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This survey has been created to help identify issues that affect you and your community. In order to direct government to provide the necessary services, I must hear from you. Only with your participation can we strengthen our community. With this in mind, I invite you to participate in my new neighborhood "Quality of Life" survey.
This survey will identify your opinion of the delivery of municipal services, neighborhood safety concerns and many other quality of life issues. My office will use this survey as a guide to create stronger and healthier neighborhoods.
The information you provide will be kept in strict confidence, with the goal of protecting your privacy. We will never release your information to someone else. Your neighborhood results will be combined into an anonymous report to be discussed at this year's
"Quality of Life" neighborhood town meeting.
If you have questions about the survey or the procedures, please call or send an email to April James at 717-772-9850 or ajames@pahouse.net.
... and THANK YOU
Ron Waters
1) Overall, how would you rate your neighborhood as a place to live?
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Only Fair
Poor
2) How much of a problem are each of the following in your neighborhood?
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Not a problem | | Very big problem |
Disruptive bars or nightclubs:
Lack of organized activities for youth:
Lack of fresh produce or healthy foods at reasonable prices:
Vacant lots or boarded-up buildings:
Dangerous intersections or street crossings:
Property crime (such as burglary, theft, or auto theft):
Violent crime (such as robbery, assault, rape, or murder):
Vandalism or graffiti:
People selling or using drugs on the street:
People drinking alcohol on the streets:
Illegally parked cars:
Illegal conversions, lack of building code enforcement:
Potholes:
Street noise:
Neighbors not maintaining their property (mowing their lawn, taking out their trash):
Backed-up sewers, flooding, or standing water:
Youth violence or gangs:
Lack of parks or open space:
Illegal dumping:
Rats or rodents:
Disruptive neighbors:
Lack of places to exercise:
Lack of cultural activities:
3) Looking back a few years, would you say the problems in your neighborhood have gotten...
Much Better
Somewhat better
About the same
Somewhat worse
4) How often do you personally get involved in working on neighborhood problems?
Often
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
5) How often do you do the following?
| 1 = Never |
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2 = Rarely |
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3 = Sometimes |
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4 = Often |
Volunteer with the local school:
Attend public hearings or meetings:
Help neighbors, like the elderly, with special needs:
Invite neighbors into your home or visit the home of a neighbor:
Volunteer with a "Quality of Life" improvement project:
Contact city agencies or elected officials about issues of concern:
6) What are the largest barriers to your involvement in your neighborhood?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Lack of time
Lack of interest
Don't feel welcomed or connected
No organized groups in my area
Don't feel safe
Don't know about existing groups or opportunities
Don't get along well with neighbors
Existing groups are ineffective or disorganized
Volunteer groups can't get the job done
A disability or lack of mobility prevents my involvement
Satisfied with the quality of neighborhood life
Language barrier or immigration status
Other
(if you selected "Other," please type your response below)
7) In what ways would you be willing to be involved in improving your neighborhood?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
Talk to neighbors about local issues
Share information and resources with neighbors
Attend neighborhood or volunteer group meetings
Help neighbors with special needs
Work on a physical improvement project or community garden
Volunteer with a local school
Serve as a committee member of a local organization
Organize neighborhood or community events
Donate money or goods for a local improvement project
Contact city agencies or elected officials about issues of concern
Other
(if you selected "Other," please type your response below)
8) Do you have a local community newspaper delivered to your home?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the name of the newspaper?
9) Are you a leader or active member of a neighborhood association, civic association, or block club?
Yes
No
If yes, what is the name of the organization or group that you are a leader and/or member of?
Completing this final section is optional, but your answers will help us clarify how best to communicate important information to you. The last few questions ask for some basic facts about you. Please remember that all of your answers are completely confidential and will be used for research purposes only.
10) How do you get local information that is important to you and your family?
(CHECK ALL THAT APPLY):
City Newspaper
Neighborhood Newspaper
Television
Radio
Internet
Neighbors and Friends
Community Meetings
11) Do you have internet access in your home?
Yes
No
12) If yes, do you or would you use the internet or e-mail to get information or communicate with my office?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
13) If yes, about how much do you use the internet?
Not at all
1 hour or less per week
2-3 hours per week
4-7 hours per week
8-12 hours per week
13-20 hours per week
More than 20 hours per week
14) What Zip Code do you live in?
15) What school or playground do you live closest to?
16) Is your house or apartment?
Owned by you or someone in your household
Rented
Other
(if you selected "Other," please type your response below)
17) Are you ...
Female
Male
18) Do you consider yourself to be primarily...
White
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)
Asian or Pacific Islander
Other
(if you selected "Other," please type your response below)
19) What is your age?
Under 25
25 to 44
45 to 64
65 or older
I would rather not say
20) Would you like a free copy of our Community and Government Resource Guide delivered to your home??
Yes
No
21) Finally, please type in any comments you would like to make about this survey:
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