Growth Fears In Redmond
The fastest growing city in Oregon tries to avoid looking like its boomtown neighbor to the south.
"Redmond's geography has spurred its growth, but that growth has brought a variety of urban challenges that range from traffic congestion to outpaced sewer and water capacity. FBI statistics in 2001 said Redmond had the highest crime rate in the state -- mainly because of property crimes. Schools are crowded, and a bond measure to build a high school failed because property taxes already are among the highest in the region. Property taxes are high because there is not a diverse industrial base to help with infrastructure costs."
Thanks to Chris Clair
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Published on Monday, July 28, 2003 in
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