Polls Archive

More candidates mean more choices. Your May 21 vote for Assembly District 80 is:

1) Libertarian Kaiden Degas (write-n) 2
4%
2) Republican Lincoln Pickard (write-in) 2
4%
3) Democrat Lorena Gonzalez 8
15%
4) Democrat Steve Castaneda 41
75%
5) I probably won't vote 2
4%

Is Cinco de Mayo over-commercialized?

Yes 5
83%
No 1
17%

Do you think Chula Vista's bayfront will become a tourist trap?

Yes 5
33%
No 10
67%

As of today, your choice for State Assembly District 80 is:

Steve Castaneda 68
44%
Lorena Gonzalez 88
56%

Do you feel safer now than you did one year ago?

Yes 2
14%
No 12
86%

Will you miss Chula Vista's Cinco de Mayo party on Third Avenue?

Yes 11
73%
No 4
27%

Should council members be allowed to attend council meetings via videoconferencing?

Yes 4
29%
No 10
71%

Is the worst of the recession behind us?

Yes 8
62%
No 5
38%

Has public discourse become uncivil?

Yes 10
28%
No 26
72%

Will you attend any screenings at the Latino Film Festival?

Yes 1
14%
No 6
86%

Will next week's gun buy back program make the city safer?

Yes 2
5%
No 37
95%

Will recent improvements along Third Avenue increase business downtown?

Yes 4
22%
No 14
78%

Are you satisfied the SUHSD/SWC corruption case will be tried in South Bay?

Yes 4
50%
No 4
50%

What is the best age to get married?

Late teens to early 20s 0
0%
25-30 3
38%
31-40 4
50%
41-50 0
0%
50 and older 0
0%
Never 1
13%

Would defendants in the Sweetwater/Southwestern corruption case get a fair trial in South County?

Yes 17
89%
No 2
11%

Has bullying become more prevalent since the advent of the Internet?

Yes 3
43%
No 4
57%

Is Chula Vista's attempt to buy back guns necessary?

Yes 7
58%
No 5
42%

Do you believe there is life after death?

Yes 6
55%
No 5
45%

Are you surprised that members of the SUHSD school board were indicted by the grand jury?

Yes 2
8%
No 24
92%

DUI checkpoints are:

A good deterrent to drunk driving 11
85%
A waste of tax dollars 2
15%

Should armed security guards patrol school campuses?

Yes 3
25%
No 9
75%

If the world were to end next Friday, did you live the life you wanted?

Yes 8
73%
No 3
27%

What's your total limit on holiday shopping?

$1-100 5
45%
$101-$500 4
36%
Money is no object 2
18%

Which team do you prefer?

Chargers 4
25%
Xolos 12
75%

Should Chula Vista have a full time city council?

Yes 5
23%
No 17
77%

Have you ever fried a turkey?

Yes 3
38%
No 5
63%

Congressman Bob Filner...

Hate to see him go. 11
42%
He's San Diego's problem, now. 10
38%
Don't care. 5
19%

On Tuesday the most votes for Chula Vista City Council Seat 3 should go to:

Pamela Bensoussan 85
47%
Larry Breitfelder 95
53%

In two weeks the winner of Chula Vista City Council Seat 4 will be:

Mary Salas 258
58%
Linda Wagner 188
42%

The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee recently voted no confidence in SUHSD Superintendent Ed Brand. Now Ed Brand is requiring committee members to disclose financial interests. Is Brand's move vindictive?

Yes 47
81%
No 11
19%

Are you bothered by the opening of a nude dance club in Chula Vista?

Yes 21
70%
No 9
30%

The next President of the United States should be:

Obama 79
46%
Romney 93
54%

The SUHSD board's decision to give Ed Brand a $252,000 contract was:

The right one 251
59%
The wrong one 178
41%

Is Doug Manchester's purchase of the U-T and North County Times good for the county of San Diego?

Yes 4
8%
No 42
86%
No opinion 3
6%

Should SUHSD Superintendent Ed Brand's contract be extended?

Yes 10
7%
No 136
93%

Should pitbull-type dogs be banned?

Yes 9
39%
No 14
61%

Labor unions:

Good 10
63%
Bad 6
38%

Should police conduct truancy sweeps?

Yes 9
60%
No 6
40%

When do you think CV city council meetings should start?

Between 8 a.m-12 p.m. 3
16%
Between 1 p.m.-5 p.m 1
5%
After 5 p.m. 15
79%

Should SUHSD reinstate bus service or continue with cost-cutting measures?

