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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

36 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 11 votes 30.56%
Poverty and income inequality 2 votes 5.56%
Housing affordability 7 votes 19.44%
Availability of rental housing 1 vote 2.78%
Homelessness 4 votes 11.11%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 3 votes 8.33%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 7 votes 19.44%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 1 vote 2.78%
Air and water quality/pollution 0 votes 0.00%
Services for seniors and aging populations 0 votes 0.00%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 0 votes 0.00%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 0 votes 0.00%


The Western Investor poll is a sampling of public opinion intended solely to allow our readers to express themselves on issues of the day. Its findings may not be representative of the general population of Vancouver or other areas.