Polls

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you approve of plans to locate a chemical plant that makes hydrogen peroxide in the Killeen Industrial Park?

You voted:

1. Yes. The company will bring industry to the community and create high-paying jobs.

2. Yes. As long as adequate safeguards are in place, it’s a good addition to the area.

3. No. The plant will produce a highly volatile compound, which is a safety concern.

4. No. Putting the plant so close to residential areas and a school is dangerous.

5. Unsure. Without knowing all the details, it’s hard to say if the plant is a good fit.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you think Killeen got a good return on its investment with the recently completed management audit of the city’s finances?

You voted:

1. Yes. The city manager will incorporate the audit firm’s recommendations in his plans.

2. Yes. The audit identifed several problem areas that needed to be addressed.

3. No. While valuable to some extent, the investigation fell short of a forensic audit.

4. No. The auditors lacked the documentation to provide a thorough assessement.

5. Unsure. It’s difficult to say without knowing the full scope of the auditors’ work.

Do you think the national spirit of generosity and unity exhibited after Hurricane Harvey will help to heal the nation’s divisions?

You voted:

1. Yes. The heroism and compassion shown crosses racial, ethnic and political lines.

2. Yes. Americans showed they can still pull together to help others in a crisis.

3. No. Once the rescue effort is winding down, the feeling of unity likely will fade.

4. No. Any potential long-term benefits are likely to be squandered by politicians.

5. Unsure. It’s hard whether the current mindset will translate into long-term unity.

Do you think Killeen’s new police chief, Charles Kimble, will be able to reduce the city’s homicide rate?

You voted:

1. Yes. Kimble will bring a much-needed, fresh approach to targeting violent crime.

2. Yes. With a renewed emphasis on community policing, he can bring the rate down.

3. No. KPD doesn’t have the manpower or resources needed; nothing will change.

4. No. Many homicides are domestic in nature; it’s impossible to prevent them.

5. Unsure. Until Kimble has an opportunity to try new strategies, it’s hard to say.

Do you agree with the suggestion that U.S. military bases named after Confederate heroes, such as Fort Hood, be renamed?

You voted:

1. Yes. The Confederacy should have no connection to U.S. military installations.

2. Yes. Name posts after local military heroes, such as Audie Murphy or Robert Gray.

3. No. The bases have a rich tradition of serving our nation, regardless of their names.

4. No. Changing the bases’ names to be politically correct is unnecessary and wrong.

5. Unsure. It’s a complicated issue with good arguments on both sides.

Do you consider cuts to city recreation programs an acceptable consequence of achieving a balanced municipal budget?

You voted:

As important as recreation is, fiscal responsibility should always come first.

If the cuts are minor and evenly distributed, residents can adjust.

Cutting recreation programs means a reduced quality of life for residents.

Aside from public safety, there are plenty of other areas to make cuts.

Providing programs and services costs money. It’s a balancing act.

Would you support raising Killeen’s property tax rate to fund necessary programs, services and infrastructure?

You voted:

1. Yes. As long as the increase is small and expenses are trimmed as much as possible.

2. Yes. If the increase will prevent future hikes in taxes and fees, it would be acceptable.

3. No. The city’s taxpayers are already overburdened. Don’t raise the tax rate.

4. No. Killeen needs to look into developer impact fees to increase revenue.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say, without knowing all the city budget details.

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you think the selection of Charles Kimble as Killeen’s next police chief was a sound move?

You voted:

1. Yes. His police experience working in a military city (Fayetteville, N.C.) is a big plus.

2. Yes. As a veteran and a minority, Kimble will bring important perspective to the job.

3. No. He only has 6 months experience serving as chief of a municipal police force.

4. No. Unlike other finalists for the job, Kimble had no experience working in Texas.

5. Unsure. Until he’s been on the job for a while, it’s hard to say.

What would give the financially troubled Vive Les Arts Theatre the best chance to succeed in the community?

You voted:

1. New leadership. A new board of directors will breathe life into the organization.

2. Financial director. VLA needs someone who can chart a sound financial path.

3. Theater partners. VLA should partner with another theater group to cut costs.

4. Public access. The theater should be opened to a variety of groups and activities.

5. Corporate sponsors. VLA must secure steady corporate funding to stay viable.

Do you agree with the Killeen City Council’s decision to authorize an extension for the city audit’s completion?

You voted:

1. Yes. It’s important that the auditors do a thorough job. This shouldn’t be rushed.

2. Yes. The auditors received a large submission of data that must be reviewed.

3. No. The extension was OK’d behind closed doors. This process lacks transparency.

4. No. The completion date keeps getting pushed back. Competency is an issue.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say if the delay was warranted without knowing all the facts.

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KDH Poll

THIS WEEK’S QUESTION: Do you approve of plans to locate a chemical plant that makes hydrogen peroxide in the Killeen Industrial Park?

You voted:

1. Yes. The company will bring industry to the community and create high-paying jobs.

2. Yes. As long as adequate safeguards are in place, it’s a good addition to the area.

3. No. The plant will produce a highly volatile compound, which is a safety concern.

4. No. Putting the plant so close to residential areas and a school is dangerous.

5. Unsure. Without knowing all the details, it’s hard to say if the plant is a good fit.

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