Polls Archive

Should all non-essential spending by the City of Evansville be ceased until we have working infrastructure?

  • Yes, any fool knows this (88%, 127 Votes)
  • No, we need parks, arenas, dog walks, and skateboard parks. The sewers, water pipes, and sidewalks can wait. (12%, 18 Votes)

Total Voters: 145

Start Date: 06/24/2012 @ 10:51 am
End Date: No Expiry

Will the ERC finally find a developer that will succeed in building a convention hotel in Downtown Evansville?

  • Maybe, but only if they dig deep into the taxpayer's pockets for incentives (37%, 60 Votes)
  • No Way, Smart Money won't touch this with a 10 foot pole (32%, 52 Votes)
  • Yes, it is a great opportunity (16%, 26 Votes)
  • Probably not, downtown Evansville is just not a good investment (15%, 25 Votes)

Total Voters: 163

Start Date: 06/19/2012 @ 3:30 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What will it take to clean up Evansville's City Parks?

  • Impossible task. There are so many sloppy and irresponsible people here that nothing will make a sustainable difference. (37%, 49 Votes)
  • Fewer acres to maintain or a higher budget. Evansville has too many parks for the staff assigned to them. (37%, 49 Votes)
  • Better management at the parks department (26%, 35 Votes)

Total Voters: 133

Start Date: 06/17/2012 @ 6:42 pm
End Date: No Expiry

What Should the City of Evansville do with the $800,000 saved from refinancing some bonds?

  • Save it to fix the sewer problems. (87%, 123 Votes)
  • Spend it asap on something fun and exciting (13%, 19 Votes)

Total Voters: 142

Start Date: 06/14/2012 @ 10:00 am
End Date: No Expiry

Should the names and contact info for people on City of Evansville Boards be listed on the City of Evansville website

  • Yes, they make important decisions like the Earthcare loan and Johnson Controls deal (90%, 123 Votes)
  • No, why should the identity of appointed board members be made public (10%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 137

Start Date: 06/11/2012 @ 9:53 am
End Date: No Expiry