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READER POLL: Which issue had the biggest impact on your business in 2019?

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READER POLL: Was 2019 a successful year for your business?

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READER POLL: Has venture capital investment driven disruption in your field?

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READER POLL: Will alternative types of housing construction, such as using shipping containers or modular units, help alleviate L.A.'s affordable housing crisis?

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READER POLL: How do you plan to shop on Black Friday?

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READER POLL: Have you bought a luxury watch recently?

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READER POLL: With tech companies like Facebook, Apple and Google expanding their presence in Los Angeles, is your company doing more business with Silicon Beach?

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READER POLL: Parts of L.A. have undergone major transformations in the past few years. Which area’s revitalization has the biggest impact on your business?

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READER POLL: Does your company make any allowances to help employees deal with L.A.'s notorious traffic congestion?

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READER POLL: Has your company moved your operations downtown recently?

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READER POLL: Have construction and congestion at LAX changed how you plan your business trips?

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READER POLL: Would you hire a job candidate who didn't have a college degree?

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READER POLL: Have you purchased an electric vehicle?

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READER POLL: How will your business take advantage of opportunities at Los Angeles Stadium at Hollywood Park?

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READER POLL: Has the rise of "third wave" coffee roasters like Go Get Em Tiger changed your coffee-drinking habits?

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READER POLL: Does your business use robots or automated equipment in its operations?

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READER POLL: Do you think revamping malls can bring shoppers back, even as ecommerce is growing?

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READER POLL: Marina del Rey has the largest small-craft harbor in North America and is second only to Dubai in the world. Do you use Marina del Ray's small-craft harbor and/or its boats for business or pleasure?

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READER POLL: Should Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer rebrand the team with a new name and logo?

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READER POLL: Would you consider working in a renovated high-rise downtown?

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READER POLL: Does your company offer fitness benefits for employees?

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READER POLL: Would you consider how much a nonprofit pays its top executive when deciding which organizations to support?

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READER POLL: Does your company offer additional paid time off on Fridays during the summer (i.e. Summer Fridays)?

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READER POLL: Would you support California allowing a banking system for cannabis businesses?

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READER POLL: Has the trade war with China had an impact on your business?

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READER POLL: Would you support your alma mater selling naming rights to its sports venues?

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READER POLL: Executive compensation reached a five-year high nationally in 2018. How do you feel about CEO pay?

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READER POLL: Is SMS marketing part of your mobile marketing strategy?

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READER POLL: Would you purchase stock in a cannabis company?

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READER POLL: Would you order a meatless burger at a restaurant?

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READER POLL: Have you changed your business practices because of the threat of new China tariffs?

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READER POLL: Have you taken steps to implement green initiatives at your workplace?

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READER POLL: Have you ever used Airbnb when traveling for business?

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READER POLL: How do you feel about incorporating artificial intelligence in your business?

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READER POLL: LAX has proposed adding two new terminals by 2028. Will you avoid flying from the airport during construction?

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READER POLL: Which office layout do you prefer?

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READER POLL: Do you use sports events for business development?

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READER POLL: Are you making an effort to reduce or eliminate your use of plastic packaging?

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READER POLL: Would you adjust your business hours to take advantage of off-peak electricity rates?

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READER POLL: How do you feel about facial recognition biometrics?

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READER POLL: Does your company offer childcare services or help with employees' childcare costs?

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READER POLL: Would offering paid parental leave help or hurt your company’s bottom line?

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READER POLL: Do entertainment industry award nominations influence which movies you watch?

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READER POLL: How often do you go to the Sunset Strip to shop, dine or attend an event?

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READER POLL: Would you change your commuting routine if LA implemented congestion pricing?

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READER POLL: Has the federal government shutdown affected your business?

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READER POLL: Are you having difficulty finding qualified job candidates?

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READER POLL: Are you planning to change office space in 2019?

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READER POLL: Does a company’s propensity to pay dividends influence your investment strategy?

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READER POLL: How do you feel about your business' prospects in 2019?

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READER POLL: Do you support the new California law that requires all publicly traded California companies to have at least one woman on their boards by the end of 2019?

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READER POLL: What do you think of repurposing shipping containers as prefab housing?

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READER POLL: How do you most often experience virtual reality?

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READER POLL: How do you order restaurant-delivery meals?

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READER POLL: How do you plan to shop on Black Friday?

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READER POLL: Where do you watch your favorite sports team?

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READER POLL: How prepared are you for an earthquake?

