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Has SDG&E done enough to inform the public of Powerlink’s impacts on communities?

Yes
15% (10 votes)
No
85% (58 votes)
Total votes: 68

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Are you optimistic that 2010 will be a better year than 2009?

Yes
73% (38 votes)
No
27% (14 votes)
Total votes: 52

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Should East County open a shelter for the homeless?

Yes, 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

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Should La Mesa amend the Village Specific Plan to allow a proposed 18-story high rise?

Yes, 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

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Did you have any damage from this week’s stormy weather?

Yes, major damage
0% (0 votes)
Yes, minor damage
53% (18 votes)
No damage
47% (16 votes)
Total votes: 34

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Do you think the economy is turning around in East County?

Yes, 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

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What are your views on the healthcare reform bill passed by the House?

It’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

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Do you plan on “buying local” this holiday season to keep tax dollars here in our community?

Yes, 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

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Should SDSU restore guaranteed admission for all local students who meet CSU eligibility requirements?

Yes, 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

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Should people be notified if a paroled arsonist is released in a community?

Yes, 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

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Should there be restrictions on sale of sonic weapons to prevent abuse or access by terrorists?

Yes, 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

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Should environmental laws be waived to allow more pumping of San Joaquin Delta water for Southern California?

Yes, 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

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Should the California Public Utilities Commission vote to pull the plug and stop SDG&E’s power shut-off plan for East County?

Yes, 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

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WHICH FORM OF HEALTHCARE REFORM DO YOU SUPPORT?

A 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

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Should the Legislature override Governor Scharzenegger’s line-item budget vetoes?

Yes, 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

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Should Santee approve a cable ski park at Santee Lakes?

Yes, 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

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Do you support the Climate Change Bill (American Clean Energy & Security Act) ?

Yes, 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

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Is Hate Speech Fueling a Rise In Hate Crimes?

Yes. 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

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Should state parks be "terminated" to balance the budget?

No, 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

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DO YOU THINK RESIDENTS AND COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES SHOULD PAY THE SAME RATES FOR WATER?

Yes, 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

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WITH WATER RATIONING LOOMING AND WATER RATES RISING DRAMATICALLY, WHAT’S YOUR BIGGEST CONCERN?

I’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

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How worried are you about swine flu?

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WHICH EVENTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE SPONSOR?

On 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

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Should the City and County ask for federal stimulus funds to help build fire stations and other fire protection projects?

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Schwarzenegger has asked Californians to cut water use by 20%. What steps are you taking to conserve water?

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Should the California Public Utilities Commission grant a rehearing on Sunrise Powerlink?

Yes, Lakeside residents shouldn't have to pay the price for a bureaucratic bungle!
75% (3 votes)
No, the Powerlink decision is a done deal. Get over it!
25% (1 vote)
Total votes: 4

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Should the California Public Utilities Commission grant a rehearing on Sunrise Powerlink?

Yes, 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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The State Senate is one vote short of approving a budget. Should Senator Dennis Hollingsworth cast the deciding vote in favor?

Yes, we must minimize or stop cuts to education, foster child payments, public safety and other services.
77% (72 votes)
No, deep cuts in our public services and more belt-tightening are preferable to raising fees or taxes.
23% (22 votes)
Total votes: 94

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Should the economic stimulus bill now before Congress include infrastructure projects to protect East County from wildfires?

Yes, federal help to protect people and property here from more devastating fires should be a high priority.
85% (23 votes)
No, we can't afford to spend money on cutting firebreaks or putting power lines underground.
15% (4 votes)
Total votes: 27

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Should the Obama administration block approval of Sunrise Powerlink?

Yes, we don't need more fire hazards. Go for green, locally-produced energy instead.
78% (29 votes)
Yes, pending a full environmental impact review.
5% (2 votes)
No, but require that some of Powerlink's energy be from green, renewable sources.
8% (3 votes)
No, we need a dependable power supply, even if it's from non-renewable fossil fuel sources.
8% (3 votes)
Total votes: 37

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