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2007 Poll Results

Friday, August 31, 2007

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Sunday & Monday, August 26-27, 2007

Saturday, August 25, 2007

Friday, August 24, 2007

Thursday, August 23, 2007

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Sunday & Monday, August 19-20, 2007

Saturday, August 18, 2007

Friday, August 17, 2007

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Wednesday, August 15, 2007

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Monday, August 13, 2007

Sunday, August 12, 2007

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Friday, August 10, 2007

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Wednesday, August 8, 2007

Tuesday, August 7, 2007

Sunday & Monday, August 5-6, 2007

Saturday, August 4, 2007

Friday, August 3, 2007

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Wednesday, August 1, 2007

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Sunday & Monday, July 29-30, 2007

Saturday, July 28, 2007

Friday, July 27, 2007

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Wednesday, July 25, 2007

Tuesday, July 24, 2007

Saturday, Sunday & Monday July 21-23, 2007

Friday, July 20, 2007

Thursday, July 19, 2007

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

Sunday & Monday, July 15-16, 2007

Saturday, July 14, 2007

Friday, July 13, 2007

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Wednesday, July 11, 2007

Tuesday, July 10, 2007

Sunday & Monday, July 8-9, 2007

Saturday, July 7, 2007

Friday, July 6, 2007

Thursday, July 5, 2007

Wednesday, July 4, 2007

Tuesday, July 3, 2007

Sunday & Monday, July 1-2, 2007

Saturday, June 30, 2007

Friday, June 29, 2007

Thursday, June 28, 2007

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Sunday & Monday, June 24-25, 2007

Saturday, June 23, 2007

Friday, June 22, 2007

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Sunday & Monday, June 17-18, 2007

Saturday, June 16, 2007

Friday, June 15, 2007

Thursday, June 14, 2007

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

Tuesday, June 12, 2007

Monday, June 11, 2007

Sunday, June 10, 2007

Saturday, June 9, 2007

Friday, June 8, 2007

Thursday, June 7, 2007

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Tuesday, June 5, 2007

Sunday & Monday, June 3-4, 2007

Saturday, June 2, 2007

Friday, June 1, 2007

Thursday, May 31, 2007

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Monday & Tuesday, May 28-29, 2007

Sunday, May 27, 2007

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Friday, May 25, 2007

Thursday, May 24, 2007

Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Sorry, the poll data for this day was corrupted

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Did Sheriff Scott Fewins overreact to the recent confession of a teenager who said he had thoughts of shooting himself and others?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 227 41.80 %
No 267 49.17 %
Not sure 32 5.89 %
Don't care 17 3.13 %
TOTAL 543 100.00 % ..

Monday, May 21, 2007

What do you think of the recent flying of a Ku Klux Klan flag in Rapid City?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
The media is making a mountain out of a molehill 242 36.39 %
It's disturbing, and I'm glad a big deal is being made of it 383 57.59 %
Not sure 10 1.50 %
Don't care 30 4.51 %
TOTAL 665 100.00 % ..

Sunday, May 20, 2007

Do you think officials are right to kill off some of the cormorants on South Manitou Island?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 267 71.20 %
No 73 19.47 %
Not sure 16 4.27 %
Don't care 19 5.07 %
TOTAL 375 100.00 % ..

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Do you agree with the $35,000 fine against the Cherry Tree Inn for using a bulldozer in East Bay?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 160 37.30 %
No 222 51.75 %
Not sure 12 2.80 %
Don't care 35 8.16 %
TOTAL 429 100.00 % ..

Friday, May 18, 2007

Do you think the state's proposed tax on vending machine foods is discriminatory?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 190 46.12 %
No 194 47.09 %
Not sure 8 1.94 %
Don't care 20 4.85 %
TOTAL 412 100.00 % ..

Thursday, May 17, 2007

What do you think of the recent millage hike proposals brought before voters?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Times are too tough to ask for millage increases 178 55.80 %
Times are tough, but more modest proposals might have passed 62 19.44 %
Both millages were needed and should have passed 39 12.23 %
At least one millage was needed and should have passed 17 5.33 %
Not sure 7 2.19 %
Don't care 16 5.02 %
TOTAL 319 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

What do you think of Benzie County's tanning shed?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Great perk, wish I had one at my job 105 23.49 %
It's a waste of taxpayer money & property 276 61.74 %
Not sure 6 1.34 %
Don't care 60 13.42 %
TOTAL 447 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Do you agree with the DDA's new farmers market rule that sellers must now also be growers?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 173 30.19 %
No 355 61.95 %
Not sure 20 3.49 %
Don't care 25 4.36 %
TOTAL 573 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, May 13-14, 2007

Are Christine Maxbauer and Deni Scrudato right to question the county Brownfield Redevelopment Authority's involvement in a city parking project?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 359 70.12 %
No 103 20.12 %
Not sure 17 3.32 %
Don't care 33 6.45 %
TOTAL 512 100.00 % ..

