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Sex of respondentMarket.QA. First of all, does anyone in your household work for...?QB1. Do you live in Squamish?Q1. [FIRST MENTIONS] In your view, as a resident of Squamish , what is the most important issue facing your community, that is the one issue you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders?Q1 [TOTAL MENTIONS] In your view, as a resident of Squamish , what is the most important issue facing your community, that is the one issue you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders?Q2. How would you rate the overall quality of life in Squamish today?Q3. Why do you say the overall quality of life in Squamish today is good?Q4. Why do you say the overall quality of life in Squamish today is poor?Q5_1. [The overall level and quality of services provided by Squamish] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5_4. [Public works, including road maintenance, drinking water quality, and sewers] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5_5. [Recreational and cultural facilities] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5_6. [Communication with residents] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5_7. [Recycling and garbage services] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5. [SUMMARY - VERY/ SOMEWHAT SATISFIED] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by ... Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q5. [SUMMARY - NOT AT ALL/ NOT VERY SATISFIED] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by ... Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied.Q6. Thinking about all the programs and services you receive from Squamish , would you say that overall you get good value or poor value for your tax dollars? Is that very or fairly good/poor value?Q7. Municipal property taxes are the primary way to pay for services provided by Squamish . Due to the increased cost of maintaining current service levels and infrastructure, Squamish must balance taxation and service delivery levels. To deal with this situation, which of the following four options would you most like Squamish to pursue?

Q8_1. [Increased or new user fees on programs and services] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs

Q8_2. [Gambling revenues from casinos or slot machines] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs

Q8_5. [Corporate sponsorship for municipal programs and facilities] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs

Q8. [SUMMARY - STRONGLY/ SOMEWHAT SUPPORT] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, &marktext has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs

Q8. [SUMMARY - STRONGLY/ SOMEWHAT OPPOSE] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, &marktext has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programsQ9. Thinking about your information needs, what kinds of information do you want Squamish to provide you with? Any others?

Q14. Do you own or rent your current place of residence?Q15. How many years have you lived in Squamish ?

Q10. Have you been to Squamish's website in the last twelve months?AgeQ12. Are you either primarily or jointly responsible for paying property taxes or rent in your household?Q13. Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your household?

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Municipal Quality of Life and Financial Planning - Fall 2006 (Squamish) (60-5588-44) Detailed tables

TotalVery

Good/GoodVery

Poor/Poor Satisfied Dissatisfied Good Value Poor ValueIncrease

Taxes Cut Services Yes NoA B C D E F G H I J

Base: All respondents 302 283 17 259 37 237 56 159 77 141 161Weighted 302 283 17** 259 36* 237 56* 158 77* 140 162

152 142 10 126 22 112 34 78 42 73 7950% 50% 58% 48% 60% 47% 61% 49% 55% 52% 49%

150 141 7 134 15 126 22 80 34 67 8350% 50% 43% 52% 40% 53% 39% 51% 45% 48% 51%

Male

Female

Sex of respondent ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing

Quality of LifeOverall Satisfaction with

Services Value for Taxes Financial Planning Visited Website

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TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




302 283 17 259 36 237 56 158 77 140 162100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

02-Squamish

Market. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




302 283 17 259 36 237 56 158 77 140 162100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

None

QA. First of all, does anyone in your household work for...? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




302 283 17 259 36 237 56 158 77 140 162100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Yes

QB1. Do you live in Squamish? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




115 111 4 102 10 93 20 69 24 67 4738% 39% 23% 39% 29% 39% 36% 44% 31% 48% 29%

J47 44 3 42 5 38 9 26 12 27 21

16% 16% 16% 16% 15% 16% 16% 17% 15% 19% 13%

30 30 0 30 0 24 4 22 3 16 1410% 10% - 11% - 10% 7% 14% 4% 11% 9%

D H11 11 0 11 0 11 0 7 2 8 2

4% 4% - 4% - 5% - 5% 2% 6% 2%J

10 9 1 6 1 7 2 7 2 6 43% 3% 7% 2% 3% 3% 4% 4% 3% 4% 2%

6 6 0 6 0 5 1 3 3 3 32% 2% - 2% - 2% 2% 2% 4% 2% 2%

6 6 0 5 0 6 0 4 2 4 22% 2% - 2% - 3% - 3% 2% 3% 1%

4 4 0 4 1 4 1 2 1 2 31% 2% - 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 2%

4 4 0 2 2 2 2 2 0 4 01% 1% - 1% 5% 1% 4% 1% - 3% -

C J1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

0% 0% - - 3% - 2% - - 1% -C E

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

46 42 4 39 7 37 9 24 11 14 3215% 15% 26% 15% 19% 16% 16% 15% 14% 10% 20%

I26 24 2 23 3 22 3 13 6 5 21

9% 8% 14% 9% 9% 9% 5% 8% 8% 4% 13%I

Q1. [FIRST MENTIONS] In your view, as a resident of Squamish , what is the most important issue facing your community, that is the one issue you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Growth (NET)

Port expansion/ waterfront development

Growth/ development (general)

Managing growth/ planning for the future/ sustainability

Too many subdivisions/ housing developments

Growing too fast

Poor/ lack of planning (incl. urban planning/ development)

Overdevelopment

Infrastructure (unspecified)

Too many people

Strain on municipal services

Social (NET)

Housing/ lack of affordable housing



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






13 11 2 10 3 9 4 6 2 6 74% 4% 12% 4% 8% 4% 8% 4% 3% 4% 4%

6 6 0 5 1 4 2 5 1 4 22% 2% - 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 1% 3% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1% - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 2% - 1%

20 17 1 14 6 14 4 9 6 8 127% 6% 7% 5% 17% 6% 8% 6% 8% 6% 7%

C8 5 1 4 3 5 1 3 1 4 3

3% 2% 7% 2% 9% 2% 2% 2% 2% 3% 2%C

4 4 0 4 0 3 1 2 2 1 32% 2% - 2% - 1% 2% 1% 3% 1% 2%

3 3 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 11% 1% - 1% 3% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%

2 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 1 11% 0% - 0% 2% 1% - - 1% 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 1% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 2% - 1%

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 10% 0% - - 2% - 1% 1% - - 1%

C17 17 0 17 0 14 3 13 2 8 9

6% 6% - 7% - 6% 6% 8% 3% 6% 6%

4 4 0 4 0 3 1 4 0 2 21% 2% - 2% - 2% 1% 3% - 1% 1%

Poverty/ homelessness

Drug and alcohol abuse

Senior citizens/ services for senior citizens

Youth facilities/ services

Municipal Government Services (NET)

Government (transparency, honesty, consulting the public, etc.)Water quality/ water treatment

Building/ maintaining public facilities (library, city hall, etc.)

