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Polls for 2004
December
- Which, of the list below, most makes Lawrence different from its Kansas and Midwest surroundings? Dec 10
- Should the school district close Lawrence Alternative High School? Dec 2
November
- Should the city prohibit left turns from the hours of 4 to 6 p.m. off of 23rd Street on to Ohio, Tennessee, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhode Island streets and Learnard Avenue? Nov 29
- Do you think sports brawls could break out in Lawrence? Nov 22
- How religious is Lawrence? Nov 12
- Should the cigarette tax be increased by 50 cents a pack to help finance a health care plan for uninsured Kansans? Nov 9
- Should the Electoral College be abolished? Nov 1
October
- What's the best horror film to come out this year? Oct 24
- Which of these is the best Halloween film for children? Oct 22
- Which of these is the best zombie movie? Oct 22
- Which of these is the best ghost movie? Oct 22
- Which of these is the best slasher/thriller movie? Oct 22
- Which of these is the best vampire movie? Oct 22
- What is your favorite creature feature? Oct 22
- Which of these is the best werewolf movie? Oct 22
- Which of these classic horror films is your favorite? Oct 22
- Do you think Kansas should require that businesses pay their taxes in order to keep their license to do business? Oct 14
September
- Do you think the South Lawrence Trafficway will ever be finished? Sep 30
- Do you agree with District Judge Jack Murphy's order that Kansas University release salary information for KU Athletic Director Lew Perkins to the Journal-World, 6News and other news organizations? Sep 27
- Do you think girls and boys should play on the same high school sports teams? Sep 23
- Do you think the area around KU's campus is safe for women at night? Sep 8
August
- Do you think testing students involved in extracurricular activities for drugs would be a good prevention tool? Aug 25
- Considering Kansas is predominantly Republican, what can local Democrats, members of other parties and unaffiliated voters do to influence the outcome of the 2004 presidential election? Aug 16
- Do you agree with Kansas Atty. Gen. Phill Kline's decision to not send certain music CDs to state libraries because they promote violence or illegal activity? Aug 9
July
- Are you more likely or less likely to go to a local bar or restaurant, now that there's a smoking ban in place? Jul 28
- What should the city do about all the cigarette butts that litter downtown sidewalks now that the indoor smoking ban is in place? Jul 9
- Now that the smoking ban is in effect for Lawrence bars and restaurants, are you: Jul 1
June
- What do you think of the proposed city ordinance that would make it illegal to tie up dogs outside for longer than 1 hour? Jun 25
- Should the city require storm shelters or safe rooms for all new homes? Jun 14
- Are you going to be less likely to let your children play alone in Naismith Park, now that police are investigating the report of a sexual assault there on a 5-year-old girl? Jun 7
- Do you think that the latest Sixth Street project will be done on time? Jun 1
May
- Do you feel KU has designed a fair system for awarding points for seats in Allen Fieldhouse? May 28
- Should the Lawrence Public Library be expanded downtown rather than in other areas of the city? May 18
- Should the Legislature have approved a tax increase for public school funding? May 10
- Should Lawrence have a districtwide sports complex for both high schools to use during home games? May 4
April
- Kansas high school students are voting today for the design of the back of the Kansas quarter. The images below are their choices. Which is your favorite? Apr 28
- Would you vote for a smoking ban in Lawrence? Apr 21
- What should the city do to make sure enough funds are available for street maintenance projects? Apr 19
- Gov. Kathleen Sebelius plans to veto a bill that would allow Kansans to carry concealed weapons. Do you agree with her? Apr 5
March
- Should the Kansas Legislature's responsibility for funding schools NOT include such programs and services as nursing, counseling, libraries, music, sports or early childhood programs? Mar 29
- Do you think Kansas University is relying too much on part-time faculty? Mar 15
- Should a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage be placed on the ballot? Mar 8
- How would you grade the job the city is doing at repairing potholes? Mar 1
February
- Should the city require youths under 15 years old to wear helmets while riding bicyles, scooters or skateboards? Feb 23
- Should the city ban smoking in all public places? Feb 9
- Have you been satisfied with the way city crews have been treating and clearing Lawrence's streets of snow? Feb 2
January
- What do you think of Judge Paula Martin's decision to give a 60-day jail sentence, plus probation, to two 19-year-old men convicted of raping a druken 13-year-old Lawrence girl? Jan 26
- Should the Kansas Legislature raise taxes to add another $1 billion to public education, as ordered by a district judge? Jan 12
- Should a premier Las Vegas-style casino be built near the Kansas Speedway to provide more money for state government? Jan 5
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