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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

2426 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 623 votes 25.68%
Poverty and income inequality 72 votes 2.97%
Housing affordability 175 votes 7.21%
Availability of rental housing 42 votes 1.73%
Homelessness 72 votes 2.97%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 628 votes 25.89%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 484 votes 19.95%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 107 votes 4.41%
Air and water quality/pollution 24 votes 0.99%
Services for seniors and aging populations 80 votes 3.30%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 93 votes 3.83%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 26 votes 1.07%

The SooToday.com 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 Sault Ste. Marie or other areas.