Web Poll

Posted Feb 16, 2012 By EMC News

THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION

Should the city move to ban smoking on restaurant and bar patios?

A) Yes. Smoking is a hazard to public health and the would be right to take action.

B) No. This is a case of over-regulation of private businesses.

C) I think the city should charge businesses extra to buy a licence to set up outdoor smoking areas.

D) Isn't it about time we just made smoking illegal anyways?

LAST WEEK'S POLL SUMMARY

Is the city's police services board right to limit its search for a new chief to internal candidates only?

A) They're the experts - if they feel the right person is in-house, hire away. 33%

B) No. It should be the city's policy to open up all job application processes. 56%

C) If they've identified qualified candidates this time, that's fine - but we need to fix this in the future. 11%

D) I don't care. I won't be chief at any rate so I'm not interested. 0%