2014 Albany Residents Community Survey

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1 Q1 If you do not live in the city of Albany, we appreciate your interest but ask that you not fill out this survey. This particular survey, much like other citizen surveys conducted nationally, is specifically configured for people who live within the city limits. Answ ered: 1,567 Skipped: I don't live within the City of Albany I live within the city of Albany. I don't liv e w ithin the City of Albany I liv e w ithin the city of Albany. Total Total Respondents / 76

2 Q2 Please let us know how strongly you agree or disagree with the following comments about Albany: Answ ered: 1,562 Skipped: 5 10 Albany has an inviting appearance Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 There is a strong sense of community Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 2 / 76

3 10 The city is kept clean Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 People of various races and ethnic backgrounds are w elcome in the community Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 3 / 76

4 10 Air quality is good Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 The overall environm ental quality is good Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 4 / 76

5 10 Albany has a good reputation Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 5 / 76

6 Q3 Please let us know how strongly you agree or disagree with the following comments about events and activities in Albany: Answ ered: 1,553 Skipped: There are good opportunities to attend cultural events such as fairs, concerts, o Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 There are good recreational opportunities Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 6 / 76

7 10 Quality education is available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 There are m any social events and activities to attend Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 7 / 76

8 10 It is easy to find activities of a spiritual or religious nature Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 It is easy to get involved in community issues Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 8 / 76

9 10 There are good volunteer opportunities available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 9 / 76

10 Q4 Please let us know how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements about living in Albany: Answ ered: 1,566 Skipped: 1 10 I w ould recommend Albany as a good place to live Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 I plan to live here for the next five years or more Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 / 76

11 Q5 Tell us about how safe you feel in the community: Answ ered: 1,564 Skipped: 3 10 In the dow ntow n area during the day? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 In the dow ntow n area at night? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 11 / 76

12 10 At major shopping areas during the day? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 At major shopping areas at night? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 In parks during the day? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 12 / 76

13 10 In parks at night? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 13 / 76

14 Q6 Tell us about how safe you feel in the community: Answ ered: 1,558 Skipped: 9 10 During the day in your neighborhood? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 At night in your neighborhood? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 14 / 76

15 10 How safe do you feel from violent crimes such as assault, robbery, rape, and oth sim ilar situations? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 How safe do you feel from property crimes like burglary and theft? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 10 How safe do you feel from identity theft? Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 15 / 76

16 10 How safe do you feel from things like toxic w aste or other environmental hazard Very Unsafe Unsafe No Feeling Either Way Safe Very Safe 16 / 76

17 Q7 Does your household have a working smoke detector installed? Answ ered: 1,542 Skipped: Yes No 17 / 76

18 Q8 Please let us know how much you agree or disagree with the following questions regarding getting around Albany: Answ ered: 1,563 Skipped: 4 10 It is easy to drive around tow n Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 It is easy to bike around tow n Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 18 / 76

19 10 It is convienent to take the bus around tow n Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 It is easy to w alk around tow n Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 19 / 76

20 10 It is easy to get around in a w heelchair Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 There are plenty of paths and w alking trails available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 20 / 76

21 Q9 Do you commute to work: Answ ered: 1,346 Skipped: From Albany to another city/area Within Albany Work at home 21 / 76

22 Q10 If you commute to work, how many days per week do you use the following methods to make your commute: Answ ered: 1,051 Skipped: Motorized Vehicle by Myself Motorized Vehicle w ith other Children or Adults / 76

23 10 Bus, Rail, or other Public Transportation Walking Bicycle / 76

24 Q11 Please let us know how strongly you agree or disagree with the following comments about services and business in Albany: Answ ered: 1,565 Skipped: 2 10 There is a good variety of shopping available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 Shopping opportunities are easy to access Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 24 / 76

25 10 Quality service-related and other businesses are available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 There is a w ide variety of housing available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 25 / 76

26 10 New development that occurs is of high quality Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 Affordable quality child care is available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 26 / 76

27 10 Affordable non-em ergency health care is available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 10 Affordable housing of good quality is available Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 27 / 76

28 10 Quality food is available and affordable Strongly Disagree Disagree Neither Agree Nor Disagree Agree Strongly Agree 28 / 76

29 Q12 Were you or a member of your immediate family living with you a victim of crime within the last year? Answ ered: 1,563 Skipped: Yes No 29 / 76

30 Q13 Was the crime reported to the police? Answ ered: 268 Skipped: 1, Yes No 30 / 76

31 Q14 We would like to ask you about some of the services or activities you may have been involved with in the past year, and how often? Answ ered: 1,567 Skipped: 0 10 Volunteered your time to an activity or group Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Participated in a city recreation program Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 31 / 76

32 10 Used the Albany City Library Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Went to an Albany city park Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 32 / 76

33 10 Rode on the ATS bus system, including the LOOP Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Used the Senior Center Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 33 / 76

34 Q15 We would like to ask you about some of the services or activities you may have been involved with in the past year, and how often? Answ ered: 1,563 Skipped: 4 10 Watched the City Council on TV or the Web Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Read the City Bridges new sletter Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 34 / 76

35 10 Visited the CityofAlbany.Net Web site Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Participated in a group or club located in Albany Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 35 / 76

36 10 Attended a religious or spiritual service in Albany Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 10 Helped a friend or neighbor Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 36 / 76

37 10 How often do you talk to neighbors w ithin 15 to 20 houses of w here you live? Never Once or Twice a Year 3 to 10 Times a Year 11 to 26 Times a Year More than 26 Times a Year 37 / 76

