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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing Sault Ste. Marie today?

2423 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 358 votes 14.78%
Poverty and income inequality 60 votes 2.48%
Housing affordability 170 votes 7.02%
Availability of rental housing 56 votes 2.31%
Homelessness 58 votes 2.39%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 703 votes 29.01%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 678 votes 27.98%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 93 votes 3.84%
Air and water quality/pollution 24 votes 0.99%
Services for seniors and aging populations 92 votes 3.80%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 114 votes 4.70%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 17 votes 0.70%
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