As the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO) awaits a December 17, 2008 decision by their local government over whether or not they will provide emergency financial support in the form of a loan, supporters of the program, such as City of Norfolk Mayor Paul D. Fraim, can draw support from a casual poll initiated by Hampton Roads. The poll asks readers “Should Norfolk provide funds to prevent the symphony from declaring bankruptcy?”…
At the time this article is published, approximately 65 percent of the more than 1,700 respondents are in favor of such measures. There are a number of comments but those pale in quantity and passion to those posted in conjunction with an article about the topic published in the 12/5/2008 edition of the Virginian-Pilot.
Although unscientific, results from polls such as this are used by politicians during decision making sessions so take a moment to cast your vote; although you will need to complete and confirm the hamptonroads.com’s (unnecessarily long) registration process.
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Thanks to all for supporting the VSO!
Thanks Amanda, when I attempted to vote, their system sent me to a mandatory registration screen. Regardless, I hope that isn’t the same experience for other users.