If you could, which of these historical figures would you most like to join for dinner and an evening of conversation?
Number of voters: 139
Jesus
Votes: 52 37.4%
Abraham Lincoln
Votes: 37 26.6%
Aristotle
Votes: 17 12.2%
Mahatma Gandhi
Votes: 16 11.5%
William Shakespeare
Votes: 8 5.7%
Martin Luther King, Jr.
Votes: 4 2.8%
Napoleon Bonaparte
Votes: 3 2.1%
Muhammad
Votes: 2 1.4%
The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia have created quite some media controversy on many, many levels. Despite all this, will you be watching?
Number of voters: 144
I’ll watch a few events – and read about it online
Votes: 77 53.5%
Yes, I always enjoy the coverage – and will be glued to the TV
Votes: 38 26.3%
I won’t be watching it at all!
Votes: 29 20.1%
Actually, I’m going!
Votes: 0 0%
Our 48th Annual Patriots Day Parade is coming up March 1 - it’s always one of our favorite events in town! It’s long been said that half of Laguna is in the parade - while the other half watches. What about you?
Number of voters: 97
I’ll be staying home
Votes: 34 35%
I will be watching this year
Votes: 29 29.8%
I will be in it this year
Votes: 22 22.6%
I’m not sure yet
Votes: 12 12.3%
Which of the remaining NFL teams “East of the Rockies” are you most likely to root for should they end up playing in this year’s Super Bowl?
Number of voters: 24
I still don't care who wins the Super Bowl!
Votes: 6 25%
Denver Broncos
Votes: 5 20.8%
New England Patriots
Votes: 4 16.7%
New Orleans Saints
Votes: 4 16.7%
Indianapolis Colts
Votes: 3 12.5%
Carolina Panthers
Votes: 2 8.3%
Now that the NFL regular season is over, it’s time to think of the 48th Super Bowl...of the west coast teams in the hunt, who are you pulling for? We’ll do other regions as we draw nearer to the game.
Number of voters: 71
San Diego Chargers
Votes: 20 28.2%
I don't care who wins!
Votes: 20 28.2%
Denver Broncos
Votes: 16 22.5%
San Francisco 49ers
Votes: 9 12.7%
Seattle Seahawks
Votes: 6 8.5%
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%