Saturday, May 12, 2007

Should the U.S. invest in energy efficiency and technologies to reduce greenhouse gases?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 193 69.42 %
No 61 21.94 %
Not sure 9 3.24 %
Don't care 15 5.40 %
TOTAL 278 100.00 % ..

Friday, May 11, 2007

Do you think the skate park at the Civic Center should keep its mandatory helmet rule?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 418 83.94 %
No 51 10.24 %
Not sure 7 1.41 %
Don't care 22 4.42 %
TOTAL 498 100.00 % ..

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Do you think the World Bank should fire Paul Wolfowitz?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 279 63.12 %
No 108 24.43 %
Not sure 12 2.71 %
Don't care 43 9.73 %
TOTAL 442 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Do you think park officials should clean up the dead birds along the Sleeping Bear Dunes lakeshore?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 454 75.29 %
No 111 18.41 %
Not sure 14 2.32 %
Don't care 24 3.98 %
TOTAL 603 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Are you pleased that the Traverse City City Commission passed a smoke-free ordinance?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 320 57.04 %
No 207 36.90 %
Not sure 10 1.78 %
Don't care 24 4.28 %
TOTAL 561 100.00 % ..

Monday, May 7, 2007

Do you think the new Joint Planning Commission for the Grand Traverse Commons will streamline the planning process?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I think having representatives from the city and county will make the process easier. 47 31.13 %
No, I think the joint committee is unnecessary. 60 39.74 %
Not sure. 13 8.61 %
Don't care. 31 20.53 %
TOTAL 151 100.00 % ..

Sunday, May 6, 2007

Should state lawmakers adopt the DEQ's suggested beach-grooming regulations that allow five-year permits?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 98 38.58 %
No 140 55.12 %
Not sure 6 2.36 %
Don't care 10 3.94 %
TOTAL 254 100.00 % ..

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Do you think the U.S. should have accepted more foreign aid offers in the wake of Hurricane Katrina?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 238 70.83 %
No 80 23.81 %
Not sure 9 2.68 %
Don't care 9 2.68 %
TOTAL 336 100.00 % ..

Friday, May 4, 2007

What do you think of the comments made by GT County commissioners regarding global warming?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
They're out of touch but harmless 50 10.71 %
Their world views will make me rethink voting for them 213 45.61 %
I agree with them 170 36.40 %
I'm not sure 9 1.93 %
I don't care 25 5.35 %
TOTAL 467 100.00 % ..

Thursday, May 3, 2007

Which plan do you want implemented for Traverse City's bayfront?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
The Big Move 47 14.78 %
String of Pearls 10 3.14 %
Green Scheme 52 16.35 %
A mix of all three 60 18.87 %
None of them 51 16.04 %
I haven't viewed the plans 65 20.44 %
I've viewed the plans, but I'm undecided 7 2.20 %
I don't care 26 8.18 %
TOTAL 318 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

Did TBA-ISD wait too long to clean up pollution at its Career Tech Center?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 173 64.79 %
No 44 16.48 %
Not sure 24 8.99 %
Don't care 26 9.74 %
TOTAL 267 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Should Michigan make the Great Lakes bottomlands within its borders a state park?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, it's a good idea 161 38.61 %
No, promoting diving in the lakes is a good idea, but the park is too much 190 45.56 %
No, we shouldn't be promoting scuba diving in the lakes 34 8.15 %
Not sure 17 4.08 %
Don't care 15 3.60 %
TOTAL 417 100.00 % ..

Monday, April 30, 2007

Should Traverse City commissioners put an end to the Brownfield Authority's parking deck plans?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 225 59.21 %
No 111 29.21 %
Not sure 14 3.68 %
Don't care 30 7.89 %
TOTAL 380 100.00 % ..

Sunday, April 29, 2007

Do you agree with Gov. Granholm's proposal to double taxes on 'other tobacco products,' such as cigars and pipe tobacco?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 251 51.12 %
No 220 44.81 %
Not sure 5 1.02 %
Don't care 15 3.05 %
TOTAL 491 100.00 % ..

Saturday, April 28, 2007

Do you think officials waited too long to notify the public about the alleged threat at TC West High School?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 118 40.69 %
No 138 47.59 %
Not sure 19 6.55 %
Don't care 15 5.17 %
TOTAL 290 100.00 % ..

Friday, April 27, 2007

What do you think of the Cadillac pepper spray case?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
The girl did not deserve to be pepper sprayed 146 38.02 %
I think the officer's actions were warranted 163 42.45 %
Not sure 44 11.46 %
Don't care 31 8.07 %
TOTAL 384 100.00 % ..

