Polls

The Columbian recently rated local doughnuts. What's your favorite?

Apple fritters

36% (59 Votes)

Maple bars

34% (57 Votes)

Old-fashioned

17% (29 Votes)

Jelly-filled

13% (21 Votes)

Total Voters: 166

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How close do you live to a homeless encampment?

Farther than a half mile.

41% (58 Votes)

I am not sure.

30% (42 Votes)

Within a quarter mile.

16% (23 Votes)

Within a half mile.

13% (18 Votes)

Total Voters: 141

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How much should rush hour tolls cost on a new I-5 bridge?

There shouldn't be tolls, even if that means no new bridge is built.

53% (155 Votes)

Less than $2 for a typical car or pickup.

22% (64 Votes)

Between $2 and $3.

18% (54 Votes)

More than $3.

7% (20 Votes)

Total Voters: 293

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Are you feeling more or less optimistic about Clark County's economy this year?

Less optimistic. Everything costs more, and I worry about a recession.

55% (161 Votes)

More optimistic. Jobs are plentiful, and prices seems to be more stable than last year.

24% (70 Votes)

I think the economic outlook is about the same as last year.

21% (61 Votes)

Total Voters: 292

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How good are you at driving in the snow?

Better than most. I have snow tires and mad driving skills.

37% (66 Votes)

About average, I would say.

34% (62 Votes)

I'm not going to find out. I just stay home when it's snowy.

29% (52 Votes)

Total Voters: 180

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Airline mishaps and near-mishaps have been in the news. Have these made you less willing to fly?

Not really. Flying remains the safest form of transportation.

46% (96 Votes)

I hadn't really thought about it.

22% (46 Votes)

I don't travel by commercial airliner.

17% (35 Votes)

Yes, I am more concerned about flying.

15% (31 Votes)

Total Voters: 208

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How are you reacting to the increased price of eggs?

I'm still buying the same amount, but paying more.

66% (114 Votes)

I'm buying fewer eggs.

20% (35 Votes)

I didn't buy eggs before the price went up, and still don't.

12% (21 Votes)

I am getting some chickens this spring.

2% (4 Votes)

Total Voters: 174

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When will you file your income tax return?

As soon as possible/already filed it.

56% (85 Votes)

Haven't thought about it yet.

23% (35 Votes)

I'm waiting until mid-April.

19% (29 Votes)

I don't have to file this year.

2% (3 Votes)

Total Voters: 152

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How likely are you to attend a Congressional town hall meeting?

Maybe, if it was in my neighborhood and I have an interest.

33% (72 Votes)

Not likely. I have better things to do than talk politics.

25% (53 Votes)

No way. I don't like Democrats.

21% (46 Votes)

Likely. I want my congressional representative to hear my views.

20% (44 Votes)

Total Voters: 215

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It's been three years since COVID-19 began to spread. Have you had it?

No, I have not had it.

59% (171 Votes)

Yes, I had it once.

29% (83 Votes)

Yes, I had it more than once.

8% (22 Votes)

I'm not sure. I don't bother to test for it.

4% (13 Votes)

Total Voters: 289

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What fuel do you want to power your next automobile?

Gasoline.

38% (82 Votes)

A gas/electric hybrid.

27% (59 Votes)

Electricity.

21% (45 Votes)

I am through with buying autos.

7% (16 Votes)

Some other fuel like diesel or hydrogen.

6% (13 Votes)

Total Voters: 215

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Are you more or less optimistic that 2023 will be better than 2022?

More optimistic. Inflation is easing, COVID-19 is less serious and I am doing OK.

30% (58 Votes)

My optimism level is about the same as it was for 2022.

29% (57 Votes)

I don't know what to think at this point. Ask me in July.

27% (52 Votes)

Less optimistic. We have yet to significantly address problems like climate change.

14% (28 Votes)

Total Voters: 195

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