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Poll: Goodwill, or No Good?

Tell us where you stand on the issue of Goodwill bringing a store to Dearborn.

It's the hot topic of 2012: Should Goodwill Industries be able to open a retail store in west Dearborn?

Many residents of Dearborn have left comments on Dearborn Patch, sent letters to the city and since January as to whether they think Goodwill is a good fit for the city.

Naysayers have contended that the store may bring "undesireable people" to the area, scare off other prospective businesses, lower adjacent property values, or become an eyesore.

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Supporters say it will bring foot traffic to west downtown, provide a much-needed new retail option, and fill space in a building that has been vacant for over a decade.

Now, we want to hear where you stand.

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Voice your opinion in our poll, and tell us why you voted as you did in the comments.

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