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What Do You Think?
Previous Poll Results
06/07/2013
Should the city of Wilson charge businesses and residents a fee for responding to false burglary and fire alarms?
05/31/2013
Is your family prepared for hurricane season?
05/17/2013
Should state officials charge tolls to drive on Interstate 95?
05/10/2013
What do you think about the Wilson County Board of Health's decision to fire Health Director Felix Meyer?
05/03/2013
Should U.S. lawmakers pass new gun control measures like an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits and expanded background checks?
04/26/2013
Should teens be required to get parents' permission to receive contraceptives and family planning services from public health departments?
04/19/2013
Should state lawmakers allow city and county governments to post public notices on their own websites instead of advertising in local newspapers and on newspaper websites?
04/12/2013
What should be state lawmakers' first priority?
04/05/2013
Should North Carolina require a government-issued photo ID in order to vote?
03/29/2013
Which crimes do you think are the most prevalent and the biggest threat to Wilson's quality of life?
03/22/2013
How would the Landmark Group's plan to refurbish and replace vacant houses with multi-family rental homes affect Wilson's historic downtown neighborhoods?
03/18/2013
Should North Carolina remove "education" from the N.C. Education Lottery's name and limit lottery advertising?
03/11/2013
Does the Wilson County Board of Commissioners need an animal control advisory committee?
03/01/2013
Should residents requesting public records have to pay for government workers' salary and benefits while they compile the records and make copies?
02/22/2013
Should Wilson County Schools allow students with eyebrow, nose, lip and tongue piercings to wear their studs or rings in school?
02/15/2013
Should North Carolina keep a straight-party voting option on its ballots?
02/08/2013
How much money will you spend on Valentine's Day gifts this year?
02/01/2013
Should high school students be allowed to use cellphones during the school day?
01/25/2013
Should North Carolina pass a law to prevent welfare and food stamp recipients from using their own money to buy lottery tickets?
01/18/2013
How do you think Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would feel about equality and race relations in the United States today?
01/11/2013
Should Wilson County's animal shelter spay or neuter all dogs and cats before they're adopted?
01/04/2013
What's your top New Year's resolution for 2013?
12/28/2012
What should Congress and the president do to avert the looming fiscal cliff?
12/21/2012
After this month's tragic Connecticut school shooting, does the U.S. need more gun control laws?
12/14/2012
Do you think marijuana should be legal in North Carolina?
12/07/2012
Should Wilson County commissioners assume direct oversight over the county health and social services departments?
11/30/2012
Do you give to charity during the holiday season?
11/23/2012
How much do you plan to spend on Christmas gifts this year?
11/16/2012
How do you feel about Sanderson Farms' decision not to bring an 1,100-job poultry processing plant to southern Nash County?
11/08/2012
Do you think bullying is a problem in Wilson County's public schools?
11/02/2012
Are you voting in the 2012 general election?
10/26/2012
After two killings in Wilson apartment complexes in two days, how safe do you feel in your community?
10/19/2012
Who do you plan to vote for in the 2012 presidential race?
10/12/2012
How would your driving habits change if the state began collecting tolls on Interstate 95?
10/05/2012
Do you use your cellphone while driving?
09/28/2012
What would most improve Wilson’s U.S. 301 corridor?
09/21/2012
Are you planning to take advantage of stores' layaway plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season?
09/14/2012
Are you going to buy Apple's new iPhone 5?
09/07/2012
Are you ready for the fall season?
08/31/2012
Are you planning to attend any college football games this season?
08/24/2012
Do you have a hurricane kit at your house?
08/17/2012
Are you planning to attend any area high school football games this season?
08/10/2012
Do you agree with the Wilson County Board of Education's decision to provide all middle school students with iPads?
08/03/2012
Have you attended any of this year's Downtown Alive events?
07/27/2012
Have you and your family been to any summer movies?
07/20/2012
Do you believe Wilson is becoming the home of too many internet cafes?
