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 governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Asked by ABC 17 News

210 Votes

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

1 Comment

Zaos Gonzolez

Taxes are for the suffragettes.

55%

No

1 Comment

Max

We need taxes, especially in Columbia. Columbia needs even more taxes, than all other cities. We also need a tax on purple hair dye.

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Asked by ABC 17 News

252 Votes

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

2 Comments

James Quade

We should not rely on other jails to take care of our problems. We have a responsibility to provide the proper facilities to our superhero police force

Max

That will be an average cost, to every single person of Boone county, of $197 per year, for 20 years. $3920. What a deal.

65%

No

5 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

This leadership needs to resign.

Max

You are using the word leadership carelessly.

Harry D

I would support a 10-year tax for a bond issue to build the new jail, not a new forever sales tax.

Max

The comment that I made indicating a total average cost, does not account for inflationary changes, which will probably more than double my $3920 estimate.

Jessica Orsini

We've more than enough incarceration in this county, state, and nation, and it's frankly not helping.

Max

The high crime problem is because the courts fail to punish the offenders hard enough to deter crime.

Davon Argo

The need for a new jail isn’t new. County leaders have known for years it needed attention. Maybe the sheriff should’ve prioritized a jail before a multi-million dollar training facility. His budget priorities is his attempt at railroading the city’s public safety staffing and infrastructure needs.

Madison Haleigh

I'd rather we put more money to schools to prevent there from being so many people in jail in the first place. If we fund our schools and the education system, there would be less people in jail. If we funded mental health services- there would be less people committing crimes

Max

The crime problem is a result of the catch and release problem. Too, many people are not afraid to commit crimes.

Harry D

Thinking like this is why the city of Columbia is short 50 police officers.

ABC 17 News

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

45% Yes Yes

55% No No

45% Yes

55% No

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

35% Yes Yes

65% No No

35% Yes

65% No

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

55%

No

35%

Yes Yes

65%

No No

35%

Yes

65%

No