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Poll results:

What is the most pressing issue facing the community today?

34 total votes   Added

Cost of living (groceries, utilities, transportation) 10 votes 29.41%
Poverty and income inequality 3 votes 8.82%
Housing affordability 5 votes 14.71%
Availability of rental housing 1 vote 2.94%
Homelessness 2 votes 5.88%
Availability of family doctors and healthcare providers 3 votes 8.82%
Opioid addiction/mental health crisis 4 votes 11.76%
Local job opportunities and unemployment 2 votes 5.88%
Air and water quality/pollution 0 votes 0.00%
Services for seniors and aging populations 1 vote 2.94%
Policing effectiveness and accountability 3 votes 8.82%
Indigenous reconciliation efforts 0 votes 0.00%

The Burnaby Now 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 Burnaby or other areas.