Polls Archive

It would be best if Brattleboro's downtown parking was
  • free 58%, 14 votes
    14 votes 58%
    14 votes - 58% of all votes
  • returned as it was, to regular meters on poles for streets and kiosks for lots 29%, 7 votes
    7 votes 29%
    7 votes - 29% of all votes
  • other 8%, 2 votes
    2 votes 8%
    2 votes - 8% of all votes
  • left as it is now, with kiosks, apps, zones, etc. 4%, 1 vote
    1 vote 4%
    1 vote - 4% of all votes
Total Votes: 24
June 18, 2025
The old Hinsdale bridges
  • should be repaired and maintained for recreational purposes by VT and NH 45%, 17 votes
    17 votes 45%
    17 votes - 45% of all votes
  • should be demolished 18%, 7 votes
    7 votes 18%
    7 votes - 18% of all votes
  • should be torn down and replaced with new recreational structures such as a dock 13%, 5 votes
    5 votes 13%
    5 votes - 13% of all votes
  • should be repaired and maintained for recreational purposes by NH 11%, 4 votes
    4 votes 11%
    4 votes - 11% of all votes
  • should be repaired for recreational purposes by NH then managed and maintained by a non-profit group 5%, 2 votes
    2 votes 5%
    2 votes - 5% of all votes
  • should be left as is to rust and fall into the river 5%, 2 votes
    2 votes 5%
    2 votes - 5% of all votes
  • other 3%, 1 vote
    1 vote 3%
    1 vote - 3% of all votes
Total Votes: 38
May 7, 2025
Would you want the Brattleboro Police to help prevent ICE from taking people in town?
  • Yes 45%, 14 votes
    14 votes 45%
    14 votes - 45% of all votes
  • No 35%, 11 votes
    11 votes 35%
    11 votes - 35% of all votes
  • I'm not sure. 13%, 4 votes
    4 votes 13%
    4 votes - 13% of all votes
  • Other 6%, 2 votes
    2 votes 6%
    2 votes - 6% of all votes
Total Votes: 31
April 17, 2025
I'm most hoping that the selectboard reconsider last year's budget decisions about
  • downtown safety 42%, 8 votes
    8 votes 42%
    8 votes - 42% of all votes
  • everything 26%, 5 votes
    5 votes 26%
    5 votes - 26% of all votes
  • trash, compost, and recycling 11%, 2 votes
    2 votes 11%
    2 votes - 11% of all votes
  • staff positions 11%, 2 votes
    2 votes 11%
    2 votes - 11% of all votes
  • nothing - it was a great budget 5%, 1 vote
    1 vote 5%
    1 vote - 5% of all votes
  • not having a Long Term Financial Plan 5%, 1 vote
    1 vote 5%
    1 vote - 5% of all votes
  • not having a Comprehensive Review of Town Operations 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • other 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
Total Votes: 19
March 25, 2025
The number one place I'd like to see the Town of Brattleboro trim the budget is in spending on
  • human services 29%, 15 votes
    15 votes 29%
    15 votes - 29% of all votes
  • other 25%, 13 votes
    13 votes 25%
    13 votes - 25% of all votes
  • town staff 15%, 8 votes
    8 votes 15%
    8 votes - 15% of all votes
  • police 13%, 7 votes
    7 votes 13%
    7 votes - 13% of all votes
  • fire/EMS 12%, 6 votes
    6 votes 12%
    6 votes - 12% of all votes
  • rec & parks 6%, 3 votes
    3 votes 6%
    3 votes - 6% of all votes
  • library 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
Total Votes: 52
January 29, 2025
The Selectboard's FY26 budget
  • is living beyond our means - more drastic cuts needed - reject it 75%, 9 votes
    9 votes 75%
    9 votes - 75% of all votes
  • other 17%, 2 votes
    2 votes 17%
    2 votes - 17% of all votes
  • is great - thanks for trimming it - pass it 8%, 1 vote
    1 vote 8%
    1 vote - 8% of all votes
Total Votes: 12
January 21, 2025
As we start of 2025, I feel Brattleboro is going
  • around in circles 44%, 12 votes
    12 votes 44%
    12 votes - 44% of all votes
  • in the wrong direction 44%, 12 votes
    12 votes 44%
    12 votes - 44% of all votes
  • in the right direction 7%, 2 votes
    2 votes 7%
    2 votes - 7% of all votes
  • other 4%, 1 vote
    1 vote 4%
    1 vote - 4% of all votes
Total Votes: 27
January 3, 2025
The winter of 2024-2025 will definitely get
  • an average amount of snow 43%, 10 votes
    10 votes 43%
    10 votes - 43% of all votes
  • lots of snow 22%, 5 votes
    5 votes 22%
    5 votes - 22% of all votes
  • some snow 17%, 4 votes
    4 votes 17%
    4 votes - 17% of all votes
  • the most snow ever 9%, 2 votes
    2 votes 9%
    2 votes - 9% of all votes
  • barely any snow 4%, 1 vote
    1 vote 4%
    1 vote - 4% of all votes
  • other 4%, 1 vote
    1 vote 4%
    1 vote - 4% of all votes
Total Votes: 23
December 3, 2024
I can handle the Selectboard raising Brattleboro property taxes by
  • zero percent 55%, 21 vote
    21 vote 55%
    21 vote - 55% of all votes
  • 1-2 percent 21%, 8 votes
    8 votes 21%
    8 votes - 21% of all votes
  • 3-5 percent 21%, 8 votes
    8 votes 21%
    8 votes - 21% of all votes
  • more than 10% 3%, 1 vote
    1 vote 3%
    1 vote - 3% of all votes
  • 6-8 percent 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
  • 9-10 percent 0%, 0 votes
    0 votes
    0 votes - 0% of all votes
Total Votes: 38
October 17, 2024
Let's "focus group" the FY25 budget. Which would you prefer?
  • Cut things and lower taxes! 67%, 12 votes
    12 votes 67%
    12 votes - 67% of all votes
  • Keep things pretty much as is and keep taxes as they are now. 22%, 4 votes
    4 votes 22%
    4 votes - 22% of all votes
  • Add services and raise taxes. 6%, 1 vote
    1 vote 6%
    1 vote - 6% of all votes
  • other 6%, 1 vote
    1 vote 6%
    1 vote - 6% of all votes
Total Votes: 18
August 28, 2024