Members weigh in on the proposed city sales tax increase, the school board’s new cell phone policy, Juvenile Service Center management and more.
Power Poll: Local Budgets
Respondents are generally supportive of the city and county budget plans, though a majority predicts cuts at the federal level will lead to increased spending.
Power Poll: Trump Policies Hit Home
A majority of Knoxville Power Poll respondents have a gloomy outlook on how the administration’s economic policies would affect local businesses and institutions.
Power Poll: Bridges and Roads
Respondents to this month’s survey agree with the city and county approaches to infrastructure — and a majority is willing to pay more for it.
Power Poll: Special Legislative Session
A majority of respondents oppose Lee’s proposals on school vouchers and immigration enforcement, but members support increased disaster relief almost unanimously.
Power Poll: 2024’s Most Important Stories
Among survey respondents’ top choices were the city’s election system change, a downtown high-rise and the defeat of school vouchers.
Power Poll: Downtown Parking Plan
Respondents to this month’s poll largely disagree with the city’s changes to on-street parking in the center city but are divided on its impact on downtown businesses.
Power Poll: Flipping Predictions
Respondents to this month’s survey foresee a victory for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election.
Power Poll: Vols and Votes
A majority of survey respondents like Harris’ chances in the presidential election and predict good things for UT’s football future.
Power Poll: Campaign Upheaval
Predicting a Trump triumph at this point, a majority of respondents prefer Biden but would like to see him drop out of the presidential race.