Each week the Comet polls its readers on a different topic. Vote online at carrollcountycomet.com starting each Thursday, and then click the Comments link to send us an email voicing your opinion. The best responses will be printed the following week.

Do you believe the council finance committee is releasing

too much information about the county's financial woes?

Yes - it's best to take care of matters privately Yes - there's not a financial crisis No - Problems need to be aired to be solved No - public officials are and should be held accountable for their jobs

Last Weeks results How much will you be spending on gifts and other items

for Christmas? 28% The same as last year 07% More than last year 65% Less than last year Total responses: 60