Garbage pickup/ litter/ garbage dump

Government services (general)

Sewers

Recycling

Economy (NET)

Tourism



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






3 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 1 2 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 2% 1%

3 3 0 3 0 2 1 2 0 1 21% 1% - 1% - 1% 2% 1% - 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 2% - - 1%

2 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 1 0 21% 1% - 1% - 0% 2% 1% 2% - 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 0 2 01% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

15 14 1 13 2 13 2 9 3 9 75% 5% 7% 5% 6% 6% 4% 6% 4% 6% 4%

3 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 2 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 2% 1%

3 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 1 1 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

3 3 0 2 1 2 1 3 0 1 21% 1% - 1% 3% 1% 2% 2% - 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 2 01% 1% - 1% - 0% 2% 1% - 1% -

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 10% - 7% - 3% 1% - - 2% - 1%

C1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 0

0% 0% - 0% - 0% - - - 1% -

Unemployment

Attracting business

More shopping centers/ Wal-Mart

Creating jobs within the municipality

Economy (general)

Cost of living

Transportation (NET)

Transportation (general)

Lack of access in/out of community

Condition of streets

Road system (construction)

Neighbourhood traffic problem

Conditon/ lack of walkways/ sidewalks

Poor quality/ lack of public transit/ lack of alternative choices



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - - 1% 1% -

14 12 1 11 3 12 2 5 2 7 75% 4% 7% 4% 8% 5% 4% 3% 3% 5% 4%

6 6 0 5 1 5 1 3 0 3 32% 2% - 2% 3% 2% 2% 2% - 2% 2%

4 2 1 3 1 4 0 0 2 2 21% 1% 7% 1% 2% 2% - - 3% 1% 1%

G2 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 0

1% 1% - 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - - - 1%

9 9 0 8 0 7 1 5 4 6 33% 3% - 3% - 3% 2% 3% 5% 4% 2%

7 7 0 6 0 6 0 4 2 4 32% 3% - 2% - 3% - 2% 3% 3% 2%

1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 00% 0% - 1% - - 2% - 2% 1% -

E1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

0% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

9 7 1 5 3 3 3 0 4 6 33% 2% 6% 2% 8% 1% 6% - 6% 4% 2%

C E G3 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 2 3 0

1% 1% - 1% - 1% - - 3% 3% -G J

3 2 0 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 21% 1% - 1% 3% 1% 2% - 2% 1% 1%

2 1 1 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 11% 0% 6% - 6% - 4% - 1% 1% 1%

C E

Traffic congestion

Crime (NET)

Crime (general)

Youth problems/ delinquency/ gangs

Safety

Theft/ break-ins

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Facilities or Programs (NET)

Recreation facilities/ services

Not enough parks

Lack of paths/ trails

Taxation/Municipal Government Spending (NET)

Taxation/ municipal government spending (general)

Government overspending

High taxes



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






6 5 1 5 1 3 3 3 2 4 22% 2% 7% 2% 3% 1% 6% 2% 3% 3% 1%

E2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1

1% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 2 01% 1% - 1% - - 4% - 3% 1% -

E G1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1

0% - 7% - 3% - 2% 1% - - 1%C E

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - - - 1% -

4 4 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 2 21% 1% - 2% - 2% - 2% 1% 1% 1%

4 4 0 4 0 4 0 3 1 2 21% 1% - 2% - 2% - 2% 1% 1% 1%

4 3 1 3 1 4 0 3 1 3 11% 1% 6% 1% 3% 2% - 2% 1% 2% 1%

2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 11% 0% 6% 0% 3% 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 1% - - - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 1% - - - 1% -

35 32 3 30 5 29 5 12 15 12 2312% 11% 15% 12% 14% 12% 10% 8% 20% 9% 14%

G

Environment (NET)

Water pollution

Not enough/ loss of greenspace

Air pollution

Environment (general)

Revitalisation (NET)

Downtown

Education (NET)

Education (general)

Other

Poor quality

Overcrowding of schools

Healthcare (NET)

Healthcare



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






26 25 1 22 2 20 5 10 8 9 179% 9% 5% 8% 6% 8% 9% 6% 10% 6% 10%

7 6 1 6 1 5 1 3 1 0 72% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% - 4%

I

None/nothing

(DK/NS)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




135 131 4 119 13 110 22 83 27 78 5645% 46% 23% 46% 35% 46% 39% 52% 35% 56% 35%

H J62 59 3 54 7 51 11 37 14 38 24

21% 21% 16% 21% 18% 22% 20% 24% 18% 27% 15%J

34 34 0 33 0 27 4 24 4 17 1711% 12% - 13% - 11% 7% 15% 5% 12% 11%

D H12 11 1 9 1 10 2 8 2 6 6

4% 4% 7% 3% 3% 4% 4% 5% 3% 4% 4%

12 12 0 12 0 12 0 8 2 8 34% 4% - 5% - 5% - 5% 2% 6% 2%

8 8 0 5 3 7 1 4 1 4 43% 3% - 2% 7% 3% 1% 3% 1% 3% 2%

7 7 0 6 0 7 0 5 2 5 22% 3% - 2% - 3% - 3% 2% 4% 1%

7 7 0 3 4 4 3 3 0 6 12% 2% - 1% 10% 2% 5% 2% - 4% 1%

C J6 6 0 6 0 5 1 3 3 3 3

2% 2% - 2% - 2% 2% 2% 4% 2% 2%

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 00% 0% - - 3% - 2% - - 1% -

C E1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

0% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

70 63 6 62 9 57 13 35 19 25 4623% 22% 37% 24% 24% 24% 23% 22% 24% 18% 28%

I36 33 3 32 4 31 5 18 10 10 27

12% 12% 19% 13% 11% 13% 9% 11% 12% 7% 17%I

Q1 [TOTAL MENTIONS] In your view, as a resident of Squamish , what is the most important issue facing your community, that is the one issue you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Growth (NET)

Port expansion/ waterfront development

Growth/ development (general)

Too many subdivisions/ housing developments

Managing growth/ planning for the future/ sustainability

Overdevelopment

Poor/ lack of planning (incl. urban planning/ development)

Infrastructure (unspecified)

Growing too fast

Too many people

Strain on municipal services

Social (NET)

