Polling Information

A poll conducted August 21-22, 2004 by Moore Information, Public Opinion

Research, reports:
Moore asked those polled what issues are the most important on a 5-point scale from not at all important to very important:

1. Issue Number 1 Jobs & Economic Development 87 %
2. Housing 69
3. Crime / Safety 66
4. Growth / Land Use 64
5. Taxes & Government Spending 60
6. Health Care for Needy 60
7. Protecting Open Space 57
8. Traffic / Transportation 50

Moore asked respondents: "Is growth a good thing?" yes : 66 %

What is the most important issue in Humboldt County today?

• Jobs 37 %
• Affordable Housing 4
• Protecting the Environment 4
• Drugs 4
• Homelessness 3
• Growth 3
• Gas Prices 3
• Law Enforcement 2
• Roads 2

(All other answers were less than 2%)