Polls
As the Parks Commission works to update Newcastle’s Comprehensive Plan, what are some of the ways you’d like to see the city’s recreation and parks space improve?
- A. Maintain and build new trails that provide easy access and mobility to the city (35%, 15 Votes)
- B. Improve existing park space, such as playground equipment, fitness courses or shelter areas, and look for opportunities for additional open space (28%, 12 Votes)
- D. Facilitate events that are open to the public, such as concerts or festivals (28%, 12 Votes)
- C. Provide recreational opportunities, such as children’s and adult sports teams or other classes (9%, 4 Votes)
Total Voters: 43
Start Date: January 6, 2012 @ 11:11 am
End Date: February 3, 2012 @ 11:11 am
Do you support the Renton Pools Community’s effort to try to keep Renton School District’s pools open for another year?
- Yes. High school students should have the opportunity to participate in aquatic sports. (76%, 45 Votes)
- No. The pools drain limited resources from the district in this still-struggling economy. (14%, 8 Votes)
- No. The district and partners should pursue plans to rebuild the aging structures instead of just maintaining the current facilities at a high cost to the district. (5%, 3 Votes)
- Yes. The public utilizes the pools for private swim clubs and leisure. (5%, 3 Votes)
Total Voters: 59
Start Date: December 2, 2011 @ 6:00 am
End Date: January 5, 2012 @ 6:00 am
As the holiday season approaches, how will you give back to local organizations or people in need this year?
- D. My resources are too limited to be able to help others this year. (47%, 7 Votes)
- C. I plan to donate food or work in a food bank to benefit the hungry. (27%, 4 Votes)
- B. I plan to give a cash donation to those in need. (13%, 2 Votes)
- A. I plan to donate my time through a volunteer service organization. (13%, 2 Votes)
Total Voters: 15
Start Date: November 4, 2011 @ 6:00 am
End Date: December 2, 2011 @ 6:00 am
What should be the No. 1 issue city staff and the City Council should tackle after they gain input from residents at Newcastle’s annual Town Hall meeting Oct. 27?
- A. Maintain a balanced budget despite projected continued decreased revenue (47%, 18 Votes)
- C. Find more ways to encourage new development downtown, including finding new uses for the Mutual Materials site (39%, 15 Votes)
- B. Continue making infrastructure improvements like the additional sidewalks along 116th Avenue and the playground equipment at Lake Boren Park (13%, 5 Votes)
- D. Encourage volunteer opportunities that benefit residents and the community (1%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 38
Start Date: October 11, 2011 @ 11:34 am
End Date: November 4, 2011 @ 9:34 am
A new candidate will be selected for Newcastle’s City Council. Three other members are running for positions unopposed in the general election. Will you mail in your ballot in an off-year election?
- A. Yes, I vote every year because I want my voice to be heard in local, state and national races. (93%, 26 Votes)
- D. No, I never vote. What’s the point? (4%, 1 Votes)
- C. No, I don’t vote when there are only local elections on the ballot because I’m not interested in local politics. (4%, 1 Votes)
- B. Yes, I only vote in local elections because it’s the only place my vote actually counts. (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 28
Start Date: September 2, 2011 @ 10:43 am
End Date: October 7, 2011 @ 6:43 am
