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Should the City of Columbia buy the McKinney building?

Should the City of Columbia buy the McKinney building?

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1

No

7

Yes

1 Comment
Gregory Thomas
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Gregory Thomas

Time has come to recognize contributions of Black Americans in Columbia's history.

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No

6 Comments
Toasty
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Toasty

When has the city (or any city) ever purchased historical relevant property and done anything worthwhile? Put up a sign and pat themselves on the back? A private org could do a lot better in preservation than this 'make us look good' tax money grab.

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Stephen Neumann
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Stephen Neumann

The city is not flush with funds. They are looking at a trash/recycle do over that will cost money and benefit all citizens in a real way. This building is not for all nor is it a real, non-illusory benefit.

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GEORGE WOLFE
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GEORGE WOLFE

There is no conceivable reason for Columbia to buy this building, it will be a on going cost the city (tax payers) don't need!

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GEORGE WOLFE
GEORGE WOLFE

The city council doesn't care what the voters think, They don't give a crap! The vote was unanimous to purchase the building. 76% of the people said NO on the survey. That tells you all you need to know. Vote them all out of office.

Christopher Watson
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Christopher Watson

tHEY NEED TO SPEND THE MONEY ON THE INFOSTRUCTURE first and fix the holes in our streets, stop the burn outs, hire more police officers and start preventing crime instead of just reacting to it!

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GEORGE WOLFE
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GEORGE WOLFE

There is no conceivable reason for Columbia to buy this building, it will be a on going cost the city (tax payers) don't need!

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Michael Sykuta
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Michael Sykuta

$2 million just to buy it. How much more to remodel it for whatever use they may eventually come up with? Maintain it? How much lost in property tax revenues? Potential sales or other taxes from private use? This seems a gross waste of money. History can be honored other ways.

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Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Do you agree that paid sick leave requirements were too big a burden on employers?

Yes

2

No

1

Yes

2 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

There wasn't such a thing as sick days in the Army. You were told to quit being a female body part and ruckup and draw fire.

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Toasty
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Toasty

The new paid sick leave requirements were another 'problem' that didn't exist and certainly didn't require more government regulation.

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No

1 Comment
Sara Kalinowski
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Sara Kalinowski

If you staff correctly & uphold attendance policies, there shouldn't be an issue. Unwell employees means non-productive employees. If you can afford expensive vacations, then you can take care of your employees. It's that simple.

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Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Are you happy to see local police taking part in immigration operations?

Yes

6

No

8

Yes

6 Comments
Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Of course, isn't locking up people who are criminals their jobs?

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Thomas OSullivan
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Thomas OSullivan

This is a matter of law and order. I have no problem with immigrants coming to this country LEGALLY. Immigrants built this country and are a valuable asset but there is a LEGAL process that must be followed. Biden, Majorkas were disasters when it came to illegal immigration.

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Eric Smith
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Eric Smith

We might get a bit closer to having fair elections without those voting who aren't even citizens.

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Fred
Fred

Yes, that would be a problem that needs to be addressed ... if it actually existed.

Toasty
1
Toasty

Immigration laws exist for a reason. I can agree our current immigration process is too complicated, expensive, and ripe with corruption. The solution is to change the process, not allow people to stay here illegally.

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Jim Rosenberg
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Jim Rosenberg

Illegal is Illegal, no matter the situation. Law enforcement is there for a reason, to enforce the laws. If I was in another country illegally, then law enforcement in that country would do the same thing, but probably jail time first. Without laws and law enforcement there would be anarchy.

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Zaos Gonzolez
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Zaos Gonzolez

Just like a Macy's sale, "they all must go!"

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No

6 Comments
Jennifer Parsons
2
Jennifer Parsons

This is not a matter of legality. "IlLeGaL" immigration is a misdemeanor, like jaywalking or speeding. That people are being apprehended at immigration court dates, schools, and churches shows that these people are not dangerous nor violent. And finally, detention without due process is kidnapping.

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Jeffery Schuyler
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Jeffery Schuyler

This is not only anti-american, but it is cruel, inhumane and counterproductive. Trump has managed to convince half our Country that 65 million immigrants are both an imminent threat and less than human. Worse, most of the people believing these lies are Christians.

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Bobbi Meyer
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Bobbi Meyer

Immigrants aren't the problem, politicians are

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Leslie
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Leslie

They should focus on protecting the community from the reported crimes and not engaging in the current racial profiling that immigration authorities have been doing.

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Paula Stanley
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Paula Stanley

Police resources should not be used for ICE operations. Congress just voted for an unbelievably huge budget for their police state. Don’t use local community resources!

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Sara Kalinowski
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Sara Kalinowski

This is a hard question. ICE isn't explaining anything or identifying themselves. PO's might follow protocol,better. However, they shouldn't have to be involved.To be fair though, I think we spend too much unnecessary time on immigration & nothing else that truly matters.

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