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READER POLL: Is the U.S. economy headed toward recession in 2019?

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READER POLL: Does your doctor offer any digital health tools to assist in your health care?

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READER POLL: How often do you listen to podcasts?

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READER POLL: Does your company trade with Mexico and/or Canada?

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READER POLL: How often do you take MTA's light rail?

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READER POLL: Which outlet mall do you typically shop?

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READER POLL: Which airline do you fly most out of LAX?

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READER POLL: How is space allocated in your office?

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READER POLL: Do you plan to attend a pro or college football game this season?

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READER POLL: How many wrist watches do you own?

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READER POLL: Should the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences give an Oscar for best popular film?

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READER POLL: Would you watch an e-sports competition?

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READER POLL: Would you take an aerial gondola from Union Station to Dodgers Stadium?

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READER POLL: Would you make a rental electric scooter part of your commute?

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READER POLL: How often do you buy organic food?

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READER POLL: Are you thinking about installing solar energy at your home or work?

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READER POLL: What are you doing to protect your privacy online?

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READER POLL: Would you install an internet-connected “smart security” system in your home?

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READER POLL: How often do you use ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft?

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READER POLL: How will you be watching the 2018 World Cup?

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READER POLL: Where are you planning to vacation this summer?

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READER POLL: How often do you take public transportation in L.A.?

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READER POLL: Have you ever used a coworking space?

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READER POLL: Have you ever livestreamed a concert or music festival?

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READER POLL: How do you like your Dodger Dogs?

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READER POLL: How often do you visit museums in L.A. County?

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READER POLL: How often do you go to a theater to watch a film?

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READER POLL: What's keeping you from buying an electric vehicle?

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READER POLL: How do you listen to radio?

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READER POLL: The market for direct-to-consumer medical testing is expected to grow. Would you take a medical test at home?

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READER POLL: How often do you play fantasy sports?

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READER POLL: Where do you like to gamble?

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READER POLL: Have you determined how the new tax law will affect you?

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READER POLL: How many internet-connected devices (excluding computers, tablets and phones) do you use?

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READER POLL: What products are you most likely to buy online?

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READER POLL: What's your favorite L.A. concert venue?

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READER POLL: Do the Academy Awards – or any of the entertainment awards shows – have an impact on your business?

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READER POLL: Which Southern California airport do you prefer to use when you fly?

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READER POLL: Have your philanthropic giving plans changed for 2018?

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READER POLL: Do you plan to buy a car in 2018?

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READER POLL: Where do you typically buy sports equipment and athletic apparel?

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READER POLL: Would You Support Another Statewide Stem-Cell Bond Issue?

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READER POLL: What impact do you think the legalization of recreational marijuana will have on your business?

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READER POLL: How do you expect the new federal tax law to impact your business?

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READER POLL: Are you making any New Year’s resolutions?

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READER POLL: Did your business meet expectations in 2017?

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READER POLL: Is your company planning to update its workplace sexual harassment policies or hold additional training

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READER POLL: With stadium and rail line projects underway, would you consider buying residential property in Inglewood?

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READER POLL: Does your company give out holiday or year-end bonuses?

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READER POLL: How much revenue growth does your company expect in 2018?

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READER POLL: Is Gen Z important to your company's bottom line?

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READER POLL: How many Dodger games did you go to this year?

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READER POLL: Do you feel confident about the direction of the L.A. economy?

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READER POLL: Do you think augmented reality will become an important tool for businesses?

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READER POLL: Is your company planning to hire over the coming months?

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READER POLL: Should local government invest more in biotech infrastructure in L.A. County?

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READER POLL: Do you think the 2028 Olympics will benefit the L.A. economy?

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READER POLL: Should city and county leaders bid for Amazon's second headquarters?

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READER POLL: Is having an MBA important in the business world?

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READER POLL: Do you buy gold as an investment?

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READER POLL: How has your company's staffing changed over the past year?

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READER POLL: Do you attend the L.A. County Fair or another nearby county fair?

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READER POLL: Are you excited about a new MLS franchise coming to Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Do you drive an electric-powered car?

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READER POLL: What do you think about the construction boom across L.A. County?

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READER POLL: Do you think it's a good idea to extend last call at California bars to 4 a.m.?

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READER POLL: Do you think your company's computers are protected enough against cyberattacks?

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READER POLL: Should L.A. allow digital billboards and digital signs for businesses?

