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 Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?

Asked by ABC 17 News

409 Votes

Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?

88%

Yes Yes

12%

No No

88%

Yes

2 Comments

Steve Baumann

The fact there is not already one or any attempt at common sense enforcement speaks volumes in it's own right. Maybe we need another department and a 10 year study.......

Fred

We used to have government funded mental institutions that would have handled this, but Reagan handed this off to the states who didn't have the money to continue funding.

Max

They spent all of the money on the Left leaning group.

12%

No

1 Comment

Zaos Gonzolez

If the City passes this, the homeless will not go away. They will move into the surrounding neighborhoods. Your children will step over the homeless as they walk to school and you will hear screaming all night long..

Steve Baumann

It's about safety

What do you think of sending ICE agents to the Winter Olympics?

Asked by ABC 17 News

329 Votes

What do you think of sending ICE agents to the Winter Olympics?

20%

Proud to have them represent us Proud to have them represent us

80%

I don't want ICE at the Olympics I don't want ICE at the Olympics

20%

Proud to have them represent us

2 Comments

Zaos Gonzolez

DEPORT THEM ALL.

Eric Smith

Certainly can't have winter olympics without ice and snow!

80%

I don't want ICE at the Olympics

4 Comments

Steve Baumann

Not needed, SOP will be fine.

Dale Muckerman

Waste of money and bad image for America

Fred

I don't want ICE anywhere!

Max

Max It's not about what you want, it's about what is best for our nation.

Elaine Ditto

Right now ICE brings fear and anger and there is no place for them at the Olympics.

Max

ICE is keeping America safe.

Max

ICE brings comfort and safety to me.

ABC 17 News

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Should the Columbia City Council approve an ordinance to keep people off medians?

88% Yes Yes

12% No No

88% Yes

12% No

What do you think of sending ICE agents to the Winter Olympics?

20% Proud to have them represent us Proud to have them represent us

80% I don't want ICE at the Olympics I don't want ICE at the Olympics

20% Proud to have them represent us

80% I don't want ICE at the Olympics

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

88%

Yes Yes

12%

No No

88%

Yes

12%

No

20%

Proud to have them represent us Proud to have them represent us

80%

I don't want ICE at the Olympics I don't want ICE at the Olympics

20%

Proud to have them represent us

80%

I don't want ICE at the Olympics