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Should Columbia Public Schools reconsider mask mandates as the surge continues?

Should Columbia Public Schools reconsider mask mandates as the surge continues?

Yes

5

No

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Yes

Should Columbia Public Schools reconsider mask mandates as the surge continues?
5 Comments
Mary Ann Bittle
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Mary Ann Bittle

We absolutely have to break the cycle of this thing mutating over and over, because it WILL become a much deadlier variety soon enough, if we don't. A mask over our faces, as well as better handwashing, avoiding touching our faces, social distancing, and staying home when sick, will do that! DO IT!

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Peggy Placier
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Peggy Placier

Masks have been shown to reduce numbers of cases.

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Mike Bellman
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Mike Bellman

This virus isn't going away for many years. I know people are exhausted but this is just the new world now. Let's protect each other and ourselves to have the best tomorrow we can share. - Mike Bellman

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Max
Max

Run. Run, the sky is falling. Biden said so.

Kathy R
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Kathy R

This disease is real. It has long term side effects that can be debilitating. We need to do everything we can to keep kids safe and in school.

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Adam Schrader
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Adam Schrader

We've already voted and spoke about this. Move on

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No

Should Columbia Public Schools reconsider mask mandates as the surge continues?
7 Comments
Corey Smith
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Corey Smith

It should be their choice.

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Max
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Max

95% of new cases are Omicron, and only one death has been reported from the Omicron virus, and that was a person from Houston on December 24, 2021, who had serious underlying issues.

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Larry Sabulsky
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Larry Sabulsky

Mandates need to end. If you want your child to wear a mask, that's your choice. We need to start living life and quit having the government and especially the school board inducing fear. That is how they are going to control the society is by fear. Live life to it's fullest, not in fear.

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Izabel Riley
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Izabel Riley

mask done do anything, only N95 mask work. which they only work for 2 hours most, and you wouldn’t have much fun having to change your mask every 2 hours. the cdc had said that. and not everyone’s kid wants to wear a mask, you can have ur kid wear a mask but don’t make kids who don’t want to do so.

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Lisa Gore
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Lisa Gore

Studies show they done work. And it is unconstitutional by the MO & Fed Constitution to force citizens, including kids, into a health care system without their consent. This also means without parental consent. No science doesn’t support them. Hope Eric Schmitt is watching.

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Matthew Arthur
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Matthew Arthur

Masks are both ineffective at reducing spread of covid and also impair interpersonal relationships.

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Kent Airy
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Kent Airy

Masks are foolish and won't work, they increase your chances of illness, they are nasty. A bacteria laden petri dish on your face!

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Should Columbia city leaders consider tax increases to address projected budget deficits?

Should Columbia city leaders consider tax increases to address projected budget deficits?

Yes

5

No

2

Yes

2 Comments
Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

That's how blue cities work, tax, tax, tax, and tax some more.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

Tax to the MAX. Tax till you drop, and it still don't stop!

Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

I believe with all my heart that Columbia residents should donate their entire paychecks to the City. If the City had ALL of the money, it would solve ALL of the problems.

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No

2 Comments
Allan German
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Allan German

Why not cut the city official salaries by a few thousand dollars each to help make up some of the money that the city is looking for? But I doubt a single city official would be willing to do that even though most of them live better than the rest of the city.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

The recorder of deeds salary alone is over $96,000!!!!!!!!!!!! TRULY INSANE. Most of us can never even imagine that amount of money.

Will Mason
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Will Mason

Not until after ALL avenues for budget cuts have been explored Taxes are too high already.

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Zaos Gonzolez
Zaos Gonzolez

If you are alive, there is no such thing as too many taxes. EVEN when you are unalive, you are taxed.

Did you see damage in your area from the Easter Sunday storms?

Did you see damage in your area from the Easter Sunday storms?

Yes

2

No

1

Yes

2 Comments
Lynda Shaw
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Lynda Shaw

We have major flooding from Black River in Lesterville; Reynolds County, Missouri. We have major damage from the November 2024 flood..,then major wildfires in May 2025, 1 week later we went through another major flood, May 2025, last night (4/20/25) Easter Sunday winds 68-70mph. Photos attached

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Dee Dee Smith
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Dee Dee Smith

Lost two of three vehicles from huge tree falling on them

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No

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

BLUFFaloe being elected is more damage than any tornado can produce.

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