Housing/ lack of affordable housing



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






20 18 2 17 3 13 7 9 4 11 97% 6% 12% 7% 8% 6% 13% 6% 5% 8% 6%

11 8 2 8 2 8 3 6 2 6 44% 3% 12% 3% 7% 3% 5% 4% 3% 4% 3%

4 4 0 4 0 4 0 2 2 1 31% 1% - 2% - 2% - 1% 3% 1% 2%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 2% - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1% - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - - 1% - 1%

34 31 3 32 2 27 7 22 3 14 2011% 11% 18% 12% 5% 11% 12% 14% 4% 10% 12%

H9 7 2 9 1 5 4 4 2 3 6

3% 3% 12% 3% 2% 2% 7% 2% 3% 2% 4%

6 6 0 6 0 5 2 5 0 2 42% 2% - 2% - 2% 3% 3% - 1% 3%

6 6 0 6 0 6 0 5 0 0 62% 2% - 2% - 2% - 3% - - 4%

I4 4 0 4 0 3 1 3 1 2 2

2% 2% - 2% - 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%

4 3 1 3 1 4 0 2 1 3 11% 1% 7% 1% 3% 2% - 1% 1% 2% 1%

4 4 0 4 0 3 1 3 0 2 21% 2% - 2% - 1% 2% 2% - 2% 1%

Poverty/ homelessness

Drug and alcohol abuse

Senior citizens/ services for senior citizens

Childcare services

Youth facilities/ services

Immigration

Social (general)

Economy (NET)

Creating jobs within the municipality

Tourism

More shopping centers/ Wal-Mart

Economy (general)

Unemployment

Attracting business



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

32 29 1 23 8 24 6 17 9 12 2011% 10% 7% 9% 22% 10% 11% 11% 12% 9% 12%

C11 11 0 9 1 8 2 7 3 3 8

4% 4% - 3% 2% 3% 4% 4% 4% 2% 5%

9 7 1 6 3 7 1 3 2 5 43% 3% 7% 2% 9% 3% 2% 2% 3% 4% 3%

C4 4 0 3 1 3 1 3 1 2 2

1% 2% - 1% 3% 1% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1%

3 2 0 2 1 3 0 0 1 1 21% 1% - 1% 2% 1% - - 1% 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 2% - - 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 2% 1% 1%

2 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 21% 1% - 0% 2% 0% 1% 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 00% 0% - - 3% - 2% - 1% 1% -

C E26 24 2 22 4 22 3 16 6 15 11

9% 9% 12% 9% 11% 9% 5% 10% 7% 11% 7%

9 9 0 9 0 7 1 6 2 5 33% 3% - 3% - 3% 2% 4% 3% 4% 2%

6 4 1 4 2 4 2 3 1 4 22% 2% 7% 1% 5% 2% 4% 2% 2% 3% 1%

4 4 0 4 0 4 0 3 0 3 11% 2% - 2% - 2% - 2% - 3% 1%

Cost of living

Municipal Government Services (NET)

Water quality/ water treatment

Government (transparency, honesty, consulting the public, etc.)Building/ maintaining public facilities (library, city hall, etc.)

Garbage pickup/ litter/ garbage dump

Government services (general)

Sewers

Recycling

Snow removal

Transportation (NET)

Lack of access in/out of community

Road system (construction)

Transportation (general)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






3 3 0 2 1 2 1 3 0 1 21% 1% - 1% 3% 1% 2% 2% - 1% 1%

3 2 1 2 1 2 0 2 1 1 21% 1% 6% 1% 3% 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

2 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 2 1 11% 0% 7% 0% 3% 1% - - 3% 1% 1%

G2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 1

1% 1% - 1% - 1% - - 1% 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - - - - - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - - - 1% -

26 25 1 22 3 21 4 17 7 17 99% 9% 7% 9% 9% 9% 7% 11% 9% 12% 6%

J13 13 0 12 0 12 0 10 2 8 5

4% 5% - 5% - 5% - 6% 3% 6% 3%

8 8 0 8 0 7 1 4 2 7 13% 3% - 3% - 3% 1% 2% 3% 5% 1%

J5 5 0 3 2 2 3 4 1 4 1

2% 2% - 1% 6% 1% 6% 3% 2% 3% 1%E

2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 11% 0% 7% 0% 3% 1% - 1% 2% 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1%

21 17 3 10 9 10 8 6 5 14 77% 6% 19% 4% 25% 4% 15% 4% 7% 10% 5%

C E10 10 0 7 2 6 2 4 3 7 3

3% 4% - 3% 4% 3% 3% 3% 4% 5% 2%

Condition of streets

Neighbourhood traffic problem

Conditon/ lack of walkways/ sidewalks

Traffic congestion

Safety of streets

Poor quality/ lack of public transit/ lack of alternative choices

Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Facilities or Programs (NET)

Recreation facilities/ services

Lack of paths/ trails

Not enough parks

Cultural services

Entertainment facilities/ services

Taxation/Municipal Government Spending (NET)

Taxation/ municipal government spending (general)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






4 3 0 2 2 2 2 0 1 2 21% 1% - 1% 6% 1% 4% - 2% 2% 1%

C3 1 2 0 3 0 3 1 1 1 2

1% 0% 13% - 9% - 6% 1% 1% 1% 1%C E

2 1 1 0 2 1 1 0 0 2 01% 0% 7% - 6% 1% 2% - - 2% -

C1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0

0% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

18 17 1 17 1 14 4 11 4 12 66% 6% 7% 7% 3% 6% 7% 7% 5% 9% 4%

10 10 0 10 0 9 1 5 1 8 23% 4% - 4% - 4% 2% 4% 1% 6% 1%

J5 5 0 5 0 3 2 2 3 3 2

2% 2% - 2% - 1% 4% 1% 4% 2% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 10% - 7% - 3% - 2% 1% - - 1%

C E16 14 1 13 3 14 2 8 2 8 8

5% 5% 7% 5% 8% 6% 4% 5% 3% 6% 5%

7 7 0 6 1 6 1 4 0 4 32% 3% - 2% 3% 3% 2% 3% - 3% 2%

4 2 1 3 1 4 0 0 2 2 21% 1% 7% 1% 2% 2% - - 3% 1% 1%

G2 2 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 2 0

1% 1% - 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - - - 1%

Government overspending

High taxes

Inefficient government

Deficits

Environment (NET)

Environment (general)

Not enough/ loss of greenspace

Water pollution

Air pollution

Crime (NET)

Crime (general)

Youth problems/ delinquency/ gangs

Safety

Theft/ break-ins



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1%

10 9 1 9 1 7 3 6 1 5 43% 3% 5% 4% 2% 3% 5% 4% 1% 4% 3%

9 9 0 9 0 7 2 6 1 5 43% 3% - 4% - 3% 4% 4% 1% 3% 3%

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 00% - 5% - 2% - 1% - - 1% -