Thursday, April 26, 2007

Should media outlets, including the Record-Eagle, have published the self-made photos & video of the Virginia Tech shooter?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 124 22.59 %
No 385 70.13 %
Not sure 17 3.10 %
Don't care 23 4.19 %
TOTAL 549 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, April 25, 2007

What do you think of U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales' testimony?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
If he can't remember that much, he must have lost his mind 38 6.86 %
He's lying under oath, since he must certainly remember some of the information 274 49.46 %
As President Bush stated, he's an honest, honorable man in whom I have confidence 178 32.13 %
Not sure 17 3.07 %
Don't care 47 8.48 %
TOTAL 554 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, April 24, 2007

Do you believe the TCAPS board is too focused on consensus?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I believe that board members feel pressure to agree. 169 58.28 %
No, I believe that board members feel free to express dissent. 49 16.90 %
Don't know 35 12.07 %
Don't care 37 12.76 %
TOTAL 290 100.00 % ..

Monday, April 23, 2007

What do you think of the Supreme Court's decision on partial-birth abortions?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
I'm pro-life and I agree, it should be banned 360 37.93 %
I'm pro-choice and I agree, it should be banned 132 13.91 %
I'm pro-choice and I think a woman should be allowed to decide 321 33.83 %
I'm pro-choice and I think it should be banned, but I'm worried about the precedence this sets 82 8.64 %
I'm pro-life and I think it should be banned, but I'm worried about the precedence this sets 17 1.79 %
Not sure 13 1.37 %
Don't care 24 2.53 %
TOTAL 949 100.00 % ..

Saturday, April 21, 2007

Do you plan to attend at least one show at Interlochen this summer?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 106 34.75 %
No 161 52.79 %
Not sure 34 11.15 %
Don't care 4 1.31 %
TOTAL 305 100.00 % ..

Friday, April 20, 2007

What do you think of workplace smoking bans?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It's the employer's business, they should be able to set the rules 248 42.32 %
The health of workers is jeopardized & smoking should be banned 324 55.29 %
Not sure 5 0.85 %
Don't care 9 1.54 %
TOTAL 586 100.00 % ..

Thursday, April 19, 2007

Could the Virginia Tech massacre have been prevented?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 191 29.20 %
No 354 54.13 %
Not sure 103 15.75 %
Don't care 6 0.92 %
TOTAL 654 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Do you think the unsolved case of the missing jail money reflects badly on Sheriff Scott Fewins?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 410 76.07 %
No 96 17.81 %
Not sure 18 3.34 %
Don't care 15 2.78 %
TOTAL 539 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, April 17, 2007

What do you think about the 'service fees' charged to some gift cards?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
There should be a law against it in Michigan 396 71.61 %
Attorney General Mike Cox should look into it 51 9.22 %
No law necessary, recipients just need to look at the fine print 95 17.18 %
Not sure 1 0.18 %
Don't care 10 1.81 %
TOTAL 553 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, April 15-16, 2007

Do you believe the National Park Service has sufficiently involved the public in developing a new master plan for the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 121 30.48 %
No 205 51.64 %
Not sure 49 12.34 %
Don't care 22 5.54 %
TOTAL 397 100.00 % ..

Saturday, April 14, 2007

Do you think CBS was justified in firing Don Imus?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 246 41.41 %
No 292 49.16 %
Not sure 17 2.86 %
Don't care 39 6.57 %
TOTAL 594 100.00 % ..

Friday, April 13, 2007

What do you think of Eric VanDussen's lawsuits against Benzie County for open government issues?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
He's standing up for the law 193 61.66 %
He needs to pick his battles better 38 12.14 %
He's just crying wolf 29 9.27 %
Not sure 17 5.43 %
Don't care 36 11.50 %
TOTAL 313 100.00 % ..

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Should Traverse City ban large-scale, four- or five-day events that take over substantial chunks of the Open Space or other city parks?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, ban all of them 116 15.06 %
Yes, but exempt the Cherry Festival 99 12.86 %
Yes, but exempt the Film Festival 6 0.78 %
Yes, but exempt both the Film and Cherry Fests 149 19.35 %
No, festivals in city parks should not be banned 366 47.53 %
Not sure 3 0.39 %
Don't care 31 4.03 %
TOTAL 770 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, April 11, 2007

Are the changes being made to the Cherry Festival taking it in the right direction?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 209 51.48 %
No 91 22.41 %
Not sure 44 10.84 %
Don't care 62 15.27 %
TOTAL 406 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, April 10, 2007

Should Grand Traverse County reorganize its Department of Public Works, Board of Public Works and Water and Sewer boards in the wake of the septage plant collapse?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 264 71.74 %
No 69 18.75 %
Not sure 13 3.53 %
Don't care 22 5.98 %
TOTAL 368 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, April 8-9, 2007

If tax hikes are necessary to balance Michigan's budget, what kind of taxes should be raised?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Income taxes 267 38.09 %
Property taxes 46 6.56 %
Taxes on goods like gasoline & soft drinks 117 16.69 %
Taxes on services, like brake jobs & haircuts 146 20.83 %
Not sure 96 13.69 %
Don't care 29 4.14 %
TOTAL 701 100.00 % ..

