Does the City of Columbia need a new department for affordable housing?

Asked by ABC 17 News

330 Votes

Does the City of Columbia need a new department for affordable housing?

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

41%

Yes

5 Comments

Jeremy Yelvington

As someone on disability finding affordable housing is one of the most difficult things I face in columbia.

Christopher Watson

I hear you, if the rent raises again I might find myself homeless, it;s pretty dumb now for a 6+ decades old 2/br trailor.

Robert Cone

If one drives virtually anywhere in Columbia you will see numerous people at intersections with signs requesting help. My wife works in mental health and she is inundated with people coming in for assistance. Ask anyone working in the mental health field & they will tell you the same thing.

Max DeYoung

Beggars have existed in human society since the dawn of recorded history. It's not climate change.

Pam Lee

Rent has increased exponentially and wages have not kept up.

Connie Ordway

We need a task force that's going to address affordable housing in Columbia.

Shane H

Rent is out of control. Without local common sense legislation and regulation-- more people will become homeless

Max DeYoung

NYC, is in the process, of doing away with rent control. It destroys cities.

59%

No

4 Comments

Will Mason

Government is what is making housing expensive. Want less expensive housing? Get Government out of the way.

Max DeYoung

The property owners, are being inundated with tax increases, and higher costs, to maintain the properties, too. The government, is doing nothing to help them.

Toasty

If you want to see what happens when government decides to help the homeless with your tax money, take a look at California. Disguise it with 'affordable housing', and steal billions of tax dollars. Then keep raising taxes to 'help' those who have no desire to help themselves.

Doug Royal

If you want houses to be cheaper, build more houses (make it easier for developers to build houses).

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

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131 Votes

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

1 Comment

Max

People should always be concerned about their community.

23%

No

1 Comment

Toasty

Main stream media again stirring up fake outrage?

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

Asked by ABC 17 News

138 Votes

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

2 Comments

Eric Smith

Trump has destroyed every thing. Living in a median begging for money for my booze...but still have my phone and EBT card.

Max

Amen, to that Eric. I know exactly how you feel, and what you are saying. A liberal's interpretation of Proverbs 22:9. Your satire is exquisite.

Fred

We're headed for a DEEP recession ... be smart and tighten your belts!

41%

No

4 Comments

Fat Guy Outdoors

Why would it change? I have more money now.

HelenHighwater

Never had a big budget for holidays or birthdays. We have too much stuff already so we concentrate on time together and a few useful thoughtful gifts, often hand-made.

Max

Obviously, an article regarding Christmas, will not get many views in a blue city like Columbia.

Steve Baumann

It is what it is

Max

On Christmas, my kids often just ask me for meaningful advice. They are in their fifties, and they have learned enough to know, that they can always learn more. We still give each other the benefits of our skills that we have acquired over the years. These gifts are priceless, and they last forever.

Max

Christmas commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ, believed to be the Son of God. The celebration focuses on the Incarnation, or God becoming human. You don't need money to celebrate that.

ABC 17 News

Does the City of Columbia need a new department for affordable housing?

41% Yes Yes

59% No No

41% Yes

59% No

Should local communities have concerns about data center projects?

77% Yes Yes

23% No No

77% Yes

23% No

Has your Christmas shopping budget changed this year?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

41%

Yes Yes

59%

No No

41%

Yes

59%

No

77%

Yes Yes

23%

No No

77%

Yes

23%

No

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No