Who is your all-time favorite scary figure?
Date: 10-26-2009 - 11-01-2009
| Frankenstein's monster |  |
33 Votes(8%) |
| Jason from Friday the 13th | |
50 Votes(12%) |
| The werewolf | |
21 Votes(5%) |
| Dracula | |
75 Votes(19%) |
| Chucky | |
39 Votes(10%) |
| The mummy | |
12 Votes(3%) |
| Freddy from Nightmare on Elm Street | |
69 Votes(17%) |
| My seventh-grade science teacher | |
103 Votes(26%) |
GATED COMMUNITIES? The city may ban future gated communities as part of a new general plan. The ban would boost walking and biking in Lodi and connect communities, not close them off. What do you think?
Date: 10-16-2009 - 10-22-2009
| Yes, ban them. | |
126 Votes(23%) |
| No, they should be allowed. | |
272 Votes(50%) |
| The idea deserves more study | |
57 Votes(11%) |
| I don't care | |
84 Votes(16%) |
What do you think of the Lodi council's decision to allowed uncensored prayer before meetings?
Date: 10-05-2009 - 10-11-2009
| A wise decision that encourages spiritual reflection by all | |
99 Votes(22%) |
| A good decision that reflects Lodi as a Christian community | |
57 Votes(13%) |
| An awkward decision that sets Lodi up for a lawsuit | |
48 Votes(11%) |
| A courageous stance for freedom of speech | |
112 Votes(25%) |
| A weak option to placate local Christian clergy | |
26 Votes(6%) |
| There should be no prayer at all | |
107 Votes(24%) |
With Labor Day approaching, what's your take on unions?
Date: 09-01-2009 - 09-07-2009
| Unions are needed now more than ever | |
213 Votes(30%) |
| With current laws and regulations, unions aren't as important as they once were | |
106 Votes(15%) |
| Unions are too powerful and greedy - look at General Motors | |
136 Votes(19%) |
| Public employee unions are one reason California is in such a fiscal mess | |
180 Votes(26%) |
| Unions remain the greatest force for a prosperous American middle class | |
68 Votes(10%) |
Who would you like to see next at the Grape Bowl?
Date: 08-04-2009 - 08-10-2009
| Loverboy | |
28 Votes(3%) |
| Journey | |
295 Votes(32%) |
| Sammy Hagar | |
85 Votes(9%) |
| Doobie Brothers | |
81 Votes(9%) |
| John Fogerty | |
64 Votes(7%) |
| Neil Young | |
75 Votes(8%) |
| Starship with Mickey Thomas | |
10 Votes(1%) |
| Steve Miller | |
66 Votes(7%) |
| Brooks and Dunn | |
208 Votes(22%) |
| Eddie Money | |
21 Votes(2%) |
Should marijuana be legalized in California?
Date: 07-16-2009 - 07-22-2009
| Yes, if the amounts are small and the regulations are strong | |
54 Votes(7%) |
| Yes, we need the money to help our state's treasury | |
62 Votes(8%) |
| I don't know, but it's worth a deeper discussion | |
40 Votes(5%) |
| No, this would only lead to more drug abuse and societal problems | |
95 Votes(12%) |
| Yes, we're wasting millions on enforcement for no good reason | |
299 Votes(39%) |
| No, except for substantiated medical reasons | |
46 Votes(6%) |
| Absolutely not; we shouldn't sink to such depths to balance the budget | |
176 Votes(23%) |
What would be your dream vacation this summer?
Date: 06-30-2009 - 07-06-2009
| A week in outer space by myself | |
26 Votes(5%) |
| A 'mancation' hunting bear and slurping chili in the Rocky Mountains | |
16 Votes(3%) |
| Trip to Antarctica to view the penguins | |
26 Votes(5%) |
| Diving in 'The Blue Hole' off the coast of Belize | |
42 Votes(9%) |
| A week lying on the beach in Maui marinating in Mai Tais | |
240 Votes(51%) |
| A week aboard the `Sea Shepherd' fighting Japanese whalers | |
22 Votes(5%) |
| A long indulgent weekend at the spa at Wine and Roses | |
30 Votes(6%) |
| A family trip to a Montana dude ranch | |
35 Votes(7%) |
| A 'staycation' relaxing and watching lots of Netflix movies | |
37 Votes(8%) |
How should the state balance its budget?
