Opinion Poll
Current Poll:
Has the HST slowed your consumer spending?
Past Polls:
Are you prepared to support more parking in the core with your tax $$?
This poll ran from July 4, 2010 until July 18, 2010
- Absolutely (129 votes)
- Not a Chance (119 votes)
- As long as my net taxes don't increase (111 votes)
Do your summer vacation plans include trips to the U.S.
This poll ran from June 19, 2010 until July 3, 2010
- Not at all (164 votes)
- Once or twice (133 votes)
- Mutiple visits (144 votes)
How do you rate the state of London's Roads?
This poll ran from June 4, 2010 until June 18, 2010
- Better than average (190 votes)
- About average (201 votes)
- Well below average (192 votes)
How much of the Stiller Centre's back taxes should taxpayers pay for?
This poll ran from May 19, 2010 until June 3, 2010
- 100% (215 votes)
- 50% (206 votes)
- Absolutely nothing (226 votes)
When Flying to the U.S. or overseas do you
This poll ran from May 3, 2010 until May 17, 2010
- Fly out of London (278 votes)
- Fly out of Pearson (247 votes)
- Fly out of Detroit or other U.S. airports (307 votes)
Do you support an increase to the minimum wage beyond the $10.25 just announced
This poll ran from April 18, 2010 until May 2, 2010
- No, the economy can't handle it (1358 votes)
- No, I can't afford to (271 votes)
- Yes, but only if it's it phased in over time (1957 votes)
- Yes, any time (309 votes)
Do you support the Liberal's plan to cancel previously announced business tax reductions
This poll ran from April 3, 2010 until April 17, 2010
- Yes (334 votes)
- No (360 votes)
Do you support additional stimulus funding from the Ontario Government
This poll ran from March 15, 2010 until April 2, 2010
- Yes (496 votes)
- No (1151 votes)
- Only what has already been announced (414 votes)
As you think about the federal budget, what's most important to you?
This poll ran from March 1, 2010 until March 14, 2010
- A Competitive Corporate and Business Tax environment (455 votes)
- The continutation of stimulus programs beyond 2011 (443 votes)
- Reduced government spending (430 votes)
- The elimination of the Deficit (443 votes)
- All of the above (438 votes)
To reduce or eliminate the federal & provincial deficits are you willing to
This poll ran from February 15, 2010 until February 28, 2010
- Pay more personal income tax? (450 votes)
- Accept an increase in the GST? (486 votes)
- Demand governments spend less on programs? (476 votes)
Will you be planning activities with family on Family Day?
This poll ran from February 1, 2010 until February 14, 2010
- Absolutely (512 votes)
- Not a chance (484 votes)
- No more than any other day (453 votes)
Is the proposed 2010 police budget increase ($3.2 million) justified?
This poll ran from January 18, 2010 until January 31, 2010
- Yes - public safety is worth it! (588 votes)
- No - London can't afford this right now. (612 votes)
- Not Sure - Don't know enough about the issue to comment (563 votes)
What is your economic outlook for the New Year?
This poll ran from January 4, 2010 until January 17, 2010
- Positive: (we are already seeing indicators that the economy is getting better) (563 votes)
- Negative: (we are far from seeing a real sustainable turn around) (540 votes)
- Cautious: (It's too early to tell ) (542 votes)
Is your business or workplace using (or planning to use) social media?
This poll ran from December 20, 2009 until January 3, 2010
- Yes - we cannot afford to ignore it (501 votes)
- No - it's a fad and a distraction (472 votes)
- Don't know - we're still looking at it (480 votes)
With respect to the synchronization of London's traffic lights
This poll ran from December 5, 2009 until December 19, 2009
- Are they better than ever before? (549 votes)
- Worse than ever before? (709 votes)
- No different? (534 votes)
Will you be voting in the 2010 Municipal Elections?
This poll ran from November 19, 2009 until December 4, 2009
- Absolutely yes - no matter the issues (2146 votes)
- Absolutely not - no matter the issues (1963 votes)
- Maybe - depending on what the issues are (1707 votes)
Would you consider privatizing London Transit?
This poll ran from October 30, 2009 until November 18, 2009
- Yes (3373 votes)
- No (1530 votes)
- Maybe (1260 votes)
In terms of next years Council, you would like to see:
This poll ran from October 15, 2009 until October 29, 2009
- The majority get re-elected (663 votes)
- The majority get defeated (11211 votes)
- It doesn't matter (858 votes)
Are we ready to start re-thinking a "Ring Road"?
