Stu and Shaena both love music - although their tastes vary! If the music gods forced you to pick just one genre to listen to for the rest of your life, which would it be?
Number of voters: 91
Classical
Votes: 32 35.2%
Pop/Rock
Votes: 21 23.1%
Blues
Votes: 13 14.3%
Other
Votes: 8 8.8%
Jazz
Votes: 7 7.7%
Alternative
Votes: 5 5.5%
Country
Votes: 5 5.5%
It’s that time of the year – which raises a question; which of the following are you most looking forward to this year – including a couple that are out of town?
Number of voters: 143
Hospitality Night
Votes: 74 51.7%
Sawdust Winter Fantasy
Votes: 34 23.8%
Newport Beach Boat Parade
Votes: 16 11.2%
Montage Tree Lighting
Votes: 14 9.8%
Corona del Mar Christmas Walk
Votes: 5 3.5%
Restaurants – they are a-changin’ in our town! While some exciting new eateries are here and on the horizon – which of these landmarks will you miss the most?
Number of voters: 237
Royal Hawaiian
Votes: 74 31.2%
Sundried Tomato
Votes: 69 29.1%
The Cottage
Votes: 43 18.1%
The Beach House
Votes: 31 13.1%
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Votes: 20 8.4%
We all love music and most of us have a favorite all-time band. Our poll this time asks you to choose yours! Stu wanted Elvin Bishop but Shaena said NO! Oh yes, we know the Beatles are in a class of their own!
Number of voters: 114
Fleetwood Mac
Votes: 37 32.5%
The Rolling Stones
Votes: 35 30.7%
The Beach Boys
Votes: 21 18.4%
U2
Votes: 16 14%
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Votes: 5 4.4%
147 votes were received about paying for undergrounding in Laguna Canyon. 61.9% said yes or maybe. What is the maximum tax you’d pay over 25 years?
Number of voters: 76
I am still saying not a dime!
Votes: 41 53.9%
Less than $250 per month
Votes: 30 39.5%
More than $1000 per month
Votes: 3 3.9%
$500 - $750 per month
Votes: 1 1.3%
$250 - $500 per month
Votes: 1 1.3%
$750 - $1000 per month
Votes: 0 0%
City Council will soon estimate the costs of undergrounding in the Canyon. Experts believe it will be very costly. Will you support undergrounding if it involves a general obligation bond with homeowners taxed to fund the project?
Number of voters: 148
Yes - I will support no matter what the cost
Votes: 63 42.6%
No - I will not support if it involves taxing homeowners
Votes: 56 37.8%
Maybe - it will depend on the cost to homeowners
Votes: 29 19.6%
Festival Season It’s Here! Our three summer festivals are filled with entertainment for all. How often will you go to one or more of our summer festivals?
Number of voters: 92
Once or twice
Votes: 41 44.6%
Six times or more
Votes: 21 22.8%
Three to five times
Votes: 19 20.7%
Not at all
Votes: 11 12%
We are a beach town and summertime is almost here. Still...how often do you think you’ll actually put your toes on the sand this summer?
Number of voters: 80
Once or twice a week
Votes: 31 38.8%
Once or twice a month
Votes: 15 18.8%
Probably not at all – I’ll enjoy the view!
Votes: 13 16.3%
Once or twice all summer
Votes: 12 15%
Every day
Votes: 9 11.3%
The City Council is considering public video monitoring - installing video cameras at strategic locations. If you were secure that the video monitoring would only be used for public safety, would you be in favor?
Number of voters: 143
Yes - it sounds like it would make our town safer.
Votes: 97 67.8%
No - I don't trust the potential "Big Brother" use.
Votes: 28 19.6%
I would need much more information to decide.
Votes: 18 12.6%
Which one of the following ought to be the City Council’s Top Priority right now?
Number of voters: 63
Finalizing and executing the Village Entrance Plan
Votes: 28 44.4%
Revising the Downtown Specific Plan
Votes: 15 23.8%
Contract negotiations with Police & Fire
Votes: 12 19%
Putting in a skate park or various mini-parks
Votes: 8 12.7%