Date: 06-24-2009 - 06-30-2009
| Cut parks and recreation | |
45 Votes(7%) |
| Cut K-12 education | |
5 Votes(1%) |
| Cut state and community colleges | |
16 Votes(3%) |
| Cut health and human services | |
65 Votes(10%) |
| Cut state workforce pay and benefits | |
191 Votes(30%) |
| Raise taxes | |
88 Votes(14%) |
| Cut prison spending | |
227 Votes(36%) |
How do you feel about the Lodi City Council starting meetings with a prayer?
Date: 06-09-2009 - 06-15-2009
| It's fine, as long as diverse faiths are represented. | |
171 Votes(22%) |
| Lodi is a Christian community and Christian-only prayers are entirely appropriate | |
184 Votes(23%) |
| No, there is no need or place for a prayer before a council meeting | |
349 Votes(44%) |
| The council shouldn't be distracted by this issue; the budget looms large | |
88 Votes(11%) |
What do you think about PETA alleging abuse of elephants by the circus coming to town?
Date: 05-28-2009 - 06-01-2009
| As usual, PETA is overreacting | |
131 Votes(33%) |
| Sounds like the circus treats its elephants humanely | |
18 Votes(5%) |
| Why is a hook used to direct an elephant any worse than a leash for a dog or a bit for a horse? | |
30 Votes(8%) |
| PETA raises a fair issue and the city should look into this | |
87 Votes(22%) |
| I wasn't going to the circus, but I will now just to spite PETA | |
82 Votes(21%) |
| Elephants shouldn't be part of circuses - it is inherently inhumane | |
48 Votes(12%) |
What new creature would you like to see at Micke Grove zoo?
Date: 05-07-2009 - 05-13-2009
| Albino alligator | |
60 Votes(12%) |
| Unicorn | |
74 Votes(15%) |
| Former AIG exec | |
148 Votes(29%) |
| Wolf | |
40 Votes(8%) |
| Gorilla | |
75 Votes(15%) |
| Sasquatch | |
55 Votes(11%) |
| Flying monkey | |
53 Votes(10%) |
How do you feel about the downtown Starbucks closing?
Date: 04-16-2009 - 04-22-2009
| Let it go - I'd rather buy my java from a locally-owned business | |
331 Votes(51%) |
| This would be a huge loss for me and downtown - let's save it! | |
170 Votes(26%) |
| Who cares - I drink Ovaltine | |
112 Votes(17%) |
| City should run it with economic stimulus bucks | |
34 Votes(5%) |
TV star Kal Penn is moving from the show "House" to the White House, which leads us to wonder: Which Hollywood personality would you like to see as White House press secretary?
Date: 04-07-2009 - 04-13-2009
| Simon Cowell | |
86 Votes(23%) |
| Tina Fey | |
110 Votes(29%) |
| Chuck Norris | |
123 Votes(32%) |
| One of the Olson twins | |
10 Votes(3%) |
| Johnny Depp | |
50 Votes(13%) |
Who will win the NCAA basketball championship?
Date: 03-31-2009 - 04-06-2009
| North Carolina | |
118 Votes(45%) |
| Villanova | |
39 Votes(15%) |
| Connecticut | |
32 Votes(12%) |
| Michigan State | |
71 Votes(27%) |
What would be your top priority for federal stimulus dollars?
Date: 03-13-2009 - 03-18-2009
| Widen Harney Lane | |
32 Votes(5%) |
| New aquatic/indoors sports center | |
54 Votes(9%) |
| Solar/wind farm | |
91 Votes(15%) |
| Water recharge project | |
36 Votes(6%) |
| Rebuild the Grape Bowl | |
105 Votes(17%) |
| Rebuild infrastructure on the Eastside | |
88 Votes(15%) |
| Bowling alley/mini-golf course | |
109 Votes(18%) |
| Water treatment plant | |
86 Votes(14%) |
What are the foods you hate to eat?
Date: 02-16-2009 - 03-02-2009
| Brussel sprouts — Makes me barf | |
73 Votes(13%) |
| Liver — The smell is as rancid as it tastes | |
289 Votes(49%) |
| Sushi — Who wants to eat fish bait? | |
110 Votes(19%) |
| Cauliflower — Yuck says it all | |
9 Votes(2%) |
| Broccoli — I'd eat worms first | |
9 Votes(2%) |
| Fruit cake — It's not a food but a building material | |
69 Votes(12%) |
| Other | |
25 Votes(4%) |
On Tuesday, March 3, Lodi voters will go to the polls to vote on Measure W. Have you made up your mind on how you will vote?
