2022 Community Survey

The City of Ritzville is requesting your feedback on current services and future projects. All responses will be used to provide feedback to the Mayor, City Council, and City Employees as they develop the 2023 budget and plan for projects and services in the coming year. Surveys must be completed by August 29th.

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* 1. Please indicate your gender.

Male

Female

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* 2. Please select the category that includes your age.

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65 or above

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* 3. Do you currently have children under the age of 18 living in your household?

Yes

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* 4. Do you rent or own your home/apartment?

Rent

Own

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* 5. Which day of the week does garbage picked up at your residence?

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 6. How long have you lived in the City of Ritzville?

Less than 9 years

10-19 years

20-29 years

30 years or more

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* 7. How would you rate Ritzville as a place to live?

Excellent

Very Good

Satisfactory

Fair

Poor

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 8. What do you like best about living in Ritzville? (Please only give one answer).

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* 9. What do you like least about living in Ritzville? (Please only give one answer).

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* 10. What do you think are the most important issues facing this community today?

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* 11. Would you say your confidence in Ritzville's Municipal Government is...?

Excellent

Good

Fair

Poor

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 12. In general, how well informed would you say you are about Ritzville City government?

Well Informed

Somewhat Informed

Not Very Informed

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 13. What is your primary source of information for finding out what is going on with Ritzville City government? (Please give only one response).

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* 14. In your opinion, how strongly does Ritzville currently perform in each of the following categories?

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Don't know/Not Sure
Character of residential neighborhoods	Character of residential neighborhoods Excellent	Character of residential neighborhoods Good	Character of residential neighborhoods Fair	Character of residential neighborhoods Poor	Character of residential neighborhoods Don't know/Not Sure
Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.)	Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.) Excellent	Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.) Good	Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.) Fair	Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.) Poor	Quality of existing housing stock (condition, appearance, etc.) Don't know/Not Sure
Diverse range of housing options	Diverse range of housing options Excellent	Diverse range of housing options Good	Diverse range of housing options Fair	Diverse range of housing options Poor	Diverse range of housing options Don't know/Not Sure
Value and cost of housing	Value and cost of housing Excellent	Value and cost of housing Good	Value and cost of housing Fair	Value and cost of housing Poor	Value and cost of housing Don't know/Not Sure
Availability of affordable housing	Availability of affordable housing Excellent	Availability of affordable housing Good	Availability of affordable housing Fair	Availability of affordable housing Poor	Availability of affordable housing Don't know/Not Sure
Condition of existing roadways	Condition of existing roadways Excellent	Condition of existing roadways Good	Condition of existing roadways Fair	Condition of existing roadways Poor	Condition of existing roadways Don't know/Not Sure
Traffic flow and congestion	Traffic flow and congestion Excellent	Traffic flow and congestion Good	Traffic flow and congestion Fair	Traffic flow and congestion Poor	Traffic flow and congestion Don't know/Not Sure
Access to interstates and highways	Access to interstates and highways Excellent	Access to interstates and highways Good	Access to interstates and highways Fair	Access to interstates and highways Poor	Access to interstates and highways Don't know/Not Sure
Walkability	Walkability Excellent	Walkability Good	Walkability Fair	Walkability Poor	Walkability Don't know/Not Sure
Sidewalks	Sidewalks Excellent	Sidewalks Good	Sidewalks Fair	Sidewalks Poor	Sidewalks Don't know/Not Sure
Pedestrian and bicycle facilities	Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Excellent	Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Good	Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Fair	Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Poor	Pedestrian and bicycle facilities Don't know/Not Sure
Access to transit and regional transportation options	Access to transit and regional transportation options Excellent	Access to transit and regional transportation options Good	Access to transit and regional transportation options Fair	Access to transit and regional transportation options Poor	Access to transit and regional transportation options Don't know/Not Sure
Character of commercial/retail areas	Character of commercial/retail areas Excellent	Character of commercial/retail areas Good	Character of commercial/retail areas Fair	Character of commercial/retail areas Poor	Character of commercial/retail areas Don't know/Not Sure
Variety and availability of shopping options	Variety and availability of shopping options Excellent	Variety and availability of shopping options Good	Variety and availability of shopping options Fair	Variety and availability of shopping options Poor	Variety and availability of shopping options Don't know/Not Sure
Access to everyday good and services	Access to everyday good and services Excellent	Access to everyday good and services Good	Access to everyday good and services Fair	Access to everyday good and services Poor	Access to everyday good and services Don't know/Not Sure
Opportunities for new commercial development	Opportunities for new commercial development Excellent	Opportunities for new commercial development Good	Opportunities for new commercial development Fair	Opportunities for new commercial development Poor	Opportunities for new commercial development Don't know/Not Sure
Employment and job opportunities	Employment and job opportunities Excellent	Employment and job opportunities Good	Employment and job opportunities Fair	Employment and job opportunities Poor	Employment and job opportunities Don't know/Not Sure

