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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

212 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 55 votes 25.94%
Poverty and income inequality 11 votes 5.19%
Housing affordability 41 votes 19.34%
Availability of rental housing 9 votes 4.25%
Homelessness 15 votes 7.08%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 39 votes 18.40%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 14 votes 6.60%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 4 votes 1.89%
Air and water quality/pollution 3 votes 1.42%
Services for seniors and aging populations 13 votes 6.13%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 7 votes 3.30%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 1 vote 0.47%

The North Shore News 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 North Vancouver or other areas.