November 29th, 2006 01:00am

Are Latinos being unfairly targeted by police?

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Eighty percent of people who responded to an online poll in the Argus-Courier Nov. 22, 2006 say they believe police are not unfairly targeting Latinos and pulling them over while driving. A majority ” 55 percent ” feel it would be constructive for members of the Latino community and the police department to hold meetings and discussions to build better relationships and understanding between them. However, … Read More »
November 22nd, 2006 05:03pm

How do you feel about the outcome of the City Council and mayoral election in Petaluma?

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Two out of three people who responded to an online poll in the Argus-Courier Nov. 15, 2006 say they think the City Council should appoint someone to fill out the remaining two years of Pamela Torliatt. She was elected mayor Nov. 7 and will relinquish her council seat. Nearly three out of five people feel Mike Healy, whose council term is expiring and who lost in his bid for … Read More »
November 15th, 2006 01:00am

Are you concerned about flooding this winter?

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More than three out of four Petalumans who responded to an online poll Nov. 8, 2006 are concerned about the prospect of flooding this winter. Asked if they are concerned about flooding in Petaluma this winter, 46 percent said “very concerned” and 29 percent said “somewhat concerned.” Respondents were also asked: Do you think the city is better prepared for flooding this year than it has been in the past? Twenty-five percent … Read More »
November 8th, 2006 01:00am

How do you feel about new retail development?

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Readers who responded to an Argus-Courier online survey Nov. 1, 2006 have mixed feelings about retail development in Petaluma. Respondents were evenly divided on whether they feel Petaluma needs additional retail development, either to provide more shopping opportunities or to bolster the city’s sales tax revenue. Fifty percent said “yes” and 41 percent said “no,” while 9 percent were unsure. There was a similar split on whether they would shop at a … Read More »
November 1st, 2006 12:00am

How do you feel about the casino advisory measure?

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More than three-fourths of those who responded to an Argus-Courier online survey Oct. 25, 2006 plan to vote “yes” on Measure H. This advisory measure on the Nov. 7 ballot asks voters if the Petaluma City Council should “take all lawful steps to oppose gaming” on land south of town owned by an Indian tribe. Seventy-six percent said they plan to vote “yes” on Measure H. Seventy-two percent said they … Read More »