Saturday, April 7, 2007

Would the possible bloodletting in Iraq should the U.S. withdraw be worth saving $8 billion per month and 800 American lives a year?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 235 57.04 %
No 152 36.89 %
Not sure 18 4.37 %
Don't care 7 1.70 %
TOTAL 412 100.00 % ..

Friday, April 6, 2007

What do you think of developer Bill Clous' opposition to a proposed storm water ordinance?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
If he's against it, it must be a good thing 138 45.85 %
He's entitled to his opinions, but I disagree 47 15.61 %
He's only trying to protect his property rights 46 15.28 %
He's right, the ordinance is not a good idea 37 12.29 %
Not sure 12 3.99 %
Don't care 21 6.98 %
TOTAL 301 100.00 % ..

Thursday, April 5, 2007

What do you think of Elmwood Township's handling of a 90 percent rate hike in sewer rates?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Officals should have been more open about it 223 71.02 %
Officials did what they were legally bound to do, and that's enough 52 16.56 %
Not sure 13 4.14 %
Don't care 26 8.28 %
TOTAL 314 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Should Traverse City make more of an effort to celebrate Independence Day?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 367 69.25 %
No 103 19.43 %
Don't know 8 1.51 %
Don't care 52 9.81 %
TOTAL 530 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, April 3, 2007

Should jail sentences for 'straddle cell' crimes be standardized across the state in an effort to curb the prison budget?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, the state should standardize what is an appropriate sentence 151 48.24 %
No, local judges should decide the appropriate sentence 137 43.77 %
Not sure 16 5.11 %
Don't care 9 2.88 %
TOTAL 313 100.00 % ..

Monday, April 2, 2007

Should the Traverse City Area Schools board have made the details of Superintendent James Feil's new contract public?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 370 80.96 %
No 57 12.47 %
Not sure 4 0.88 %
Don't care 26 5.69 %
TOTAL 457 100.00 % ..

Sunday, April 1, 2007

No poll question ran today because of a technical issue.

Saturday, March 31, 2007

How do you think the U.S. and Britain should proceed with respect to the Iranian hostage crisis?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Direct talks with Iran for the British sailors' release 145 45.45 %
More military maneuvers in the gulf to intimidate Iran 36 11.29 %
Attack Iran 107 33.54 %
Not sure 18 5.64 %
Don't care 13 4.08 %
TOTAL 319 100.00 % ..

Friday, March 30, 2007

Did Elk Rapids Township's elected officials fail their constituents by spending well over $100,000 defending a private gun club's right to occupy public land?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 285 65.07 %
No 123 28.08 %
Not sure 9 2.05 %
Don't care 21 4.79 %
TOTAL 438 100.00 % ..

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Should Traverse City voters be given the chance to vote on capping the Brown Bridge Trust Fund and using the extra dollars to fund street repairs?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, the voters should decide 254 68.65 %
No, the city can make this decision on its own 91 24.59 %
Not sure 5 1.35 %
Don't care 20 5.41 %
TOTAL 370 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Do you support Michigan's Tourism Strategic Plan?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 136 41.09 %
No 126 38.07 %
Not sure 41 12.39 %
Don't care 28 8.46 %
TOTAL 331 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

How should lawmakers balance the state budget?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Adopt Granholm's two-cent tax on services 191 30.13 %
Adopt Republicans' plan for cuts in state programs plus a nine-cent increase on the state gasoline tax 109 17.19 %
Neither 279 44.01 %
Both 28 4.42 %
Not sure 15 2.37 %
Don't care 12 1.89 %
TOTAL 634 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, March 25-26, 2007

Should the Brownfield Authority proceed with its plans to build a $5.5 million parking deck in downtown Traverse City?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 191 26.31 %
No 491 67.63 %
Not sure 21 2.89 %
Don't care 23 3.17 %
TOTAL 726 100.00 % ..

Saturday, March 24, 2007

Do you trust Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's confession to the 9/11 attacks and more?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, he's guilty 116 39.06 %
No, even though I'm sure he's not completely innocent 116 39.06 %
No, I think he was forced to confess 38 12.79 %
Not sure 17 5.72 %
Don't care 10 3.37 %
TOTAL 297 100.00 % ..

Friday, March 23, 2007

Do you agree that something must be done to fix the Alanson lock?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 180 59.02 %
No 49 16.07 %
Not sure 17 5.57 %
Don't care 59 19.34 %
TOTAL 305 100.00 % ..