Bring back bus service 9
69%
Keep the savings and keep them cut. 4
31%

Have you used the Chula Vista Park and Recreation services in the last six months? Rate their service.

Excellent 3
50%
Average 2
33%
Poor 1
17%

Does California need stricter gun laws?

Yes 6
67%
No 3
33%

Will you be watching the Olympics?

As many sports as I can 3
23%
Only some sports 6
46%
Not my thing 4
31%

Do you trust elected officials?

Yes 3
1%
No 424
97%
Sometimes 8
2%

Will you attend Chula Vista's classic car show during the summer?

Yes 8
67%
No 4
33%

Do you miss the city's Independence Day fireworks in Chula Vista?

Yes, we need to bring them back ASAP 16
32%
No, plenty of other shows around the county 34
68%

Is combining Parks and Rec. with Library Services a good idea?

Yes 10
20%
No 41
80%

Is a two-dad household detrimental to a child's development?

Yes 2
13%
No 14
88%

The annual Chula Vista Pet Fest and Doggy Dash is coming:

Dogs rule 39
52%
Cats are king 36
48%

Do you do your own research before voting?

Yes, I learn all I can about all issues and candidates. 18
75%
No, I go with my gut. 1
4%
No, I vote according to ballot recommendations. 1
4%
No, I vote along party lines. 4
17%

Does the Tourism and Marketing District do a good job of attracting tourists to Chula Vista?

No 18
90%
Yes 2
10%

Is D.A. Bonnie Dumanis using the Sweetwater corruption case to benefit her San Diego mayoral campaign?

Yes 20
59%
No 14
41%

Sweetwater Union High School District trustee John McCann filed a restraining order against someone he believed was a threat. Should the school district pay for it?

Yes 64
18%
No 291
82%

Do you approve of efforts to recall SUHSD board members Jim Cartmill, Arlie Ricasa and John McCann?

Yes 214
64%
No 118
36%

Who will you vote for?

Pamela Bensoussan 145
23%
Larry Breitfelder 288
46%
Bob Castaneda 32
5%
Guillermo Briseno 162
26%

If you had to vote today:

Mary Salas 14
7%
Linda Wagner 27
13%
London Meservy 161
80%

Is having a public library in a shopping mall convenient?

Yes 3
100%
No 0
0%

Can Chula Vista afford to pay its City Attorney $208,000 per year?

Yes 2
15%
No 11
85%

Does Jessica Sanchez have what it takes to win American Idol?

Yes 9
90%
No 1
10%

Who is hotter?

Police officers 1
17%
Firefighters 5
83%

Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Yes 3
50%
No 3
50%

Should the Chula Vista City Attorney have term limits?

Yes 12
63%
No 7
37%

Should high school coaches be required to disclose sources of income and gifts?

Yes 7
58%
No 5
42%

Issuing 7th graders iPads for school:

Good idea 3
23%
Bad idea 10
77%

Should Chula Vista have district elections?

Yes 10
67%
No 5
33%

The State Department advises against visiting Tijuana because of drug trafficking violence.

Agree? 5
50%
Disagree? 5
50%

Would you rather:

Look young and feel old 3
15%
Look old and feel young 17
85%

What's your top public safety issue?

Traffic 2
33%
Gang activity 3
50%
Curfew violations 0
0%
Drugs 1
17%

Do candidate endorsements sway who you will vote for?

Yes 3
38%
No 5
63%

Which official is the best representative of South County?

C.V. Mayor Cheryl Cox 3
6%
N.C. Mayor Ron Morrison 26
54%
N.C. Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales 3
6%
C.V. Police Chief David Bejarano 0
0%
County Supervisor Greg Cox 5
10%
Other 11
23%

Are you surprised by corruption charges against Sweetwater officials?

Yes 5
38%
No 8
62%

Re: The Chargers

Get rid of Norv Turner 1
14%
Get rid of A.J. Smith 1
14%
Get rid of both 3
43%
Keep them both 1
14%
Let the team go to L.A. 1
14%

Who does the majority of holiday preparation at home?

Men 1
10%
Women 8
80%
50-50 1
10%

Is too much emphasis placed on consumerism during the holidays?

Yes 3
75%
No 1
25%

Which do you prefer?

Merry Christmas 10
91%
Happy Holidays 1
9%

How will the Chargers season end?

With a losing record 0
0%
With a winning record 0
0%
With an 8-8 record 3
75%
Not soon enough 1
25%

Which is a better gift?

Store bought 1
33%
Home made 2
67%

Thanksgiving turkey, white meat or dark meat?