38 Q16 How big of a problem does Albany have with: Answ ered: 1,553 Skipped: Run-dow n buildings No Problem A Small Problem A Medium Problem A Serious Problem 10 Overgrow n vacant lots No Problem A Small Problem A Medium Problem A Serious Problem 38 / 76

39 10 Abandoned or junk vehicles No Problem A Small Problem A Medium Problem A Serious Problem 10 Trashy yards No Problem A Small Problem A Medium Problem A Serious Problem 39 / 76

40 Q17 Please rate the QUALITY of the following public safety and enforcement services that are provided by the CITY OF ALBANY: Answ ered: 1,561 Skipped: 6 10 Em ergency Param edic and Am bulance Services Fire Em ergency Response / 76

41 10 Public Education Program s for Fire Prevention and Safety Police Em ergency Response Crim e Prevention / 76

42 10 Traffic Enforcem ent Code Enforcem ent (such as abandoned vehicles, w eed abatem ent, dangerous buildings, etc.) Em ergency Preparedness / 76

43 10 Anim al Control / 76

44 Q18 Please rate the QUALITY of the following cultural and recreational services that are provided by the CITY OF ALBANY: Answ ered: 1,563 Skipped: 4 10 City Parks Recreation Program s or Classes / 76

45 10 Festivals or Special Events Senior Services Youth Services / 76

46 10 Public Libraries Aquatic Program s / 76

47 Q19 Please rate the QUALITY of the following street and stormwater services that are provided by the CITY OF ALBANY: Answ ered: 1,548 Skipped: Street Repairs Street Cleaning / 76

48 10 Leaf Rem oval Street Lighting Snow /Ice Response / 76

49 10 Traffic Signal Tim ing Storm Drainage / 76

50 Q20 Please rate the QUALITY of the following infrastructure and other services that are provided by the CITY OF ALBANY: Answ ered: 1,548 Skipped: Sew er System Drinking Water / 76

51 10 Building Perm itting Land Use, Planning, & Zoning Econom ic Developm ent / 76

52 10 Natural Resources Preservation/Managem ent Bus Services / 76

53 Q21 Have you had a business contact with a City of Albany employee within the last year either in person, by phone, or by e- mail? Answ ered: 1,560 Skipped: Yes No 53 / 76

54 Q22 If you had contact in the last year with an employee of the City of Albany, how would you rate the LAST contact you had in the following ways: Answ ered: 900 Skipped: Professionalism Quickness of Response / 76

55 10 Know ledge Courtesy Overall Response / 76

56 Q23 Overall how do you think the City of Albany is doing in relation to: Answ ered: 1,554 Skipped: Listening to the citizens Encouraging citizen involvem ent / 76

57 10 The value of services provided for the taxes/fees paid The overall direction that Albany is heading / 76

58 Q24 Please provide your rating of the QUALITY of community services provided by OTHERS: Answ ered: 1,562 Skipped: 5 10 Garbage Collection Recycling / 76

59 10 Yard Waste Pick Up Electric Pow er Natural Gas / 76

60 10 Hospital Services Public Schools / 76

61 Q25 Overall, how would you rate the QUALITY of services provided by: Answ ered: 1,554 Skipped: The City of Albany Linn or Benton County / 76

62 10 The State of Oregon The Federal Governm ent / 76

63 Q26 I live in the following neighborhood: Answ ered: 1,540 Skipped: North Albany Broadway Central Albany Willamette East Albany Santiam Sunrise Jackson Hill West Albany Oak Periwinkle South Albany 63 / 76

64 Q27 I have lived in Albany: Answ ered: 1,564 Skipped: Less than 2 years 2 to 5 years 6 to 10 years 11 to 20 years More than 20 years 64 / 76

65 Q28 The kind of place I live in is: Answ ered: 1,563 Skipped: Homeless/Shelter/Vehicle Single-Family Detached House Attached House (duplex, triplex, townhouse etc.) Apartment or Condominium Complex (2 or more units) Mobile Home Other 65 / 76

66 Q29 My monthly housing cost (including rent, mortgage, property tax, insurance, association fees, but NOT utilities): Answ ered: 1,546 Skipped: $300 per month or less $301 to $599 a month $600 to $999 a month $1,000 to $1,499 a month $1,500 to $2,499 a month $2,500 a month or more 66 / 76

67 Q30 How many people 17 years of age or under live with you? Answ ered: 1,468 Skipped: / 76

68 Q31 Are you or any other member of your household 65 or over? Answ ered: 1,551 Skipped: Yes No 68 / 76

69 Q32 My current employment status is: Answ ered: 1,567 Skipped: Not Employed Employed Retired 69 / 76

70 Q33 Do you consider yourself to be Spanish, Hispanic or Latino? Answ ered: 1,528 Skipped: Yes No 70 / 76

71 Q34 What is your race? You may choose more than one answer if it applies. Answ ered: 1,541 Skipped: American Indian or Alaskan Native Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian Indian Black or African American White Other 71 / 76

72 Q35 What is your total household income from all sources, before taxes: Answ ered: 1,511 Skipped: Less than $25,000 $25,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $99,999 $100,000 to $149,000 $150,000 or over 72 / 76

73 Q36 Which age category do you fit in: Answ ered: 1,518 Skipped: Under 18 Years 18 to 24 years 25 to 34 years 35 to 44 years 45 to 54 years 55 to 64 years 65 to 74 years 75 years or older 73 / 76

74 Q37 What is your sex? Answ ered: 1,538 Skipped: Female Male 74 / 76

75 Q38 Are you registered to vote? Answ ered: 1,550 Skipped: Yes No 75 / 76

76 Q39 Did you vote in the last November election? Answ ered: 1,552 Skipped: Yes No 76 / 76