Polls Archive

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
18.03%
No 291
81.97%

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

Yes 214
64.46%
No 118
35.54%

Who will you vote for?

Pamela Bensoussan 145
23.13%
Larry Breitfelder 288
45.93%
Bob Castaneda 32
5.1%
Guillermo Briseno 162
25.84%

If you had to vote today:

Mary Salas 14
6.93%
Linda Wagner 27
13.37%
London Meservy 161
79.7%

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
15.38%
No 11
84.62%

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

Yes 9
90%
No 1
10%

Who is hotter?

Police officers 1
16.67%
Firefighters 5
83.33%

Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Yes 3
50%
No 3
50%

Should the Chula Vista City Attorney have term limits?

Yes 12
63.16%
No 7
36.84%

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

Yes 7
58.33%
No 5
41.67%

Issuing 7th graders iPads for school:

Good idea 3
23.08%
Bad idea 10
76.92%

Should Chula Vista have district elections?

Yes 10
66.67%
No 5
33.33%

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
33.33%
Gang activity 3
50%
Curfew violations 0
0%
Drugs 1
16.67%

Do candidate endorsements sway who you will vote for?

Yes 3
37.5%
No 5
62.5%

Which official is the best representative of South County?

C.V. Mayor Cheryl Cox 3
6.25%
N.C. Mayor Ron Morrison 26
54.17%
N.C. Police Chief Adolfo Gonzales 3
6.25%
C.V. Police Chief David Bejarano 0
0%
County Supervisor Greg Cox 5
10.42%
Other 11
22.92%

Are you surprised by corruption charges against Sweetwater officials?

Yes 5
38.46%
No 8
61.54%

Re: The Chargers

Get rid of Norv Turner 1
14.29%
Get rid of A.J. Smith 1
14.29%
Get rid of both 3
42.86%
Keep them both 1
14.29%
Let the team go to L.A. 1
14.29%

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
90.91%
Happy Holidays 1
9.09%

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
33.33%
Home made 2
66.67%

Thanksgiving turkey, white meat or dark meat?

White meat 3
42.86%
Dark meat 4
57.14%

Should veterans be exempt from paying income tax?

Yes 2
33.33%
No 4
66.67%

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

Yes 4
44.44%
No 5
55.56%

Which is your favorite celebration?

Halloween 1
11.11%
Thanksgiving 2
22.22%
Christmas 5
55.56%
New Year's Eve 1
11.11%

Does Chula Vista need more cops?

Yes 8
66.67%
No 4
33.33%

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

Yes 6
54.55%
No 5
45.45%

Do you avoid using the SR-125 toll road?

Yes, it's not worth the cost. 26
86.67%
No, tolls are a small price to pay for saving time. 4
13.33%

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
85.71%
Bad 1
14.29%

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

Yes 9
69.23%
No 4
30.77%

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
70.59%
Hate 'em 5
29.41%

Would voters have better representation in district elections?

Yes 8
57.14%
No 6
42.86%

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

Yes, at whatever cost. 5
41.67%
Yes, as long as taxpayers don't contribute. 3
25%
No 4
33.33%

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
57.14%
No 0
0%
Don't care. 3
42.86%

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
61.54%
No 5
38.46%

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

Yes 4
33.33%
No 8
66.67%

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

Yes 6
13.33%
No 39
86.67%

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

Yes 2
18.18%
No 9
81.82%

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
75.76%
No 8
24.24%

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

Yes 55
93.22%
No 4
6.78%

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

Yes, but I won't view them. 3
21.43%
Yes, seeing is believing. 2
14.29%
No, they serve no purpose. 6
42.86%
No, they would create resentment of U.S. military overseas. 3
21.43%

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
28.57%
No 5
71.43%

Should SUHSD Superintendent Jesus Gandara be fired?

Yes 41
95.35%
No 2
4.65%

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
44.44%
No 5
55.56%

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
66.67%
No 3
33.33%

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

NCAA champs 1
33.33%
Final four and no more 2
66.67%
Sweet 16 then swoon 0
0%
No March Madness for them 0
0%

Should public employees have a right to collective bargaining?

Yes 6
66.67%
No 3
33.33%

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

Yes 5
41.67%
No 7
58.33%

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
66.67%
Yawn...Chula Vista's what? 1
33.33%

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
37.5%
No 5
62.5%

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

Yes 4
57.14%
No 3
42.86%

Will narrowing Third Avenue improve business in downtown Chula Vista?

