Budget Talks 2027- Town of Pasadena

Residency

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1. How many years have you lived in the Town of Pasadena?

Less than 2 years

Between 2 and 5 years

Between 5 and 10 years

Between 10 and 15 years

Over 15 years

Service Priorities

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2. Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

	Very Satisfied	Somewhat Satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat Unsatisfied	Very Unsatisfied	N/A
Garbage Collection	Garbage Collection Very Satisfied	Garbage Collection Somewhat Satisfied	Garbage Collection Neutral	Garbage Collection Somewhat Unsatisfied	Garbage Collection Very Unsatisfied	Garbage Collection N/A
Fire Services	Fire Services Very Satisfied	Fire Services Somewhat Satisfied	Fire Services Neutral	Fire Services Somewhat Unsatisfied	Fire Services Very Unsatisfied	Fire Services N/A
Recycling	Recycling Very Satisfied	Recycling Somewhat Satisfied	Recycling Neutral	Recycling Somewhat Unsatisfied	Recycling Very Unsatisfied	Recycling N/A
Providing and Maintaining Parks	Providing and Maintaining Parks Very Satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Somewhat Satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Neutral	Providing and Maintaining Parks Somewhat Unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks Very Unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Parks N/A
Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Very Satisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Somewhat Satisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Neutral	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Somewhat Unsatisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling Very Unsatisfied	Providing Active Infrastructure for Walking and Cycling N/A
Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Very Satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Somewhat Satisfied	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Neutral	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Somewhat Unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Very Unsatisfied	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields N/A
Street Snow Clearning	Street Snow Clearning Very Satisfied	Street Snow Clearning Somewhat Satisfied	Street Snow Clearning Neutral	Street Snow Clearning Somewhat Unsatisfied	Street Snow Clearning Very Unsatisfied	Street Snow Clearning N/A
Sidewalk Snow Clearing	Sidewalk Snow Clearing Very Satisfied	Sidewalk Snow Clearing Somewhat Satisfied	Sidewalk Snow Clearing Neutral	Sidewalk Snow Clearing Somewhat Unsatisfied	Sidewalk Snow Clearing Very Unsatisfied	Sidewalk Snow Clearing N/A
Water Pressure	Water Pressure Very Satisfied	Water Pressure Somewhat Satisfied	Water Pressure Neutral	Water Pressure Somewhat Unsatisfied	Water Pressure Very Unsatisfied	Water Pressure N/A
Recreation Programs	Recreation Programs Very Satisfied	Recreation Programs Somewhat Satisfied	Recreation Programs Neutral	Recreation Programs Somewhat Unsatisfied	Recreation Programs Very Unsatisfied	Recreation Programs N/A
Town Events	Town Events Very Satisfied	Town Events Somewhat Satisfied	Town Events Neutral	Town Events Somewhat Unsatisfied	Town Events Very Unsatisfied	Town Events N/A
Public Engagement	Public Engagement Very Satisfied	Public Engagement Somewhat Satisfied	Public Engagement Neutral	Public Engagement Somewhat Unsatisfied	Public Engagement Very Unsatisfied	Public Engagement N/A
Permits and Inspections	Permits and Inspections Very Satisfied	Permits and Inspections Somewhat Satisfied	Permits and Inspections Neutral	Permits and Inspections Somewhat Unsatisfied	Permits and Inspections Very Unsatisfied	Permits and Inspections N/A
Municipal Enforcement	Municipal Enforcement Very Satisfied	Municipal Enforcement Somewhat Satisfied	Municipal Enforcement Neutral	Municipal Enforcement Somewhat Unsatisfied	Municipal Enforcement Very Unsatisfied	Municipal Enforcement N/A
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance Very Satisfied	Road Maintenance Somewhat Satisfied	Road Maintenance Neutral	Road Maintenance Somewhat Unsatisfied	Road Maintenance Very Unsatisfied	Road Maintenance N/A
Trail Maintenance	Trail Maintenance Very Satisfied	Trail Maintenance Somewhat Satisfied	Trail Maintenance Neutral	Trail Maintenance Somewhat Unsatisfied	Trail Maintenance Very Unsatisfied	Trail Maintenance N/A

Service Priorities

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3. Like all municipalities, the Town of Pasadena is faced with rising costs to provide services and those costs are continuously rising. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2027 Municipal Budget?

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4. What is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2027 Budget?

