Poll
Should law enforcement do more to warn the public about sexual predators living in communities?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 03/05/2010 - 10:12Is there enough oversight of wind farms to protect public safety and/or wildlife?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 02/12/2010 - 10:53Yes
35% (18 votes)
No
58% (30 votes)
Not sure
8% (4 votes)
Total votes: 52
Should SDG&E be required to move its Sunrise Powerlink route out of Lakeside’s El Monte Valley?
Submitted by Site Manager on Thu, 02/04/2010 - 10:49Yes, Lakesides’ getting burned! Fire hazards and view damage are too severe.
45% (29 votes)
No, Lakeside residents should “get over it” and live with the high-voltage lines.
9% (6 votes)
Who needs Powerlink? Scrap the line--let’s use locally-generated, green power instead.
46% (30 votes)
Total votes: 65
Do you believe President Obama’s proposals in his State of the Union speech will help small businesses and families?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 03:18Yes
58% (122 votes)
No
38% (81 votes)
Not sure
4% (9 votes)
Total votes: 212
Has SDG&E done enough to inform the public of Powerlink’s impacts on communities?
Submitted by Site Manager on Tue, 01/19/2010 - 10:25Yes
15% (10 votes)
No
85% (58 votes)
Total votes: 68
Are you optimistic that 2010 will be a better year than 2009?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 10:41Yes
73% (38 votes)
No
27% (14 votes)
Total votes: 52
Should East County open a shelter for the homeless?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:28Yes, homeless families and individuals need a safe haven, especially in winter.
77% (59 votes)
No, the homeless can go to a downtown shelter, or be arrested for vagrancy.
23% (18 votes)
Total votes: 77
Should La Mesa amend the Village Specific Plan to allow a proposed 18-story high rise?
Submitted by Site Manager on Thu, 12/10/2009 - 12:48Yes, it will be good for the economy and provide more housing.
18% (42 votes)
No, a skyscraper will ruin the character of the downtown village area.
71% (169 votes)
I’m not sure—I need more information.
11% (26 votes)
Total votes: 237
Did you have any damage from this week’s stormy weather?
Submitted by Site Manager on Wed, 12/09/2009 - 11:06Yes, major damage
0% (0 votes)
Yes, minor damage
53% (18 votes)
No damage
47% (16 votes)
Total votes: 34
Do you think the economy is turning around in East County?
Submitted by Site Manager on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 14:34Yes, I believe the economy is starting to improve.
24% (8 votes)
No, I’m not seeing any economic recovery yet locally.
48% (16 votes)
Not yet, but I hope things will turn around soon!
27% (9 votes)
Total votes: 33
What are your views on the healthcare reform bill passed by the House?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 11/09/2009 - 10:43It’s a landmark reform that will help many people afford healthcare.
14% (10 votes)
It’s a good start, but doesn’t go far enough to provide healthcare for all.
38% (27 votes)
It’s too expensive/has other problems.
18% (13 votes)
Government should stay out of healthcare reform.
30% (21 votes)
Total votes: 71
Do you plan on “buying local” this holiday season to keep tax dollars here in our community?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 10/23/2009 - 09:40Yes, I’m shopping locally to help support our region
42% (10 votes)
Partially, I’m doing some shopping here and some elsewhere/online
38% (9 votes)
No, I’m spending my holiday dollars elsewhere
13% (3 votes)
I can’t afford to shop this holiday season!
8% (2 votes)
Total votes: 24
Should SDSU restore guaranteed admission for all local students who meet CSU eligibility requirements?
Submitted by Site Manager on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 10:03Yes, our local students should have first priority for admissions at SDSU
94% (204 votes)
No, SDSU should not guarantee admission to all eligible local students.
6% (13 votes)
Total votes: 217
Should people be notified if a paroled arsonist is released in a community?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 09/25/2009 - 13:52Yes, public safety and fire prevention takes priority over a parolee’s privacy rights.
86% (59 votes)
No, a parolee who served time should be able to start over without neighbors knowing of past crimes.
14% (10 votes)
Total votes: 69
Should there be restrictions on sale of sonic weapons to prevent abuse or access by terrorists?
Submitted by Site Manager on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 09:20Yes, only military should have these weapons.
68% (48 votes)
Yes, military and law enforcement should be allowed to own them, but not private parties.
18% (13 votes)
No, sales should not be limited.
3% (2 votes)
No limits. Can I get one, too?
11% (8 votes)
Total votes: 71
Should environmental laws be waived to allow more pumping of San Joaquin Delta water for Southern California?
Submitted by Site Manager on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 11:36Yes, people’s water needs here are more important than protecting salmon, smelt or whales.
49% (21 votes)
No, the environmental consequences are too severe. Other solutions to the water shortage should take priority.
