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
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Saturday, August 18, 2007
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Saturday, August 4, 2007
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Sunday & Monday, July 29-30, 2007
Saturday, July 28, 2007
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Friday, July 20, 2007
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Sunday & Monday, July 15-16, 2007
Saturday, July 14, 2007
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Sunday & Monday, July 8-9, 2007
Saturday, July 7, 2007
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Sunday & Monday, July 1-2, 2007
Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Thursday, June 28, 2007
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Sunday & Monday, June 24-25, 2007
Saturday, June 23, 2007
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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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