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5. Please choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

	Increase	Maintain	Decrease
Garbage Collection	Garbage Collection Increase	Garbage Collection Maintain	Garbage Collection Decrease
Fire Services	Fire Services Increase	Fire Services Maintain	Fire Services Decrease
Recycling	Recycling Increase	Recycling Maintain	Recycling Decrease
Providing and Maintaining Parks	Providing and Maintaining Parks Increase	Providing and Maintaining Parks Maintain	Providing and Maintaining Parks Decrease
Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Increase	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Maintain	Providing and Maintaining Sports Fields Decrease
Providing active infrastructure for walking and cycling	Providing active infrastructure for walking and cycling Increase	Providing active infrastructure for walking and cycling Maintain	Providing active infrastructure for walking and cycling Decrease
Sidewalk snow clearing	Sidewalk snow clearing Increase	Sidewalk snow clearing Maintain	Sidewalk snow clearing Decrease
Street snow clearing	Street snow clearing Increase	Street snow clearing Maintain	Street snow clearing Decrease
Water pressure	Water pressure Increase	Water pressure Maintain	Water pressure Decrease
Sewer and storm management	Sewer and storm management Increase	Sewer and storm management Maintain	Sewer and storm management Decrease
Recreational programs	Recreational programs Increase	Recreational programs Maintain	Recreational programs Decrease
Town events	Town events Increase	Town events Maintain	Town events Decrease
Public engagement	Public engagement Increase	Public engagement Maintain	Public engagement Decrease
Permits and inspections	Permits and inspections Increase	Permits and inspections Maintain	Permits and inspections Decrease
Municipal Enforcement	Municipal Enforcement Increase	Municipal Enforcement Maintain	Municipal Enforcement Decrease
Road Maintenance	Road Maintenance Increase	Road Maintenance Maintain	Road Maintenance Decrease
Business Attraction	Business Attraction Increase	Business Attraction Maintain	Business Attraction Decrease
Trail Maintenance	Trail Maintenance Increase	Trail Maintenance Maintain	Trail Maintenance Decrease

Contacting the Town

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6. How do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

Phone

Social Media (Facebook, x, LinkedIn, etc.)

In Person

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7. if you have contacted the Town in the past year, what was the main reason for your inquiry? (for example: tax information, recreation schedules, room rentals, permits, etc.)

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8. If you have contacted the Town in the past year, how would you rate the level of customer service?

Poor

High

N/A

Poor

High

N/A

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9. If you gave a rating below 5 (high) please tell us why.

Town Infrastructure (Buildings, Roads, Parks, Etc.)

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10. As you think about the next five years, please rank the following areas in order of importance for future budget planning.

Roadways and Traffic

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11. Which two traffic-related issues do you believe should be the highest priorities for the Town of Pasadena? select two (Required.)

Traffic congestion

Vehicle Speeds

Pedestrian Safety (sidewalks, crosswalks and walking routes)

School Zone Safety

Snow Clearing (restricted road width and access concerns)

Cycling Safety, including dedicated bicycle routes and interactions with vehicles

E-scooter/E-bike safety

Other (please specify)

Road Safety

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12. Are there any locations in Pasadena where you have concerns about road safety? If yes, please identify the location and describe your concern.

Achieving a Balanced Budget

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13. The Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Neutral	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Strongly Agree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Agree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Neutral	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Disagree	Introduce new user fees for some services that currently have no fees Strongly Disagree
Increase user fees for services that already have fees	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Strongly Agree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Agree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Neutral	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Disagree	Increase user fees for services that already have fees Strongly Disagree
Reduce levels of service	Reduce levels of service Strongly Agree	Reduce levels of service Agree	Reduce levels of service Neutral	Reduce levels of service Disagree	Reduce levels of service Strongly Disagree
Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Strongly Agree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Agree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Neutral	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Disagree	Increase property taxes to maintain current level of service Strongly Disagree
Increase property taxes to add new services	Increase property taxes to add new services Strongly Agree	Increase property taxes to add new services Agree	Increase property taxes to add new services Neutral	Increase property taxes to add new services Disagree	Increase property taxes to add new services Strongly Disagree

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14. If you felt strongly about any of the options above, we'd love to know why. Please tell us the reason for your response.

Home Ownership and Housing Status

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15. What is your current housing situation?

I have purchased/own my house

I rent a house or apartment

I live in shared accommodations with family and/or friends

I live in seniors housing

Other (please specify)

Growth in Pasadena

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16. Which of the following best reflects your preferred approach to growth in Pasadena over the next five years?

Encourage and promote growth to accommodate demand and economic opportunity

Maintain growing at the current rate

Slow the rate of growth while existing infrastructure and services are improved

Limit growth as much as possible

Unsure or No Preference

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17. Thinking about growth in Pasadena over the next five years, how would you like to see each of the following change?