C4 3 1 3 1 4 0 3 1 3 1

1% 1% 6% 1% 3% 2% - 2% 1% 2% 1%

2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 1 11% 0% 6% 0% 3% 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% -

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 00% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% -

4 4 0 4 0 3 1 1 1 3 11% 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%

4 4 0 4 0 3 1 1 1 3 11% 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1% 2% 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

56 51 5 50 6 47 9 27 19 25 3119% 18% 29% 19% 17% 20% 16% 17% 25% 18% 19%

Property damage

Policing/ law enforcement

Revitalisation (NET)

Downtown

Revitalisation (general)

Education (NET)

Education (general)

Poor quality

Overcrowding of schools

Healthcare (NET)

Healthcare

Other (NET)

Pine Beetle Infestation

Other



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






26 25 1 22 2 20 5 10 8 9 179% 9% 5% 8% 6% 8% 9% 6% 10% 6% 10%

6 5 1 5 1 4 1 2 1 0 62% 2% 5% 2% 2% 2% 1% 1% 1% - 4%

I

(DK/NS)

None/nothing



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




111 111 0 104 5 97 12 71 23 53 5737% 39% - 40% 14% 41% 22% 45% 30% 38% 35%

D F H173 173 0 150 19 131 34 83 46 78 95

57% 61% - 58% 52% 55% 61% 53% 61% 56% 58%

13 0 13 5 8 6 6 3 5 6 74% - 76% 2% 22% 2% 11% 2% 7% 4% 4%

C E G4 0 4 0 4 1 3 1 2 2 2

1% - 24% - 11% 1% 5% 1% 2% 2% 1%C E

2 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 11% - - 0% 2% 1% - - - 1% 1%

Summary283 283 0 253 24 229 46 154 70 131 152

94% 100% - 98% 65% 96% 84% 98% 91% 94% 94%D F H

17 0 17 5 12 7 9 4 7 8 96% - 100% 2% 33% 3% 17% 3% 9% 6% 6%

C E G

Q2. How would you rate the overall quality of life in Squamish today? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)

Very Good/ Good

Very Poor/ Poor

Very good

Good

Poor

Very poor



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery



Base: Rated overall quality of life as good 283 283 0 253 24 228 47 155 70 132 151Weighted 283 283 -** 253 24** 229 46* 154 70* 131 152

30 30 0 26 3 26 4 17 7 15 1511% 11% - 10% 13% 12% 9% 11% 10% 12% 10%

30 30 0 29 0 26 2 18 6 15 1511% 11% - 12% - 12% 4% 12% 8% 11% 10%

22 22 0 19 3 17 5 10 6 6 168% 8% - 7% 13% 7% 11% 7% 9% 5% 10%

19 19 0 19 0 16 1 8 5 8 107% 7% - 7% - 7% 2% 5% 8% 6% 7%

17 17 0 17 0 15 1 10 5 11 66% 6% - 7% - 7% 2% 6% 8% 8% 4%

14 14 0 13 1 12 2 8 3 8 55% 5% - 5% 3% 5% 4% 5% 5% 7% 4%

13 13 0 12 1 11 2 8 2 6 85% 5% - 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 3% 4% 5%

10 10 0 10 1 8 2 5 4 4 74% 4% - 4% 3% 4% 4% 4% 6% 3% 4%

10 10 0 9 1 7 2 5 3 6 43% 3% - 3% 4% 3% 5% 3% 4% 5% 2%

8 8 0 8 0 5 3 5 3 3 53% 3% - 3% - 2% 6% 3% 4% 2% 4%

7 7 0 5 2 5 2 4 1 3 43% 3% - 2% 10% 2% 5% 3% 1% 2% 3%

7 7 0 7 0 7 0 4 1 4 32% 2% - 3% - 3% - 2% 2% 3% 2%

6 6 0 6 0 5 1 4 1 4 22% 2% - 2% - 2% 2% 3% 1% 3% 1%

Q3. Why do you say the overall quality of life in Squamish today is good? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Nice community/ nice place to live

Lots to do/ entertainment

Economy [inc. employment]

Beautiful city/ beautiful setting

Enjoy living here/ happy/ never had any problems

Small town atmosphere

Nothing/ no reason

Community is growing

Good municipal services - unspecified

Convenient location/ accessible to everything [inc. parks, shopping etc.]

Environment – unspecified [physical environment]

Low crime rate/ safe

Good amenities - unspecified



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






5 5 0 2 3 2 3 1 1 3 22% 2% - 1% 12% 1% 6% 1% 1% 2% 1%

E5 5 0 4 0 5 0 4 0 4 1

2% 2% - 1% - 2% - 3% - 3% 1%

5 5 0 4 1 3 2 3 0 2 32% 2% - 2% 3% 1% 4% 2% - 1% 2%

4 4 0 4 0 4 0 2 1 0 42% 2% - 2% - 2% - 1% 2% - 3%

4 4 0 4 0 3 0 0 2 0 41% 1% - 2% - 1% - - 3% - 3%

G3 3 0 2 1 2 1 2 1 1 2

1% 1% - 1% 4% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%

3 3 0 2 1 1 2 2 1 1 21% 1% - 1% 5% 1% 4% 1% 2% 1% 1%

E3 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 0 1 2

1% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - - 2% 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 1 2 01% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 2% 2% -

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1%

2 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 2 1 11% 1% - 1% - - 4% - 3% 1% 1%

E1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1

0% 0% - 1% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

All negative mentions

Cost of living is reasonable

Comfort/ feel comfortable

Compared to other places

Friendly city/ friendly people

City is clean

Good air quality

Good place to raise a family

Quiet/ peaceful

Good recreational facilities

Good schools/ universities

Good weather/ climate

Good public transportation

City is not overcrowded



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery






1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 00% 0% - - 4% - 2% 1% - 1% -

E1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0

0% 0% - 0% - - 2% - 1% 1% -E

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - - 2% - 1% - 1%

E1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

0% 0% - 0% - 0% - - 1% - 1%

33 33 0 28 4 28 4 20 6 13 2012% 12% - 11% 16% 12% 8% 13% 9% 10% 13%

9 9 0 8 1 4 3 4 3 6 33% 3% - 3% 4% 2% 7% 3% 4% 5% 2%

E

Traffic is reasonable/ easy to get around

Good medical services

Good mayor/ council

Could be better/ can be improved

Good parks/ green space

Affordable housing

Good transit system

Other

(DK/NS)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery



Base: Rated overall quality of life as poor 17 0 17 5 12 7 9 4 7 8 9Weighted 17* -** 17** 5** 12** 7** 9** 4** 7** 8** 9**