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Should Karl Rove and Harriet Miers testify under oath in upcoming Congressional hearings?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 390 57.78 %
No 113 16.74 %
They shouldn't testify at all 140 20.74 %
Not sure 4 0.59 %
Don't care 28 4.15 %
TOTAL 675 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

What do you think downtown Traverse City needs most?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
A better mix of offices and affordable housing 72 12.74 %
More consistent store hours 74 13.10 %
More evening entertainment options 104 18.41 %
Opening of the State Theatre 91 16.11 %
Expanding of the Farmer's Market 50 8.85 %
National chain stores 37 6.55 %
More parking 86 15.22 %
Not sure 10 1.77 %
Don't care 41 7.26 %
TOTAL 565 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Should the Cherry Tree Inn be criminally prosecuted for illegally grooming its beach?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 483 58.83 %
No 289 35.20 %
Not sure 28 3.41 %
Don't care 21 2.56 %
TOTAL 821 100.00 % ..

Monday, March 19, 2007

Do you think the Traverse City Commission should follow the advice of City Manager Richard Lewis to hire an outside consultant for $4,050 to conduct his annual review?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 91 27.66 %
No 200 60.79 %
Not sure 16 4.86 %
Don't care 22 6.69 %
TOTAL 329 100.00 % ..

Sunday, March 18, 2007

As the war enters its fifth year, how should the U.S. move forward

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Withdrawal all the troops right away 126 22.42 %
Begin a gradual withdrawal of troops 231 41.10 %
Keep things as they are 29 5.16 %
Send more troops 154 27.40 %
Not sure 22 3.91 %
TOTAL 562 100.00 % ..

Saturday, March 17, 2007

How are you going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Eat a nice Irish dinner 56 15.56 %
Hit the bars 43 11.94 %
Spend the day with family and friends 54 15.00 %
Nothing special 163 45.28 %
What? It's St. Patrick's Day? 44 12.22 %
TOTAL 360 100.00 % ..

Friday, March 16, 2007

Do you support the bills Congress recently introduced that would improve government agencies' responses to public-record requests?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 190 64.19 %
No 69 23.31 %
Not sure 16 5.41 %
Don't care 21 7.09 %
TOTAL 296 100.00 % ..

Thursday, March 15, 2007

What do you think of Sheriff Scott Fewins' recent threat to withold information from the media?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It only shows his ignorance 236 43.78 %
It was justified 146 27.09 %
It's not justified, but I can understand his frustration 116 21.52 %
Not sure 19 3.53 %
Don't care 22 4.08 %
TOTAL 539 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

Should U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales resign in light of recently uncovered civil liberties abuses?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 316 49.38 %
No 293 45.78 %
Not sure 15 2.34 %
Don't care 16 2.50 %
TOTAL 640 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, March 13, 2007

Should more money be invested for groundwater pollution prevention in Michigan?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 260 71.82 %
No 78 21.55 %
Not sure 16 4.42 %
Don't care 8 2.21 %
TOTAL 362 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, March 11-12, 2007

Are you concerned about the lack of openness in local and Michigan government?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 439 73.29 %
No 124 20.70 %
Not sure 10 1.67 %
Don't care 26 4.34 %
TOTAL 599 100.00 % ..

Saturday, March 10, 2007

Do you think the firings of eight U.S. attorneys were politically motivated?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 205 64.47 %
No 69 21.70 %
Not sure 13 4.09 %
Don't care 31 9.75 %
TOTAL 318 100.00 % ..

Friday, March 9, 2007

Do you think the convicion of 'Scooter' Libby is serious business?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 269 51.34 %
No 225 42.94 %
Not sure 7 1.34 %
Don't care 23 4.39 %
TOTAL 524 100.00 % ..

Thursday, March 8, 2007

Do you feel the conditions at Walter Reed and the conviction of 'Scooter' Libby are symptomatic of the Bush administration's contempt for the public?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 328 50.15 %
No 310 47.40 %
Not sure 9 1.38 %
Don't care 7 1.07 %
TOTAL 654 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, March 7, 2007

Should the Michigan Department of Transportation make the upkeep of I-75 a higher priority?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 347 73.83 %
No 34 7.23 %
They're already doing a good job 65 13.83 %
Not sure 10 2.13 %
Don't care 14 2.98 %
TOTAL 470 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, March 6, 2007

Should NMC have an aviation school, even though it loses money?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 204 40.80 %
No 247 49.40 %
Not sure 26 5.20 %
Don't care 23 4.60 %
TOTAL 500 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, March 4-5, 2007

Under what circumstances do you think a recall election is warranted ?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
I believe that a recall election should only be allowed in the case of an elected official's criminal behavior 223 40.11 %
I believe that voters should be allowed to recall an elected official for any reason 298 53.60 %
Don't know 13 2.34 %
Don't care 22 3.96 %
TOTAL 556 100.00 % ..

Saturday, March 3, 2007

Do you support Gov. Granholm's proposed 2 percent sales tax on services?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 102 20.48 %
No 370 74.30 %
Not sure 19 3.82 %
Don't care 7 1.41 %
TOTAL 498 100.00 % ..

Friday, March 2, 2007

Do you support the GT Band of Indians' plan for large-scale retail development on M-72 that may not be subject to Acme's master plan?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 181 34.41 %
No 292 55.51 %
Not sure 28 5.32 %
Don't care 25 4.75 %
TOTAL 526 100.00 % ..

