24th Ward Public Opinion Poll 1. Default Section Question Title * 1. Do you plan to vote in the February 22, 2011 Aldermanic Election? Yes No Not Sure Question Title * 2. How would you describe the current direction of the 24th Ward? We are headed in the right direction We are headed in the wrong direction I have no opinion Question Title * 3. In your opinion, what are the top 3 issues facing the 24th Ward today? (Required.) Effects of the City's finances Poor performing schools Rising property taxes Lack of high quality housing that is affordable for current residents Lack of living wage jobs in the community High dropout rates among high school students High rates of crime and violence Poor health status forlocalresidentsLow particiption in comunity meetings, voting and other civic engagement Need for greater access to technologyThe need to train our workforce to compet for living wage jobs Need for improved access to reliable public transportation Lack of organized sports and recreation activities for youth Need for strong leadership from elected officials Need for greater access to childcare Mortgage foreclosure Lack of a strong business base Lack of access to fresh nutritious foods Lack of community input into TIFs and community Development Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How would you rate the degree to which the current Alderman is addressing the top 3 issues facing the Ward? (Required.) Excellent Good Fair Poor Question Title * 5. What 3 things should the 24th Ward Alderman be doing within the next year? (Required.) Attracting new businesses Creating initiatives to stop youth violence Creating jobs Creating resident-led committees to give input on City spending and Ward priorities Developing a comprehensive plan for the whole Ward Getting money to fix streets, sewers and sidewalks Helping homeowners facing foreclosure keep their homes Helping the Mayor find solutions to the City's financial problems Improving internet access Increasing opportunities for after school programs and recreation Working with CPS to improve schools Working with healthcare providers to increase the health status of local residents Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. What 3 things would you like most to see accomplished in the 24th Ward within 4 years? (Required.) Construction of a new shopping center Development of housing that is affordable to the people who live here Reduction in crime Creation of more resident-owned businesses City spending under control Increases in the level of local students' performance in math and reading Creation of more jobs in the community Reduction in the number of men and women going to prison Reduction in youth violence Improved health status of local residents Reduction in high school dropout rates Increase in the number of registered voters who vote Increase in the amount of federal, state and local resources coming back to the community Implementation of a comprehensive plan Better relationships between the Police and residents Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. Will it take a new leader to accomplish these things? Yes No Done