Our previous surveys results

Question for Jan 19, 2012: Should Windham town and education budgets be voted on as a package when they go to referendum?
 
Yes 13 (38 %)
No 13 (38 %)
It still wouldn't pass 8 (24 %)
Question for Nov 29, 2011: Do you think Windham schools have made progress since the state appointed a special master to oversee the district?
 
yes 36 (38 %)
no 32 (34 %)
more time is needed to see progress 26 (28 %)
Question for Oct 21, 2011: Do you plan to use alternative heating sources in your home this winter such as woodstoves or electric heaters to offset your fuel bill?
 
yes 40 (57 %)
no 30 (43 %)
Question for Oct 5, 2011: Do you think Social Security will be available by the time you are ready to retire?
 
yes 15 (60 %)
no 10 (40 %)
Question for Sep 21, 2011: Will you vote in favor of Windham's education budget on September 27th?
 
no 5 (83 %)
yes 1 (17 %)
Question for Sep 9, 2011: Did this weeks heavy rain cause basement flooding in your home ?
 
no 11 (61 %)
yes 6 (33 %)
I'm still bailing out from Tropical Storm Irene ! 1 (6 %)
Question for Aug 30, 2011: Did you lose power during Tropical storm Irene?
 
yes 33 (77 %)
no 10 (23 %)
Question for Aug 22, 2011: Do you plan to take advantage of Connecticut's tax free week and shop for clothing items?
 
no 10 (42 %)
yes 8 (33 %)
it doesn't matter to me 6 (25 %)
Question for Aug 22, 2011: Do you plan to take advantage of Connecticut's tax free week and shop for clothing items?
 
Question for Jul 29, 2011: Are you having difficulty saving enough money to pay your local property taxes?
 
yes 42 (78 %)
no 12 (22 %)
Question for Jul 29, 2011: Are you having difficulty saving enough money to pay your local property taxes????/
 
Question for Jul 21, 2011: Do you think there is a chance the Malloy administration and state employee union leaders can reach a new agreement within the next week to avoid thousands of state worker layoffs?
 
yes 10 (71 %)
no 4 (29 %)
Question for Jul 12, 2011: Would you vote yes for the Windham school budget if the entire board of education resigned??
 
no 40 (80 %)
yes 10 (20 %)
Question for Jul 5, 2011: Should the state raise taxes or reduce spending to cover the budget gap left by the rejected state employee concessions deal?
 
reduce spending 24 (86 %)
raise taxes 4 (14 %)
Question for Jun 28, 2011: Are you buying any items this week to avoid paying a higher state sales tax which takes effect July first?
 
yes 9 (56 %)
no 7 (44 %)
Question for Jun 8, 2011: What will it take to pass the Windham Education Budget?
 
Lower it 22 (58 %)
Raise it 16 (42 %)
Question for Jun 1, 2011: Will the next Windham Board of Education budget be approved by Windham voters on Tuesday, June 7?
 
Yes 5 (50 %)
No 5 (50 %)
Question for May 17, 2011: Do you think state lawmakers have acted in the best interest of Connecticut taxpayers by approving a state budget before a concession deal with state workers was reached?
 
no 33 (72 %)
yes 13 (28 %)
Question for Apr 26, 2011: Are you cutting back on travel with your car due to rising gas prices?
 
yes 30 (54 %)
no 17 (30 %)
I wish electric cars were affordable! 9 (16 %)
Question for Apr 12, 2011: Do you support state intervention in the Windham school system?
 
yes 20 (53 %)
It should have occured years ago 14 (37 %)
no 4 (11 %)
Question for Mar 31, 2011: Should police make it easier for people to report drivers they see talking on the cell phone while behind the wheel?
 
yes 22 (76 %)
no 5 (17 %)
who cares everyone does it 2 (7 %)
Question for Mar 15, 2011: Do you support a proposal from Governor Malloy to raise the state gasoline tax as pump prices keep rising?
 
no 26 (90 %)
yes 3 (10 %)
Question for Feb 24, 2011: Should unionized workers in any state be forced to give up their collective bargaining rights as a way for the state to save money?
 
no 39 (65 %)
yes 21 (35 %)
it doesn't matter to me 0 (0 %)
Question for Feb 11, 2011: Do you support Governor Malloy's proposal to reduce the number of state agencies from 81 to 57?
 
yes 32 (63 %)
only if social services agencies aren't affected 11 (22 %)
no 8 (16 %)
Question for Feb 3, 2011: Has the snow and ice buildup on your roof caused any leaks?
 
yes 18 (58 %)
no 13 (42 %)
Question for Jan 19, 2011: Are you worried that Windham's magnet school project will cost the town and taxpayers a lot more money than officials predict?
 