Thursday, March 1, 2007

Do you support the crafting of a comprehensive blueprint for Grand Traverse regional land use and transportation?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 220 66.47 %
No 70 21.15 %
Not sure 16 4.83 %
Don't care 25 7.55 %
TOTAL 331 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

What do you think of the Bush Administration's failure to implement security measures proposed by the 9/11 Commission?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It's scandalous 118 20.96 %
It's business as usual 104 18.47 %
It's both 157 27.89 %
It's OK, I don't agree with the proposed security measures 148 26.29 %
Not sure 17 3.02 %
Don't care 19 3.37 %
TOTAL 563 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Should Acme voters rethink their vote in today's election because recall supporters refused to say who is bankrolling their effort?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 204 50.50 %
No 147 36.39 %
Not sure 15 3.71 %
Don't care 38 9.41 %
TOTAL 404 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, February 25-26, 2007

Should Traverse City enact a smoking ban in public places and all businesses except bars and restaurants?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 231 21.04 %
No 343 31.24 %
Yes, and ban it in bars and restaurants, too 507 46.17 %
Not sure 4 0.36 %
Don't care 13 1.18 %
TOTAL 1098 100.00 % ..

Saturday, February 24, 2007

What do you think of the sub-standard conditions in a Walter Reed Army Medical Center housing facility?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It's a disgrace 236 82.52 %
It's not so bad 24 8.39 %
Not sure 14 4.90 %
Don't care 12 4.20 %
TOTAL 286 100.00 % ..

Friday, February 23, 2007

Do you think Section 28 of Traverse City's charter demands a vote on the proposed parking deck?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 124 48.44 %
No 49 19.14 %
Who knows, it's clear as mud 37 14.45 %
Not sure 12 4.69 %
Don't care 34 13.28 %
TOTAL 256 100.00 % ..

Thursday, February 22, 2007

Do you think Acme Township voters should recall their commissioners?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 272 54.84 %
No 159 32.06 %
Not sure 19 3.83 %
Don't care 46 9.27 %
TOTAL 496 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Do you think TCAPS board president Gerald Morris needs an "attitude adjustment" regarding parents' concerns about math curriculum?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 250 71.63 %
No 52 14.90 %
Not sure 18 5.16 %
Don't care 29 8.31 %
TOTAL 349 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Would you like to see a long-term acute care hospital built in Gaylord?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 194 65.32 %
No, we don't need it 33 11.11 %
No, but we should build one somewhere else 14 4.71 %
Not sure 23 7.74 %
Don't care 33 11.11 %
TOTAL 297 100.00 % ..

Monday, February 19, 2007

Should Traverse City commissioners put any public financing of a new parking deck before city voters?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 280 68.29 %
No 105 25.61 %
Not sure 6 1.46 %
Don't care 19 4.63 %
TOTAL 410 100.00 % ..

Saturday & Sunday, February 17-18, 2007

Do you agree with the House vote in favor of a nonbinding resolution that criticizes Bush's plan to increase troops in Iraq?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 329 43.87 %
No 399 53.20 %
Not sure 15 2.00 %
Don't care 7 0.93 %
TOTAL 750 100.00 % ..

Friday, February 16, 2007

Do you think the TCAPS math curriculum needs to be revised?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 201 67.91 %
No 32 10.81 %
Not sure 34 11.49 %
Don't care 29 9.80 %
TOTAL 296 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Do you think the offer of oil to North Korea is an effective step towards the country's nuclear disarmament?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I think it's a step in the right direction 141 34.90 %
No, I don't think the pact is binding 230 56.93 %
Don't know 23 5.69 %
Don't care 10 2.48 %
TOTAL 404 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Do you think TCAPS should revise their reformed math curriculum to include more traditional math?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 296 84.81 %
No 21 6.02 %
Don't know 17 4.87 %
Don't care 15 4.30 %
TOTAL 349 100.00 % ..

Monday, February 12, 2007

Do you support an ordinance which would limit the use of the Open Space to two "major" events each summer?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 148 31.16 %
No 258 54.32 %
Don't know 23 4.84 %
Don't care 46 9.68 %
TOTAL 475 100.00 % ..

Sunday, February 11, 2007

Do you think Traverse City should ban smoking in bars and restaurants?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 495 64.79 %
No 252 32.98 %
Not sure 8 1.05 %
Don't care 9 1.18 %
TOTAL 764 100.00 % ..

Saturday, February 10, 2007

Do you think the Bush administration should pursue more diplomatic efforts with Iran on the nuclear issue?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 217 55.22 %
No 148 37.66 %
Not sure 18 4.58 %
Don't care 10 2.54 %
TOTAL 393 100.00 % ..

