What do you think is the most important skill set for the new Lodi Unified School District superintendent?
Date: 04-14-2008 - 04-28-2008
| Builder of diversity and cultural awareness. |  |
50 Votes(5%) |
| Good financial manager. | |
247 Votes(26%) |
| Open and good communicator. | |
224 Votes(23%) |
| Innovative thinker. | |
80 Votes(8%) |
| Snappy dresser. | |
353 Votes(37%) |
| Youthful outlook on life. | |
9 Votes(1%) |
What do you think of the Olympic torch protests directed at China?
Date: 04-10-2008 - 04-14-2008
| More power to the protesters; China needs to clean up its civil rights act. | |
134 Votes(39%) |
| Protests are OK as long as the torch and torch-bearer are not harmed or unduly harassed. | |
65 Votes(19%) |
| Protests are not enough; the U.S. should boycott the Olympics. | |
31 Votes(9%) |
| The protesters are misguided; keep sports and politics separate. | |
111 Votes(33%) |
What do you think of the city of Galt rewarding top administrators with bonuses?
Date: 03-25-2008 - 04-08-2008
| It just allows the city manager to reward favorites. | |
239 Votes(58%) |
| An innovative way to encourage performance. | |
20 Votes(5%) |
| This is how it works in the private sector - why not the public sector? | |
72 Votes(17%) |
| The idea is OK, but it probably won't work well in a governmental setting. | |
82 Votes(20%) |
How caught up are you in this year's NCAA tournament?
Date: 03-20-2008 - 03-25-2008
| Checking my bracket every 15 minutes. | |
35 Votes(15%) |
| I'm in a pool, but my spouse picked my teams. | |
2 Votes(1%) |
| I don't gamble, I just like to watch the games. | |
42 Votes(18%) |
| Brackets? | |
155 Votes(66%) |
What do you think of a raise for the Lodi City Council? (The council makes $500 per month and has not had a raise since 1990.)
Date: 03-17-2008 - 03-20-2008
| It is long overdue and well-deserved. | |
38 Votes(13%) |
| As long as the increase is modest, I have no problem with it. | |
54 Votes(18%) |
| They may deserve it, but the timing is awful. Let's hold off. | |
80 Votes(27%) |
| No way. It is a dangerous step toward a full-time council, which we don't want or need. | |
41 Votes(14%) |
| Sorry. Members simply don't deserve a raise now. | |
84 Votes(28%) |
How are you going to spend your economic stimulus check?
Date: 02-11-2008 - 03-18-2008
| Pay off debt | |
193 Votes(32%) |
| Go on a mini-vacation | |
42 Votes(7%) |
| Save it | |
125 Votes(21%) |
| Jackson Rancheria | |
37 Votes(6%) |
| Save a little, spend a little | |
91 Votes(15%) |
| Buy beer | |
114 Votes(19%) |
Should Hillary Clinton drop out of the Democratic presidential race in favor of Barack Obama?
Date: 03-10-2008 - 03-17-2008
| Absolutely. Obama is the future and Clinton is the past. | |
222 Votes(32%) |
| No way. Hillary should be the Democratic nominee, not Barack. | |
192 Votes(28%) |
| McCain would beat either one. | |
223 Votes(32%) |
| Ralph Nader is the real progressive here. | |
17 Votes(2%) |
| Let's not count Ron Paul out just yet. | |
36 Votes(5%) |
With the announcement that Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers is retiring, we're wondering: Who do you think is the best NFL quarterback of all time?
Date: 03-03-2008 - 03-10-2008
| Brett Favre | |
71 Votes(9%) |
| Joe Montana | |
511 Votes(62%) |
| John Elway | |
27 Votes(3%) |
| Johnny Unitas | |
34 Votes(4%) |
| Joe Namath | |
22 Votes(3%) |
| Troy Aikman | |
31 Votes(4%) |
| Terry Bradshaw | |
29 Votes(4%) |
| Tom Brady | |
17 Votes(2%) |
| Dan Marino | |
31 Votes(4%) |
| Other | |
47 Votes(6%) |
How has the real estate market affected you?
