Over sixty percent of Schoharie News readers believe the greatest impediment to local economic growth is either the prevalence of a "Good Ol' Boys" attitude or the interference of local government (high taxes also received 12% of the blame). One hundred and five votes were cast in the survey since last week.
What is the biggest economic impediment to local economic growth?
High taxes
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13 (12%)
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Regulations
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5 (4%)
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State Government
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8 (7%)
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"Good Ol' Boys" Attitude
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38 (36%)
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Local Government
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26 (24%)
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Low Population Density
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6 (5%)
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Inter-Generational Poverty
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5 (4%)
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The "Brain Drain"
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1 (0%)
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Other (please comment)
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3 (2%)
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