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READER POLL: How often do you go to Third Street Promenade?

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READER POLL: Which airport do you prefer to use?

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READER POLL: Do you use meal preparation services such as Blue Apron or Chef'd?

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READER POLL: What is the best way to compensate public company executives?

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READER POLL: Are you an active Twitter user?

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READER POLL: What's the sector with the greatest potential for growth in Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Should California's $64 billion high-speed rail project move forward?

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READER POLL: What's the first thing you would do if you became a billionaire?

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READER POLL: How often do you shop at 99 Cents Only Stores?

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READER POLL: What's your favorite coffee?

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READER POLL: Now that the drought has been declared over, are you continuing conservation efforts?

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READER POLL: If you were in the market for a new home, what would entice you the most?

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READER POLL: Do you feel L.A. has changed significantly since the riots 25 years ago?

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READER POLL: Are environmental regulations too much of a hindrance on businesses?

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READER POLL: Should Patrick Soon-Shiong make a play for tronc and the Los Angeles Times?

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READER POLL: Should the federal government be stepping up its immigration enforcement actions?

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READER POLL: Does it make sense for Amazon to open brick-and-mortar stores in Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Would you ever attend an e-sports event?

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READER POLL: Should Measure S, the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative, pass in the city of Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Should the city of Los Angeles grant business licenses to commercial marijuana dispensaries the same way it does to medical marijuana shops?

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READER POLL: Snapchat's forthcoming IPO will not include shares with voting power. Would this prevent you from buying shares in a company?

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READER POLL: It's been a year since Michael Ferro took control of the parent company of the Los Angeles Times. Do you think the paper has changed?

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READER POLL: Do you think Business Improvement Districts are worth the extra cost to businesses?

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READER POLL: With interest rates on the rise, are you looking to buy or refinance?

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READER POLL: Should Los Angeles host the Olympics in 2024?

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READER POLL: Would you ride an electric bicycle?

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READER POLL: Will continued Chinese investment in Los Angeles ultimately be good or bad?

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READER POLL: Which of these ongoing stories will have the biggest local impact in 2017?

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READER POLL: Should the city regulate street vendors?

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READER POLL: Should the Federal Reserve raise interest rates?

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READER POLL: Have you ever tried kombucha?

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READER POLL: Now that the Build Better L.A. measure has passed, should the Neighborhood Integrity Initiative be removed from the March ballot?

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READER POLL: With American Apparel bankrupt and mass layoffs possible, do you think apparel manufacturing can survive in L.A.?

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READER POLL: What is your outlook for the economy under President Trump?

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READER POLL: Do you think the Air Quality Management District's cap-and-trade program has worked?

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READER POLL: Local restaurant chains have been expanding recently, so the Business Journal asks: Are you going out to eat more frequently?

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READER POLL: Have you ever downloaded photos from the internet without seeking permission from the owner?

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READER POLL: Big time investors are starting to invest in eSports - are these worthwhile investments?

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READER POLL: Would Honest Co. be better off selling itself to a major consumer products store or going public?

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READER POLL: Should the city be backing a cleantech incubator?

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READER POLL: Would you want to be a "space tourist"?

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READER POLL: Should the city allow digital billboards?

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READER POLL: Do you think legalized recreational cannabis will bring trouble or opportunity?

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READER POLL: More than 10 percent of LA County workers are freelancers, so: Have you ever been a freelancer?

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READER POLL: Should Airbnb rentals be taxed like hotel rooms?

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READER POLL: Does the parking situation keep you from going downtown?

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READER POLL: There are many beloved teams in Los Angeles, and now there's even more competition for fans' attention. So, which one is your favorite?

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READER POLL: Would you consider moving your business to the Arts District?

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READER POLL: Are you following the Olympics this year?

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READER POLL: Have you seen the Pokemon Go craze affect your business?

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READER POLL: Have you ever used Snapchat?

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READER POLL: Do you believe a business should be barred from contracts with government agencies for violating regulations?

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READER POLL: Does the Brexit have any impact on you?

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READER POLL: Should the LA Times abandon its historic home and move to more efficient space?

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READER POLL: Do you have any interest in exploring the L.A. River?

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READER POLL: Should more be done to stop L.A. companies from leaving California?

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READER POLL: Would you be happy if your company relocated downtown?

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READER POLL: Do you collect art?

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READER POLL: Does the idea of sharing living quarters, even for a brief time, appeal to you?

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READER POLL: Would an Apple store downtown mean the neighborhood has officially arrived?

