Polls

Do you think Killeen should continue the policy of offering free airport parking to disabled veterans and certain medal recipients?

You voted:

1. Yes. These veterans earned the exemption with their service; it should be retained.

2. Yes. The perk has been offered since 2004; it would be wrong to end it now.

3. No. Offering the exemption cost the city $300,000 last year. It’s time to cut if off.

4. No. The policy should be scaled back to make it more sustainable for the city.

5. Unsure. You can’t put a price on veterans’ service, but the city budget is limited.

Are you concerned by the number of vacancies in the Killeen Police Department?

You voted:

1. Yes. The shortage of patrol officers will hurt KPD’s operational efficiency.

2. Yes. The department’s high vacancy rate reflects poorly on KPD and the city.

3. No. Departmental turnover is a problem, but KPD will make adjustments.

4. No. As long as the city is committed to solving the problem, it’s not a concern.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say whether staffing shortages will affect KPD’s effectiveness.

Do you have confidence that Killeen’s city leaders can adequately address the city’s projected long-term deficit?

You voted:

1. Yes. It will require judicious cuts in spending and modest increases in taxes and fees.

2. Yes. Some unpopular cuts and staff reductions may be needed, but it can be done.

3. No. Without better state compensation for veterans tax exemptions, it’s impossible.

4. No. Killeen’s property and sales tax bases are unable to support the city’s growth.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to predict an outcome without knowing the city’s strategy.

Are you put off by campaign flyers mailed out by candidates and / or their supporters?

You voted:

1. Yes. They’re unwanted, especially if they are attack pieces or have a negative tone.

2. Yes. One or two from a candidate is fine, but repeated mailers are aggravating.

3. No. Sometimes flyers are helpful in defining a candidate’s positions on the issues.

4. No. Campaign mailers are part of the process. Toss them out if you don’t like them.

5. Unsure. It depends on the nature of what is being sent out to voters.

Are you optimistic about the outcome of the upcoming summit between President Trump and North Korean President Kim Jong Un?

You voted:

1. Yes. Getting Kim to negotiate is a big deal. The summit should yield positive results.

2. Yes. While the initial meeting may not solve all issues, it will start the process.

3. No. Kim is simplying playing the U.S. in order to get attention. He won’t offer much.

4. No. Kim is very unpredictable. It’s entirely possible that a summit won’t take place.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say how the summit will turn out before the leaders meet.

Now that the KISD bond has passed, should Killeen consider its own bond election to fund road projects needed for the new schools?

You voted:

1. Yes. Killeen can afford to wait a year or so, but a road bond would be best way to go.

2. Yes. As long as other needed projects are part of the bond package, that’s fine.

3. No. The city should look to the county or KTMPO for funding. No to another bond.

4. No. Adopt a transportation utility fee; that would shift the cost to the roads’ users.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say right after a bond election whether another would be OK.

Do you plan to vote in the May 22 runoff election?

You voted:

1. Yes. There is a lot at stake, both in county races and statewide contests.

2. Yes. Turnout is always low for runoffs; it’s important that voters go to the polls.

3. No. There have been too many elections in the last few months. It’s not worth it.

4. No. There aren’t any races that I care about. I’ll sit this one out.

5. Unsure. I’m not sure whether I will take part in the runoff voting.

Do you want the city of Killeen to offer citywide curbside recycling as part of its solid waste service?

You voted:

1. Yes. It’s long overdue for a city this size. It will save money and help the environment.

2. Yes. The city should offer it, but only if it can do so at little or no extra cost.

3. No. Recycling didn’t work out the last time the city tried it. It would likely fail again.

4. No. It’s unreasonable ask residents to separate their trash into several categories.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to say, without knowing all the details about such a program.

Do you plan to vote in the May 5 election of the Water Control and Improvement District No.1 board?

You voted:

Yes, the board makes important decisions about the Killeen area's water.

Yes, it's been 24 years since the last election. This election is long overdue.

No, the board is boring and not important.

No, I'm a local resident, but I don't live within WCID's district boundary.

Unsure, I don't really know what the WCID-1 board is or does.

Do you think the Killeen ISD school bond election will win voter approval on the May 5 ballot?

You voted:

1. Yes. The district has done a good job educating the public and answering questions.

2. Yes. There is a demonstrated need for the projects that would be funded.

3. No. The district hasn’t made its case. Asking voters for $426 million is unreasonable.

4. No. It’s possible one bond proposition might pass, but not both.

5. Unsure. It’s hard to know where the district voters stand on the bond.

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Poll

Do you think Killeen should continue the policy of offering free airport parking to disabled veterans and certain medal recipients?

You voted:

1. Yes. These veterans earned the exemption with their service; it should be retained.

2. Yes. The perk has been offered since 2004; it would be wrong to end it now.

3. No. Offering the exemption cost the city $300,000 last year. It’s time to cut if off.

4. No. The policy should be scaled back to make it more sustainable for the city.

5. Unsure. You can’t put a price on veterans’ service, but the city budget is limited.

Briefs

Killeen council to discuss airport parking fees

Jun 18, 2018

The Killeen City Council will discuss reworking its exempt parking fee structure at its workshop session Tuesday.

Lane closures on Onion Road in Killeen begin today

Jun 12, 2018

Onion Road lane closures in Killeen are scheduled to begin today. Work is expected to take place daily from 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. through Friday.

Portion of Roy Reynolds in Heights to close Friday

Jun 12, 2018

North Roy Reynolds Drive in Harker Heights will be closed to all traffic from the intersection of Veteran Memorial Boulevard to Roy J. Smith Drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday.

Killeen council to consider budget amendments

Jun 11, 2018

The Killeen City Council will consider an ordinance Tuesday amending the 2018 annual budget and plan of municipal services by increasing expenditure accounts in the general fund for legal services, according to the agenda.

KISD board to vote on pay raise for teachers, staff

Jun 11, 2018

The Killeen Independent School District board of trustees will vote Tuesday on a proposed 2 percent pay raise for teachers and other employees.

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