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Smoke Free Mecklenburg hired an independent research firm, Clark & Chase
Research to survey Mecklenburg County registered voters. The following
questions were asked:
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"Northern Towns" refers to the towns of Huntersville, Cornelius and Davidson.
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"Southern Towns" refers to the towns of Mint Hill, Matthews and Pineville.
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"Mecklenburg County" encompasses all responses.
Question #1: Local Government, such as Mecklenburg
County, should have the ability to make its own laws regarding smoking in
enclosed public places.
Response:
| Mecklenburg County: |
80.6% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Northern Towns: |
82.4% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Southern Towns: |
82.9% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
Question #2: Do you support or oppose laws that would
make offices, restaurants, bars and all other indoor workplaces smoke-free in
your local community?
Response:
| Mecklenburg County: |
75.5% Support (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Northern Towns: |
84.2% Support (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Southern Towns: |
75.8% Support (either strongly or somewhat) |
Question #3: All workers deserve the right to work in a
smoke-free environment.
Response:
| Mecklenburg County: |
88.4% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Northern Towns:
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93.0% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
| Southern Towns: |
88.1% Agreed (either strongly or somewhat) |
Question #4: If all other things were to remain the same,
how likely would you be to go to your favorite restaurant or bar if it were to
become smoke-free?
Response:
| Mecklenburg County: |
93.7% Were either more likely or equally as likely |
| Northern Towns: |
91.3% Were either more likely or equally as likely |
| Southern Towns: |
96.9% Were either more likely or equally as likely |
Question #5: How likely are you to choose a place for
dining and entertainment that provides a smoke-free environment?
Response:
| Mecklenburg County: |
70% Were either very likely or somewhat as likely |
| Northern Towns: |
70.8% Were either very likely or somewhat as likely |
| Southern Towns: |
81.4% Were either very likely or somewhat as likely |
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