yes 54 (83 %)
no 11 (17 %)
Question for Jan 5, 2011: Do you support recent revisions to Windham's blight ordinance which could penalize homeowners for peeling paint on their homes or unmowed lawns?
 
yes 10 (83 %)
no 2 (17 %)
Question for Dec 1, 2010: Do you plan on spending less money on holiday gifts this year due to the economy?
 
yes 9 (50 %)
no 9 (50 %)
Question for Nov 9, 2010: Do you have your home's furnace inspected and cleaned before each heating season?
 
yes 6 (55 %)
I have it cleaned every couple of years 4 (36 %)
no 1 (9 %)
Question for Oct 19, 2010: Are you getting tired of negative political advertisements?
 
yes 15 (65 %)
Get the election over with! 6 (26 %)
no 2 (9 %)
Question for Oct 12, 2010: Do you feel concern over the recession will bring about an anti incumbent sentiment in the voting booth in November?
 
yes 4 (80 %)
no 1 (20 %)
Question for Sep 14, 2010: Are you worried that the down economy will put you in the unemployment line?
 
no 9 (75 %)
yes 3 (25 %)
Question for Aug 31, 2010: Do you think the area will be affected by Hurricane "Earl" this Friday?
 
Not worried and we could use the rain 5 (83 %)
no 1 (17 %)
yes 0 (0 %)
Question for Aug 24, 2010: Are you voting against the Windham Board of education's budget plan because you're unhappy with the proposed magnet school?
 
give me another vote on the magnet school and I'll support the budget 9 (69 %)
no 2 (15 %)
yes 2 (15 %)
Question for Aug 3, 2010: Do you support the Windham town council's decision to replace the membership of the magnet school building committee?
 
no 3 (60 %)
yes 2 (40 %)
Question for Jul 6, 2010: Will you support Windham's education budget now that substantial cuts have been made?
 
no 5 (63 %)
yes 3 (38 %)
Question for Jun 29, 2010: Do you plan on attending an organized fireworks display over the fourth of July weekend?
 
yes 7 (64 %)
no 4 (36 %)
Question for Jun 15, 2010: Do you support Governor Rell's decision to halt proposed off track betting facilities in several communities, including Willimantic?
 
yes 6 (67 %)
no 3 (33 %)
Question for Jun 8, 2010: Should Windham voters approve the 42.2-million dollar education budget or send it back for more reductions?
 
send it back for revisions 4 (80 %)
approve it 1 (20 %)
Question for May 14, 2010: Would you report another driver to the police if you saw them talking on a cell phone?
 
no 8 (62 %)
yes 5 (38 %)
Question for May 4, 2010: Do you plan on supporting your local budget package?
 
yes 3 (50 %)
no 3 (50 %)
Question for Apr 27, 2010: How do you rate the work of state lawmakers in the 2010 legislative session?
 
poor 3 (75 %)
I'm not voting for any incumbents 1 (25 %)
excellent 0 (0 %)
fair 0 (0 %)
Question for Apr 16, 2010: Are you better off than you were one year ago?
 
no 5 (83 %)
yes 1 (17 %)
Question for Mar 26, 2010: Do you favor term limits for politicians at the state and national level?
 
yes 15 (88 %)
no 2 (12 %)
Question for Mar 16, 2010: Should the state allow towns to impose local and regional taxes to help raise revenue?
 
no 7 (58 %)
yes 5 (42 %)
Question for Mar 2, 2010: Do you support plans to locate an Off Track betting facility in Windham?
 
yes 5 (56 %)
no 4 (44 %)
Question for Feb 19, 2010: Should "Sign Guy" who appeared on the Wayne Norman show friday morning be left alone to fix signs and save the town some money?
 
yes 16 (89 %)
no 2 (11 %)
Question for Feb 17, 2010: Media attention is focused on snow storms. Which is the most likely reason for the snow storms this season.
 
It's winter, thats what happens. 3 (75 %)
Global Warming 1 (25 %)
Question for Aug 19, 2009: Should the federal government concentrate on helping people who dont have access to health care---before they create health care policies that will affect nearly all americans?
 
yes 21 (72 %)
no 8 (28 %)
Question for Jun 16, 2009: Would you prefer tax hikes or budget cuts to help balance the state budget?
 
budget cuts 17 (68 %)
tax hikes 8 (32 %)
Question for May 11, 2009: Do you agree with some government officials who say the worst of the economic slowdown is over?
 
no 17 (43 %)
still more trouble to come 13 (33 %)
yes 10 (25 %)
Question for May 1, 2009: Are you concerned about contracting swine flu?
 
No 4 (44 %)
I think its all hogwash 4 (44 %)
Yes 1 (11 %)
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