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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

98 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 23 votes 23.47%
Poverty and income inequality 5 votes 5.10%
Housing affordability 10 votes 10.20%
Availability of rental housing 7 votes 7.14%
Homelessness 5 votes 5.10%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 25 votes 25.51%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 8 votes 8.16%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 2 votes 2.04%
Air and water quality/pollution 2 votes 2.04%
Services for seniors and aging populations 5 votes 5.10%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 2 votes 2.04%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 4 votes 4.08%


The Coast Reporter 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 Sechelt or other areas.