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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

149 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 46 votes 30.87%
Poverty and income inequality 5 votes 3.36%
Housing affordability 28 votes 18.79%
Availability of rental housing 6 votes 4.03%
Homelessness 6 votes 4.03%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 30 votes 20.13%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 10 votes 6.71%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 3 votes 2.01%
Air and water quality/pollution 1 vote 0.67%
Services for seniors and aging populations 8 votes 5.37%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 6 votes 4.03%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 0 votes 0.00%

The Richmond News 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.