Date: 02-25-2008 - 03-03-2008
| I'm struggling to make my mortgage payments. | |
106 Votes(18%) |
| The foreclosed home on my block is an eyesore. | |
49 Votes(8%) |
| I've seen my rent go up. | |
43 Votes(7%) |
| It hasn't affected me. | |
247 Votes(42%) |
| It's a great time to buy; I'm shopping for a home. | |
84 Votes(14%) |
| I'm sleeping at the Archway shelter. | |
65 Votes(11%) |
Which movie will win Best Picture at Sunday's Oscars?
Date: 02-18-2008 - 02-24-2008
| Atonement | |
25 Votes(12%) |
| Juno | |
63 Votes(30%) |
| Michael Clayton | |
24 Votes(11%) |
| No Country For Old Men | |
67 Votes(32%) |
| There Will Be Blood | |
30 Votes(14%) |
Who will you vote for in the California Primary (Democrats)?
Date: 01-28-2008 - 02-05-2008
| Hillary Clinton | |
1 Votes(10%) |
| Barack Obama | |
7 Votes(70%) |
| Other | |
2 Votes(20%) |
Who will you vote for in the California Primary (Republicans)?
Date: 01-28-2008 - 02-05-2008
| Mitt Romney | |
3 Votes(33%) |
| Ron Paul | |
1 Votes(11%) |
| John McCain | |
2 Votes(22%) |
| Mike Huckabee | |
2 Votes(22%) |
| Other | |
1 Votes(11%) |
How do you plan to spend Super Bowl Sunday?
Date: 01-28-2008 - 02-03-2008
| Attending a Super Bowl party. | |
89 Votes(25%) |
| Going to the movies. | |
32 Votes(9%) |
| Heading to the mountains for some snowboarding or skiing. | |
25 Votes(7%) |
| Shopping. | |
33 Votes(9%) |
| Watching the game at home. | |
179 Votes(50%) |
What should be done about Lodi's skateboard park?
Date: 01-23-2008 - 01-28-2008
| Repair the damage and reopen the park - with video surveillance. | |
237 Votes(44%) |
| Close it indefinitely. | |
27 Votes(5%) |
| Tear it down and leave it as a grassy area. | |
102 Votes(19%) |
| Convert it into a miniature golf course. | |
105 Votes(19%) |
| I don't care. | |
72 Votes(13%) |
Test Question
Date: 12-12-2007 - 01-22-2008
| yes | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| no | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| maybe | |
0 Votes(0%) |
What's your favorite winter activity?
Date: 01-14-2008 - 01-22-2008
| Snowboarding | |
48 Votes(11%) |
| Downhill skiing | |
37 Votes(9%) |
| Staying inside and watching football | |
84 Votes(19%) |
| Cross-country skiing | |
4 Votes(1%) |
| Ice fishing | |
10 Votes(2%) |
| Snowshoeing | |
1 Votes(0%) |
| Snowball fights | |
21 Votes(5%) |
| Staying inside and watching movies | |
206 Votes(47%) |
| Ice skating/hockey | |
24 Votes(6%) |
The News-Sentinel recently reported that many instructors make $100,000 or more in base salary. Officials say the best-paid instructors carry heavy teaching loads and work hard for their money. What do you think of faculty compensation at Delta?
Date: 01-07-2008 - 01-14-2008
| Instructors are highly qualified and deserve this level of compensation. | |
154 Votes(32%) |
| A minority of faculty members may be overpaid. | |
128 Votes(26%) |
| The faculty generally earns more than it should. | |
63 Votes(13%) |
| This is outrageous - cutbacks must be made. | |
139 Votes(29%) |
What do you think of Lodi Unified's current focus on cultural sensitivity to raise academic achievement among black and Hispanic students?
Date: 12-17-2007 - 01-06-2008
| It is long overdue and will make a dramatic difference. | |
137 Votes(12%) |
| Cultural sensitivity plays a role, but a relatively small one, in academic success. | |
72 Votes(6%) |
| The problem lies with parents and cultural priorities more than with teachers' sensitivity levels. | |
396 Votes(34%) |
| The focus is misguided - a waste of time and money. | |
577 Votes(49%) |
What would really make Lodi a better place to live?