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READER POLL: Do you think people should tear out their pools as a drought-control measure?

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READER POLL: Will the impending acquisition of DreamWorks Animation by Comcast’s NBCUniversal be good or bad for the Glendale company?

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READER POLL: Are upgrades to local card clubs enticing to you?

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READER POLL: Now that Kobe Bryant is retiring, will the Lakers have a better record next season without the superstar?

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READER POLL: Should hospitals such as Cedars-Sinai invest in startups?

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READER POLL: Which theme park are you most likely to visit next?

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READER POLL: What impact will the consolidation of the region’s newspapers under two owners have on local coverage?

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READER POLL: March Madness is here, and betting pools are spreading through offices everywhere. What impact is it making on your office culture?

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READER POLL: The bull market just turned 7 years old, the second-longest in postwar history. Where do you think stocks will be at the end of the year?

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READER POLL: Would you be comfortable with more medical marijuana dispensaries operating in the city of Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Space tourism may be coming to Los Angeles. Would you spend $250,000 for a ride in which you’d be weightless for a few minutes?

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READER POLL: What do you think of mid-century modern design, which is enjoying a comeback?

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READER POLL: Reports that Mattel may be in merger talks brings up an old question: Do you hate to see a big local company get bought by an out-of-town one?

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READER POLL: When the Expo Line to Santa Monica opens in May, you will...

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READER POLL: Would you seriously consider living in downtown Los Angeles (assuming you don’t now)?

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READER POLL: UberX now can pick up passengers at Los Angeles International Airport. Will this change anything for you?

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READER POLL: How disappointed would you be if Los Angeles does not get a second football team?

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READER POLL: Would you go to an outdoor shopping mall if it was raining?

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READER POLL: What’s your most important New Year’s resolution?

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READER POLL: When did you last go to Westwood to shop or dine?’

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READER POLL: Retailers have reported lukewarm sales this Christmas shopping season. How would you characterize your holiday purchases?:

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READER POLL: Climate change/global warming has become a hot topic lately, given the world conference in Paris. Where do you place climate change on your ranking of big concerns?

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READER POLL: Have you ever been on one of L.A.’s tour buses?

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READER POLL: Podcasts have become popular. Do you listen to podcasts?

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READER POLL: What do you think of the rise of charter schools in Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: With property prices hitting Beverly Hills’ level in the Arts District, is a correction coming?

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READER POLL: Among other things, public utilities are recommending new fees for customers who install rooftop solar panels. Should homeowners who install solar rooftop panels be required to pitch in financially to help maintain the electric grid?

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READER POLL: After rising sharply for a long time, L.A.’s housing prices have been flat for a few months. Where will they go from here?

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READER POLL: Would you spend several thousand dollars for a system that waters your lawn with your wastewater (but not from your toilet)?

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READER POLL: What should Dov Charney do next?

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READER POLL: Will restrictions on cars help or hurt business in downtown Santa Monica?

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READER POLL: Which L.A. billionaire would you like to see own the Los Angeles Times?

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READER POLL: With football season in full swing, do you prefer to watch games at a sports bar or at home?

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Gasoline is very expensive in California because of a refinery explosion in March. Who is most to blame?

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READER POLL: Would you like the Olympic games to be held in Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Would a President Trump be good for business?

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READER POLL: Have you taken advantage of incentives to replace your lawn with drought-tolerant landscaping?

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READER POLL: Does it make sense for a startup business to own its office space rather than rent?

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READER POLL: Would you allow a third-party to act for you to resolve your complaints with a company?

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READER POLL: Have you eaten artificial meat?

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READER POLL: Should cities strictly limit AirBNB rentals?

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READER POLL: Would you give your pet treats that contained cannabis products or extracts?

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READER POLL: Would you consider purchasing celebrity collectibles, if you haven’t already?

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READER POLL: The Kosmont-Rose Institute Cost of Doing Business Survey came out last week, saying for the first time more than half of all cities in L.A. County are “high cost” or “very high cost” places to do business. How concerned are you about that?

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READER POLL: Would you consider refinancing your car to take cash out?

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READER POLL: With summer officially here as of June 21, the Business Journal asks: Do you take more or less vacation in the summer than you used to?

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READER POLL: Would you move your office to Playa Vista?

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READER POLL: How much less water are you using at work?

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READER POLL: Should the city require residential and commercial property owners pay for sidewalk repairs?

