Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

924 total votes Added Jun 1, 2025 7:32 AM

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 268 votes 29.00%

Poverty and income inequality 87 votes 9.42%

Housing affordability 175 votes 18.94%

Availability of rental housing 40 votes 4.33%

Homelessness 48 votes 5.19%

Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 95 votes 10.28%

Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 126 votes 13.64%

Local job opportunities and unemployment 18 votes 1.95%

Air and water quality/pollution 6 votes 0.65%

Services for seniors and aging populations 28 votes 3.03%

Policing effectiveness and accountability 23 votes 2.49%

Indigenous reconciliation efforts 10 votes 1.08%

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