Q. A Jacksonville Today reader, Courtney S., wants to know whether it’s legal for political groups to hang out near polling locations and hand out pamphlets to voters.

German grocery store company Aldi bought Winn-Dixie and Harveys grocery stores last year from Southeastern Grocers, the parent company based in Jacksonville.

Q: Jacksonville Today reader Alice K. has multiple questions about Jacksonville’s 3-year-old Office of Resilience. Does the resilience office have more than advisory power? she asks. If not, how serious is the mayor about actually listening to the office’s advice? And is the resilience office “part of the debate about what to do with the Downtown/river corridor?

The proposed study of septic tanks in Jacksonville is causing controversy as some question the need for another costly investigation. City Council legislation is requesting $200,000 to fund a study by the University of Florida Center for Coastal Solutions. The study would assess the vulnerability of septic systems throughout the county and prioritize their conversion to sewer. The goal is to prevent sewage backups and meet water quality standards. Previous efforts have been made to phase out septic systems, but this study would provide a comprehensive countywide assessment.

A Jacksonville Today reader, Judy J., wanted to know what’s under construction at the corner of Lem Turner Road and Interstate 295 in Northwest Jacksonville.