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Poll results:

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

5562 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 786 votes 14.13%
Poverty and income inequality 163 votes 2.93%
Housing affordability 391 votes 7.03%
Availability of rental housing 115 votes 2.07%
Homelessness 184 votes 3.31%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 1573 votes 28.28%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 1547 votes 27.81%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 276 votes 4.96%
Air and water quality/pollution 50 votes 0.90%
Services for seniors and aging populations 202 votes 3.63%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 228 votes 4.10%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 47 votes 0.85%
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