07/13/2012
Is your summer garden thriving?
07/06/2012
Have you seen a fox in your yard this summer?
06/29/2012
Have you been to a Tobs game this season?
06/22/2012
Have you made any plans for the upcoming 4th of July holiday?
06/15/2012
Are you going to buy Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina display?
06/08/2012
Do you agree that the city's new sweepstakes businesses should be relegated to the city’s Industrial zones?
06/07/2013
Should the city of Wilson charge businesses and residents a fee for responding to false burglary and fire alarms?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, their taxes already pay for police, fire | 120 | 54.79% |
| Yes, it's a drain on city resources | 81 | 36.99% |
| I'm undecided | 18 | 8.22% |
Is your family prepared for hurricane season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| We're not prepared at all | 84 | 69.42% |
| We're still making our preparations | 25 | 20.66% |
| We're fully stocked and have an escape plan | 12 | 9.92% |
Should state officials charge tolls to drive on Interstate 95?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, it will hurt residents and businesses | 226 | 65.51% |
| Mitigated tolls only - locals pay less | 71 | 20.58% |
| Yes, it's the only way to pay for repairs | 48 | 13.91% |
What do you think about the Wilson County Board of Health's decision to fire Health Director Felix Meyer?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| It's long overdue | 141 | 62.95% |
| Right choice, right time | 62 | 27.68% |
| It was the wrong choice | 21 | 9.38% |
Should U.S. lawmakers pass new gun control measures like an assault weapons ban, magazine capacity limits and expanded background checks?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, we need to make America safer | 86 | 41.55% |
| No, the Second Amendment shouldn't be limited | 71 | 34.3% |
| Expanded background checks only | 50 | 24.15% |
Should teens be required to get parents' permission to receive contraceptives and family planning services from public health departments?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, parents have a right to know | 160 | 64.78% |
| No, it's a threat to teens' health | 71 | 28.74% |
| I'm not sure | 16 | 6.48% |
Should state lawmakers allow city and county governments to post public notices on their own websites instead of advertising in local newspapers and on newspaper websites?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, it's a way to modernize and save money | 54 | 45.38% |
| No, government sites are visited too infrequently | 42 | 35.29% |
| Compromise: Cap costs for newspaper public notices | 23 | 19.33% |
What should be state lawmakers' first priority?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Reducing unemployment | 96 | 44.24% |
| Cracking down on crime | 36 | 16.59% |
| Lowering business, individual taxes | 32 | 14.75% |
| Improving education | 30 | 13.82% |
| Protecting gun rights | 19 | 8.76% |
| Making government more open | 4 | 1.84% |
Should North Carolina require a government-issued photo ID in order to vote?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, it's a commonsense anti-fraud measure | 224 | 75.68% |
| No, it will disenfranchise the poor and elderly | 46 | 15.54% |
| Compromise: Require voter registration cards | 26 | 8.78% |
Which crimes do you think are the most prevalent and the biggest threat to Wilson's quality of life?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Drug sales and possession | 116 | 43.12% |
| Assaults, rapes and killings | 79 | 29.37% |
| Home and business break-ins | 58 | 21.56% |
| Theft and shoplifting | 7 | 2.6% |
| Car break-ins and car thefts | 4 | 1.49% |
| Prostitution | 3 | 1.12% |
| Speeding and traffic offenses | 2 | 0.74% |
How would the Landmark Group's plan to refurbish and replace vacant houses with multi-family rental homes affect Wilson's historic downtown neighborhoods?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| It will eliminate eyesores and bring new life to downtown | 98 | 57.65% |
| The project isn't compatible with historic homes | 40 | 23.53% |
| It will have little or no overall effect | 32 | 18.82% |
Should North Carolina remove "education" from the N.C. Education Lottery's name and limit lottery advertising?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, players shouldn't be misled | 76 | 56% |
| No, the lottery is fair and profitable as-is | 60 | 44% |
Does the Wilson County Board of Commissioners need an animal control advisory committee?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, leave animal control to the sheriff | 75 | 45% |