4 0 4 1 3 0 3 1 3 1 324% - 24% 23% 25% - 34% 29% 41% 14% 33%

3 0 3 2 1 2 1 0 1 1 217% - 17% 39% 8% 26% 13% - 13% 15% 20%

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 07% - 7% - 10% - 13% 30% - 15% -

1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 17% - 7% 23% - 17% - - 16% - 13%

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 17% - 7% - 10% 17% - - 16% - 13%

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 07% - 7% - 10% 17% - - - 14% -

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 06% - 6% - 8% - 10% - 13% 12% -

1 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 05% - 5% - 7% - 9% 20% - 10% -

1 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 05% - 5% - 7% 12% - 20% - 10% -

1 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 15% - 5% 16% - 12% - - - - 9%

2 0 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 1 112% - 12% - 17% - 22% - - 10% 13%

Q4. Why do you say the overall quality of life in Squamish today is poor? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Nothing good/ lot better before

High cost of living

Little to do

Problem attracting/ keeping businesses

Limited services

Too much growth

Other

People's attitude/ rude/ lack of support

Increase in poverty/ welfare

Nothing/ no reason

No shopping facilities/ have to go out of town



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




The overall level and quality of services provided by Squamish

58 57 1 58 0 56 1 34 16 21 3819% 20% 5% 23% - 24% 2% 22% 21% 15% 23%

D F201 196 4 201 0 167 30 108 51 96 105

67% 69% 25% 78% - 70% 53% 69% 67% 69% 65%D F

29 20 8 0 29 7 20 10 8 16 1310% 7% 46% - 78% 3% 36% 6% 10% 11% 8%

C E8 4 4 0 8 3 5 5 1 6 2

3% 1% 24% - 22% 1% 9% 3% 1% 4% 1%C E

6 6 0 0 0 4 0 1 1 2 42% 2% - - - 2% - 1% 1% 2% 2%

Summary259 253 5 259 0 223 31 142 67 117 143

86% 90% 30% 100% - 94% 55% 90% 88% 83% 88%D F

36 24 12 0 36 11 25 15 9 21 1512% 8% 70% - 100% 4% 45% 9% 11% 15% 10%

C E

Q5_1. [The overall level and quality of services provided by Squamish] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)

Very/ Somewhat satisfied

Not at all/ Not very satisfied

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied

Not at all satisfied



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Public works, including road maintenance, drinking water quality, and sewers

100 95 4 93 5 88 9 50 27 41 5933% 34% 23% 36% 14% 37% 17% 31% 35% 30% 36%

D F145 139 6 133 8 122 20 79 35 69 76

48% 49% 37% 51% 22% 51% 36% 50% 46% 49% 47%D F

37 33 4 26 11 22 15 19 10 21 1612% 12% 24% 10% 30% 9% 27% 12% 13% 15% 10%

C E16 14 3 5 11 4 11 10 4 9 8

6% 5% 16% 2% 31% 2% 21% 6% 6% 6% 5%C E

3 3 0 2 1 2 0 1 0 0 31% 1% - 1% 3% 1% - 1% - - 2%

Summary245 234 10 226 13 210 29 128 62 110 135

81% 83% 60% 87% 37% 88% 53% 81% 81% 79% 83%D F

54 46 7 32 22 26 26 28 15 30 2418% 16% 40% 12% 61% 11% 48% 18% 19% 21% 15%

C E

Q5_4. [Public works, including road maintenance, drinking water quality, and sewers] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)



Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied




TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Recreational and cultural facilities122 119 3 114 6 107 12 69 27 50 72

40% 42% 16% 44% 16% 45% 22% 44% 35% 36% 45%D F

128 120 7 111 16 100 25 64 38 59 6942% 42% 41% 43% 43% 42% 45% 41% 49% 42% 43%

37 33 3 28 8 25 11 20 8 26 1112% 12% 19% 11% 21% 11% 20% 13% 10% 19% 7%

J7 4 3 2 5 1 6 4 1 4 3

2% 1% 19% 1% 14% 0% 11% 3% 1% 3% 2%C E

7 6 1 5 2 4 1 0 3 1 62% 2% 5% 2% 5% 2% 1% - 4% 1% 4%

GSummary

250 239 10 224 22 207 37 133 65 109 14183% 85% 57% 87% 60% 87% 67% 85% 84% 78% 87%

D F I45 37 6 30 13 26 18 24 9 30 14

15% 13% 38% 11% 36% 11% 32% 15% 12% 22% 9%C E J

Q5_5. [Recreational and cultural facilities] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)



Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied




TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Communication with residents72 70 2 67 2 67 3 42 16 31 41

24% 25% 10% 26% 5% 28% 6% 27% 22% 22% 25%D F

148 141 7 138 9 126 17 81 38 62 8649% 50% 42% 53% 24% 53% 31% 51% 50% 44% 53%

D F47 41 4 33 13 30 16 23 9 24 23

16% 15% 22% 13% 37% 13% 29% 15% 12% 17% 14%C E

27 22 4 15 12 7 19 9 10 19 89% 8% 26% 6% 32% 3% 34% 6% 13% 13% 5%

C E J9 9 0 6 1 6 0 2 3 4 4

3% 3% - 3% 3% 3% - 1% 4% 3% 3%

Summary220 211 9 205 11 194 21 123 54 93 127

73% 75% 52% 79% 29% 82% 37% 78% 71% 67% 78%D F I

73 63 8 48 25 37 35 33 19 43 3124% 22% 48% 18% 69% 16% 63% 21% 25% 31% 19%

C E J

Q5_6. [Communication with residents] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)



Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied




TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Recycling and garbage services143 137 6 130 11 117 20 70 45 62 81

48% 48% 37% 50% 31% 49% 36% 45% 58% 45% 50%D

109 102 6 95 11 90 18 59 24 48 6136% 36% 33% 37% 30% 38% 32% 38% 31% 34% 38%

31 29 2 25 6 22 9 18 4 20 1110% 10% 10% 10% 17% 9% 16% 11% 6% 14% 7%

J17 14 3 9 7 7 9 10 4 9 8

6% 5% 20% 4% 19% 3% 17% 6% 5% 7% 5%C E

1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 10% 0% - - 3% 0% - - - - 1%

CSummary

252 239 12 225 22 207 38 130 68 111 14284% 85% 70% 87% 61% 87% 68% 82% 89% 79% 88%

