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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

175 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 53 votes 30.29%
Poverty and income inequality 10 votes 5.71%
Housing affordability 36 votes 20.57%
Availability of rental housing 13 votes 7.43%
Homelessness 9 votes 5.14%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 20 votes 11.43%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 6 votes 3.43%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 7 votes 4.00%
Air and water quality/pollution 4 votes 2.29%
Services for seniors and aging populations 12 votes 6.86%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 5 votes 2.86%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 0 votes 0.00%

The Pique Newsmagazine 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 Whistler or other areas.