News December 5, 2011

POLL: What do you think is Santa Monica’s most important priority to improve on?:

What do you think is Santa Monica’s most important priority to improve on?

8%: E) Development

45%: C) Homelessness

6%: D) Environment

21%: B) Transportation

19%: A) Economy

172 people responded to this question.

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