Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?

Asked by ABC 17 News

207 Votes

Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

4 Comments

Robert Rasmussen

A lack of regulation will lead to shortages in housing inventory. Honestly these short-term rentals should probably be regulated into extinction. Make housing affordable again! - Rob Rasmussen

Melissa Tague

Homes in primarily R-1 residential areas are losing homes to short term rentals. This loses homes to families that could be long term residents. This drives

Tim Spaniard

It's better to have the marketplace dictate the cost of a home (supply & demand) rather than limiting investors and home buyers (the money) options, no?

Zaos Gonzolez

Forcing American citizens to leave the CCP HQ (Columbia, MO) isn't a bad thing. Missouri will be better off, if everyone leaves Columbia, MO.

Jean Blackwood

Condos near me being rented to temp health care workers. Makes it feel like a motel.

55%

No

4 Comments

Zaos Gonzolez

Regulation = No freedom

Fat Guy Outdoors

Most of my neighbors are short-term. I love it. They are all professionals mostly healthcare. Zero kids, zero riff raff. I was happy after they were able to evict all the bums earlier.

Max DeYoung

Everything the government touches gets ruined.

Tim Spaniard

Regulation leads to shortages (then a rise in prices), quality of homes and neighborhoods goes down (more crime, etc.) Regulation is almost always a bad idea! The only regulation that should be put forth should be how much the government can interfere with a free society!

Robert Rasmussen

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Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?

Asked by ABC 17 News

1 Vote

Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?

0%

Yes Yes

100%

No No

0%

Yes

A candidate for Columbia mayor has racked up more than $250,000 in donations.

A candidate for Columbia mayor has racked up more than $250,000 in donations. Show Less

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

100%

No

Many people believe that limiting contributions is akin to limiting free speech.

Many people believe that limiting contributions is akin to limiting free speech. Show Less

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

Have you had to change health care providers because of your insurance coverage?

Asked by ABC 17 News

199 Votes

Have you had to change health care providers because of your insurance coverage?

62%

Yes Yes

38%

No No

62%

Yes

Patients of MU Health Care who have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are having to do exactly that.

Patients of MU Health Care who have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield are having to do exactly that. Show Less

2 Comments

Max DeYoung

I have changed my insurance providers, but not my doctors.

Barbara Williams

We have to wait for continuity of care approval, tho it’s only for a short time, then have to find several new doctors

38%

No

Some people have had the luck of never losing in-network coverage for their providers.

Some people have had the luck of never losing in-network coverage for their providers. Show Less

1 Comment

Frank Stoner

I use Boone Health. I don't have to worry about what goes on at MU

ABC 17 News

Should Columbia regulate short-term rentals?

45% Yes Yes

55% No No

45% Yes

55% No

Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?

0% Yes Yes

100% No No

0% Yes

100% No

Have you had to change health care providers because of your insurance coverage?

62% Yes Yes

38% No No

62% Yes

38% No

45%

Yes Yes

55%

No No

45%

Yes

55%

No

0%

Yes Yes

100%

No No

0%

Yes

100%

No

62%

Yes Yes

38%

No No

62%

Yes

38%

No