Date: 12-12-2007 - 12-17-2007
| Lower utility rates | |
234 Votes(33%) |
| Cleaner streets | |
54 Votes(8%) |
| More stores to shop | |
129 Votes(18%) |
| Lower rent | |
88 Votes(12%) |
| Better City Council | |
152 Votes(21%) |
| Lower property taxes | |
62 Votes(9%) |
What do you really want for Christmas?
Date: 12-04-2007 - 12-11-2007
| Opportunity to star in Broadway's "Hairspray." | |
59 Votes(20%) |
| All-expense paid trip to "A Night of a Thousand Stevies," the largest Stevie Nicks fan event in the world. | |
65 Votes(22%) |
| Cadillac golf cart shaped like Barbie's head. | |
49 Votes(17%) |
| 100 Christmas ornaments featuring a century of Lodi's mayors. | |
29 Votes(10%) |
| A family trip to Michael Jackson's New Year's Eve Extravaganza at Neverland Ranch. | |
87 Votes(30%) |
How should GATE education in Lodi Unified be changed?
Date: 11-28-2007 - 12-03-2007
| Expand Elkhorn School to accommodate more students | |
78 Votes(18%) |
| Disband Elkhorn and expand GATE programs at neighborhood schools | |
121 Votes(29%) |
| Maintain Elkhorn's current size but expand GATE at neighborhood schools | |
116 Votes(27%) |
| Tighten or revise the guidelines so fewer students are eligible for GATE | |
60 Votes(14%) |
| Dismantle or at least reduce GATE education in Lodi Unified | |
47 Votes(11%) |
Compared to last year, how much will you spend on Christmas gifts this year?
Date: 11-20-2007 - 11-27-2007
| No HDTV this year; we'll be spending less. | |
252 Votes(58%) |
| We're doing OK but not great; we'll spend about the same. | |
113 Votes(26%) |
| What a great year! We'll be splurging! | |
66 Votes(15%) |
How severely should the students who released a chemical spray at Lodi high School be punished?
Date: 11-05-2007 - 11-19-2007
| They should be punished to the full extent of the law. | |
539 Votes(43%) |
| They should pay restitution and do community service. | |
429 Votes(34%) |
| They should be expelled. | |
144 Votes(11%) |
| They should be suspended. | |
142 Votes(11%) |
What should be done to make Highway 12 safer?
Date: 10-26-2007 - 11-09-2007
| Build a center barrier. | |
515 Votes(45%) |
| Double speeding fines. | |
38 Votes(3%) |
| Forget the Band-Aids: Rebuild the whole highway. | |
480 Votes(42%) |
| Make it a toll road to pay for improvements. | |
63 Votes(5%) |
| Increase patrols by the CHP permanently. | |
52 Votes(5%) |
How do you feel about sanctions against the Franklin High School football team?
Date: 10-22-2007 - 11-06-2007
| The sanctions are fully justified. | |
235 Votes(43%) |
| Sanctions are inadequate. The school's football program should have received the "death penalty." | |
35 Votes(6%) |
| The sanctions are ridiculous; Franklin's coach is a hero for what he has done for the school and East Stockton community. | |
33 Votes(6%) |
| Punish the coaches, not the kids. | |
179 Votes(33%) |
| Franklin is being penalized for what some other schools get away with legally. | |
66 Votes(12%) |
What do you think of the state's requirement that homeowners pay to maintain and repair sidewalks in front of their homes?
Date: 10-15-2007 - 10-22-2007
| It should be the city's responsibility. | |
460 Votes(75%) |
| Homeowners and the city should share the cost equally. | |
64 Votes(10%) |
| Homeowners should pay up to $1,000 - or some other maximum. | |
23 Votes(4%) |
| Place a box next to the sidewalk for voluntary toll payments. | |
19 Votes(3%) |
| The requirement is fair; homeowners should be responsible. | |
44 Votes(7%) |
What should we do about the raccoon problem in Lodi?