| Yes, but the public should have one or more seats | 54 | 32% |
| Yes, commissioners should study these issues | 25 | 15% |
| No, let the full Board of Commissioners decide | 13 | 8% |
Should residents requesting public records have to pay for government workers' salary and benefits while they compile the records and make copies?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, we already pay their salaries through taxes | 187 | 69% |
| Sometimes, but only for time-intensive requests | 44 | 16% |
| Yes, the workers' time isn't free | 41 | 15% |
Should Wilson County Schools allow students with eyebrow, nose, lip and tongue piercings to wear their studs or rings in school?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, it's too much of a distraction | 239 | 71% |
| Yes, it's how students express themselves | 97 | 29% |
Should North Carolina keep a straight-party voting option on its ballots?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, choose candidates individually | 134 | 59% |
| Yes, it's convenient for party loyalists | 92 | 41% |
How much money will you spend on Valentine's Day gifts this year?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| $1-$100 | 246 | 87% |
| $101-$300 | 25 | 9% |
| More than $500 | 9 | 3% |
| $301-$500 | 4 | 1% |
Should high school students be allowed to use cellphones during the school day?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Only before/after school and at lunch - not in the classroom | 216 | 57% |
| No, cellphones are a digital distraction | 102 | 27% |
| Yes, they're old enough to use them responsibly | 60 | 16% |
Should North Carolina pass a law to prevent welfare and food stamp recipients from using their own money to buy lottery tickets?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, taxpayers are subsidizing their gambling | 300 | 78% |
| No, the state shouldn't tell us how to spend | 85 | 22% |
How do you think Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would feel about equality and race relations in the United States today?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Encouraged - progress made, more needed | 108 | 41% |
| Discouraged - prejudice still runs rampant | 87 | 33% |
| Satisfied - we've achieved equality | 70 | 26% |
Should Wilson County's animal shelter spay or neuter all dogs and cats before they're adopted?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, it's the responsible thing to do | 191 | 67% |
| Make it optional if owners request it | 74 | 26% |
| No, it's expensive and not required | 20 | 7% |
What's your top New Year's resolution for 2013?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| I didn't make a resolution | 114 | 52% |
| Weight loss/fitness | 54 | 25% |
| Managing money better | 34 | 15% |
| Quitting smoking | 9 | 4% |
| Planning more family time | 9 | 4% |
What should Congress and the president do to avert the looming fiscal cliff?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Make deep spending cuts | 112 | 38% |
| Compromise: Some tax hikes, some cuts | 87 | 30% |
| Raise taxes for the wealthy | 85 | 29% |
| Raise taxes for everyone | 10 | 3% |
After this month's tragic Connecticut school shooting, does the U.S. need more gun control laws?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No, criminals don't obey gun laws | 138 | 53% |
| Yes, assault weapons should be banned | 99 | 38% |
| Maybe, it calls for careful study | 22 | 9% |
Do you think marijuana should be legal in North Carolina?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, for medicinal and recreational use | 195 | 45% |
| No, it should remain illegal | 150 | 34% |
| Yes, for medicinal use only | 76 | 17% |
| I'm not sure | 17 | 4% |
Should Wilson County commissioners assume direct oversight over the county health and social services departments?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Commissioners should oversee both | 100 | 48% |
| Commissioners should oversee neither | 82 | 40% |
| They should oversee health board only | 18 | 9% |
| They should oversee DSS only | 7 | 3% |
Do you give to charity during the holiday season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, I give sometimes | 113 | 42% |
| Yes, as much as I can | 79 | 29% |
| No, I can't afford it | 62 | 23% |
| No, I don't want to | 17 | 6% |
How much do you plan to spend on Christmas gifts this year?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| $501-$1,000 | 87 | 26% |
| $1-$100 | 67 | 20% |
| More than $1,000 | 62 | 19% |
| $301-$500 | 61 | 18% |
| $101-$300 | 55 | 17% |
