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Should the city make land-use changes ahead of the ‘Hometown Democracy’ vote? Yes, we need more commercial. No, it’s too much too quick. It doesn’t matter to me either way. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the city hold a special election to fill its council vacancy? Yes, I want to vote. No, it will cost too much. It doesn’t matter to me either way. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should the city refund sewer over-charges? Yes, pay the money back. No, the charges were implemented properly. Maybe, but only if outside council also finds the charges improper. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the state ban texting while driving? Yes, it’s dangerous. No, it’s no more dangerous than adjusting the radio. Maybe, but as part of a cell phone ban. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Would you pay a $500 assessment to pay for road repaving in the north Cape? Yes, I own property in the north. No, I own property in the north. I think it would be a good idea anywhere. I don’t approve, it would set a bad precedent. Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment	What do you think of the job the president has done in his first year? He’s done an extraordinary job. A good job, overall. He inherited a lot. About average. His failures outweigh any successes. A poor job. It’s too soon to tell. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Will you make a donation for Haitian relief? Yes, I already have. Yes, I’m planning on it. No, I just don’t have the money. No, I have other charitable priorities Maybe, I haven’t decided. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the city impose a $2,000 fee on properties not connected to water and sewer utilities? Yes, even though they are not connected, they should help pay for the system. No, it’s wrong to charge if they don’t benefit. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should city council extend public comment? Yes, three minutes is not enough. No, the public has ample time. Maybe, for certain issues. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you expect better times in 2010? Yes, I see signs of recovery. No, things are getting worse. No, but things have leveled off. Who knows? Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment
How should council address the city’s utility issues? Form a citizen committee. Tap four council members for an advisory panel. Hire a consulting firm. Do it themselves. Don’t address rates, debt or expansion issues at all. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	What do you think of President Obama’s troop plan for Afghanistan? I agree with the troop level increase. The troop increase is not high enough. Keep troop levels the same. Bring the troops home Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
What are your holiday spending plans this season? I plan to spend more. I plan to spend the same. I plan to spend less. I will be buying little or nothing I will be buying little or nothing. Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should Maj. Nidal Hasan face the death penalty in the Fort Hood shootings? Yes No Not if he is permanently paralyzed. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
What should be the new council’s top priority? Expenditures - cut them. Find new revenue sources. Business development initiatives. Housing issues, including foreclosures Start next year’s budget process and lower taxes. The utility expansion project. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you, over time, become more concerned with the spread of H1N1 or swine flu virus? Yes, many across the country are infected and the death rate keeps increasing. Yes, but the vaccine should help. No, it is no more serious than seasonal flu. No, the vaccine will stop the spread. I am not concerned at all. View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should Cape economic development officials travel in hope of attracting investors or businesses? Yes, we need business growth. Maybe; council should approve all trips. No, the benefit does not outweigh the cost. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should unemployment benefits be extended again? Yes No I'm not sure Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Is the housing market stabilizing? Yes, homes are selling Maybe, prices are still low No, not in Southwest Florida. I’m not affected; I don’t know. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Do you think the recession is loosening its grip? Yes, I see signs of recovery. No,I see no change. Maybe, but not here. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should the public ownership of the golf course continue to be pursued? Yes, the CRA should continue its efforts. Yes, but the city should take over negotiations. Yes, but through eminent domain. No, success is unlikely. No, now’s no t the time to spend public money on this. Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the UEP go forward now? Yes, both SW 6/7 and N 1-8 SW 6/7 only N 1-8 only. No, neither. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
What do you think of the new law making seatbelt violations a stoppable offense? It’s a good law; it will save lives. It should have remained a secondary offense. I don’t care, I always wear mine. We don’t need seat belt laws; it should be a personal choice Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Should the city contribute money to the proposed Premier Aquatics Center? Yes, we need economic development. No, but the county should. I’m opposed to any public contribution. Maybe; it’s too soon to tell. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment
Should new transmission lines be installed underground? Yes, I’d pay higher utility rates. Maybe, if those who want the lines buried pay. Maybe, if the costs don’t affect me. No, keep all costs as low as possible. Other View All Results Read/Post a comment	Have you ever been discouraged from obtaining a public record? Yes, due to time delays. Yes, due to cost quoted. Yes, I felt intimidated by the process. No. I’ve never made a public records request. View All Results Read/Post a comment
Do declining property values have you taking another look at your options? We’re going to keep our home and wait it out. We’re current with our mortgage but thinking of walking away. We’re in foreclosure but hoping to renegotiate to keep our home. We’re in foreclosure and have no options. We’re looking to sell for what we can get. We’re not affected. Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment	What would you like to see done with the old Golf Club site? Leave it a golf course, but in private hands. Public golf course. Park. Develop it; the Cape needs jobs, tax revenue. A combination of green space and development. Other. View All Results Read/Post a comment