D F I49 43 5 34 13 29 18 28 8 30 19

16% 15% 30% 13% 36% 12% 32% 18% 11% 21% 12%C E J

Q5_7. [Recycling and garbage services] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by Squamish. Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)



Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied




TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




259 253 5 259 0 223 31 142 67 117 14386% 90% 30% 100% - 94% 55% 90% 88% 83% 88%

D F245 234 10 226 13 210 29 128 62 110 135

81% 83% 60% 87% 37% 88% 53% 81% 81% 79% 83%D F

250 239 10 224 22 207 37 133 65 109 14183% 85% 57% 87% 60% 87% 67% 85% 84% 78% 87%

D F I220 211 9 205 11 194 21 123 54 93 127

73% 75% 52% 79% 29% 82% 37% 78% 71% 67% 78%D F I

252 239 12 225 22 207 38 130 68 111 14284% 85% 70% 87% 61% 87% 68% 82% 89% 79% 88%

D F I

Q5. [SUMMARY - VERY/ SOMEWHAT SATISFIED] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by ... Our scale is very satisfied,somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Recycling and garbage services


Public works, including road maintenance, drinking water quality, and sewersRecreational and cultural facilities

Communication with residents



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




36 24 12 0 36 11 25 15 9 21 1512% 8% 70% - 100% 4% 45% 9% 11% 15% 10%

C E54 46 7 32 22 26 26 28 15 30 24

18% 16% 40% 12% 61% 11% 48% 18% 19% 21% 15%C E

45 37 6 30 13 26 18 24 9 30 1415% 13% 38% 11% 36% 11% 32% 15% 12% 22% 9%

C E J73 63 8 48 25 37 35 33 19 43 31

24% 22% 48% 18% 69% 16% 63% 21% 25% 31% 19%C E J

49 43 5 34 13 29 18 28 8 30 1916% 15% 30% 13% 36% 12% 32% 18% 11% 21% 12%

C E J

Q5. [SUMMARY - NOT AT ALL/ NOT VERY SATISFIED] Please tell me how satisfied you are with each of the following services provided by ... Our scale is very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied. ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Recycling and garbage services


Public works, including road maintenance, drinking water quality, and sewersRecreational and cultural facilities

Communication with residents



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




56 54 2 53 2 56 0 31 10 19 3718% 19% 10% 20% 5% 24% - 20% 13% 13% 23%

D F I182 175 5 170 9 182 0 109 45 85 97

60% 62% 31% 66% 24% 77% - 69% 59% 61% 60%D F

34 31 3 22 12 0 34 10 10 17 1711% 11% 19% 9% 32% - 61% 7% 13% 12% 11%

C E22 16 6 9 13 0 22 7 10 15 7

7% 6% 36% 3% 36% - 39% 4% 13% 11% 4%C E G J

9 8 1 6 1 0 0 1 2 4 53% 3% 6% 2% 3% - - 1% 3% 3% 3%

Summary237 229 7 223 11 237 0 139 55 104 133

79% 81% 40% 86% 29% 100% - 88% 72% 74% 82%D F H

56 46 9 31 25 0 56 17 20 32 2418% 16% 54% 12% 69% - 100% 11% 26% 23% 15%

C E G

Q6. Thinking about all the programs and services you receive from Squamish , would you say that overall you get good value or poor value for your tax dollars? Is that very or fairly good/poor value? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



(DK/NS)

Very/ Fairly good value

Very/ Fairly poor value

Very good value

Fairly good value

Fairly poor value

Very poor value



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




75 73 2 65 9 64 10 75 0 44 3125% 26% 12% 25% 25% 27% 18% 48% - 31% 19%

H J83 81 2 77 6 75 7 83 0 37 46

27% 29% 12% 30% 15% 32% 13% 52% - 26% 28%F H

49 46 3 46 2 38 11 0 49 20 2916% 16% 19% 18% 6% 16% 20% - 64% 14% 18%

G27 23 4 21 7 17 8 0 27 14 13

9% 8% 23% 8% 18% 7% 15% - 36% 10% 8%C G

53 47 5 40 10 34 15 0 0 19 3418% 17% 28% 15% 28% 14% 28% - - 14% 21%

E15 13 1 11 3 9 3 0 0 6 9

5% 5% 7% 4% 8% 4% 6% - - 4% 5%

Summary158 154 4 142 15 139 17 158 0 81 77

52% 54% 23% 55% 40% 59% 31% 100% - 58% 48%F H

77 70 7 67 9 55 20 0 77 34 4325% 25% 42% 26% 24% 23% 35% - 100% 24% 26%

G

Q7. Municipal property taxes are the primary way to pay for services provided by Squamish . Due to the increased cost of maintaining current service levels and infrastructure, Squamish must balance taxation and service delivery levels. To deal with this situation, which of the following four options would you most like Squamish to pursue? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Increase taxes - to enhance or expand services

Increase taxes - to maintain services at current levels

Cut services - to maintain current tax level

Cut services - to reduce taxes

None

(DK/NS)

Increase Taxes

Cut Services



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Increased or new user fees on programs and services

33 31 1 29 3 26 7 16 13 18 1411% 11% 7% 11% 8% 11% 12% 10% 17% 13% 9%

110 103 7 97 11 90 18 65 25 49 6137% 36% 40% 37% 31% 38% 32% 41% 32% 35% 38%

7 7 0 7 0 5 1 2 1 2 52% 2% - 3% - 2% 2% 1% 2% 1% 3%

80 76 4 72 7 70 7 46 21 33 4727% 27% 23% 28% 20% 30% 13% 29% 27% 23% 29%

F63 57 5 46 15 39 22 27 14 33 30

21% 20% 31% 18% 41% 17% 39% 17% 18% 24% 18%C E

10 10 0 9 0 7 1 1 3 5 43% 4% - 3% - 3% 1% 1% 4% 4% 3%

GSummary

143 134 8 127 14 116 25 82 38 67 7647% 47% 47% 49% 39% 49% 44% 52% 49% 48% 47%

143 133 9 118 22 109 29 73 35 66 7747% 47% 53% 45% 61% 46% 52% 46% 45% 47% 48%

Q8_1. [Increased or new user fees on programs and services] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Strongly support

Somewhat support

Depends

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

(DK/NS)

Strongly/ Somewhat support

Strongly/ Somewhat oppose



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Gambling revenues from casinos or slot machines

55 52 3 46 8 38 16 26 17 28 2718% 18% 16% 18% 21% 16% 29% 16% 22% 20% 17%

E51 46 5 42 8 38 11 21 15 27 25

17% 16% 29% 16% 23% 16% 21% 14% 20% 19% 15%

3 3 0 3 0 3 0 1 2 1 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 3% 1% 1%