White meat 3
43%
Dark meat 4
57%

Should veterans be exempt from paying income tax?

Yes 2
33%
No 4
67%

Should an undocumented college student be deported even though she has lived in the U.S. since she was 3 years old?

Yes 4
44%
No 5
56%

Which is your favorite celebration?

Halloween 1
11%
Thanksgiving 2
22%
Christmas 5
56%
New Year's Eve 1
11%

Does Chula Vista need more cops?

Yes 8
67%
No 4
33%

Should Occupy San Diego protesters be forced to leave the Civic Center?

Yes 6
55%
No 5
45%

Do you avoid using the SR-125 toll road?

Yes, it's not worth the cost. 26
87%
No, tolls are a small price to pay for saving time. 4
13%

Are you planning to attend Chula Vista's Centennial celebration at the Olympic Training Center on Oct. 15?

Yes 6
50%
No 6
50%

Death penalty:

Good 6
86%
Bad 1
14%

Do you think Chula Vista's government executives are paid too much?

Yes 9
69%
No 4
31%

Was the media's 10th anniversary coverage of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks:

Too much 0
0%
Not enough 1
50%
Just right 1
50%

Labor unions?

Love 'em 12
71%
Hate 'em 5
29%

Would voters have better representation in district elections?

Yes 8
57%
No 6
43%

Do you want the Chargers to build a new stadium in San Diego?

Yes, at whatever cost. 5
42%
Yes, as long as taxpayers don't contribute. 3
25%
No 4
33%

Is drug use among teens more problematic now than a decade ago?

Yes 4
80%
No 1
20%

Which event do you most look forward to attending each year?

Cinco de Mayo festival 0
0%
Heritage Days 0
0%
Lemon Festival 0
0%
Holiday Parade on Third Avenue 3
100%

Are you excited about the upcoming NFL season?

Yes 4
57%
No 0
0%
Don't care. 3
43%

Is gay marriage a civil rights issue?

Yes 8
80%
No 2
20%

Are you glad Chula Vista city council outlawed medical marijuana dispensaries?

Yes 4
80%
No 1
20%

Will Ed Brand restore integrity to SUHSD?

Yes 8
62%
No 5
38%

Is criticizing the military or veterans un-American and unpatriotic?

Yes 4
33%
No 8
67%

Is Sweetwater Union High School District president John McCann effective in guiding the school board?

Yes 6
13%
No 39
87%

Would you like to see State Senator Juan Vargas run for Congress?

Yes 2
18%
No 9
82%

Should large firework displays be subject to environmental impact studies?

Yes, who knows what chemicals are falling into the ocean and blowing in the wind? 2
40%
No, fireworks are harmless. 3
60%

How will you spend Memorial Day weekend?

Beach and barbecues 0
0%
Out of town getaway 0
0%
Extra time at home with family 2
100%
Quiet reflection 0
0%

Should Chula Vista Congressman Bob Filner run for San Diego mayor?

Yes 25
76%
No 8
24%

Is D.A. Bonnie Dumanis' lawsuit against the state a political move for her mayoral campaign?

Yes 55
93%
No 4
7%

Should the White House release photos of a slain Osama bin Laden?

Yes, but I won't view them. 3
21%
Yes, seeing is believing. 2
14%
No, they serve no purpose. 6
43%
No, they would create resentment of U.S. military overseas. 3
21%

Do you feel it's safe to visit Tijuana?

Yes 3
50%
No 3
50%

Will you be attending Chula Vista's Historic Homes tour?

Yes 2
29%
No 5
71%

Should SUHSD Superintendent Jesus Gandara be fired?

Yes 41
95%
No 2
5%

Are you willing to volunteer to ease the pain of city budget cuts?

No, I pay taxes and I have enough to do at home. 0
0%
Yes, where do I sign up? 3
100%

Do you buy organic food?

Yes, always 0
0%
Occasionally 2
50%
Rarely 2
50%
No 0
0%

Does the city need more dog parks?

Yes 4
44%
No 5
56%

Are you willing to pay for online news content?

Yes 0
0%
No 1
100%

Has Chula Vista benefited from Mayor Cheryl Cox's leadership?

Yes 6
67%
No 3
33%

How far will SDSU's men's basketball team go in national tournament?

NCAA champs 1
33%
Final four and no more 2
67%
Sweet 16 then swoon 0
0%
No March Madness for them 0
0%

Should public employees have a right to collective bargaining?

Yes 6
67%
No 3
33%

Do you believe Shari Watson's allegations that Chula Vista Councilman Rudy Ramirez wanted her to act unethically?

