Budget Survey FY14 Question Title * 1. DuPage County provides a variety of services to residents. What services are most important to you? (Click all that apply) Transportation, including maintenance, expansion of county highway system and access to public transportation Community Services, including information and referral, energy assistance and provision of basis needs Public Safety services provided by the County Sheriff’s Office Stormwater/Flood Control and Relief Drainage Management Tax Assessment and Taxpayer Information Animal Shelter Veterans Services Recycling and Green Initiatives Elections and Voter Information Emergency Management Services Job Training and Job Search Support Services Public Health and Mental Health Services Senior Services, including Convalescent Center Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. What is the biggest challenge facing county government? (1 most important, 6 least important) 1 2 3 4 5 6 Revenue Shortfalls 1 2 3 4 5 6 Crime Prevention 1 2 3 4 5 6 Aging Population 1 2 3 4 5 6 Federal and State Budget Cuts 1 2 3 4 5 6 Economic Competitiveness, Resulting in Job Creation through Business Attraction and Retention 1 2 3 4 5 6 Traffic Congestion Question Title * 3. If you chose traffic congestion as one of the biggest challenges, please specify location. Question Title * 4. DuPage County has not raised the county government property tax line item for the past five years. Should the county consider a property tax or fee increase to make up for drastic cuts in funding made by both the state and federal government or reduce the level of county services? Property Tax/Fee Increase Reduce Level of County Services Question Title * 5. Are you aware that DuPage has the highest bond rating possible, which provides a significant cost savings to taxpayers by providing the county with the lowest possible interest rates? Yes No Question Title * 6. The Illinois General Assembly recently passed landmark legislation that grants DuPage County authority to dissolve outdated or inefficient county-appointed agencies when it has been determined that cost savings can be achieved. Do you support the county’s mission to reduce the number of local governments? Yes No Unsure Question Title * 7. Would you prefer certain government services be funded through a user based fee system that promotes individual responsibility (use less water, pay a smaller water bill) or through a property tax system based on home values? User-Based Fee Property Tax Unsure Question Title * 8. DuPage County employees have recently gone through LEAN Government training aimed to improve customer service and value, reduce duplication of services and ultimately save taxpayer money. Do you support the county’s initiative to improve customer service? Yes No Unsure Next