Date: 10-01-2007 - 10-15-2007
| Sic them on the geese at Lodi Lake. | |
155 Votes(27%) |
| Make all of Lodi a raccoon sanctuary. | |
137 Votes(24%) |
| Ever heard of raccoon jerky? | |
173 Votes(30%) |
| Hire a consultant to study the problem. | |
113 Votes(20%) |
What do you think of the senior housing project proposed for the Eastside on Lockeford near the railroad tracks?
Date: 09-24-2007 - 10-01-2007
| It's a lousy idea to place senior housing in an area with crime and related problems. | |
186 Votes(57%) |
| Somewhere on the Eastside would be OK, but not in that location. | |
10 Votes(3%) |
| Seniors are already living in the area - why not give them a new, better housing option? | |
27 Votes(8%) |
| A new, well-secured housing project might be the spark that area needs. | |
101 Votes(31%) |
Public pay - how much to publish?
Date: 09-16-2007 - 09-23-2007
| Only those employees who are management / administration | |
112 Votes(24%) |
| Only those with compensation over $100,000 | |
40 Votes(9%) |
| Only those with overall compensation over $75,000 | |
26 Votes(6%) |
| Publish all local public employees and their pay | |
288 Votes(62%) |
What do you love most about the Grape Festival?
Date: 09-04-2007 - 09-15-2007
| Food | |
238 Votes(45%) |
| Grape murals | |
153 Votes(29%) |
| Midway | |
41 Votes(8%) |
| Entertainment | |
95 Votes(18%) |
Is Lodi really run by a group of "good old boys?"
Date: 08-21-2007 - 09-04-2007
| No, this "good old boy" stuff is put out by conspiracy theorists. | |
106 Votes(9%) |
| I doubt it. | |
51 Votes(4%) |
| Absolutely. They are tight-knit and run the city. | |
709 Votes(62%) |
| We may have a group of movers and shakers, but no more than most communities. | |
170 Votes(15%) |
| I don't care. | |
114 Votes(10%) |
How concerned are you about aerial spraying of pesticide over Lodi to halt the spread of West Nile virus?
Date: 08-06-2007 - 08-21-2007
| I am opposed to aerial spraying for health and safety reasons. | |
65 Votes(8%) |
| I oppose all use of pesticides in this operation. | |
25 Votes(3%) |
| I don't care. | |
83 Votes(10%) |
| Do whatever it takes. | |
391 Votes(49%) |
| Not real happy about aerial spraying, but it needed to be done. | |
146 Votes(18%) |
| Aerial spraying should only happen again with more advance warning and health information. | |
90 Votes(11%) |
What do you like better, the Harry Potter books or the Harry Potter movies?
Date: 07-26-2007 - 08-06-2007
| Books | |
170 Votes(75%) |
| Movies | |
57 Votes(25%) |
Which item of public art do you like the most?
Date: 05-10-2007 - 07-30-2007
| Wall Dogs murals | |
129 Votes(19%) |
| Mural on east wall of Electric Utility | |
19 Votes(3%) |
| Gateway arch on School Street | |
52 Votes(8%) |
| Old arch on Pine Street | |
210 Votes(31%) |
| Veterans Memorial | |
130 Votes(19%) |
| Bus stop in front of LOEL Center | |
22 Votes(3%) |
| Vintner's Square sculpture | |
70 Votes(10%) |
| Painting on water tower | |
27 Votes(4%) |
| Sandhill crane statue | |
29 Votes(4%) |
Which item of public art do you like the least?
Date: 05-10-2007 - 07-30-2007
| Old arch on Pine Street | |
6 Votes(6%) |
| Wall Dogs murals | |
14 Votes(14%) |
| Mural on east wall of Electric Utility | |
9 Votes(9%) |
| Gateway arch on School Street | |
16 Votes(16%) |
| Bus stop in front of LOEL Center | |
26 Votes(26%) |
| Veterans Memorial | |
1 Votes(1%) |
| Painting on water tower | |
16 Votes(16%) |
| Sandhill crane statue | |
8 Votes(8%) |
| Vintner's Square sculpture | |
4 Votes(4%) |
What do you think of all the commotion over the final Harry Potter book?