Date: 02-17-2009 - 02-24-2009
| Yes, I definitely have. | |
207 Votes(48%) |
| Not sure. Have recieved a phone call or hand bill from one side or the other. | |
11 Votes(3%) |
| Still deciding. I have briefly read the county voter guide pros and cons or have Googled it. | |
27 Votes(6%) |
| What is Measure W? | |
126 Votes(29%) |
| No, and I really don't care how it comes out. | |
59 Votes(14%) |
Of all the high school gyms in Lodi, Galt and Stockton, which is the best to play or watch a basketball game in?
Date: 02-11-2009 - 02-18-2009
| Lodi High | |
26 Votes(29%) |
| Tokay High | |
28 Votes(31%) |
| Galt High | |
13 Votes(15%) |
| Elliot Christian High | |
7 Votes(8%) |
| Lodi Academy | |
0 Votes(0%) |
| McNair High | |
5 Votes(6%) |
| Bear Creek High | |
1 Votes(1%) |
| St. Mary's High | |
4 Votes(4%) |
| Lincoln High | |
4 Votes(4%) |
| Other | |
1 Votes(1%) |
Is the downturn in the economy affecting you here in Lodi?
Date: 02-12-2009 - 02-17-2009
| I'm still working. It's not really affecting me. | |
99 Votes(21%) |
| My home has drastically decreased in value the last 2 years. | |
183 Votes(40%) |
| I'm still working, but I am worried. May have had difficulty getting a loan. | |
89 Votes(19%) |
| I will or have lost my home to forclosure or short sale by the end of February 2009. | |
35 Votes(8%) |
| I lost my job, are you nuts! | |
56 Votes(12%) |
What do you want for Valentine's Day?
Date: 02-04-2009 - 02-12-2009
| To fly to Paris for the weekend and a romantic dinner on top of the Eiffel Tower. | |
98 Votes(19%) |
| For my husband to go away for the weekend and leave me alone. | |
55 Votes(11%) |
| For my wife to throw a swinger's party. | |
150 Votes(29%) |
| For my boyfriend to propose already. | |
24 Votes(5%) |
| A dozen roses, a box of chocolates and a diamond. | |
53 Votes(10%) |
| A CD mix of meaningful songs made by my special someone. | |
40 Votes(8%) |
| A tattoo of my boyfriend/girlfriend's name. | |
15 Votes(3%) |
| A puppy with a red bow tied around its neck. | |
68 Votes(13%) |
| My special friend to recite Shakespeare's love sonnets to me. | |
13 Votes(3%) |
What should be done about young bikers making jump ramps at Lodi Lake?
Date: 01-29-2009 - 02-01-2009
| Charge 'em - the city needs the money. | |
31 Votes(9%) |
| Shut 'em down - this is a big lawsuit just waiting to happen. | |
79 Votes(23%) |
| Come on, now - just let the kids have fun. | |
141 Votes(41%) |
| Turn the Grape Bowl into a BMX park. | |
35 Votes(10%) |
| Let it go on, but make 'em sign waivers. | |
57 Votes(17%) |
How do you rate the Bush White House?
Date: 01-20-2009 - 01-26-2009
| One of the very best - tough and decisive. | |
47 Votes(7%) |
| Better than the media portrayed it to be. | |
225 Votes(35%) |
| A mixed bag - strong on security, weak on the economy. | |
66 Votes(10%) |
| Mediocre - lots of stumbles, few successes. | |
56 Votes(9%) |
| One of the worst - bad war, bad economy. | |
254 Votes(39%) |
Who will win the Super Bowl?
Date: 01-13-2009 - 01-18-2009
| Cardinals | |
83 Votes(20%) |
| Eagles | |
55 Votes(13%) |
| Ravens | |
30 Votes(7%) |
| Steelers | |
127 Votes(31%) |
| Tokay Tigers | |
42 Votes(10%) |
| Lodi Flames | |
72 Votes(18%) |
What is your top goal for Lodi in 2009?
Date: 01-05-2009 - 01-11-2009
| A Wal-Mart Supercenter moves closer to reality. | |
133 Votes(22%) |
| The framework for an ag-greenbelt between Lodi and Stockton moves forward. | |
65 Votes(11%) |
| A Wal-Mart Supercenter is stopped in its tracks. | |
182 Votes(30%) |
| Lodi's Redevelopment project wins voter approval. | |
24 Votes(4%) |
| Gang activity is sharply reduced. | |
144 Votes(24%) |
| Lodi's Redevelopment project is rejected by voters. | |
11 Votes(2%) |
| A Delta College satellite campus is finalized for Lodi. | |
38 Votes(6%) |
What was the top story in 2008?