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READER POLL: Now that the Los Angeles City Council has approved raising the minimum wage, what do you think the general effect will be on businesses in the city limits?

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READER POLL: Which would you prefer to pick you up from LAX?

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READER POLL: The Business Journal’s upcoming Wealthiest Angelenos survey will show that wealth at the top has increased greatly in recent years. Is this generally good or bad?

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READER POLL: Should your lawyer be responsible for helping market their firm?

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READER POLL: Would you buy an architecturally important house?

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READER POLL: Are you prepared for a major earthquake?

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READER POLL: Do you think it is wise for non-accredited investors to participate in crowdfunding startups?

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READER POLL: Would you be more interested in boxing if matches were shorter, or resulted in more knockouts?

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READER POLL: Is your business all square with Obamacare?

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READER POLL: Should online poker be made legal in California?

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READER POLL: Should employees who earn tips be paid a lower hourly wage than untipped workers?

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READER POLL: If you have a family business, have you planned for succession?

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READER POLL: Should business people start something entrepreneurial after 50?

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READER POLL: What do you think Paula Schneider’s biggest challenge is in stepping into the top management role at American Apparel?

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READER POLL: Do you order groceries online?

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READER POLL: If you were able, would you hire contract workers instead of full-timers?

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READER POLL: Would you license your business name for greater exposure if it meant giving up some quality control?

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READER POLL: The retail sector is taking root in downtown Los Angeles. What is the biggest impediment to you shopping downtown now?

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READER POLL: Have you purchased any “Internet of Things” products to control home functions through an app?

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READER POLL: Is hiring sales reps to sell online ads an outdated way to compete in 2015?

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READER POLL: Do you think ongoing congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach will have a lasting negative effect on the local economy?

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READER POLL: What would L.A.’s business operators most like to see reduced in 2015?

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READER POLL: How effective are online ads?

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READER POLL: Do you think vaping should be banned from public spaces?

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READER POLL: Have you gambled at any of the Los Angeles County card clubs?

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READER POLL: Radio star Tom Leykis has started charging listeners either $11 or $19 a month for premium access to his podcasts. Would you pay to listen to your favorite radio personalities?

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READER POLL: Where do you get your Hollywood news?

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READER POLL: Would you invest in a franchise of a business that had just a single location?

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READER POLL: With the start of the basketball season, which team are you more likely to watch?

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READER POLL: If restaurants raised prices 10 percent across the board to pay for higher minimum wages, would you dine out less?

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READER POLL: Oil prices keep dropping, which means gasoline and other fuel prices may decline further. What effect will this have on the economy?

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READER POLL: Some companies are staging video game tournaments. Would you sit in an arena and watch other people play video games?

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READER POLL: Korean rice alcohol soju is the best-selling spirit in the world, but it is still a novelty in the U.S. Have you ever tried it?

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READER POLL: Did you ever read the print edition of the Los Angeles Register?

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READER POLL: What do you think of the West Hollywood ban on the sale of items made with fur?

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READER POLL: Do you believe Austin Beutner, a former venture capitalist and deputy mayor, can revive the Los Angeles Times?

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How important is a degree from an elite school for those who aspire to reach the top of their profession?

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READER POLL: If you were to get a pre-paid debit card, which would you rather have on it?

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READER POLL: What do you think of Steve Ballmer’s $2 billion purchase of the Clippers?

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READER POLL: How Twitter-literate are you?

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READER POLL: Are you concerned about L.A.’s infrastructure?

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READER POLL: Do you use a "mobile wallet?"

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READER POLL: Are you concerned about climate change?

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READER POLL: Should film companies be allowed to use aerial drones?

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READER POLL: What is the biggest challenge facing Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: What is your view on the Hobby Lobby ruling?

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READER POLL: What does your summer reading consist of?

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READER POLL: How concerned are you about Iraq?

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READER POLL: Should Malibu place restrictions on chain stores in the city?

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READER POLL: Where would you invest today? Pick one:

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READER POLL: This year’s summer travel:

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READER POLL: Gourmet burger restaurants:

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READER POLL: Do you think the punishment meted out to Donald Sterling was:

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READER POLL: Toyota’s departure:

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READER POLL: Do you see any business use for vanishing-text services?

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READER POLL: A state proposal would mandate employers give sick days but could result in a new class of abusive lawsuits:

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READER POLL: What’s the most you’ve spent on sneakers?

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READER POLL: Do you patronize Pasadena’s stores and restaurants?

