Bigger Problem: Deer or Deserted Stores...Cast Your Vote in our Poll

With a brand new year comes brand new talk about what’s the most important issue facing Avon Lake. In 2011, the city saw its financial position solidify when a for Ford Motor Co. and income tax receipts increased significantly over 2010. On the downside, several smaller businesses shut their doors in 2011, including , the Floor Gallery, Stop 45, (after moving across the street and expanding) and closing soon—

Still, economic development remains a hot topic is Avon Lake, but not the only important issue. Plenty of people have expressed concern with the amount of deer and .

took center stage in 2011, no doubt aggravated by a record rainfall. Still, residents want to know what's being done to avoid a flood of water in 2012.

Take our poll and let city leaders know what you think the main focus of our government should be this year. Do you have another priority? Check “other” and tell us in comments.