48 47 1 41 7 38 8 29 11 19 2916% 17% 6% 16% 18% 16% 14% 19% 14% 14% 18%

141 132 8 125 13 119 19 81 32 65 7647% 47% 49% 48% 35% 50% 35% 51% 42% 46% 47%

F3 2 0 2 1 2 1 0 0 1 2

1% 1% - 1% 2% 1% 2% - - 1% 2%

Summary106 99 8 88 16 76 27 47 32 54 52

35% 35% 45% 34% 45% 32% 49% 30% 42% 39% 32%E

190 179 9 166 19 157 27 110 43 84 10663% 63% 55% 64% 53% 66% 49% 70% 56% 60% 65%

F H

Q8_2. [Gambling revenues from casinos or slot machines] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Strongly support

Somewhat support

Depends

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

(DK/NS)





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




Corporate sponsorship for municipal programs and facilities

83 81 3 74 8 68 15 52 20 46 3728% 29% 15% 29% 22% 29% 27% 33% 26% 33% 23%

150 140 10 129 19 115 30 76 37 68 8350% 49% 58% 50% 51% 49% 54% 49% 49% 48% 51%

7 6 0 5 2 6 1 2 2 2 52% 2% - 2% 5% 3% 2% 1% 3% 1% 3%

28 28 0 23 5 22 5 11 8 10 179% 10% - 9% 14% 10% 9% 7% 11% 8% 11%

19 16 3 17 2 14 3 9 7 7 126% 6% 20% 7% 6% 6% 6% 6% 9% 5% 7%

15 13 1 11 1 11 1 8 2 7 85% 5% 7% 4% 3% 5% 2% 5% 3% 5% 5%

Summary234 220 12 203 27 184 45 128 57 114 120

77% 78% 73% 78% 73% 77% 81% 81% 75% 81% 74%

47 43 3 40 7 37 8 20 15 18 2916% 15% 20% 15% 19% 15% 15% 13% 19% 13% 18%

Q8_5. [Corporate sponsorship for municipal programs and facilities] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, Squamish has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Strongly support

Somewhat support

Depends

Somewhat oppose

Strongly oppose

(DK/NS)





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




143 134 8 127 14 116 25 82 38 67 7647% 47% 47% 49% 39% 49% 44% 52% 49% 48% 47%

106 99 8 88 16 76 27 47 32 54 5235% 35% 45% 34% 45% 32% 49% 30% 42% 39% 32%

E234 220 12 203 27 184 45 128 57 114 120

77% 78% 73% 78% 73% 77% 81% 81% 75% 81% 74%




Q8. [SUMMARY - STRONGLY/ SOMEWHAT SUPPORT] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, &marktext has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




143 134 8 127 14 116 25 82 38 67 7647% 47% 47% 49% 39% 49% 44% 52% 49% 48% 47%

106 99 8 88 16 76 27 47 32 54 5235% 35% 45% 34% 45% 32% 49% 30% 42% 39% 32%

E234 220 12 203 27 184 45 128 57 114 120

77% 78% 73% 78% 73% 77% 81% 81% 75% 81% 74%




Q8. [SUMMARY - STRONGLY/ SOMEWHAT OPPOSE] In addition to adjusting the property tax/service delivery balance, &marktext has the option to generate other forms of revenue. Please tell me whether you would support or oppose using each of the following to pay for municipal services and programs ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




33 28 5 26 7 25 7 18 7 16 1711% 10% 28% 10% 19% 11% 13% 12% 9% 12% 11%

26 24 2 20 4 20 5 14 7 14 119% 8% 12% 8% 12% 8% 8% 9% 9% 10% 7%

25 24 1 21 5 19 5 14 5 15 108% 8% 5% 8% 13% 8% 9% 9% 6% 11% 6%

24 24 0 20 4 18 6 16 5 15 108% 9% - 8% 12% 8% 11% 10% 6% 10% 6%

23 18 4 17 6 15 8 8 9 10 138% 6% 24% 6% 17% 6% 14% 5% 12% 7% 8%

C E14 14 0 11 3 8 5 7 3 9 5

5% 5% - 4% 8% 4% 9% 5% 4% 6% 3%

12 12 0 10 2 10 2 8 2 7 54% 4% - 4% 5% 4% 4% 5% 3% 5% 3%

11 10 1 10 1 10 0 6 3 4 74% 4% 7% 4% 3% 4% - 4% 5% 3% 4%

9 9 0 6 3 4 2 5 1 5 43% 3% - 2% 9% 2% 4% 3% 2% 4% 2%

C9 8 1 7 2 7 2 5 2 7 2

3% 3% 5% 3% 5% 3% 3% 3% 2% 5% 1%J

7 6 1 6 1 5 2 4 3 4 32% 2% 7% 2% 3% 2% 4% 2% 4% 3% 2%

6 6 1 5 2 4 3 4 2 5 12% 2% 5% 2% 5% 2% 5% 2% 2% 4% 1%

J5 5 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 2 3

2% 2% - 1% - 2% - 2% - 2% 2%

Q9. Thinking about your information needs, what kinds of information do you want Squamish to provide you with? Any others? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Tax information [inc. how taxes are being spent]

Building projects/ new developments

More up-to-date information (inc. current events)

City planning (inc. future direction of City)

Represent/ consult with public before making decisions

Council meetings

Everything/ any information

Financial/budget

Honest (information)

Newsletter/ local newspaper

Recreational and cultural services/ events

Changes to city services/ programs/ initiatives

Community Services (unspecified)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery



Q9. Thinking about your information needs, what kinds of information do you want Squamish to provide you with? Any others? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



4 4 0 4 0 4 0 2 1 1 31% 2% - 2% - 2% - 2% 1% 1% 2%

4 3 1 3 1 2 2 2 2 3 11% 1% 7% 1% 3% 1% 4% 1% 2% 2% 1%

3 3 0 3 0 2 1 2 0 3 01% 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 1% - 2% -

3 3 0 3 0 3 0 2 1 1 21% 1% - 1% - 1% - 1% 1% 1% 1%

1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 10% 0% - - 3% - 2% - - - 1%

C E1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 1

0% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1% - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - - 1% - 1%

1 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 10% 0% - 0% - 1% - 1% - - 1%

