Sault Ste. Marie's Community Perspectives Survey

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* 1. I currently am:

A resident of Sault Ste. Marie

Living within 50km of Sault Ste. Marie

A former resident

None of the above

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* 2. How old are you?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. Please rank the following general statements

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The community is better off than it was ten years ago	The community is better off than it was ten years ago Strongly Disagree	The community is better off than it was ten years ago Disagree	The community is better off than it was ten years ago Agree	The community is better off than it was ten years ago Strongly Agree
I am optimistic about the future of the community	I am optimistic about the future of the community Strongly Disagree	I am optimistic about the future of the community Disagree	I am optimistic about the future of the community Agree	I am optimistic about the future of the community Strongly Agree
I am proud of my community	I am proud of my community Strongly Disagree	I am proud of my community Disagree	I am proud of my community Agree	I am proud of my community Strongly Agree

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* 4. Please rank the following questions related to city services

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Local government responds to and meets the needs of this community	Local government responds to and meets the needs of this community Strongly Disagree	Local government responds to and meets the needs of this community Disagree	Local government responds to and meets the needs of this community Agree	Local government responds to and meets the needs of this community Strongly Agree
Tax dollars are well spent in this community	Tax dollars are well spent in this community Strongly Disagree	Tax dollars are well spent in this community Disagree	Tax dollars are well spent in this community Agree	Tax dollars are well spent in this community Strongly Agree
The mayor and council are doing a good job	The mayor and council are doing a good job Strongly Disagree	The mayor and council are doing a good job Disagree	The mayor and council are doing a good job Agree	The mayor and council are doing a good job Strongly Agree
The community is open for business	The community is open for business Strongly Disagree	The community is open for business Disagree	The community is open for business Agree	The community is open for business Strongly Agree
Overall, this community meets the social service needs of its residents	Overall, this community meets the social service needs of its residents Strongly Disagree	Overall, this community meets the social service needs of its residents Disagree	Overall, this community meets the social service needs of its residents Agree	Overall, this community meets the social service needs of its residents Strongly Agree

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* 5. Please rank the following statements related to family and lifestyle

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The community is a healthy place to live	The community is a healthy place to live Strongly Disagree	The community is a healthy place to live Disagree	The community is a healthy place to live Agree	The community is a healthy place to live Strongly Agree
The community is a good place to raise a family	The community is a good place to raise a family Strongly Disagree	The community is a good place to raise a family Disagree	The community is a good place to raise a family Agree	The community is a good place to raise a family Strongly Agree
Adequate housing is available and affordable	Adequate housing is available and affordable Strongly Disagree	Adequate housing is available and affordable Disagree	Adequate housing is available and affordable Agree	Adequate housing is available and affordable Strongly Agree
I am satisfied with the quality of healthcare in the community	I am satisfied with the quality of healthcare in the community Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the quality of healthcare in the community Disagree	I am satisfied with the quality of healthcare in the community Agree	I am satisfied with the quality of healthcare in the community Strongly Agree
I am satisfied with the quality of our educational institutions	I am satisfied with the quality of our educational institutions Strongly Disagree	I am satisfied with the quality of our educational institutions Disagree	I am satisfied with the quality of our educational institutions Agree	I am satisfied with the quality of our educational institutions Strongly Agree
Neighbours care about and look after one another	Neighbours care about and look after one another Strongly Disagree	Neighbours care about and look after one another Disagree	Neighbours care about and look after one another Agree	Neighbours care about and look after one another Strongly Agree
The community embraces ethnic and cultural differences	The community embraces ethnic and cultural differences Strongly Disagree	The community embraces ethnic and cultural differences Disagree	The community embraces ethnic and cultural differences Agree	The community embraces ethnic and cultural differences Strongly Agree
Adequate child care services are available	Adequate child care services are available Strongly Disagree	Adequate child care services are available Disagree	Adequate child care services are available Agree	Adequate child care services are available Strongly Agree
I find it easy to meet new people	I find it easy to meet new people Strongly Disagree	I find it easy to meet new people Disagree	I find it easy to meet new people Agree	I find it easy to meet new people Strongly Agree

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* 6. Please rank the following statements related to work and money

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I have been able to find satisfactory employment	I have been able to find satisfactory employment Strongly Disagree	I have been able to find satisfactory employment Disagree	I have been able to find satisfactory employment Agree	I have been able to find satisfactory employment Strongly Agree
My spouse and/or family members have been able to find satisfactory employment	My spouse and/or family members have been able to find satisfactory employment Strongly Disagree	My spouse and/or family members have been able to find satisfactory employment Disagree	My spouse and/or family members have been able to find satisfactory employment Agree	My spouse and/or family members have been able to find satisfactory employment Strongly Agree
The cost of living is manageable for me and/or my family	The cost of living is manageable for me and/or my family Strongly Disagree	The cost of living is manageable for me and/or my family Disagree	The cost of living is manageable for me and/or my family Agree	The cost of living is manageable for me and/or my family Strongly Agree
The community's economy is growing	The community's economy is growing Strongly Disagree	The community's economy is growing Disagree	The community's economy is growing Agree	The community's economy is growing Strongly Agree

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* 7. Please rank the following statements related to retail businesses