Friday, February 9, 2007

Do you think the new campaign to market tart cherries will be successful?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 179 52.80 %
No 68 20.06 %
Not sure 51 15.04 %
Don't care 41 12.09 %
TOTAL 339 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

Is a $500 fine enough punishment for dumping raw sewage into a city storm drain?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 36 6.16 %
No 518 88.70 %
Not sure 17 2.91 %
Don't care 13 2.23 %
TOTAL 584 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

What do you think of the prank Benzie sheriff's sergeants played to scare a retiring police officer?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Inexcusable - those involved should be fired or demoted 313 47.71 %
Not funny, but a reprimand is enough punishment 167 25.46 %
It was just a prank, give them a break 156 23.78 %
Not sure 4 0.61 %
Don't care 16 2.44 %
TOTAL 656 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, February 4-5, 2007

What do you think of GT County commissioner "Sonny" Wheelock's contention that he didn't know he has to publicly disclose and get approval for business he does with the county?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It shows the "zero accountability" attitude of the current board 400 63.90 %
It was simple ignorance, but inexcusable 85 13.58 %
He should have known, but give him a break 60 9.58 %
I don't see a problem with it 49 7.83 %
Not sure 8 1.28 %
Don't care 24 3.83 %
TOTAL 626 100.00 % ..

Saturday, February 3, 2007

What do you think about global warming?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
It's obvious that it's already happening 237 44.05 %
It's a future threat we need to take seriously 64 11.90 %
The scientific data isn't conclusive 110 20.45 %
It's just a lot of hype 110 20.45 %
Not sure 8 1.49 %
Don't care 9 1.67 %
TOTAL 538 100.00 % ..

Friday, February 2, 2007

Do you think Prosecutor John Jarema should be appointed special prosecutor to investigate the Charlevoix check case?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 112 51.38 %
No 41 18.81 %
Not sure 16 7.34 %
Don't care 49 22.48 %
TOTAL 218 100.00 % ..

Thursday, February 1, 2007

Would you like to see bolder energy proposals to make Michigan a national center for alternative energy development?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 324 77.88 %
No 65 15.62 %
Not sure 9 2.16 %
Don't care 18 4.33 %
TOTAL 416 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Would you support public financing of campaigns so politicians wouldn't be indebted to special interests?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 168 35.97 %
No 253 54.18 %
Not sure 35 7.49 %
Don't care 11 2.36 %
TOTAL 467 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Are you proud to have Munson Medical Center providing care in our area?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, it's a great hospital 371 74.80 %
I could take it or leave it 38 7.66 %
No, it's not that great 55 11.09 %
Not sure 15 3.02 %
Don't care 17 3.43 %
TOTAL 496 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, January 28-29, 2007

Do you agree with Acme Township's insistance that Meijer build sidewalks and evaluate the traffic impact of its planned store?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 489 54.39 %
No 359 39.93 %
Not sure 17 1.89 %
Don't care 34 3.78 %
TOTAL 899 100.00 % ..

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Do you think "Scooter" Libby was a scapegoat in the leak of Valerie Plame's identity?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 203 59.71 %
No 79 23.24 %
Not sure 16 4.71 %
Don't care 42 12.35 %
TOTAL 340 100.00 % ..

Friday, January 26, 2007

Are you concerned that trash industry interests will push for more landfills in GT County in the future?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, we don't need the landfills 140 50.91 %
No, I was never against the landfills 87 31.64 %
No, I think local governments won't allow it 19 6.91 %
Not sure 11 4.00 %
Don't care 18 6.55 %
TOTAL 275 100.00 % ..

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Should Congress pass legislation to cut off funds for additional troops?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, we need to stop the troop surge 256 40.19 %
No, I support the troop surge 252 39.56 %
No, I don't support the surge, but I don't think we should cut off funding 112 17.58 %
Not sure 13 2.04 %
Don't care 4 0.63 %
TOTAL 637 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Is it time for Meijer to make peace and build its Acme store under the township's conditions?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, they should abide by the conditions 235 42.73 %
No, they have a right to build how they want 212 38.55 %
No, they shouldn't build in Acme at all 75 13.64 %
Not sure 9 1.64 %
Don't care 19 3.45 %
TOTAL 550 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Are you happy about the new plans for Traverse City's west side?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 196 59.21 %
No 66 19.94 %
Not sure 28 8.46 %
Don't care 41 12.39 %
TOTAL 331 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, January 21-22, 2007

Should the Michigan Supreme Court's deliberations be kept private?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 141 22.38 %
No 448 71.11 %
Not sure 20 3.17 %
Don't care 21 3.33 %
TOTAL 630 100.00 % ..

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Are you happy that winter weather has finally returned to the region?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I love the snow 162 40.60 %
No, I can't wait for spring 211 52.88 %
Not sure 7 1.75 %
Don't care 19 4.76 %
TOTAL 399 100.00 % ..

Friday, January 19, 2007

Should local governments and the public re-think plans to remove the Boardman River dams?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 185 56.57 %
No 99 30.28 %
Not sure 26 7.95 %
Don't care 17 5.20 %
TOTAL 327 100.00 % ..