Date: 07-23-2007 - 07-27-2007
| An amazing literary triumph worthy of all the attention. | |
77 Votes(32%) |
| Hype. Hype. Hype. | |
93 Votes(39%) |
| Harry Potter's good, but not great. | |
20 Votes(8%) |
| Who's Harry Potter? | |
50 Votes(21%) |
What's your view of redevelopment?
Date: 07-10-2007 - 07-23-2007
| An evil that will take people's homes. | |
92 Votes(11%) |
| A waste of tax dollars. | |
366 Votes(45%) |
| The cure for what ails Lodi. | |
26 Votes(3%) |
| Great idea, long overdue. | |
87 Votes(11%) |
| Holds promise if done correctly. | |
195 Votes(24%) |
| Afraid it might drain money from schools and county. | |
51 Votes(6%) |
What's your favorite part of the Fourth of July?
Date: 07-02-2007 - 07-09-2007
| Hot dogs | |
37 Votes(6%) |
| Fireworks | |
217 Votes(38%) |
| Watermelon | |
27 Votes(5%) |
| A chance to reflect on the nation's history and patriotism | |
111 Votes(19%) |
| A day off work | |
180 Votes(31%) |
What can be done about teenage drinking in downtown Lodi?
Date: 06-11-2007 - 07-02-2007
| Parents should be more involved in what teens are doing. | |
847 Votes(61%) |
| Establish a 9 p.m. curfew and strictly enforce it. | |
306 Votes(22%) |
| Increase police patrols. | |
74 Votes(5%) |
| The theater should add more security. | |
96 Votes(7%) |
| There should be a community-wide meeting and action. | |
66 Votes(5%) |
We're exploring new content for our Panorama features page and we need your help. Please tell us which areas you'd like us to emphasize most:
Date: 06-06-2007 - 06-11-2007
| Food and drink | |
77 Votes(25%) |
| Interior design and furnishings | |
15 Votes(5%) |
| Technology and the Internet | |
32 Votes(11%) |
| Home and garden | |
50 Votes(17%) |
| Schools and learning | |
22 Votes(7%) |
| Health and wellness | |
35 Votes(12%) |
| Local clubs and people | |
50 Votes(17%) |
| Tips, guides and stories for parents | |
22 Votes(7%) |
What would you like to see happen with the wayward whales in the Delta?
Date: 05-22-2007 - 06-06-2007
| Continue the current approach of gentle guidance. | |
164 Votes(37%) |
| Bring in the nets and tranquilizer guns. | |
128 Votes(29%) |
| Where is Captain Ahab when you need him? | |
70 Votes(16%) |
| Maybe they'll adapt to fresh water and hang out indefinitely. | |
18 Votes(4%) |
| Find a whale whisperer. | |
69 Votes(15%) |
What should be done about "dirty dancing" in Lodi?
Date: 04-23-2007 - 05-09-2007
| Let it go. Kids will be kids. | |
154 Votes(29%) |
| Cancel all dances. This is reprehensible! | |
41 Votes(8%) |
| The parent-teen contract approach works. Extend it to other dances. | |
81 Votes(15%) |
| Parents should take control of their kids and must be held accountable. | |
201 Votes(38%) |
| Forget the fancier dances. Bring back the sock hops! | |
23 Votes(4%) |
| Provide instructional classes in dance, such as swing, waltzing -- and maybe even the Foxtrot. | |
28 Votes(5%) |
What would be the highlight of this year's Major League Baseball season for you?
Date: 04-10-2007 - 04-22-2007
| Barry Bonds is indicted and convicted on federal charges. | |
160 Votes(32%) |
| Barry Bonds suffers a badly sprained ankle and is out for the season. | |
21 Votes(4%) |
| Barry Bonds breaks Hank Aaron's home run record. | |
77 Votes(16%) |
| The Oakland A's win the World Series. | |
75 Votes(15%) |
| The San Francisco Giants win the World Series. | |
106 Votes(21%) |
| Who cares about Major League Baseball? Take me out to the Sacramento River Cats or Stockton Ports ball games. | |
55 Votes(11%) |
What should the city do with the Grape Bowl?
