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Should preschool be free of cost to families?

Should preschool be free of cost to families?

Yes

2

No

4

Yes

Should preschool be free of cost to families?
2 Comments
Elizabeth Spalding
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Elizabeth Spalding

Allows for more adults to be in the work force at a much higher and faster rate, which will raise gdp higher than the cost of pre-school.

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Samantha
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Samantha

The cost is too much for most families. With free childcare, parents will be able to work and it will free up money for other expenses. Additionally, the early years are the most formative and important and early childhood workers should be acknowledged and compensated for their important work.

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No

Should preschool be free of cost to families?
4 Comments
Max
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Max

We are being swallowed by Socialism/ Communism.

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Vernon Taylor
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Vernon Taylor

Free just means somebody else pays for it.

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Judy Bowers
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Judy Bowers

People shouldn't have children they can't afford. Parents should stay home with small children. Having govt in every part of our lives leads to a loss of personal freedom. Big govt is inefficient and expensive. Becoming dependent on govt is a dangerous thing and is a huge leap toward socialism.

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Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Should the governor call a special session to suspend the state gas tax?

Yes

0

No

1

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

1 Comment
Max
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Max

We need taxes, especially in Columbia. Columbia needs even more taxes, than all other cities. We also need a tax on purple hair dye.

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Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Would you support a new tax to build a jail in Boone County?

Yes

6

No

6

Yes

2 Comments
James Quade
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James Quade

We should not rely on other jails to take care of our problems. We have a responsibility to provide the proper facilities to our superhero police force

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Max
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Max

That will be an average cost, to every single person of Boone county, of $197 per year, for 20 years. $3920. What a deal.

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No

5 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

This leadership needs to resign.

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Max
Max

You are using the word leadership carelessly.

Harry D
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Harry D

I would support a 10-year tax for a bond issue to build the new jail, not a new forever sales tax.

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Max
Max

The comment that I made indicating a total average cost, does not account for inflationary changes, which will probably more than double my $3920 estimate.

Jessica Orsini
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Jessica Orsini

We've more than enough incarceration in this county, state, and nation, and it's frankly not helping.

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Max
Max

The high crime problem is because the courts fail to punish the offenders hard enough to deter crime.

Davon Argo
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Davon Argo

The need for a new jail isn’t new. County leaders have known for years it needed attention. Maybe the sheriff should’ve prioritized a jail before a multi-million dollar training facility. His budget priorities is his attempt at railroading the city’s public safety staffing and infrastructure needs.

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Madison Haleigh
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Madison Haleigh

I'd rather we put more money to schools to prevent there from being so many people in jail in the first place. If we fund our schools and the education system, there would be less people in jail. If we funded mental health services- there would be less people committing crimes

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Max
Max

The crime problem is a result of the catch and release problem. Too, many people are not afraid to commit crimes.

Harry D
Harry D

Thinking like this is why the city of Columbia is short 50 police officers.

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