Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

Asked by ABC 17 News

11/30/2023

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks.

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks. Show Less

1 Comment

Don A Reed

When the Army needs a new general they don't interview outside the Army. Great choice city council.

Fat Guy Outdoors

That made zero sense, the Army is worldwide they bring someone in from another command. So they get fresh ideas, break complacency and to energize the command. Things must have changed a lot since you was in. I spent 22 years in the Army and never seen it

31%

No

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within.

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within. Show Less

2 Comments

Terrence Goehringer

we have a huge problem with crime and shootings in columbia. i think the new police chief is part of the problem and does not bring any new ideas or expertise to the dept.

Nathan Butler

When racially disparate stops continue to go up, it's time to shake up leadership as doing more of the same just guarantees more racist practices.

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

Asked by ABC 17 News

206 Votes

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

27%

Yes Yes

73%

No No

27%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

73%

No

4 Comments

Fred

Almost as bad an idea as replacing income taxes with higher sales taxes!

Max

You finally got one right. Did you have help?

Harry D

A new tax is not the answer to the city's budget problems. City leaders need to live within your means, like everyone else. Vote NO on the new taxes.

Steve Baumann

We already pay enough in taxes. The City needs to check it's priorities and pull funding from programs that truly are not conductive to the day to day lives of the general tax paying citizen. Focus on the core competencies, not liberal dream programs.

Zaos Gonzolez

Your own safety is your own responsibility.

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

Asked by ABC 17 News

344 Votes

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

1 Comment

Harry D

Most people already drive 75 MPH, at least. Trust the people.

62%

No

2 Comments

Bob Reynolds

A lot of people drive faster than the posted speed limit - 75 to 80 instead of 70. Increasing the speed limit will just push the actual travel rates higher - 80 to 85 instead of 75. With all of the heavy trucks on the road (some that drive slow), higher speeds are just dangerous.

Shelley Vansell

Drivers are already driving 5 to 10 miles over the current limits so if it's increased I'm pretty sure they'll exceed the new limits.

ABC 17 News

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Are local sales taxes a good way to increase funding for public safety?

27% Yes Yes

73% No No

27% Yes

73% No

Should speed limits on Missouri's rural divided highways be increased?

38% Yes Yes

62% No No

38% Yes

62% No

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

27%

Yes Yes

73%

No No

27%

Yes

73%

No

38%

Yes Yes

62%

No No

38%

Yes

62%

No