This poll ran from September 30, 2009 until October 14, 2009
- Absolutely (1320 votes)
- Never (3943 votes)
Is Canada Ready for a fall election?
This poll ran from September 15, 2009 until September 29, 2009
- Absolutely (1559 votes)
- Not a chance (1134 votes)
- Only if the economy tanks (1000 votes)
Does your personal business experience tell you the recession is over?
This poll ran from September 1, 2009 until September 14, 2009
- Definitely yes (1430 votes)
- Definitely no (1442 votes)
- Not sure but optimistic (1435 votes)
Should Council be supporting cash requests from private enterprizes?
This poll ran from September 1, 2009 until September 1, 2009
- Never (2 votes)
- Of Course (2 votes)
- Only if there is a tangible ROI (2 votes)
How is London's road construction impacting you?
This poll ran from August 7, 2009 until August 21, 2009
- It's negatively impacting my bottom line (851 votes)
- It's more of a nusiance than anything (1904 votes)
- I'm happy to put up with it ( votes)
Do you or your employer plan to hire more staff in 2009/10?
This poll ran from July 24, 2009 until August 6, 2009
- Definitely yes (799 votes)
- Definitely no (715 votes)
- Too soon to tell (1079 votes)
Is is time to turn off the economic stimulus tap?
This poll ran from July 9, 2009 until July 23, 2009
- Absolutely yes (588 votes)
- Absolutely not ( votes)
- Only if we see evidence that its working ( votes)
Would you support the development of a high-speed rail system in the Windsor/Quebec corridor?
This poll ran from June 24, 2009 until July 8, 2009
- Absolutley (572 votes)
- Not a chance (572 votes)
- Depends who is paying (594 votes)
Now that passports are required at all Canada-U.S. border crossings, do you think this will make crossing the border into the U.S.more or less efficient?
This poll ran from June 9, 2009 until June 23, 2009
- More (678 votes)
- Less (673 votes)
- No Difference (692 votes)
Does Your Company Have a Pandemic Response Plan?
This poll ran from May 25, 2009 until June 8, 2009
- Yes (771 votes)
- No (768 votes)
- I believe the threat is over ( votes)
Who should be responsible for London's deer issues?
This poll ran from May 8, 2009 until May 22, 2009
- The City (902 votes)
- The Province (873 votes)
- Mother Nature (867 votes)
Now that spring is here how would you rate London's road system?
This poll ran from April 23, 2009 until May 7, 2009
- The best in Ontario (1750 votes)
- One of the worst in the country (1553 votes)
- About the same as most cities our size (1292 votes)
Would harmonizing the PST and GST be better for your business?
This poll ran from April 8, 2009 until April 22, 2009
- Absolutely (626 votes)
- Not at all (1554 votes)
- With some exemptions (1033 votes)
Are you optimistic we'll pull out of the recession by the new year?
This poll ran from March 23, 2009 until April 7, 2009
- Very (362 votes)
- Mildly (342 votes)
- Not a chance (373 votes)
Does having a London focused TV station help our economy?
This poll ran from March 9, 2009 until March 23, 2009
- Absolutely (342 votes)
- Makes no difference (330 votes)
Do you support the Province going into deficit?
This poll ran from February 24, 2009 until March 8, 2009
- Only on a time limited and targeted basis. (277 votes)
- Yes and for as long as it takes. (250 votes)
- Never, under any circumstances. ( votes)
Will the federal economic stimulus package work?
This poll ran from February 9, 2009 until February 23, 2009
- Stimulus packages never have worked - never will (439 votes)
- Only if the cash flows quickly (424 votes)
- Only if given time (421 votes)
Notwithstanding global economic uncertainty, is Canada ready for another election?
This poll ran from January 11, 2009 until January 25, 2009
- Not a chance (580 votes)
- Absolutley (535 votes)
- Only if the government fails to provide adequate economic stimulus (554 votes)
Given the economic and political turmoil in Canada what does 2009 look like for your business??
This poll ran from December 26, 2008 until January 10, 2009
- No significant changes (507 votes)
- Major negative changes (481 votes)
- Potential catastrophe (446 votes)
How much less did you spend on gifts this holiday season?
