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Citizen poll results: Do you think gun and gang violence is a problem in Prince George?

We also asked if we need more parks in Prince George and if you were cheering for the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup.
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Cast your vote in this week's Citizen opinion polls.

We asked if you think gun and gang violence is a problem in Prince George?

The results:

Yes, the city needs more police officers - 90 votes (13%)

Yes, the courts need to get tougher on these crimes - 411 votes (61%)

No, gangs are a problem but not guns - 121 votes (18%)

No, guns are a problem but not gangs - 7 votes (1%)

Not sure - 45 votes (7%)

We also asked if we need more parks in Prince George.

The results: Yes, the more parks the better - 173 votes (31%)

Yes, but they have to be less expensive - 66 votes (12%)

Not sure - 44 votes (8%)

No, we have enough already - 117 votes (21%)

No, the money should be spent elsewhere - 156 votes (28%)

We also asked if you were cheering for the Edmonton Oilers to win the Stanley Cup.

The results:

Never! - 77 votes (13%)

Yes, they're the last Canadian team left in the playoffs - 279 votes (50%)

Yes, but it hurts me as a Canucks fan - 100 votes (17%)

No, the weather's too nice out to watch sports on TV - 117 votes (20%)

The polls ran from May 30 to June 6.

This week's poll questions are:

What should the school district do to increase revenue and/or reduce costs?

Are high gas prices affecting your summer holiday plans?

Would you like Sandblast to come back?

Vote now!