Columbia - SquareOffs

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

Asked by ABC 17 News

519 Votes

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates a... Show More

Downtown Columbia restaurants are holding Restaurant Week. They hope the event will help boost sales that have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, case rates are still declining. Show Less

7 Comments

Carissa Putzkie

Because I like to go in and still down and enjoy my food.

Andrew Baker

Because my work truck doesn't fit in a drive thru and a guy's gotta eat.

Steve TheBmann

Only those with concerns should be avoiding restaurants IMO. It should have been that way from day one.

Will Mason

Your fear mongering has failed.

Patricia Boggs

Why not? Simply put when your sick stay home.

Angela Embree

Because covid numbers are down and it is time to let the economy and business owners recover from the economic loss due to the pandemic.

Nathan Butler

I've recovered from COVID, and therefore am a very low risk for both contraction and transmission.

41%

No

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area.

Many people are still wary of eating inside restaurants, where people have to be unmasked to eat and are seated in a common area. Show Less

3 Comments

Debbie Baker

No, double No, and triple Hell No!!!!!! You have all kinds of people moving around, kids running around. People snotting, sneezing, coughing, farting, dirty hands from wiping hand across their nose and mouth and won't go and wash their hands. Folks digging in their behinds and go to get a plate.

Julie Ann Bird

I am high risk being immunocompromised so I don't feel comfortable dinning in yet. If cases of covid-19 continue to decrease, then I would love to eat in a restaurant again.

Andy Miller

COVID.

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

Asked by ABC 17 News

460 Votes

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

20%

Yes Yes

80%

No No

20%

Yes

The City of Columbia has made changes to its residential trash program. The city provides 104 bags per year and residents must pay extra to get more bags.

The City of Columbia has made changes to its residential trash program. The city provides 104 bags per year and residents must pay extra to get more bags. Show Less

1 Comment

Christena

Yes and No. My husband and I, with our 3 children hardly use that much. But, my two brother-in-laws that live with us order out constantly, that fills up the trash horribly fast.

80%

No

Many homes will use more than the allotted two bags per week, having to pay extra via purchasing the city bags.

Many homes will use more than the allotted two bags per week, having to pay extra via purchasing the city bags. Show Less

6 Comments

Mira

If the bags were 55 gallon bags, my vote would have been yes.

Jenn Ann

NO not at all! An average household would be a family of 4. I think it would of been more fair to say 4 bags? I agree, people who use have more trash should pay more to dispose of it but the limit should be more than2 bags. I have a daycare and 3 kids so I have tons more. But 2 bags? come on!

Mike Kathmann

The question of, “are two bags enough for your household” should be, “what size trash bags are big enough for your household”. To our family of 5, it is one 55 gallon bag a week. If the city would provide the 55 gallon bags instead of these smaller ones, that would be very helpful.

John Jones

This is a scam by the City of Columbia. There needs to be a class action lawsuit by citizens also; for charging recycling fees for almost a year and not delivering. There has to be some low ball attorneys out there looking to make a buck or two!!!!

Regina Tavarez

I have a 7 person household and have no idea how I am going to afford to buy the extra bags needed every week. I am very upset about this decision.

Patricia Boggs

We eat good

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

Asked by ABC 17 News

226 Votes

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed... Show More

Health orders for Columbia and Boone County require businesses to submit an operating plan to show they're adhering to coronavirus guidelines. Officials say the rules are needed to slow down the virus. Show Less

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58%

No. It's government overreach.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights.

The health department shut down a Columbia bar over the weekend for following the health order. Some say this sort of power is an infringement on business owners' rights. Show Less

3 Comments

Christina Todd

No , They should let businesses open up and if people want to go in those businesses that their choice

Mark Johnson

Business have to make money to employ people. I have never agreed with the mayors stupid ideas about masks. He has destroyed many businesses in town the Executive Center comes to mind. I will remember when it comes time to vote.

Will Mason

Unelected people should not have the power to legislate. Their orders are not law since they have never faced voters.

Columbia SquareOffs

Do you feel comfortable dining in a restaurant?

59% Yes Yes

41% No No

59% Yes

41% No

Are two trash bags per week enough for your household?

20% Yes Yes

80% No No

20% Yes

80% No

Should Boone County shut down businesses that don't follow coronavirus orders?

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42% Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58% No. It's government overreach.

About Columbia

59%

Yes Yes

41%

No No

59%

Yes

41%

No

20%

Yes Yes

80%

No No

20%

Yes

80%

No

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely. Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach. No. It's government overreach.

42%

Yes. They should have to operate safely.

58%

No. It's government overreach.