Polls
Are you satisfied with the City Council’s decision to lower member salaries from $700 a month to $500 a month, effective once the incumbents’ terms in office expire?
- C. Yes. During difficult economic times, the council should make sacrifices too. (40%, 22 Votes)
- A. Yes. It brings our council’s salary more in line with other comparable cities. (22%, 12 Votes)
- B. No. A lower salary might dissuade community members from running for a council position. (20%, 11 Votes)
- D. No. The salary decrease won’t take effect for a while, so there are no instant savings. (18%, 10 Votes)
Total Voters: 55
Start Date: October 5, 2012 @ 9:59 am
End Date: November 2, 2012 @ 9:59 am
What’s the best part of Newcastle Days?
- D. Everything. I love Newcastle Days! (31%, 11 Votes)
- A. Listening to the music acts and visiting the booths (31%, 11 Votes)
- C. The Newcastle 5K Run/Walk (20%, 7 Votes)
- B. The car show (18%, 6 Votes)
Total Voters: 35
Start Date: September 6, 2012 @ 10:31 am
End Date: October 5, 2012 @ 10:31 am
If the city were to look at new ways to take in revenue for the 2013 budget, which would you favor?
- D. Do nothing and reduce services (49%, 34 Votes)
- B. Implement a utility tax (21%, 15 Votes)
- C. Raise property taxes (19%, 13 Votes)
- A. Add a vehicle license tab to Newcastle residents (11%, 8 Votes)
Total Voters: 70
Start Date: July 3, 2012 @ 12:07 pm
End Date: August 3, 2012 @ 9:07 am
Do you agree with the Newcastle Days planning committee to shorten the event from two days to one?
- D. Yes, I never attended both days anyway. (45%, 18 Votes)
- C. Yes, having all of the events on one day makes it easier for me to see everything I want to see. (30%, 12 Votes)
- B. No, the event should be expanding, not shrinking. (20%, 8 Votes)
- A. No, I will miss being able to peruse goods at the kick-off sidewalk sale like last year. (5%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 40
Start Date: May 31, 2012 @ 11:02 am
End Date: June 30, 2012 @ 9:01 am
What summer recreation opportunities would you like to see more of in Newcastle?
- A. Boating at Lake Boren Park (32%, 12 Votes)
- D. Recreational sports teams for younger children (26%, 10 Votes)
- C. More guided hikes throughout Newcastle’s trail system (21%, 8 Votes)
- B. Adult recreation teams, like baseball and softball (21%, 7 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
Start Date: May 4, 2012 @ 12:17 pm
End Date: June 1, 2012 @ 9:00 am