	Increase	Maintain	Decrease	N/A
Overall Pace of Residential Development	Overall Pace of Residential Development Increase	Overall Pace of Residential Development Maintain	Overall Pace of Residential Development Decrease	Overall Pace of Residential Development N/A
Amount of Commercial and Business Development	Amount of Commercial and Business Development Increase	Amount of Commercial and Business Development Maintain	Amount of Commercial and Business Development Decrease	Amount of Commercial and Business Development N/A
Availability of Public and Active Transportation Options (within Town and to Corner Brook)	Availability of Public and Active Transportation Options (within Town and to Corner Brook) Increase	Availability of Public and Active Transportation Options (within Town and to Corner Brook) Maintain	Availability of Public and Active Transportation Options (within Town and to Corner Brook) Decrease	Availability of Public and Active Transportation Options (within Town and to Corner Brook) N/A
Capacity of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure	Capacity of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure Increase	Capacity of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure Maintain	Capacity of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure Decrease	Capacity of roads, water and wastewater infrastructure N/A

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18. What is the most important action the Town could take to manage growth over the next five years?

Recreational Events

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19. Have you participated in or attended any Pasadena recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply

Adult fitness programs (Step, Pilates, Zumba, Line Dancing, Yoga, Etc.)

Senior fitness programs (Chair Fitness, Chair Yoga, Etc.)

Pickleball

Children's recreation programs (Active Start, GymJam, Sportball, Etc.)

Preschool Program

After School Program

Inclusive Programs (Everybody moves)

Youth and Teen Programs (Teen Drop-in, Friday Night Youth, Etc.)

Summer Camps or PD Day Camps

Fitness Centre or Walking Track

Drop-in Sports Programs (Basketball, Ball hockey, Etc.)

Community Events ( Trunk or Treat, Bonfire Night, Canada Day, Etc.)

Community Festivals (Winter Carnival, Strawberry Festival)

Workshops, Wellness Events, or Community Information Fairs

I have not participated in or attended any

Other (please specify)

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20. What type of community events do you enjoy attending in the Western Region that you would like to see more of in Pasadena? Select all that apply

Outdoor Concerts

Trivia Nights

Music Festivals

Family events

Outdoor Markets

Sporting events

Food events

Paint class

Parades

Craft workshops

Memorial Events

None

Other (please specify)

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21. What are some of your favourite recreational activities? Select all that apply.

Volleyball

Running

Softball

Basketball

Hockey

Skating

Pickleball

Gardening

Lacrosse

Skiiing

Walking

Biking

Tennis

Snowshoeing

Baseball

Paddle Boarding

Hiking

Swimming

Dance

Soccer

Other (please specify)

Community Garden

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22. Were you aware that residents can purchase a plot for the Community Garden each spring?

Yes

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23. How interested would you be in having access to a plot in a community garden?

Extremely interested

Very interested

Somewhat interested

Not so interested

Not at all interested

I already utilize the community garden

Communication for Events and Programs

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24. How do you typically hear about recreational programs or events?

Town Website

Social Media

Radio

Friends and Family

Newsletter

Other (please specify)

Social and Cultural Initiatives

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25. The Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for? Select all that apply.

Animal Care

Sports Programs

Equity and Diversity

Inclusion and Accesibility

Mental Health

Healthcare

2SLGBTQI+ Initiatives

Music and Arts Programs

Heritage Preservation

Small Businesses and Youth Entreprenuership

Community Cleanup

Senior Programs

Environmental and Green Initiatives

Other (please specify)

Recycling Initiatives

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26. The Town of Pasadena is committed to reducing waste and promoting environmentally responsible practices throughout our community. By making small changes in our everyday habits, we can work together to reduce waste and create a cleaner, more sustainable Pasadena.

How important is it to you that the Town of Pasadena encourages and supports the 4 Rs – Reducing, Reusing, Recycling, and Repairing?

Not at all Important

Neutral

Very Important

Not at all Important

Neutral

Very Important

Waste Reduction

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27. The Town always encourages reducing the amount of waste going into landfills. How often do you do the following?

	Usually	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Recycle Beverage Containers	Recycle Beverage Containers Usually	Recycle Beverage Containers Sometimes	Recycle Beverage Containers Rarely	Recycle Beverage Containers Never
Recycle Plastics and other containers	Recycle Plastics and other containers Usually	Recycle Plastics and other containers Sometimes	Recycle Plastics and other containers Rarely	Recycle Plastics and other containers Never
Recycle paper and cardboard	Recycle paper and cardboard Usually	Recycle paper and cardboard Sometimes	Recycle paper and cardboard Rarely	Recycle paper and cardboard Never
Compost	Compost Usually	Compost Sometimes	Compost Rarely	Compost Never

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28. How do you dispose of yard waste such as leaves, branches, and grass?

Place in regular garbage

Add to my backyard composter

Put in brown bags for collection at spring and fall cleanup

Nothing, leave it on the lawn after mowing

Other (please specify)

Public Transit

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29. How often do you use the Pasadena Public Transit

Regularly- once a week or more

Occasionally- one to three times a month

Rarely- less than once a month

I have used it once before

I have never used it

Other Comments

Budget Talks 2027- Town of Pasadena

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* 1. How many years have you lived in the Town of Pasadena?