51% (22 votes)
Total votes: 43
Should the California Public Utilities Commission vote to pull the plug and stop SDG&E’s power shut-off plan for East County?
Submitted by Site Manager on Thu, 08/27/2009 - 09:17Yes, don’t leave us in the dark during fire season!
76% (56 votes)
No, shutting off power on dry, windy days is fine with me.
24% (18 votes)
Total votes: 74
WHICH FORM OF HEALTHCARE REFORM DO YOU SUPPORT?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 08/17/2009 - 13:52A public option that lets each person choose between private insurance or a public plan like Medicaid
38% (17 votes)
A single payer system that provides healthcare for all and eliminates private health insurance
42% (19 votes)
More regulation of insurance companies, but no public plan
4% (2 votes)
None of the above
16% (7 votes)
Total votes: 45
Should the Legislature override Governor Scharzenegger’s line-item budget vetoes?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 08/03/2009 - 09:19Yes, it’s wrong to cut funds for the most vulnerable, such as disabled children and seniors with in-home care.
55% (23 votes)
No, balancing the budget without raising taxes is more important than funding health and welfare programs.
45% (19 votes)
Vetoes? What vetoes? I’ve been too busy watching Michael Jackson coverage to keep up with real news!
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 42
Should Santee approve a cable ski park at Santee Lakes?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 07/17/2009 - 09:58Yes, wakeboarding and water skiing are compatible uses. Surf’s up!
78% (188 votes)
No, it’s a nuisance for neighbors, birds and other wildlife. Keep the peace!
22% (53 votes)
Total votes: 241
Do you support the Climate Change Bill (American Clean Energy & Security Act) ?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 12:47Yes, we need to reverse global climate change and cut dependence on fossil fuels/foreign oil.
34% (12 votes)
No, I support these general goals, but believe this bill has flaws.
17% (6 votes)
No, I oppose any measure that could increase energy costs.
11% (4 votes)
Global warming, what global warming?
37% (13 votes)
Total votes: 35
Is Hate Speech Fueling a Rise In Hate Crimes?
Submitted by Site Manager on Tue, 06/16/2009 - 09:04Yes. Hate speech is inciting violence and should be restrained, just as we restrict people from shouting “Fire” in a crowded th
62% (50 votes)
Yes, but the right to free speech should be protected at all costs; punish only those who commit violence.
25% (20 votes)
No, I don’t believe hate speech and the rise in hate crimes are related.
14% (11 votes)
Total votes: 81
Should state parks be "terminated" to balance the budget?
Submitted by miriamg on Fri, 06/05/2009 - 01:53No, terminate some other programs, but keep our parks open!
37% (18 votes)
No, raise fees or taxes on those who can most afford it-- save our parks!
49% (24 votes)
Yes, times are tough and I support the Governor's plan to close 80% of state parks.
14% (7 votes)
Total votes: 49
DO YOU THINK RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES SHOULD PAY THE SAME RATES FOR WATER?
Submitted by Site Manager on Tue, 05/26/2009 - 11:58Yes, its discriminatory to charge some water users more than others.
52% (11 votes)
No, commercial property owners should pay higher rates than homeowners.
19% (4 votes)
No, homeowners should pay higher rates than commercial property owners.
5% (1 vote)
Businesses providing essential services such as farmers should pay less, while others should pay more.
24% (5 votes)
Total votes: 21
WITH WATER RATIONING LOOMING AND WATER RATES RISING DRAMATICALLY, WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 05/11/2009 - 09:33I’ll have to rip out my lawn and put in Astroturf or cacti
4% (2 votes)
My landscaping will dry out and be a fire hazard
36% (17 votes)
No more long, steamy showers or deep-soaking baths
13% (6 votes)
I won’t be able to afford my water bill
40% (19 votes)
No worries – I’m a renter!
6% (3 votes)
Total votes: 47
WHICH EVENTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE SPONSOR?
Submitted by Site Manager on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 19:52On The Road With the East County Eater (feasting, wine-tasting & music at local restaurants)
25% (7 votes)
East County Newsmakers, Movers & Shakers (People in the news)
32% (9 votes)
Green Living Fair
39% (11 votes)
Homeowner/Homebuyer Seminar
4% (1 vote)
Total votes: 28
Should the City and County ask for federal stimulus funds to help build fire stations and other fire protection projects?
Submitted by Site Manager on Sat, 03/07/2009 - 11:23Schwarzenegger has asked Californians to cut water use by 20%. What steps are you taking to conserve water?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 03/02/2009 - 15:22Should the California Public Utilities Commission grant a rehearing on Sunrise Powerlink?
Submitted by Site Manager on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 11:56Yes, Lakeside residents shouldn't have to pay the price for a bureaucratic bungle!
91% (58 votes)
No, the Powerlink decision is a done deal. Get over it!
9% (6 votes)
Total votes: 64
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