41 38 3 34 7 29 11 23 12 23 1814% 14% 17% 13% 21% 12% 19% 14% 15% 16% 11%

94 88 6 85 7 78 12 45 22 35 5831% 31% 34% 33% 19% 33% 22% 29% 29% 25% 36%

I30 29 1 28 0 24 6 13 9 11 19

10% 10% 7% 11% - 10% 11% 8% 12% 8% 12%D

Environment

Roads/ infrastructure

Website

Water quality/ supply

Crime

Transportation

Housing

Seniors

Other mention

None/ Nothing

(DK/NS)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




140 131 8 117 21 104 32 81 34 140 046% 46% 47% 45% 58% 44% 57% 51% 44% 100% -

J162 152 9 143 15 133 24 77 43 0 162

54% 54% 53% 55% 42% 56% 43% 49% 56% - 100%I

Yes

No

Q10. Have you been to Squamish's website in the last twelve months? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




15 15 0 15 0 15 0 9 2 5 115% 5% - 6% - 6% - 6% 3% 3% 7%

75 71 5 67 6 58 15 41 14 46 2925% 25% 28% 26% 16% 24% 28% 26% 18% 33% 18%

J75 73 2 64 10 58 16 44 21 39 36

25% 26% 14% 25% 27% 24% 30% 28% 28% 28% 22%

55 50 5 46 8 44 10 34 13 28 2718% 18% 31% 18% 21% 18% 17% 21% 17% 20% 17%

34 30 3 27 7 26 7 14 11 9 2511% 11% 20% 10% 19% 11% 12% 9% 15% 7% 15%

I20 18 1 17 3 13 6 6 8 6 15

7% 6% 7% 7% 9% 6% 10% 4% 10% 4% 9%G

16 16 0 13 1 16 0 4 4 2 135% 6% - 5% 3% 7% - 3% 6% 2% 8%

I12 11 0 9 2 8 2 5 2 5 6

4% 4% - 4% 5% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4% 4%

Summary91 86 5 83 6 73 15 51 16 51 40

30% 30% 28% 32% 16% 31% 28% 32% 22% 36% 25%J

130 122 8 111 18 101 26 77 35 67 6343% 43% 45% 43% 48% 43% 47% 49% 45% 48% 39%

70 64 5 57 11 55 13 24 24 17 5323% 23% 27% 22% 31% 23% 23% 16% 31% 12% 33%

G I

44.4 44.2 46 44 47.3 44.5 43.8 41.9 47.2 40.7 47.6G I

Age ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



18 - 24

25 - 34

35 - 44

45 - 54

55 - 64

65 - 74

75+

(DK/NS)

18 to 34

35 to 54

55+

Mean (Age)



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




268 250 16 228 34 211 50 144 70 131 13789% 89% 93% 88% 94% 89% 90% 92% 91% 94% 85%

J32 31 1 30 2 25 5 13 7 8 24

11% 11% 7% 12% 6% 11% 10% 8% 9% 6% 15%I

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - - - 1% 1%

Yes

No

(DK/NS)

Q12. Are you either primarily or jointly responsible for paying property taxes or rent in your household? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




118 110 8 99 16 89 26 58 38 62 5639% 39% 47% 38% 43% 38% 46% 37% 50% 44% 35%

182 171 9 159 21 146 30 100 39 77 10560% 61% 53% 61% 57% 62% 54% 63% 50% 55% 65%

2 2 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 1 11% 1% - 1% - 1% - - - 1% 1%

Yes

No

(DK/NS)

Q13. Do you have any children under the age of 18 living in your household? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




226 210 14 189 32 175 48 120 59 112 11475% 74% 82% 73% 89% 74% 86% 76% 77% 80% 70%

C68 66 2 62 4 55 7 35 16 26 42

23% 23% 12% 24% 11% 23% 12% 22% 20% 19% 26%

8 7 1 8 0 7 1 3 2 2 63% 3% 7% 3% - 3% 2% 2% 3% 1% 4%

Own

Rent

(DK/NS)

Q14. Do you own or rent your current place of residence? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing





TotalVery

Good/GoodVery




9 9 0 8 0 8 0 6 0 5 43% 3% - 3% - 3% - 4% - 4% 2%

7 7 0 6 1 5 1 5 0 1 63% 3% - 2% 3% 2% 2% 4% - 1% 4%

16 16 0 15 1 12 3 12 1 10 65% 6% - 6% 3% 5% 5% 7% 1% 7% 3%

H21 21 0 20 0 20 0 12 5 10 11

7% 7% - 8% - 8% - 8% 7% 7% 7%F

28 26 2 23 4 20 7 18 5 20 99% 9% 14% 9% 11% 8% 13% 12% 6% 14% 5%

J41 38 3 38 3 32 9 23 9 23 18

14% 14% 18% 15% 8% 14% 16% 15% 12% 16% 11%

45 44 1 37 5 33 11 23 15 19 2515% 15% 5% 14% 15% 14% 20% 15% 19% 14% 16%

28 26 2 24 4 22 6 19 7 11 179% 9% 12% 9% 11% 9% 11% 12% 10% 8% 10%

39 36 3 36 3 33 5 13 17 18 2113% 13% 16% 14% 9% 14% 9% 8% 23% 13% 13%

G55 48 5 42 13 40 12 24 15 22 33

18% 17% 29% 16% 35% 17% 22% 15% 20% 16% 20%C

11 10 1 8 2 10 1 2 2 0 114% 4% 6% 3% 6% 4% 2% 1% 3% - 7%

I3 3 0 3 0 3 0 0 0 1 2

1% 1% - 1% - 1% - - - 1% 1%

Summary167 161 6 148 14 131 31 100 35 88 79

55% 57% 37% 57% 40% 55% 56% 64% 45% 63% 49%

Q15. How many years have you lived in Squamish ? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



Less than 1 year

1

2

3

4-5

6-10

11-15

16-20

21-30

31-49

50+

(DK/NS)

15 years or less



TotalVery

Good/GoodVery



Q15. How many years have you lived in Squamish ? ______________________________________________________________________________ Proportions/Means: Columns Tested (5% risk level) - A/B - C/D - E/F - G/H - I/J Overlap formulae used. * small base; ** very small base (under 30) ineligible for sig testing



H J133 120 11 109 22 104 24 57 42 51 81

44% 42% 63% 42% 61% 44% 44% 36% 55% 37% 50%C G I

18 17.5 23.6 17 25.3 17.6 19.1 14.6 20.6 14.9 20.6C G I

Std Dev 15.2 15.1 15.3 14.5 16.8 15.2 14.6 13 13.5 12.9 16.5Std Err 0.9 0.9 3.7 0.9 2.8 1 1.9 1 1.5 1.1 1.3

12.9 12.5 20.8 12.3 19.8 12.8 14 10.4 16.8 10.2 15.4C E G

More than 15 years

Mean

Median


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