This poll ran from December 11, 2008 until December 24, 2008
- 50% LESS (601 votes)
- 25% LESS (518 votes)
- About the same as last year (560 votes)
Is your personal income keeping up with municipal tax increases
This poll ran from November 26, 2008 until December 11, 2008
- Yes but barely (640 votes)
- Not even close (636 votes)
- No but its worth the added cost (597 votes)
If the Province's Cell Phone Legislation passes will you
This poll ran from November 12, 2008 until November 26, 2008
- Completely stop using it while driving (696 votes)
- Cut back on how much you use it while driving (618 votes)
- Likely continue the same as now & ignore the law (612 votes)
Given London's traffic - do you support the construction of an expressway
This poll ran from October 28, 2008 until November 11, 2008
- Absolutley yes no matter the cost (660 votes)
- Absolutely not (577 votes)
- Only if it gets federal/provincial support (564 votes)
At the half-way mark in their term how well is your City Council performing?
This poll ran from October 9, 2008 until October 23, 2008
- All "A"s (623 votes)
- Mostly "B"s and "C"s (621 votes)
- Mostly "D"s or worse (605 votes)
How much weight do you give to Leadership Debates in determining your vote?
This poll ran from September 25, 2008 until October 9, 2008
- Considerable weight (587 votes)
- Relatively low weight (558 votes)
- No weight at all (593 votes)
Will the U.S. election campaign influence your vote in our upcoming Federal Elections?
This poll ran from September 11, 2008 until September 25, 2008
- Definitely (488 votes)
- Not a chance (466 votes)
- I'll wait and see (457 votes)
How was this summer's traffic congestion on London roads?
This poll ran from August 18, 2008 until September 2, 2008
- Considerbaly worse than in other years (623 votes)
- Considerably better than in other years (531 votes)
- Becoming increasingly worse year round (583 votes)
Who should be held accountable for repairs to the Springbank dam?
This poll ran from August 4, 2008 until August 18, 2008
- The General Contractor (567 votes)
- The Manufacturer of the defective parts (577 votes)
- No one - it's just bad luck (549 votes)
Are City Manager's salaries in London -
This poll ran from July 20, 2008 until August 3, 2008
- Urealistically high? (607 votes)
- About at par with comparator cities? (573 votes)
- Below average compared to the private sector? (563 votes)
How well is the City doing with road repairs compared to other years?
This poll ran from July 5, 2008 until July 19, 2008
- Better than average (716 votes)
- About the same (702 votes)
- Worse than average (653 votes)
Will your summer travel plans be curtailed by the rising price of gasoline?
This poll ran from June 19, 2008 until July 4, 2008
- Absolutely (674 votes)
- Nominally (631 votes)
- Not at all (661 votes)
How will the closure of GM's Oshawa Truck Plant impact your business?
This poll ran from June 5, 2008 until June 19, 2008
- Very directly with some resultant job losses (598 votes)
- Indirectly with some impact on orders etc. (572 votes)
- Not at all that I am aware of. (574 votes)
Should the Bank of Canada peg the Canadian dollar or let it float?
This poll ran from May 5, 2008 until May 19, 2008
- Peg it at a fixed value against U.S. currency (529 votes)
- Adjust it slightly to more closley refelct our economy (465 votes)
- Let it float up or down with market conditions (501 votes)
Given the "Flag" flap at City Hall, would you advise Council to:
This poll ran from April 19, 2008 until May 4, 2008
- Ban the flying of all flags at City Hall (602 votes)
- Allow all flags to be flown on request (600 votes)
- Establish a policy based on best practices and other criteria (640 votes)
How much impact will the "doom & gloom" forecasts about the economy have on your business?
This poll ran from April 4, 2008 until April 18, 2008
- Little or no impact. (464 votes)
- Will cause us to take a cautious approach. (415 votes)
- A huge impact resulting in layoffs etc. (414 votes)
Are you ready to have a federal election called?
This poll ran from March 14, 2008 until March 28, 2008
- Bring it on (446 votes)
- No way (459 votes)
- Depends on major issues (437 votes)
Can London sustain an annual property tax increase of 4.4%
This poll ran from February 28, 2008 until March 13, 2008
- Yes (485 votes)
- Not a chance (528 votes)
- only when annual wage increases match up (464 votes)
Please rate the City's 2007-08 snow removal service
This poll ran from February 13, 2008 until February 27, 2008
- Best ever (445 votes)
- Good (438 votes)
- Adequate (451 votes)
- Worst ever (465 votes)
Has the restructured ward system worked?
This poll ran from January 29, 2008 until February 12, 2008
- Absolutley - yes (466 votes)
- Absolutely - no (438 votes)
- Hasn't made any difference (474 votes)
Has traffic light synchronization improved in the past 2 years?
