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.

Should the government restrict A.I. access for minors?

Asked by ABC 17 News

127 Votes

Should the government restrict A.I. access for minors?

83%

Yes Yes

17%

No No

83%

Yes

1 Comments

Max

If minors could use the dispensaries, they would not be on their phones, and computers as much. LOL

17%

No

2 Comments

Harry D

Parents should not abdicate their responsibilities to the government.

Max

But, many do.

Zaos Gonzolez

The Government should defund itself.

Would you drive to another city just to buy gas?

Asked by ABC 17 News

10 days left

Would you drive to another city just to buy gas?

54%

Yes, if the math works out Yes, if the math works out

46%

No, that's too far for me No, that's too far for me

54%

Yes, if the math works out

6 Comments

Susan Woolery

I already do. It pays to drive to Boonville when I can get gas for $3.16 at Breaktime vs $3.58 ish in Columbia.

Harry D

We look at Gas Buddy app and try to get the cheaper gas.

Eric Smith

Already do, and have for years.

Zaos Gonzolez

I do. Gas is $0.30 cheaper in Moberly.

Fat Guy Outdoors

Do it all the time.

Max

Since, I have a home in the country, I have to drive to a city.

46%

No, that's too far for me

0 Comment

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ABC 17 News

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Should the government restrict A.I. access for minors?

83% Yes Yes

17% No No

83% Yes

17% No

Would you drive to another city just to buy gas?

54% Yes, if the math works out Yes, if the math works out

46% No, that's too far for me No, that's too far for me

54% Yes, if the math works out

46% No, that's too far for me

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

83%

Yes Yes

17%

No No

83%

Yes

17%

No

54%

Yes, if the math works out Yes, if the math works out

46%

No, that's too far for me No, that's too far for me

54%

Yes, if the math works out

46%

No, that's too far for me