Date: 12-22-2008 - 12-30-2008
| The floundering economy. | |
178 Votes(34%) |
| Wal-Mart's plans to open a Lodi Supercenter. | |
47 Votes(9%) |
| Troubles at San Joaquin Delta College. | |
24 Votes(5%) |
| Five Lodi residents die after their van crashes into a canal near Westley. | |
31 Votes(6%) |
| Galt resident Stephanie Brown-Trafton wins gold at the Bejing Olympics. | |
60 Votes(11%) |
| Proposition 8 rankles and mobilizes area residents. | |
37 Votes(7%) |
| The city of Lodi's redevelopment plans. | |
7 Votes(1%) |
| Lodi GrapeSox done after one money losing season. | |
11 Votes(2%) |
| The epic dance-off battle between Mr. Pickles and the dancing Statue of Liberty. | |
73 Votes(14%) |
| Galt prepares to open Liberty Ranch High School. | |
8 Votes(2%) |
| Lodi farm worker dies from heat stroke in a vineyard. | |
17 Votes(3%) |
| Wine patriarch and former Lodi resident Robert Mondavi dies. | |
25 Votes(5%) |
| Galt group seeks to recall City Councilmen Andrew Meredith and Donald Haines. | |
3 Votes(1%) |
| Cathy Nichols-Washer hired as new superintendant of Lodi Unified School District. | |
10 Votes(2%) |
What do you really want for Christmas?
Date: 12-16-2008 - 12-22-2008
| My old job back | |
67 Votes(16%) |
| A GPS device for my toboggan | |
22 Votes(5%) |
| An iPhone | |
69 Votes(16%) |
| Not having to buy Christmas gifts for anyone | |
144 Votes(34%) |
| A ticket to the Obama inauguration | |
62 Votes(15%) |
| A John McCain campaign poster | |
57 Votes(14%) |
Home price stability varies from region to region. Have home prices stabilized in the City of Lodi?
Date: 11-30-2008 - 12-14-2008
| Prices are far from the bottom. | |
155 Votes(28%) |
| Prices are near the bottom. | |
185 Votes(33%) |
| Prices are at the bottom. | |
70 Votes(13%) |
| Prices are slowly starting to rise. | |
41 Votes(7%) |
| Do you think I have a crystal ball? | |
109 Votes(19%) |
What do you have to give thanks for?
Date: 11-17-2008 - 11-27-2008
| Lower gas prices. | |
219 Votes(28%) |
| The election is over at last. | |
72 Votes(9%) |
| I have a job. | |
308 Votes(40%) |
| The 49ers aren't as bad as the Raiders. | |
54 Votes(7%) |
| A Wal-Mart Supercenter may be coming to Lodi. | |
73 Votes(9%) |
| Free wine tasting. | |
26 Votes(3%) |
| New Delta College trustees. | |
18 Votes(2%) |
What do you think of the proposed federal financial bailout?
Date: 09-22-2008 - 09-29-2008
| I'm all for it - we need strong medicine right away. | |
54 Votes(12%) |
| If we do a bailout, let's not rush into it; it should be fair and effective. | |
118 Votes(26%) |
| No bailout. Why should taxpayers rescue Wall Street fat cats? | |
283 Votes(62%) |
What's your favorite Olympic event?
Date: 08-11-2008 - 08-24-2008
| Basketball | |
52 Votes(7%) |
| Swimming | |
245 Votes(33%) |
| Field Hockey | |
6 Votes(1%) |
| Track and Field | |
97 Votes(13%) |
| Gymnastics | |
213 Votes(29%) |
| Soccer | |
35 Votes(5%) |
| Handball | |
11 Votes(2%) |
| Women's 10-meter Air Pistol | |
73 Votes(10%) |
What's your favorite Disneyland attraction?
Date: 07-25-2008 - 07-27-2008
| "Indiana Jones" Adventure | |
23 Votes(20%) |
| "Finding Nemo" submarine voyage | |
3 Votes(3%) |
| "Pirates of the Caribbean" | |
55 Votes(48%) |
| Disneyland Monorail | |
2 Votes(2%) |
| Matterhorn Bobsleds | |
9 Votes(8%) |
| Space Mountain | |
22 Votes(19%) |
| Davy Crockett's Explorer Canoes | |
0 Votes(0%) |
What are you doing to save money in tough times?
