuss their ideas and challenges
Human rights and equity commission