Yes, more room to walk will bring me there. 1
33.33%
No, there's nothing to do there anyway. 2
66.67%

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

Yes 4
36.36%
No 7
63.64%

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
71.43%
No 2
28.57%

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
9.09%
Plaza Bonita 6
54.55%
Third Avenue 0
0%
Fashion/Mission Valley 2
18.18%
Other 2
18.18%

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
42.86%
Norman Park Senior Center 2
9.52%
Graffiti removal 5
23.81%
Street maintenance 2
9.52%
Other 3
14.29%

Do you want Prop. H to pass?

Yes 83
36.09%
No 147
63.91%

Who do you like for National City City Council?

Frank Lopez 69
40.83%
Luis Natividad 6
3.55%
Mona Rios 8
4.73%
Ditas Yamane 86
50.89%

Who is your choice for National City mayor?

Mitch Beauchamp 2
0.6%
Ron Morrison 246
73.43%
Alejandra Sotelo-Solis 86
25.67%
Darryl Gorham 0
0%
None of the above 1
0.3%

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

Patricia Aguilar 6
42.86%
Larry Breitfelder 7
50%
None of the above 1
7.14%

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
38.46%
No 8
61.54%

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
44.44%
No 5
55.56%

Should city council meetings begin with prayer?

Yes 19
65.52%
No 10
34.48%

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
11.11%
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
88.89%

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
63.64%
No 4
36.36%

Should gay couples be allowed to marry?

No 2
22.22%
Yes 7
77.78%
Previous Poll Results

» 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?

- see results

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

- see results

» Who will you vote for?

- see results

» If you had to vote today:

- see results

» Is having a public library in a shopping mall convenient?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Who is hotter?

- see results

» Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

- see results

» Should the Chula Vista City Attorney have term limits?

- see results

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

- see results

» Issuing 7th graders iPads for school:

- see results

» Should Chula Vista have district elections?

- see results

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

- see results

» Would you rather:

- see results

» What's your top public safety issue?

- see results

» Do candidate endorsements sway who you will vote for?

- see results

» Which official is the best representative of South County?

- see results

» Are you surprised by corruption charges against Sweetwater officials?

- see results

» Re: The Chargers

- see results

» Who does the majority of holiday preparation at home?

- see results

» Is too much emphasis placed on consumerism during the holidays?

- see results

» Which do you prefer?

- see results

» How will the Chargers season end?

- see results

» Which is a better gift?

- see results

» Thanksgiving turkey, white meat or dark meat?

- see results

» Should veterans be exempt from paying income tax?

- see results

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

- see results

» Which is your favorite celebration?

- see results

» Does Chula Vista need more cops?

- see results

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

- see results

» Do you avoid using the SR-125 toll road?

- see results

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

- see results

» Death penalty:

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Labor unions?

- see results

» Would voters have better representation in district elections?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Are you excited about the upcoming NFL season?

- see results

» Is gay marriage a civil rights issue?

- see results

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

- see results

» Will Ed Brand restore integrity to SUHSD?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Should large firework displays be subject to environmental impact studies?

- see results

» How will you spend Memorial Day weekend?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Do you feel it's safe to visit Tijuana?

- see results

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

- see results

» Should SUHSD Superintendent Jesus Gandara be fired?

- see results

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

- see results

» Do you buy organic food?

- see results

» Does the city need more dog parks?

- see results

» Are you willing to pay for online news content?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Should public employees have a right to collective bargaining?

- see results

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

- see results

» Did you know this was Chula Vista's centennial?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Will narrowing Third Avenue improve business in downtown Chula Vista?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Will the Chargers make the playoffs this year?

- see results

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

- see results

» Where will you shop for the holidays?

- see results

» Is enough being done to address homelessness in South County?

- see results

» Should Congress end daylight saving time?

- see results

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

- see results

» Do you want Prop. H to pass?

- see results

» Who do you like for National City City Council?

- see results

» Who is your choice for National City mayor?

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

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

- see results

» Should citizens be allowed to openly carry firearms?

- see results

» Should city council meetings begin with prayer?

- see results

» Is cheerleading a sport?

- see results

» Is the local economy getting better?

- see results

» How successful will the Chargers be this year?

- see results

» What should be Chula Vista's top priority?

- see results

» Should Chula Vista legalize medical marijuana dispensaries?

- see results

» Should gay couples be allowed to marry?

- see results

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