Most of those responding to the Argus-Courier’s online poll this week said that they thought bringing drug-sniffing dogs onto school campuses as a deterrant to drug use was a good idea. About 23 percent disapproved, while 6.5 percent weren’t sure. Here are some of the comments —— “Anything it takes [...]

Most of those responding to this week’s online poll said that they believed the Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds should remain as they are. About 57 percent believed that the grounds should be kept as they are, while 19 percent thought some of the space should be reserved for the fair and the [...]

About 70.5 percent of those responding to this week’s online poll disapproved of Bishop Robert Vasa requiring all teachers under his diocese to sign a ‘morals’ addendum. About 23 percent approved, and 6.5 percent weren’t sure. (Editor’s note: after this poll was launched, Bishop Robert Vasa relented in his request [...]

A small majority of those responding to an Argus-Courier online poll said that they did not think schools should give individuals or businesses the right to name school facilities if they made a large donation to the facility. About 54 percent disapproved, while nearly 37 percent approved. About 9 percent [...]

The majority of those responding to this week’s Argus-Courier online poll opposed the county adding fluoride to its drinking water supply. About 75 percent disapproved of the proposed move. Here were some of the comments. —— “Absolutely not! As a person with a thyroid condition I’m not supposed to have [...]

The vast majority of those responding to an Argus-Courier online poll thought that the Petaluma Fire Department should share management duties with the Rancho Adobe Fire Department if it would save both departments money and allow Petaluma to apply for grants to replace its aging fire vehicles. About 79 percent [...]

The majority of those responding to this week’s online poll, about 49 percent, believe a recent, racially charged incident at a Petaluma High School basketball game, where PHS students chanted and held up derogatory signs about a player from the other team, was isolated, not representing a more widespread feeling [...]

Opinions were closely divided on whether or not the City of Petaluma should take over management of water distribution on a site south of town owned by the Dry Creek Band of Pomo Indians if it would help prevent a casino there. About 51 percent believed the city should take [...]

The majority of those responding to this week’s online poll approved of the Police Department’s decision to restore a School Resource Officer position to the campus of Petaluma High School. About 73 percent thought this was a good idea, while 25 percent disapproved. About 1.5 percent weren’t sure. Similarly, 73 [...]

Opinions were split on whether or not a ban on assault weapons should be reinstated, but there was a clearer divide with regard to whether or not there should be a ban on large ammunition magazines. About 55 percent of those responding to the Argus-Courier’s online poll thought the ban [...]