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* 15. Imagine how you think Ritzville should look 20 years from now. In order to achieve this future vision, which of the following types of development do you think should be encouraged, discouraged, or remain as-is?

	Encourage	Discourage	Keep As-Is
Single-family residential development	Single-family residential development Encourage	Single-family residential development Discourage	Single-family residential development Keep As-Is
Multi-family residential development	Multi-family residential development Encourage	Multi-family residential development Discourage	Multi-family residential development Keep As-Is
Townhouses/condominiums	Townhouses/condominiums Encourage	Townhouses/condominiums Discourage	Townhouses/condominiums Keep As-Is
Senior/assisted living units	Senior/assisted living units Encourage	Senior/assisted living units Discourage	Senior/assisted living units Keep As-Is
Housing for those with disabilities	Housing for those with disabilities Encourage	Housing for those with disabilities Discourage	Housing for those with disabilities Keep As-Is
Co-housing (cottage housing/shared amenities)	Co-housing (cottage housing/shared amenities) Encourage	Co-housing (cottage housing/shared amenities) Discourage	Co-housing (cottage housing/shared amenities) Keep As-Is
Affordable housing	Affordable housing Encourage	Affordable housing Discourage	Affordable housing Keep As-Is
Public/open space areas	Public/open space areas Encourage	Public/open space areas Discourage	Public/open space areas Keep As-Is
Recreation areas	Recreation areas Encourage	Recreation areas Discourage	Recreation areas Keep As-Is
Sidewalks	Sidewalks Encourage	Sidewalks Discourage	Sidewalks Keep As-Is
Bike paths/trails	Bike paths/trails Encourage	Bike paths/trails Discourage	Bike paths/trails Keep As-Is
Commercial/retail businesses	Commercial/retail businesses Encourage	Commercial/retail businesses Discourage	Commercial/retail businesses Keep As-Is
Service businesses (dry cleaner, hardware store, etc)	Service businesses (dry cleaner, hardware store, etc) Encourage	Service businesses (dry cleaner, hardware store, etc) Discourage	Service businesses (dry cleaner, hardware store, etc) Keep As-Is
Professional offices (medical, legal, tech, etc.)	Professional offices (medical, legal, tech, etc.) Encourage	Professional offices (medical, legal, tech, etc.) Discourage	Professional offices (medical, legal, tech, etc.) Keep As-Is
Restaurants	Restaurants Encourage	Restaurants Discourage	Restaurants Keep As-Is
Motels/hotels	Motels/hotels Encourage	Motels/hotels Discourage	Motels/hotels Keep As-Is

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* 16. Which of the following items do you think are the most important to address/improve in terms of Ritzville's future development? Select all that apply.

Commercial Development

Community Appearance

Environmental Protection

Employment Opportunities

Housing/Residential Development

Historic Preservation

Open Space, Parks and Recreation

Traffic/Transportation

Walkability

Other

Other (please specify)

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* 17. In your opinion , how could Ritzville do a better job of attracting people to the area, both visitors and future residents?

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* 18. How can the city, residents, and businesses work together to improve Ritzville's housing options, transportation options, and/or economic development?

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* 19. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the services provided by the City of Ritzville?