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I am able to purchase what I need locally	I am able to purchase what I need locally Strongly Disagree	I am able to purchase what I need locally Disagree	I am able to purchase what I need locally Agree	I am able to purchase what I need locally Strongly Agree
I purchase most of what I need online or out of town	I purchase most of what I need online or out of town Strongly Disagree	I purchase most of what I need online or out of town Disagree	I purchase most of what I need online or out of town Agree	I purchase most of what I need online or out of town Strongly Agree
The community supports local businesses	The community supports local businesses Strongly Disagree	The community supports local businesses Disagree	The community supports local businesses Agree	The community supports local businesses Strongly Agree
I have access to locally-grown food	I have access to locally-grown food Strongly Disagree	I have access to locally-grown food Disagree	I have access to locally-grown food Agree	I have access to locally-grown food Strongly Agree
Local businesses maintain quality curbside appearance	Local businesses maintain quality curbside appearance Strongly Disagree	Local businesses maintain quality curbside appearance Disagree	Local businesses maintain quality curbside appearance Agree	Local businesses maintain quality curbside appearance Strongly Agree
The downtown is vibrant	The downtown is vibrant Strongly Disagree	The downtown is vibrant Disagree	The downtown is vibrant Agree	The downtown is vibrant Strongly Agree

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* 8. Please rank the following statements related to extracurricular activities

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
I find it easy to find out what is going on in the community	I find it easy to find out what is going on in the community Strongly Disagree	I find it easy to find out what is going on in the community Disagree	I find it easy to find out what is going on in the community Agree	I find it easy to find out what is going on in the community Strongly Agree
There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for children	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for children Strongly Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for children Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for children Agree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for children Strongly Agree
There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for teens	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for teens Strongly Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for teens Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for teens Agree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for teens Strongly Agree
There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for adults	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for adults Strongly Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for adults Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for adults Agree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for adults Strongly Agree
There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for seniors	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for seniors Strongly Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for seniors Disagree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for seniors Agree	There are adequate recreation facilities and activities for seniors Strongly Agree
There is a lot to do at night	There is a lot to do at night Strongly Disagree	There is a lot to do at night Disagree	There is a lot to do at night Agree	There is a lot to do at night Strongly Agree
There is a lot to do on weekends	There is a lot to do on weekends Strongly Disagree	There is a lot to do on weekends Disagree	There is a lot to do on weekends Agree	There is a lot to do on weekends Strongly Agree
The community has a vibrant arts scene	The community has a vibrant arts scene Strongly Disagree	The community has a vibrant arts scene Disagree	The community has a vibrant arts scene Agree	The community has a vibrant arts scene Strongly Agree
The community has a vibrant music scene	The community has a vibrant music scene Strongly Disagree	The community has a vibrant music scene Disagree	The community has a vibrant music scene Agree	The community has a vibrant music scene Strongly Agree
Restaurants in the community are good quality	Restaurants in the community are good quality Strongly Disagree	Restaurants in the community are good quality Disagree	Restaurants in the community are good quality Agree	Restaurants in the community are good quality Strongly Agree

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* 9. Please rank the following statements related to community safety

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
People are safe in our community	People are safe in our community Strongly Disagree	People are safe in our community Disagree	People are safe in our community Agree	People are safe in our community Strongly Agree
City police serve the interests of our community	City police serve the interests of our community Strongly Disagree	City police serve the interests of our community Disagree	City police serve the interests of our community Agree	City police serve the interests of our community Strongly Agree
Good fire protection is provided in this community	Good fire protection is provided in this community Strongly Disagree	Good fire protection is provided in this community Disagree	Good fire protection is provided in this community Agree	Good fire protection is provided in this community Strongly Agree

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* 10. Please rank the following statements related to community transportation

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
People can get to the places they need to	People can get to the places they need to Strongly Disagree	People can get to the places they need to Disagree	People can get to the places they need to Agree	People can get to the places they need to Strongly Agree
Streets are clearly identified, with good street signs	Streets are clearly identified, with good street signs Strongly Disagree	Streets are clearly identified, with good street signs Disagree	Streets are clearly identified, with good street signs Agree	Streets are clearly identified, with good street signs Strongly Agree
The streets and roads are kept clean and in good repair	The streets and roads are kept clean and in good repair Strongly Disagree	The streets and roads are kept clean and in good repair Disagree	The streets and roads are kept clean and in good repair Agree	The streets and roads are kept clean and in good repair Strongly Agree
The city has adequate public transportation	The city has adequate public transportation Strongly Disagree	The city has adequate public transportation Disagree	The city has adequate public transportation Agree	The city has adequate public transportation Strongly Agree
Snow removal is handled well	Snow removal is handled well Strongly Disagree	Snow removal is handled well Disagree	Snow removal is handled well Agree	Snow removal is handled well Strongly Agree
The cost of local transportation is affordable	The cost of local transportation is affordable Strongly Disagree	The cost of local transportation is affordable Disagree	The cost of local transportation is affordable Agree	The cost of local transportation is affordable Strongly Agree
Walking and bicycle paths are available	Walking and bicycle paths are available Strongly Disagree	Walking and bicycle paths are available Disagree	Walking and bicycle paths are available Agree	Walking and bicycle paths are available Strongly Agree