Yes 5
42%
No 7
58%

Did you know this was Chula Vista's centennial?

Yes, and I can't wait to celebrate every party. 0
0%
No, but I'm looking forward to what's in store. 2
67%
Yawn...Chula Vista's what? 1
33%

Do you support reinstating the assault weapons/extended clips ban?

Yes 0
0%
No 1
100%

Should Chula Vista Councilwoman Pat Aguilar be allowed to vote on matters concerning the police union and salary negotiations?

Yes 0
0%
No 7
100%

Did the Chula Vista City Council make the right decision in replacing Steve Padilla with Ann Moore on the port commission?

Yes 3
38%
No 5
63%

Is the political right being unfairly blamed for the shootings in Tucson, Arizona?

Yes 4
57%
No 3
43%

Will narrowing Third Avenue improve business in downtown Chula Vista?

Yes, more room to walk will bring me there. 1
33%
No, there's nothing to do there anyway. 2
67%

Does Chula Vista have enough money to avoid layoffs and service cuts?

Yes 4
36%
No 7
64%

Will the city of Chula Vista close Norman Park Senior Center?

Yes 0
0%
No 2
100%

Compared to last year, did you spend more or less on Christmas gifts this year?

More 0
0%
Less 2
100%
About the same 0
0%

Will the Chargers make the playoffs this year?

Yes 5
71%
No 2
29%

Is Raj Chopra's departure from Southwestern College a good thing?

Yes 5
20%
No 20
80%

Where will you shop for the holidays?

Otay Ranch Town Center 0
0%
Chula Vista Center 1
9%
Plaza Bonita 6
55%
Third Avenue 0
0%
Fashion/Mission Valley 2
18%
Other 2
18%

Is enough being done to address homelessness in South County?

Yes 1
100%
No 0
0%

Should Congress end daylight saving time?

Yes 1
25%
No 3
75%
Don't care 0
0%

In light of Chula Vista's budget gap, which city services should be cut first?

Eastlake library 9
43%
Norman Park Senior Center 2
10%
Graffiti removal 5
24%
Street maintenance 2
10%
Other 3
14%

Do you want Prop. H to pass?

Yes 83
36%
No 147
64%

Who do you like for National City City Council?

Frank Lopez 69
41%
Luis Natividad 6
4%
Mona Rios 8
5%
Ditas Yamane 86
51%

Who is your choice for National City mayor?

Mitch Beauchamp 2
1%
Ron Morrison 246
73%
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis 86
26%
Darryl Gorham 0
0%
None of the above 1
0%

Who will you vote for in the Chula Vista City Council race?

Patricia Aguilar 6
43%
Larry Breitfelder 7
50%
None of the above 1
7%

When Chargers games are blacked out on TV, do you buy tickets to see them play live?

Yes 0
0%
No 7
100%

Are you happy with the country's new healthcare reform?

Yes 5
38%
No 8
62%

Is it acceptable to "walk away" from mortgages that are unaffordable?

Yes 1
100%
No 0
0%

Do you think the county is adequately equipped to handle wildfires?

Yes 2
40%
No 3
60%

Should citizens be allowed to openly carry firearms?

Yes 4
44%
No 5
56%

Should city council meetings begin with prayer?

Yes 19
66%
No 10
34%

Is cheerleading a sport?

Give me a Y.E.S.! 1
20%
Give me an N.O.! 4
80%

Is the local economy getting better?

Yes 4
80%
No 1
20%

How successful will the Chargers be this year?

Super Bowl champions. 0
0%
They won't make it past the regular season. 1
11%
They will win all their playoff games and lose in the Super Bowl. 0
0%
They will get as far as the playoffs and then flame out. 8
89%

What should be Chula Vista's top priority?

Landing a four-year university on the east side 2
25%
Revitalizing downtown 0
0%
Other 0
0%
Developing the bay front into a tourist destination 6
75%

Should Chula Vista legalize medical marijuana dispensaries?

Yes 7
64%
No 4
36%

Should gay couples be allowed to marry?

No 2
22%
Yes 7
78%
Previous Poll Results

» Should gay couples be allowed to marry?

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» Should Chula Vista legalize medical marijuana dispensaries?

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» What should be Chula Vista's top priority?

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» How successful will the Chargers be this year?

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» Is the local economy getting better?

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» Is cheerleading a sport?

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» Should city council meetings begin with prayer?

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» Should citizens be allowed to openly carry firearms?

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» Do you think the county is adequately equipped to handle wildfires?

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» Is it acceptable to "walk away" from mortgages that are unaffordable?

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