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READER POLL: Should L.A. put a moratorium on fracking?

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READER POLL: More tax credits for L.A. film and TV shooting?

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READER POLL: Should landlords be further restricted in their right to evict for sale or conversion?

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READER POLL: How much extra would you be willing to pay each month to watch Dodger games on TV?

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READER POLL: Have you started conserving water?

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READER POLL: 405 construction:

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READER POLL: Will you use bitcoins?

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READER POLL: Where will L.A. home prices go this year?

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READER POLL: How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year?

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READER POLL: Runaway production...

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READER POLL: Minimum wage at $15 for L.A. hotels?

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READER POLL: Do you plan to subscribe to the new Los Angeles Register?

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READER POLL: Would you use Internet services for food delivery?

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READER POLL: Do you still write checks?

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READER POLL: Some believe the Fairfax district is losing its old character. Generally speaking, I think that is:

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READER POLL: Have you stayed at B&Bs?

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READER POLL: What will you do about a Christmas tree this year?

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READER POLL: Interested in getting one of the new super-high-definition 4K televisions?

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READER POLL: With so many problems and revelations, now I’d like to see Obamacare:

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READER POLL: Do you use your cell phone for sports tickets and other consumer payments?

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READER POLL: Unemployment...

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READER POLL: Do you go to horse races?

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READER POLL: What’s your impression of Westwood?

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READER POLL: If infrastructure were more accommodating, would you ride a bicycle to work?

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READER POLL: Two years from now when you look back on Obamacare (assuming it doesn’t get defunded), do you think you’ll conclude:

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READER POLL: Do you go to Olvera Street?

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READER POLL: Is locally grown food important to you?

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READER POLL: How do you get your community news?

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READER POLL: Worried about the Middle East and its impact on the economy?

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READER POLL: For home entertainment, do you prefer:

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READER POLL: Who’s got the high ground in the Time Warner-CBS fight?:

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READER POLL: Ride-sharing services such as Lyft:

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READER POLL: Should there be a moratorium on “cash for gold” stores?

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READER POLL: The City Council has OK’d giant towers next to Capitol Records....

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READER POLL: Summer vacation?

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READER POLL: Your $10 million house would include:

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READER POLL: Electric cars...

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READER POLL: Should the Miracle Mile trolley be on tracks or should it be run as a bus line?

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READER POLL: The Dow Jones has hit 15,000:

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READER POLL: Should the cap on medical malpractice awards be changed?

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READER POLL: If you were one of the Wealthiest Angelenos …

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READER POLL: Internet sales tax looks like it’s coming in some form...

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READER POLL: Are you annoyed by the amount of advertising you encounter online?

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READER POLL: Are you concerned about the impact of the sequester cuts on air travel?

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READER POLL: Today’s L.A. housing prices …

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READER POLL: Is it important that your produce come from California farms?

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READER POLL: Should cities protect local businesses by limiting where large retail chains can open?

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READER POLL: Do you worry that domestically operated drones might violate your civil rights?

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READER POLL: Tax time is coming:

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READER POLL: The Dow Jones has hit new heights...

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READER POLL: Who would be better for L.A. business?

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READER POLL: Work-from-home / telecommuting...

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READER POLL: Would raising the minimum wage be good for L.A.’s economy?

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READER POLL: Texas is aggressively recruiting California businesses.

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READER POLL: Do you go to ‘art house’ movie chains such as Laemmle?

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READER POLL: L.A.’s tech boom:

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READER POLL: Would you consider giving up a piece of your business in exchange for an appearance on a reality TV show?

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READER POLL: Are you concerned about reform of Proposition 13 that would allow more frequent reassessment of commercial property?

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READER POLL: Do you eat at food trucks...

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READER POLL: Rooting for ...

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READER POLL: What was the biggest L.A. business story of the year?

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READER POLL: What’s the bigger problem for L.A. businesses next year?

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READER POLL: When will you start your holiday shopping?

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READER POLL: The extra half-cent sales tax in the city of L.A.:

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READER POLL: Have you bought men's apparel or accessories online?

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READER POLL: What surprised you most about the election?

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READER POLL: If you’re a Business Journal reader, you must be an intelligent person. How difficult were the state and local ballot measures to understand?

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READER POLL: How many text messages do you send daily?

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READER POLL: If you had to move today, which would you choose?

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READER POLL: The Dodgers spent big money on players this year. Was it worth it?