Very Satisfied

Satisfied

Dissatisfied

Very Dissatisfied

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 20. Please indicate how you think Ritzville City government is doing in each of the following areas. How would you rate…

	Excellent	Good	Fair	Poor	Don't know/Not Sure
Keeping Citizens Informed	Keeping Citizens Informed Excellent	Keeping Citizens Informed Good	Keeping Citizens Informed Fair	Keeping Citizens Informed Poor	Keeping Citizens Informed Don't know/Not Sure
Efficient Delivery of Services	Efficient Delivery of Services Excellent	Efficient Delivery of Services Good	Efficient Delivery of Services Fair	Efficient Delivery of Services Poor	Efficient Delivery of Services Don't know/Not Sure
Focus on Citizens Priorities	Focus on Citizens Priorities Excellent	Focus on Citizens Priorities Good	Focus on Citizens Priorities Fair	Focus on Citizens Priorities Poor	Focus on Citizens Priorities Don't know/Not Sure
Managing the Public’s Money	Managing the Public’s Money Excellent	Managing the Public’s Money Good	Managing the Public’s Money Fair	Managing the Public’s Money Poor	Managing the Public’s Money Don't know/Not Sure

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* 21. Please indicate your satisfaction level with each of the following city services. How would you rate…

	Very Satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very Dissatified	No Opinion
Fire Response and Suppression	Fire Response and Suppression Very Satisfied	Fire Response and Suppression Satisfied	Fire Response and Suppression Dissatisfied	Fire Response and Suppression Very Dissatified	Fire Response and Suppression No Opinion
Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV)	Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV) Very Satisfied	Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV) Satisfied	Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV) Dissatisfied	Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV) Very Dissatified	Parking Enforcement (including handicapped/EV) No Opinion
Police Patrol	Police Patrol Very Satisfied	Police Patrol Satisfied	Police Patrol Dissatisfied	Police Patrol Very Dissatified	Police Patrol No Opinion
Code Enforcement	Code Enforcement Very Satisfied	Code Enforcement Satisfied	Code Enforcement Dissatisfied	Code Enforcement Very Dissatified	Code Enforcement No Opinion
City Animal Control	City Animal Control Very Satisfied	City Animal Control Satisfied	City Animal Control Dissatisfied	City Animal Control Very Dissatified	City Animal Control No Opinion
Sewer Services	Sewer Services Very Satisfied	Sewer Services Satisfied	Sewer Services Dissatisfied	Sewer Services Very Dissatified	Sewer Services No Opinion
Garbage Collection	Garbage Collection Very Satisfied	Garbage Collection Satisfied	Garbage Collection Dissatisfied	Garbage Collection Very Dissatified	Garbage Collection No Opinion
Recycling Options	Recycling Options Very Satisfied	Recycling Options Satisfied	Recycling Options Dissatisfied	Recycling Options Very Dissatified	Recycling Options No Opinion
Storm Drainage	Storm Drainage Very Satisfied	Storm Drainage Satisfied	Storm Drainage Dissatisfied	Storm Drainage Very Dissatified	Storm Drainage No Opinion
Street Cleaning	Street Cleaning Very Satisfied	Street Cleaning Satisfied	Street Cleaning Dissatisfied	Street Cleaning Very Dissatified	Street Cleaning No Opinion
Drinking Water	Drinking Water Very Satisfied	Drinking Water Satisfied	Drinking Water Dissatisfied	Drinking Water Very Dissatified	Drinking Water No Opinion
Utility Customer Service	Utility Customer Service Very Satisfied	Utility Customer Service Satisfied	Utility Customer Service Dissatisfied	Utility Customer Service Very Dissatified	Utility Customer Service No Opinion
Utility Bill Accuracy	Utility Bill Accuracy Very Satisfied	Utility Bill Accuracy Satisfied	Utility Bill Accuracy Dissatisfied	Utility Bill Accuracy Very Dissatified	Utility Bill Accuracy No Opinion
Utility Bill Delivery	Utility Bill Delivery Very Satisfied	Utility Bill Delivery Satisfied	Utility Bill Delivery Dissatisfied	Utility Bill Delivery Very Dissatified	Utility Bill Delivery No Opinion
Historic Preservation Efforts	Historic Preservation Efforts Very Satisfied	Historic Preservation Efforts Satisfied	Historic Preservation Efforts Dissatisfied	Historic Preservation Efforts Very Dissatified	Historic Preservation Efforts No Opinion
Street Lighting	Street Lighting Very Satisfied	Street Lighting Satisfied	Street Lighting Dissatisfied	Street Lighting Very Dissatified	Street Lighting No Opinion
Street Condition	Street Condition Very Satisfied	Street Condition Satisfied	Street Condition Dissatisfied	Street Condition Very Dissatified	Street Condition No Opinion
Parks and Equipment	Parks and Equipment Very Satisfied	Parks and Equipment Satisfied	Parks and Equipment Dissatisfied	Parks and Equipment Very Dissatified	Parks and Equipment No Opinion
ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks	ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks Very Satisfied	ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks Satisfied	ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks Dissatisfied	ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks Very Dissatified	ADA Compliance at City-Owned Facilities and Parks No Opinion