Date: 03-05-2007 - 03-25-2007
| Set up a redevelopment district to pay for renovations. | |
155 Votes(23%) |
| Use a small tax increase to pay for improvements. | |
87 Votes(13%) |
| Ask large companies like General Mills to pay for renovations. | |
100 Votes(15%) |
| Demolish it and make it the Delta College site. | |
218 Votes(32%) |
| Sell it to the highest bidder and use the money from the sale for other city purposes. | |
112 Votes(17%) |
What should be done to prevent bank robberies in Lodi?
Date: 02-26-2007 - 03-04-2007
| The Lodi Police Department should create a special bank robbery squad. | |
34 Votes(9%) |
| Banks and credit unions need to hire more security guards. | |
118 Votes(30%) |
| Keep your money under your mattress or in a coffee can. | |
112 Votes(28%) |
| Banks and credit unions should install metal detectors and other high-tech security devices. | |
93 Votes(23%) |
| The FBI needs to take more action. | |
42 Votes(11%) |
Which of the following nominees do you think will win the Oscar for best picture?
Date: 01-23-2007 - 02-25-2007
| "Babel" | |
39 Votes(9%) |
| "Little Miss Sunshine" | |
115 Votes(25%) |
| "The Departed" | |
127 Votes(28%) |
| "Letters from Iwo Jima" | |
92 Votes(20%) |
| "The Queen" | |
80 Votes(18%) |
What's your top goal for Lodi in 2007?
Date: 01-15-2007 - 02-05-2007
| Borders or Barnes and Noble bookstore | |
321 Votes(20%) |
| Noah's Bagels downtown | |
97 Votes(6%) |
| Fun center (mini-golf, go-karts) | |
370 Votes(23%) |
| Trader Joe's | |
571 Votes(35%) |
| More massage parlors | |
272 Votes(17%) |
Enough of the all the serious stuff. What do you really, really want for Christmas?
Date: 12-14-2006 - 12-25-2006
| All-expense paid trip to Wonka factory. | |
50 Votes(12%) |
| Choice of liposuction, a tummy-tuck or botox. | |
180 Votes(44%) |
| The complete four seasons of "Mork and Mindy" with special-edition poster signed by Robin Williams. | |
19 Votes(5%) |
| The Batmobile, complete with field forensic kit and personal Whirlybat helicopter in the trunk. | |
92 Votes(22%) |
| A lifetime supply of bagged, frozen crock-pot dinners. | |
71 Votes(17%) |
What do you think is the best location for a Delta College campus in Lodi?
Date: 11-27-2006 - 12-14-2006
| Liberty Road site in Galt | |
317 Votes(24%) |
| Victor Road site | |
618 Votes(46%) |
| Not in my backyard | |
147 Votes(11%) |
| Downtown Lodi | |
249 Votes(19%) |
How do you feel about a new Starbucks located across the street from House of Coffees?
Date: 11-14-2006 - 11-21-2006
| OK. It's free enterprise. | |
294 Votes(28%) |
| No more Starbucks in Lodi. | |
400 Votes(38%) |
| More Starbucks are OK, but not near locally owned coffee houses. | |
178 Votes(17%) |
| The more Starbucks the better. | |
61 Votes(6%) |
| Don't care. | |
111 Votes(11%) |
What is the most important issue in the Lodi City Council campaign?
Date: 10-24-2006 - 11-10-2006
| City budget / finances | |
165 Votes(41%) |
| Greenbelt / planning | |
107 Votes(26%) |
| Measure G (1/4 cent sales tax for paramedics on fire engines, fire stations, indoor sports center) | |
66 Votes(16%) |
| Measure H (water rate rollback) | |
67 Votes(17%) |
Which of the following three names is your choice for the Lodi Science Museum?
Date: 05-04-2006 - 05-18-2006
| 1. Science Adventure Museum | |
116 Votes(28%) |
| 2. Hands On Science Museum | |
170 Votes(41%) |
| 3. World of Wonders Science Museum | |
124 Votes(30%) |
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