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READER POLL: Should vendors be allowed to sell food on L.A. sidewalks?

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READER POLL: Will tattoo removal become a growth business?

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READER POLL: Who would be better for business?

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READER POLL: Have you ever participated in crowdfunding projects?

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READER POLL: IHOP or Applebee’s?

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READER POLL: Downtown L.A.’s transformation:

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READER POLL: Still no NFL team in L.A.; do you care?

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READER POLL: L.A. housing prices...

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READER POLL: How do you feel about local governments imposing “sin” sales taxes on sugary drinks and similar items?

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READER POLL: Some people don’t like the term “Silicon Beach” to refer to L.A.’s burgeoning tech sector in the beach cities. How about a different name, say “LA 405 / 01” to emphasize the area between the 405 Freeway and Highway 1? What do you prefer?

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READER POLL: Should the L.A. City Council ban retail sales of dogs, cats and rabbits?

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READER POLL: Do you buy private-label brands at markets?

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READER POLL: Summer reading?

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READER POLL: How often do you buy a treat at a frozen yogurt shop these days?

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READER POLL: Are You looking forward to watching the Summer Olympics?

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READER POLL: Would you go into space on Virgin Galactic’s passenger line?

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READER POLL: Do you shop duty-free when you’re traveling?

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READER POLL: When was the last time you went to Catalina?

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READER POLL: Have you made summer vacation plans?

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READER POLL: What do you think of the state's ban on foie gras?

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READER POLL: Will you commute on the new Expo line?

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READER POLL: If you were a billionaire, where would you live?

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READER POLL: What do you think of proposals to allow higher density in Hollywood?

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READER POLL: How would you vote on the mayor’s proposal to extend the half-cent sales tax for transit projects?

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READER POLL: Will you vote to increase taxes on cigarettes, cigars and other tobacco products?

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READER POLL: Are you subscribing now that newspapers including the L.A. Times have started charging for Internet articles?

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READER POLL: How would you rate the recovery for your business?

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California voters face a history-making choice. Which way will you vote?

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With baseball season coming soon, which is more exciting?

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Are Rising Gas Prices a Concern?

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READER POLL: Local chambers are going to Cuba. What do you think?

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READER POLL: Living wage laws ...

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READER POLL: Do you go to ski resorts in the L.A. area?

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READER POLL: Do you shop at thrift stores or other secondhand stores?

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READER POLL: If you were shopping for a new car,

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READER POLL: Have housing prices in Los Angeles hit bottom?

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READER POLL: Will more retailers shut down stores and go online only?

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READER POLL: Which state tax proposals would be worst?

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READER POLL: The recent rise in employment numbers:

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READER POLL: Are you concerned about fracking?

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READER POLL: Do you use ‘daily deal’ websites?

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READER POLL: Are you concerned that the state budget problems will make doing business in California even more expensive?

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READER POLL: The biggest business story of the year was the economy and its high unemployment. Beyond that, what was the most important business story in Los Angeles in 2011?

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READER POLL: Holiday shopping:

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READER POLL: The Occupy Wall Street protestors:

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READER POLL: Holiday parties …

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READER POLL: Have you saved enough for retirement?

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READER POLL: Frank McCourt has agreed to sell the Dodgers:

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READER POLL: Mayor Villaraigosa is proposing a permanent tax holiday for new L.A. businesses:

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READER POLL: Your biggest concern about the economy:

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READER POLL: Gov. Brown’s term thus far:

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READER POLL: Will you visit the USS Iowa when it arrives in San Pedro?

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READER POLL: High-speed rail in California:

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READER POLL: Should East Los Angeles incorporate as its own city?

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READER POLL: Should big developers such as AEG and Ed Roski Jr. get environmental exemptions while smaller projects don’t?

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READERS POLL: What is your company’s plan for creating jobs the rest of this year?

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READER POLL: Do you belong to a gym?

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READER POLL: The so-called “double-dip” recession:

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READER POLL: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has called on changing Proposition 13 so taxes on commercial property could increase.

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READER POLL: What are doing with your investments amid the stock market’s volatility?

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READER POLL: Washington’s handling of the debt crisis:

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READER POLL: L.A. City Hall administrators are still trying to make the permit and development process faster and easier. Do you think:

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READER POLL: The City of Los Angeles is considering business tax reform. Your preference:

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READER POLL: If Amazon’s referendum to overturn the new law that would force more Internet retailers to collect state sales tax is on the ballot

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READER POLL: Does your company reward longtime workers?