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* 22. The City of Ritzville Fireworks code 2.28.060 states: Period when fireworks may be used - Public displays.

No fireworks may be used or discharged except each day between the hours of 12:00 noon and 11:00 p.m. on June 28th and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on June 29th to July 3rd, and on July 4th between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight, and between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 5th, and from 6:00 p.m. on December 31st until 1:00 a.m. on January 1st of the subsequent year, and as provided in RCW 70.77.311 or whichever is more restrictive.

Please indicate how important it is to your household to reduce the number of hours that fireworks are discharged...

	Extremely Important	Important	Slightly Important	Not al All Important	No Opinion
Before and after 4th of July	Before and after 4th of July Extremely Important	Before and after 4th of July Important	Before and after 4th of July Slightly Important	Before and after 4th of July Not al All Important	Before and after 4th of July No Opinion
On the 4th of July	On the 4th of July Extremely Important	On the 4th of July Important	On the 4th of July Slightly Important	On the 4th of July Not al All Important	On the 4th of July No Opinion
To Ban All Fireworks	To Ban All Fireworks Extremely Important	To Ban All Fireworks Important	To Ban All Fireworks Slightly Important	To Ban All Fireworks Not al All Important	To Ban All Fireworks No Opinion

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* 23. In general, how safe do you feel walking alone in the city during the day?

Very Safe

Somewhat Safe

Not Very Safe

Not Safe at All

Don't Know/Not Sure

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* 24. In general, how safe do you feel walking alone in the city after dark?

Very Safe

Somewhat Safe

Not Very Safe

Not Safe at All

Don't Know/Not Sure

2022 Community Survey

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* 1. Please indicate your gender.

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* 2. Please select the category that includes your age.

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* 3. Do you currently have children under the age of 18 living in your household?

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* 4. Do you rent or own your home/apartment?

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* 5. Which day of the week does garbage picked up at your residence?

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* 6. How long have you lived in the City of Ritzville?

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* 7. How would you rate Ritzville as a place to live?

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* 8. What do you like best about living in Ritzville? (Please only give one answer).

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* 9. What do you like least about living in Ritzville? (Please only give one answer).

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* 10. What do you think are the most important issues facing this community today?

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* 11. Would you say your confidence in Ritzville's Municipal Government is...?

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* 12. In general, how well informed would you say you are about Ritzville City government?

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* 13. What is your primary source of information for finding out what is going on with Ritzville City government? (Please give only one response).

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* 14. In your opinion, how strongly does Ritzville currently perform in each of the following categories?

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* 15. Imagine how you think Ritzville should look 20 years from now. In order to achieve this future vision, which of the following types of development do you think should be encouraged, discouraged, or remain as-is?

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* 16. Which of the following items do you think are the most important to address/improve in terms of Ritzville's future development? Select all that apply.

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* 17. In your opinion , how could Ritzville do a better job of attracting people to the area, both visitors and future residents?

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* 18. How can the city, residents, and businesses work together to improve Ritzville's housing options, transportation options, and/or economic development?

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* 19. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the services provided by the City of Ritzville?

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* 20. Please indicate how you think Ritzville City government is doing in each of the following areas. How would you rate…

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* 21. Please indicate your satisfaction level with each of the following city services. How would you rate…

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* 23. In general, how safe do you feel walking alone in the city during the day?

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* 24. In general, how safe do you feel walking alone in the city after dark?

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* 25. If you indicated that you feel unsafe, why do you feel unsafe? (Please give up to two responses).

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* 26. Thank you for completing the survey. Please list any additional comments or suggestions.