This poll ran from January 14, 2008 until January 28, 2008
- Unquestionably- Yes (456 votes)
- Unquestionably- No (525 votes)
- No changed noticed (476 votes)
Would London's parking concerns best be managed by:
This poll ran from December 29, 2007 until January 13, 2008
- A department of City Hall? (530 votes)
- An independent parking authority? (445 votes)
- A joint public/private authority? (498 votes)
How should London's infrastructure deficit be paid for?
This poll ran from December 14, 2007 until December 28, 2007
- Out of the regular budget envelope? (353 votes)
- Through and additional surcharge? (335 votes)
- Larger contributions by senior governments? (353 votes)
Since the Canadian $ hit parody with the U.S. $ are consumer pricess
This poll ran from November 29, 2007 until December 13, 2007
- Falling (367 votes)
- Rising (310 votes)
- Staying the same (340 votes)
In the event of a federal surplus would you favour
This poll ran from November 14, 2007 until November 28, 2007
- A refund to the taxpayer (416 votes)
- A pay down of debt (422 votes)
- Banking the money for rainy day or emergency needs (393 votes)
- Re-investing in municipal infrastructure (421 votes)
When the federal election is called will your vote be based on:
This poll ran from October 31, 2007 until November 13, 2007
- The person with the best leadership skills (418 votes)
- Your favourite party (467 votes)
- The reputation of local candidates (393 votes)
- Canada's role in Afghanistan (467 votes)
As an Employer, how do you plan to pay for the new Family Day in February
This poll ran from October 16, 2007 until October 30, 2007
- Out of profits (368 votes)
- Cutting Payroll (410 votes)
- Reducing planned wage increases (379 votes)
- Compromising quality ( votes)
- Normal business absorbtion ( votes)
As we approach the end of their first year how would you rate Council's performance
This poll ran from August 30, 2007 until September 13, 2007
- Outstanding (390 votes)
- Satisfactory (442 votes)
- Failing (428 votes)
In this October's provincial elections will your vote be mostly influenced by
This poll ran from August 15, 2007 until August 29, 2007
- The party leaders (446 votes)
- The party (424 votes)
- The local candidates (430 votes)
Do train delays in the central part of the city cost you or your business money
This poll ran from July 30, 2007 until August 14, 2007
- Yes (465 votes)
- No (440 votes)
- Not sure (393 votes)
Are you generally satisfied with the progress the city is making with road repairs
This poll ran from July 15, 2007 until July 29, 2007
- very satisfied (409 votes)
- somewhat satisfied (441 votes)
- not at all (428 votes)
Did your company hire a co-op student, intern or student placement this past business year?
This poll ran from June 29, 2007 until July 14, 2007
- Yes (437 votes)
- No (448 votes)
Are you in favour of lifting the overnight parking ban on certain streets?
This poll ran from June 14, 2007 until June 28, 2007
- Yes (466 votes)
- No (324 votes)
- Don't Care (332 votes)
Should the federal government in any way regulate gasoline prices at the pump?
This poll ran from May 26, 2007 until June 6, 2007
- Never (386 votes)
- Immediately (364 votes)
- Only on the GST portion (341 votes)
Given London's current traffic situation, would you support the advent of a Ring Road?
This poll ran from May 12, 2007 until May 26, 2007
- Yes (470 votes)
- No (370 votes)
- Don't care (414 votes)
New growth and development in London is best left to the market
This poll ran from April 27, 2007 until May 11, 2007
- Yes (614 votes)
- No (540 votes)
- Don't care (472 votes)
In the next Federal Election will your vote be most influenced by:
This poll ran from April 13, 2007 until April 26, 2007
- The Party (381 votes)
- The Party Leader (425 votes)
- The Party/Leader that supports your issues (482 votes)
Will the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) deter you from traveling in the U.S.
This poll ran from March 30, 2007 until April 12, 2007
- Yes (523 votes)
- No (530 votes)
- Don't understand the "Initiative" (488 votes)
Should custom/immigration officers at borders have guns?
This poll ran from March 15, 2007 until March 29, 2007
- yes (550 votes)
- no (495 votes)
- don't care (513 votes)
Will the new daylight savings time negatively affect your business?
This poll ran from March 1, 2007 until March 14, 2007
- Yes (304 votes)
- No (357 votes)
- Don't care (334 votes)
Did you use all your vacation days last year?
This poll ran from February 1, 2007 until February 28, 2007
- Yes (216 votes)
- No (181 votes)
- No, but I'll use them up this year (219 votes)