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* 2. Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

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* 3. Like all municipalities, the Town of Pasadena is faced with rising costs to provide services and those costs are continuously rising. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2027 Municipal Budget?

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* 4. What is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2027 Budget?

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* 5. Please choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

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* 6. How do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

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* 7. if you have contacted the Town in the past year, what was the main reason for your inquiry? (for example: tax information, recreation schedules, room rentals, permits, etc.)

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* 8. If you have contacted the Town in the past year, how would you rate the level of customer service?

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* 9. If you gave a rating below 5 (high) please tell us why.

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* 10. As you think about the next five years, please rank the following areas in order of importance for future budget planning.

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* 11. Which two traffic-related issues do you believe should be the highest priorities for the Town of Pasadena? select two (Required.)

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* 12. Are there any locations in Pasadena where you have concerns about road safety? If yes, please identify the location and describe your concern.

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* 13. The Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

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* 14. If you felt strongly about any of the options above, we'd love to know why. Please tell us the reason for your response.

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* 15. What is your current housing situation?

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* 16. Which of the following best reflects your preferred approach to growth in Pasadena over the next five years?

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* 17. Thinking about growth in Pasadena over the next five years, how would you like to see each of the following change?

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* 18. What is the most important action the Town could take to manage growth over the next five years?

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* 19. Have you participated in or attended any Pasadena recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply

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* 20. What type of community events do you enjoy attending in the Western Region that you would like to see more of in Pasadena? Select all that apply

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* 21. What are some of your favourite recreational activities? Select all that apply.

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* 22. Were you aware that residents can purchase a plot for the Community Garden each spring?

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* 23. How interested would you be in having access to a plot in a community garden?

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* 24. How do you typically hear about recreational programs or events?

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* 25. The Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for? Select all that apply.

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* 27. The Town always encourages reducing the amount of waste going into landfills. How often do you do the following?

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* 28. How do you dispose of yard waste such as leaves, branches, and grass?

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* 29. How often do you use the Pasadena Public Transit

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* 30. Thank you for participating in this survey if you have any other comments, please provide them below.

1. How many years have you lived in the Town of Pasadena?

2. Please rate the following services based on how well you think the Town is delivering them.

3. Like all municipalities, the Town of Pasadena is faced with rising costs to provide services and those costs are continuously rising. In order for the Town to deliver services, what do you consider to be the top three priorities to be addressed by Council in the 2027 Municipal Budget?

4. What is the area that should be given the least priority in the 2027 Budget?

5. Please choose whether you would like to increase, maintain or decrease the Town’s existing services.

6. How do you contact the Town when you have an inquiry?

7. if you have contacted the Town in the past year, what was the main reason for your inquiry? (for example: tax information, recreation schedules, room rentals, permits, etc.)

8. If you have contacted the Town in the past year, how would you rate the level of customer service?

9. If you gave a rating below 5 (high) please tell us why.

10. As you think about the next five years, please rank the following areas in order of importance for future budget planning.

11. Which two traffic-related issues do you believe should be the highest priorities for the Town of Pasadena? select two (Required.)

12. Are there any locations in Pasadena where you have concerns about road safety? If yes, please identify the location and describe your concern.

13. The Town is legislatively required to present a balanced budget; revenues must equal expenses. To support additional services and address rising costs, which option would you prefer so that the Town has a balanced budget?

14. If you felt strongly about any of the options above, we'd love to know why. Please tell us the reason for your response.

15. What is your current housing situation?

16. Which of the following best reflects your preferred approach to growth in Pasadena over the next five years?

17. Thinking about growth in Pasadena over the next five years, how would you like to see each of the following change?

18. What is the most important action the Town could take to manage growth over the next five years?

19. Have you participated in or attended any Pasadena recreation programs or events in the past year? Select all that apply

20. What type of community events do you enjoy attending in the Western Region that you would like to see more of in Pasadena? Select all that apply

21. What are some of your favourite recreational activities? Select all that apply.

22. Were you aware that residents can purchase a plot for the Community Garden each spring?

23. How interested would you be in having access to a plot in a community garden?

24. How do you typically hear about recreational programs or events?

25. The Town would like to encourage more social and cultural initiatives. What are some types of initiatives you would like to see the Town provide funding for? Select all that apply.

27. The Town always encourages reducing the amount of waste going into landfills. How often do you do the following?

28. How do you dispose of yard waste such as leaves, branches, and grass?

29. How often do you use the Pasadena Public Transit

30. Thank you for participating in this survey if you have any other comments, please provide them below.