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READER POLL: Will the incoming Cirque du Soleil show at the Kodak Theatre be good for Hollywood in general?

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READER POLL: Are you ready for “car-mageddon,” the July 16-17 closure of the San Diego (405) Freeway?

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READER POLL: What do you think of the new credit card parking meters in Los Angeles?

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READER POLL: Should the Coliseum allow raves again?

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READER POLL: Compared to Last Year, the Job Market for the Class of 2011 ...

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READER POLL: How will you spend your summer vacation?

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READER POLL: Will Texas be able to lure many more L.A. companies?

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READER POLL: Should the City of Los Angeles create districts where businesses would have lighter parking requirements?

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READER POLL: Would you want to be on the Business Journal’s list of Wealthiest Angelenos?

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READER POLL: Should Frank McCourt be allowed to keep the Dodgers?

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READER POLL: Is it smart to start a company when you’re in your 20s?

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Are you concerned about safety at Dodger stadium?

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California’s Environmental Quality Act ...

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The L.A. City Council’s approval of illuminated ads and graphics incorporated into the sides of a downtown skyscraper:

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What in Los Angeles needs improvement most urgently?

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How concerned would you be if your home were within 30 miles of a nuclear power plant?

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How did business interests fare in the local elections on Tuesday?

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Does advertising help you make a decision when it’s time to buy insurance?

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Is it easier today to hire qualified employees than it was before the recession?

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What are your feelings about mandatory retirement ages?

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How many Los Angeles companies do you invest in?

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Have you seen the Oscar-nominated movies?

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What is the main reason for the jobless recovery?

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Assuming you have investable money now, what would you buy:

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What do you think of the elimination of enterprise zones and redevelopment zones?

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What’s your opinion of KCET-TV without PBS programming?

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Do you expect to buy a tablet or e-reader soon?

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Should the city of Los Angeles lease out some of its parking garages to private-sector operators?

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What is your take on 2010?

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The holiday shopping season this year seems:

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Should L.A.’s hotel worker retention ordinance be expanded from the airport area to cover all the big hotels in the city?

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What should happen to Vernon?

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Should other cities follow West Hollywood and ban puppy sales at pet stores?

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The election results …

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How would you rate LAX?

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If more shops open on downtown L.A.’s Seventh Street, could it become a destination comparable to Santa Monica’s Third Street?

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Will you read the Hollywood Reporter’s new general-interest magazine?

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TARP’s lower-than-expected costs show that:

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Do you watch Internet TV websites such as Full Disclosure and Pasadena Now?

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Economists say the recession ended last year.

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Should Los Angeles contractors get an advantage for bidding on city government jobs?

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Will President Obama's business incentive plans help stimulate the economy in Los Angeles?

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Should Los Angeles continue offering incentives to lure companies to the city, as it did for electric car maker BYD?

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Are you worried about the falling rate of home sales?

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Have you noticed the effect of tightening movie budgets and/or runaway production on business activity here?

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Should California adopt an oil extraction tax?

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Should Los Angeles emphasize bicycle commuting? The city could create dedicated bicycle routes, public racks and even a shared bike program.

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Businesses are concerned about public pensions mainly because the more governments have to pay out for them ...

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The Community Redevelopment Agency is offering loans to help convenience stores in "produce poor" areas buy refrigerators so they can stock fruits and vegetables. What's your opinion?

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The economic recovery has slowed. What do you think will be the next move?

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How much new vitality would the downtown business community enjoy if streetcars started running again?

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Will the excitement over World Cup help the L.A. Galaxy sell tickets?

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Should California roll back tax breaks for businesses because of the state’s budget crisis?

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Would you travel to Mexico?

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Who will be the better governor for businesses in California?

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Should offshore oil drilling be allowed in California?

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Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer. How much time will you take off between now and Labor Day?

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Poll: Will it be easier for graduates to find jobs this year?

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Should the Los Angeles City Council freeze any rent increases on rent-controlled apartments pending a study on the issue?

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A new football stadium in Los Angeles should be located:

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Should California boycott Arizona because of its new law that’s tougher on illegal immigrants?

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Your Opinion on the Verdict in the Bruce Karatz Stock Options Backdating Case?

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Former Mayor Richard Riordan says it ultimately would be good for the city to declare bankruptcy. Do you think:

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Are you in favor of the proposed park over the Hollywood (101) freeway?

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How much would you spend on an electric car?

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