Katie Kendall | The Source Weekly - Bend, Oregon

Member since Feb 2, 2015

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    Katie Kendall on 02/02/2015 at 9:59 AM
    I have lived in both Bend and Portland and have heard all the griping about newcomers for years. I have now chosen to make a life in the small town I was born and raised in and I could not be happier. I never lock my doors and don't need to worry about my kids running around outside. I am on city council and run a small business that I believe adds to the culture by creating a place for people to gather, eat, drink and listen to live music parallel to what is found in big cities. We can walk down any side street and quickly get into nature and can also be at the beach in 30 min or in Portland in an hour. All this and some of the best real estate prices in western Oregon and the best part is we welcome newcomers with open arms. Spread out and find a place that appreciates the part you can play in a real community.