Thank you for taking this Aquidneck Island community survey

This survey was created by a group of community volunteers in partnership with Sankofa. This survey is anonymous. At the end of the survey you can click on a link to enter yourself in a drawing for a $50 Visa Gift Card. Our goal with this survey is 1. To collect, analyze, and publish community sentiments on important issues on Aquidneck Island. 2. To provide objective support for decision-making that impacts the community. 
 
The survey applies to current residents of Aquidneck Island.  The questionnaire is the product of a public conversation on how residents feel about their place in the community.  It includes questions on general contentedness, personal safety, demographics, and social outlook.  Ultimately, the information in your responses will be used to help provide direction to the City Councils, schools, and other organizations as they try to improve our city and community.      

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* 1. I define my “community” primarily as (check all that apply):

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* 2. Tell us how much you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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I am happy living in my community.
I feel that my community is becoming a better place to live.
I feel that my City Council acts in my best interest.
The public schools in my community provide a good education.
I would encourage someone to come live in my community.
The residents of my community are diverse.
I expect to live in my community for the next five years.
I like my neighbors.
I feel that I have good opportunities living in my community.
I feel safe in my community
In the past, my community was a safe place.
I have feared for my personal safety at least once in the past 12 months.
My community is a safe place for all demographics.
I feel my community is becoming a safer place.
Public officials and authorities (police, fire, etc.) look out for my interests.
My physical appearance does not influence my personal safety in my community. 
I feel comfortable walking alone at night in my community
My friends and family feel safe in my community.
I believe that most residents in my community feel safe.
I feel less safe now in my community now than I did 12 months ago.

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* 3. What do you feel is the most urgent social concern in your community?

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* 4. Have you had experienced an incident in the past twelve months in the community, at work or at school where one of your personal attributes (age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, etc.) negatively impacted how you were treated?

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* 5. If you answered yes can you please describe the incident or incidences?

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* 6. If you described an incident above can you please identify which of your personal attributes was targeted?

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* 7. What is your race? 

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* 8. Are you Hispanic or Latino

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* 9. What is your religion?

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* 10. What town do you live in?

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* 11. If you live in Newport, please indicate which of the following neighborhoods you live in (or live closest to)

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* 12. Did you grow up in the community you live in currently?

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* 13. Do you live in the community year-round?

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* 14. What is your age?

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* 15. What is your gender?

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* 16. Do you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender?

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* 17. What is your approximate average yearly household income?

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* 18. Are there children under the age of 18 living in your household?

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* 19. Do you own or rent your home?

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