What did Central Oregonians have to say about AI?
Central Oregon Civic Action Project and its partners talked to over 400 residents from around the region to hear what they thought should be done about AI.
400+
People across the region participated in this conversation, both through our Open Poll and live conversations.
Participants represented a range of perspectives on AI…
We found three opinion groups based on our analysis of people's voting patterns. Click each group to learn about what distinguished them from the rest.
…but we found a lot of common ground.
Despite their differences, almost everyone agreed on the importance of transparency and community involvement in AI-related decision-making.
Now is the time to act for the future of our communities.
We're organizing a Civic Assembly in December 2026, where 30-40 residents will develop policies to make sure the public has a meaningful role in the government's AI-related decisions. You are invited to participate; selected delegates will receive a $250 stipend.
What 400+ people had to say about AI in Central Oregon
Responses gathered in six listening sessions around the region and one open poll, sorted into seven themes. Each square below is one poll statement or one comment from a live session.
Poll statement
Session quote