How do you feel about Sanderson Farms' decision not to bring an 1,100-job poultry processing plant to southern Nash County?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Satisfied - it would pollute Wilson's water supply | 185 | 48% |
| Disappointed - we need those jobs | 149 | 39% |
| Indifferent - we've neither gained nor lost anything | 49 | 13% |
Do you think bullying is a problem in Wilson County's public schools?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, it's a nationwide problem | 250 | 51% |
| Yes, it happens here often | 221 | 45% |
| No, it hardly ever happens | 12 | 2% |
| No, our schools are bully-free | 11 | 2% |
Are you voting in the 2012 general election?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes, I voted early | 335 | 62% |
| Yes, on Election Day | 148 | 28% |
| No, I don't want to | 41 | 8% |
| No, I'm not eligible | 13 | 2% |
After two killings in Wilson apartment complexes in two days, how safe do you feel in your community?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Fairly safe | 156 | 35% |
| Extremely unsafe | 123 | 28% |
| Fairly unsafe | 95 | 21% |
| Extremely safe | 71 | 16% |
Who do you plan to vote for in the 2012 presidential race?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Mitt Romney | 445 | 52% |
| Barack Obama | 355 | 42% |
| Write-in candidate | 26 | 3% |
| Gary Johnson | 23 | 3% |
How would your driving habits change if the state began collecting tolls on Interstate 95?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| I'd avoid I-95 when possible to save money | 145 | 51% |
| I'd always take an alternate route | 75 | 27% |
| No change, the convenience is worth the cost | 63 | 22% |
Do you use your cellphone while driving?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| I only talk on the phone — no texting | 153 | 50% |
| I text and talk behind the wheel | 79 | 26% |
| I use the phone only for emergencies | 42 | 14% |
| I never use my phone while driving | 32 | 10% |
What would most improve Wilson’s U.S. 301 corridor?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Demolishing abandoned buildings | 156 | 52% |
| Opening new businesses | 75 | 25% |
| Reducing crime | 48 | 16% |
| Beautification and regular landscaping | 20 | 7% |
Are you planning to take advantage of stores' layaway plans for the upcoming holiday shopping season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 129 | 59% |
| Yes | 90 | 41% |
Are you going to buy Apple's new iPhone 5?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 264 | 83% |
| Yes | 53 | 17% |
Are you ready for the fall season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes | 195 | 88% |
| No | 27 | 12% |
Are you planning to attend any college football games this season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 119 | 64% |
| Yes | 66 | 36% |
Do you have a hurricane kit at your house?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 159 | 88% |
| Yes | 22 | 12% |
Are you planning to attend any area high school football games this season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 128 | 57% |
| Yes | 97 | 43% |
Do you agree with the Wilson County Board of Education's decision to provide all middle school students with iPads?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 240 | 73% |
| Yes | 88 | 27% |
Have you attended any of this year's Downtown Alive events?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 169 | 85% |
| Yes | 29 | 15% |
Have you and your family been to any summer movies?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 147 | 70% |
| Yes | 63 | 30% |
Do you believe Wilson is becoming the home of too many internet cafes?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes | 193 | 76% |
| No | 60 | 24% |
Is your summer garden thriving?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 83 | 70% |
| Yes | 35 | 30% |
Have you seen a fox in your yard this summer?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 157 | 58% |
| Yes | 115 | 42% |
Have you been to a Tobs game this season?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 194 | 90% |
| Yes | 21 | 10% |
Have you made any plans for the upcoming 4th of July holiday?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 155 | 74% |
| Yes | 54 | 26% |
Are you going to buy Apple's new MacBook Pro with Retina display?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| No | 161 | 95% |
| Yes | 9 | 5% |
Do you agree that the city's new sweepstakes businesses should be relegated to the city’s Industrial zones?
| OPTIONS | VOTES | % |
| Yes | 70 | 61% |
| No | 44 | 39% |
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