Columbia Polls - SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

Asked by ABC 17 News

11/30/2023

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks.

New chief Jill Schlude is a longtime member of the department, including years in its upper ranks. Show Less

1 Comment

Don A Reed

When the Army needs a new general they don't interview outside the Army. Great choice city council.

Fat Guy Outdoors

That made zero sense, the Army is worldwide they bring someone in from another command. So they get fresh ideas, break complacency and to energize the command. Things must have changed a lot since you was in. I spent 22 years in the Army and never seen it

31%

No

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within.

She's the second straight chief to be promoted from within. Show Less

2 Comments

Terrence Goehringer

we have a huge problem with crime and shootings in columbia. i think the new police chief is part of the problem and does not bring any new ideas or expertise to the dept.

Nathan Butler

When racially disparate stops continue to go up, it's time to shake up leadership as doing more of the same just guarantees more racist practices.

Do you think the Columbia roll cart ordinance should be revised?

Asked by ABC 17 News

185 Votes

Do you think the Columbia roll cart ordinance should be revised?

43%

Yes Yes

57%

No No

43%

Yes

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

57%

No

1 Comment

Max DeYoung

This is an excellent example of why people hate the government. People do not want others to make their decisions for them. This kind of disarray, is why governments can mess up an anvil, with a Kleenex. Then tell everyone it's for their own good.

Should the city council make Columbia a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community?

Asked by ABC 17 News

713 Votes

Should the city council make Columbia a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community?

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

A group of University of Missouri students proposed an ordinance to the city council.

A group of University of Missouri students proposed an ordinance to the city council. Show Less

3 Comments

Daisy Doll

there has been a prevalent queer community in columbia for decades. as a trans* person who almost had to immediately move out of state, it can be scary. protections like this are important to minorities. queer people deserve human rights too.

Daisy Doll

queer people need safe spaces in a majority red state, especially within the legislature. queer people are humans too

J B (Socom_Specter)

Columbia thrives as the liberal hub of Missouri, it's obvious that the city has leaned towards being more welcoming than the rest of the state. Everyone should feel safe no matter what their personal preferences are. That last sentence is the reason I voted this way.

Max DeYoung

And, as dangerous as St. Louis.

75%

No

State law has limited medical treatments for transgender people and defined how student-athletes compete.

State law has limited medical treatments for transgender people and defined how student-athletes compete. Show Less

5 Comments

John Deakins

no reason for biological males to use female bathrooms, join their sports. If they want to dress and behave as a women that is their decision. To allow them into the bathroom with my grandaughter is NOT. Same for women acting like men.

Lida Vitt

I absolutely disagree with any city becoming a Sanctuary for any group. The laws take care of all the people in their community if law enforcement and judges follow the laws.

Belinda Kitchen

It should be left alone ! Columbia has enough crime and issues as it is . There is enough of them running around and we don't need the crime and people to spread north in the state . People should stand up for their rights and beliefs. God made you a woman you stay that way , God made U a man be 1.

Columbia SquareOffs

Did Columbia make the right choice for police chief?

69% Yes WINNER

31% No

69% Yes

31% No

Do you think the Columbia roll cart ordinance should be revised?

43% Yes Yes

57% No No

43% Yes

57% No

Should the city council make Columbia a sanctuary for the LGBTQ+ community?

25% Yes Yes

75% No No

25% Yes

75% No

About Columbia

69%

Yes WINNER

31%

No

69%

Yes

31%

No

43%

Yes Yes

57%

No No

43%

Yes

57%

No

25%

Yes Yes

75%

No No

25%

Yes

75%

No