Date: 07-14-2008 - 07-22-2008
| Cutting back on Starbucks. | |
83 Votes(15%) |
| I've pitched a tent on the Mokelumne. | |
73 Votes(13%) |
| Walking and biking more, driving less. | |
90 Votes(16%) |
| Cooking more, eating out less. | |
260 Votes(47%) |
| Galt Market is in now, Nordstrom is out. | |
44 Votes(8%) |
What should the top priority be for the Lodi Police Department?
Date: 07-22-2008 - 07-22-2008
| Gangs | |
260 Votes(58%) |
| Speeding and other traffic enforcement | |
16 Votes(4%) |
| Loitering teens | |
10 Votes(2%) |
| Drug enforcement | |
56 Votes(12%) |
| Property theft and burglaries | |
61 Votes(13%) |
| Illegal geese feeding at Lodi Lake | |
49 Votes(11%) |
What would be your dream summer vacation?
Date: 07-04-2008 - 07-14-2008
| Maui and the amazing bike ride from the top of Haleakala to the beach. | |
176 Votes(23%) |
| Staying in Disneyland at the luxurious "Dream Suite" above Pirates of the Caribbean. | |
182 Votes(24%) |
| A guided, first-class tour exploring the Amazon. | |
70 Votes(9%) |
| Summer skiing at Las Lenas in Argentina. | |
23 Votes(3%) |
| Paris, the Louvre, and sipping wine al fresco. | |
152 Votes(20%) |
| A big-game photo safari in Kenya. | |
57 Votes(7%) |
| A week at the KOA in Barstow. | |
110 Votes(14%) |
How do you feel about President Bush's plan to open oil drilling off the California coast?
Date: 06-18-2008 - 07-04-2008
| A no-brainer; we need every drop of domestic oil we can get. | |
613 Votes(40%) |
| I am OK with it as long as it is done with the best environmental protections possible. | |
262 Votes(17%) |
| He should pressure Detroit for more fuel efficiency before degrading our coast. | |
103 Votes(7%) |
| More drilling just enables more dependence on oil; he should push alternative energy sources. | |
336 Votes(22%) |
| If it will cut the price I pay at the pump, start drilling. | |
213 Votes(14%) |
What do you think of a possible Obama-Clinton ticket?
Date: 06-05-2008 - 06-16-2008
| Great! Can't wait to vote for them. | |
287 Votes(20%) |
| A disaster. | |
260 Votes(18%) |
| I like him but not her. | |
194 Votes(13%) |
| I like her but not him. | |
83 Votes(6%) |
| I'm voting for McCain. | |
628 Votes(43%) |
It's vacation time, and gas prices are higher than ever. How will gas prices affect your summer plans?
Date: 05-29-2008 - 06-05-2008
| We had our sights set on a European vacation; now we're settling for a weekend in Jackson. | |
75 Votes(14%) |
| I'm going to invest in a hybrid car. | |
59 Votes(11%) |
| Camping is dirty but cheap. | |
165 Votes(31%) |
| Instead of staying in hotels, we're going to sleep on grandma's floor. | |
50 Votes(9%) |
| Road trips are out, flying is in. | |
56 Votes(10%) |
| I love my Hummer and I'm not going to let a couple of extra cents a gallon keep me off the highways. | |
130 Votes(24%) |
What do you think of young girls wearing their pajama bottoms as attire?
Date: 05-12-2008 - 05-19-2008
| It's Tacky with a capital "T". | |
302 Votes(37%) |
| It goes along with today's youth. | |
62 Votes(8%) |
| It should not be allowed in school. | |
269 Votes(33%) |
| It's comfy. What's the harm? | |
173 Votes(21%) |
How do you feel about the opening of a "bikini bar" in Lockeford?
Date: 04-28-2008 - 05-12-2008
| It's an outrage. | |
381 Votes(24%) |
| It's great. I'm changing all my 20s into 1s. | |
470 Votes(29%) |
| It will strain police and public services. | |
143 Votes(9%) |
| It's a great financial and cultural boost for Lockeford. | |
116 Votes(7%) |
| Much ado about little. I don't care. | |
503 Votes(31%) |
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%) |
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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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