Government - SquareOffs

Did you get a tax refund this year or did you owe money?

Asked by KTVZ

452 Votes

Did you get a tax refund this year or did you owe money?

51%

I got a refund. I got a refund.

49%

I had to pay. I had to pay.

51%

I got a refund.

1 Comment

Donna Pieper

Got a federal refund but had to pay state taxes.

49%

I had to pay.

2 Comments

Jessi Johnson Horn

somehow despite making less money, I owed taxes. Last year I got a refund.

Gabe West

Paying the liberal government

Will Columbia's Third Ward race remain tied?

Asked by ABC 17 News

105 Votes

Will Columbia's Third Ward race remain tied?

28%

Yes Yes

72%

No No

28%

Yes

It's common for vote counts not to change with certification, which happens Monday.

It's common for vote counts not to change with certification, which happens Monday. Show Less

0 Comment

No one has commented yet

72%

No

Provisional ballots could shift the outcome, deciding between incumbent Karl Skala and Roy Lovelady.

Provisional ballots could shift the outcome, deciding between incumbent Karl Skala and Roy Lovelady. Show Less

2 Comments

Max

Somewhere, a lost ballot, or many lost ballots will be found or ballots will be disqualified, as needed.

Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?

Asked by ABC 17 News

528 Votes

Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?

74%

Yes Yes

26%

No No

74%

Yes

The idea has its supporters, as a petition before the city council at its next meeting proves.

The idea has its supporters, as a petition before the city council at its next meeting proves. Show Less

6 Comments

Max

Roll carts come in various sizes for small families and/or handicapped. Carts are cheaper to use and are not bothered by cats, dogs, possums, skunks, raccoons. Carts contain waste in a more eye appealing and sanitary way. Carts don't allow waste to be scattered on the ground like bags.

The Matrix Has You

This is the only place I've lived that doesn't use bins. The animals get into it half the time and where are you supposed to store it while waiting for trash day? After the initial expense of new trucks, labor costs will be greatly reduced due to 1 driver. Let's get out of the stone age Columbia!

Alison Crivellaro Cope-Lovell

On trash day, the streets in otherwise pretty neighborhoods are strewn with garbage, which is a serious hygiene issue. It's hard to believe someone thought not having roll carts was reasonable.

Heather Stewart

The current system is the most ridiculous thing I've encountered in any place we have lived. Please, for the love of God, change to the bins like the rest of the country.

Michael Moran

I enjoy putting my trash bags in other bags and then again in another bag (assuming I can find a place that has them) after animals tear through the bags that I put out the night before but I can't help but think there has to be a better way.

Mark Smith

No need for people to pick up bags. Just one person per route, the driver. Check out Moberly. Even if the city of Columbia does not run it, it will be better for the citizens.

26%

No

The idea still has opponents who worry about appearance and about the elderly and disabled being able to handle carts.

The idea still has opponents who worry about appearance and about the elderly and disabled being able to handle carts. Show Less

4 Comments

Gary Mccaleb

i had them in jeff city, they sink and are always getting blown away!

Kent Airy

Because the roll carts won't work everywhere, there is a very large percentage of Columbia that has hills trees culdesacs that would be difficult if not impossible for a lift truck to operate, the system now is fast and efficient.

Max

Then why not have the consumer make the choice of what they want? Why can't the people that pickup the trash be trained to handle both bags and carts? Would that require too much training and management? It is obvious that about 75% of the people commenting feel carts are better. Stone Age Columbia!

Donna Welborn-Dicus

How many times do we have to vote on this? Fine for students & young people, but older, disabled, can't deal with them. We voted this down once. Why are we doing it again???

Max

Until you get it right. Read the arguments for roll carts. Many very good reasons. Very few valid reasons for plastic bags.

Government SquareOffs

Did you get a tax refund this year or did you owe money?

51% I got a refund. I got a refund.

49% I had to pay. I had to pay.

51% I got a refund.

49% I had to pay.

Will Columbia's Third Ward race remain tied?

28% Yes Yes

72% No No

28% Yes

72% No