Thursday, January 18, 2007

Are you hopeful that state Sen. Michelle McManus (R-Lake Leelanau) can push for real finance and ethics reform?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 175 53.52 %
No 107 32.72 %
Not sure 14 4.28 %
Don't care 31 9.48 %
TOTAL 327 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

Do you think the Iraq war was a necessity?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, it was necessary 274 38.27 %
No, it was a war of choice 426 59.50 %
Not sure 11 1.54 %
Don't care 5 0.70 %
TOTAL 716 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

Do you support stem cell research?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I think Congress should approve federal funding 370 65.49 %
No, I agree with President Bush in his opposition 163 28.85 %
Not sure 21 3.72 %
Don't care 11 1.95 %
TOTAL 565 100.00 % ..

Monday, January 15, 2007

Do you think former Charlevoix County sheriff’s deputy Brian VanMeter got off easy for his road-rage incident?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 274 70.80 %
No 60 15.50 %
Not sure 23 5.94 %
Don't care 30 7.75 %
TOTAL 387 100.00 % ..

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Are you satisfied with the deal reached between residents and Williamsburg Receiving and Storage?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 30 19.87 %
No 36 23.84 %
Not sure 19 12.58 %
Don't care 66 43.71 %
TOTAL 151 100.00 % ..

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Do you think Traverse City should ban smoking in workplaces?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 308 69.68 %
No 117 26.47 %
Not sure 5 1.13 %
Don't care 12 2.71 %
TOTAL 442 100.00 % ..

Friday, January 12, 2007

What do you think of President Bush's new Iraq plan?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
I think it's the right thing to do 186 30.90 %
I'm not sure I like it, but I support the president 85 14.12 %
I think it's the wrong thing to do 235 39.04 %
I think it's a distraction while he plans a war with Iran 76 12.62 %
Not sure 14 2.33 %
Don't care 6 1.00 %
TOTAL 602 100.00 % ..

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Are you pleased with the new Congress' moves to clean up Washington and implement a pay-as-you-go budgeting approach?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 264 61.11 %
No 117 27.08 %
Not sure 37 8.56 %
Don't care 14 3.24 %
TOTAL 432 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Do you think Michigan is better or worse off for having John Engler as a former governor?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Better 201 33.84 %
Worse 343 57.74 %
Not sure 27 4.55 %
Don't care 23 3.87 %
TOTAL 594 100.00 % ..

Tuesday, January 9, 2007

Should the Charlevoix City Commission have suspended the city manager during "miscellaneous" business with little public input?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 97 36.19 %
No 104 38.81 %
Not sure 23 8.58 %
Don't care 44 16.42 %
TOTAL 268 100.00 % ..

Sunday & Monday, January 7-8, 2007

How concerned are you about invasive species in the Great Lakes?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Very 639 78.21 %
Somewhat 131 16.03 %
Not at all 20 2.45 %
Not sure 10 1.22 %
Don't care 17 2.08 %
TOTAL 817 100.00 % ..

Saturday, January 6, 2007

Do you support the Democrats' 100-hour agenda?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 139 34.24 %
No 165 40.64 %
What's the 100-hour agenda? 80 19.70 %
Not sure 7 1.72 %
Don't care 15 3.69 %
TOTAL 406 100.00 % ..

Friday, January 5, 2007

Will you watch the newly televised Grand Traverse County board meetings?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes, I'll try 105 31.53 %
No, I'm not interested 85 25.53 %
No, I don't live in GT County 99 29.73 %
Not sure 14 4.20 %
Don't care 30 9.01 %
TOTAL 333 100.00 % ..

Thursday, January 4, 2007

Do you think Bush should send more troops to Iraq?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 162 29.45 %
No 341 62.00 %
Not sure 41 7.45 %
Don't care 6 1.09 %
TOTAL 550 100.00 % ..

Wednesday, January 3, 2007

Should Noel Flohe, John Stanek and Donald Barrows apologize to Elmwood Twp. residents in addition to Derith Smith, the political adversary they were found guilty of defaming?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Yes 254 69.02 %
No 50 13.59 %
Not sure 10 2.72 %
Don't care 54 14.67 %
TOTAL 368 100.00 % ..

Sunday - Tuesday, December 31, 2006 to January 2, 2007

What do you think is the top story of 2006?

RESPONSE VOTES PERCENT GRAPH
Jason Allen's campaign funds 100 13.04 %
Parking deck referendum 81 10.56 %
Petoskey Pointe development 14 1.83 %
Gee, Bartko in East Bay 49 6.39 %
Septage plant 65 8.47 %
Scofflaw state police trooper Meder 40 5.22 %
Rick Csapo's arrest, conviction and resignation 36 4.69 %
Crash victim's mistaken identity 244 31.81 %
South Airport car crash kills teens 81 10.56 %
Mark Unger guilty 57 7.43 %
TOTAL 767 100.00 % ..
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