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 Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?

Asked by ABC 17 News

60 Votes

Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

2 Comments

Keith H

If they charge us, pick it up. We paid the bill for 10 months with no service.

Max DeYoung

Absolutely. Recycling is good, even if it's being thrown away. Decisions like this, is what has made Columbia what it is today.

43%

No

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Do you think Josh Simmons is a good pick for the Chiefs?

Asked by ABC 17 News

87 Votes

Do you think Josh Simmons is a good pick for the Chiefs?

82%

Yes Yes

18%

No No

82%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

18%

No

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

ABC 17 News

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?

57% Yes Yes

43% No No

57% Yes

43% No

Do you think Josh Simmons is a good pick for the Chiefs?

82% Yes Yes

18% No No

82% Yes

18% No

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

57%

Yes Yes

43%

No No

57%

Yes

43%

No

82%

Yes Yes

18%

No No

82%

Yes

18%

No