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Columbus Community Opinion Study
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1.
In last April’s special election, the vote was short in passing $8.5 million in bonds to build a 45,000 square foot multi-use facility to be used as a combined library and cultural arts center.
Regardless of how you voted, do you currently generally support or generally oppose that project?
(Required.)
Support
Oppose
Undecided/don’t know
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2.
(IF OPPOSED) What is your #1 reason for opposing? (IF UNOPPOSED) Write Unopposed.
(Required.)
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3.
If you voted in April’s special election, did you find the ballot language confusing?
(Required.)
Yes
No
Did not vote
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4.
Before the April special election, did you think the project was set to move forward without your vote for the bond issue?
(Required.)
Yes
No
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5.
When was the last time you were in the library?
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In the last month
In the last year
More than a year
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6.
When you were there last, what was the main reason you went?
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Check out materials
Do research/read
Attend a program
Use the technology
Took Kids
Visit the gallery
Do not visit
Other (please specify)
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7.
Half the project would be funded with private donations and half with City tax dollars.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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8.
The private portion of the project’s funding is already in place.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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9.
The taxpayers’ portion of the project’s funding is in place because voters have already approved the necessary sales tax.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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10.
Modern technology makes libraries obsolete
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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11.
The planned location of the building site on the former Gene Steffy Ford property along 14th Street between 23rd and 24th Avenues, which is already City-owned, is a good location.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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12.
The proposed library facility would improve parking and access.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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13.
The current library facility is adequate.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't Know
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14.
Passing the library bond issue would mean additional expense to the City in the form of operating costs.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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15.
We need improved and enlarged space in our library for community gatherings like meetings, workshops, classes and performances.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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16.
The design and materials of the proposed facility are higher quality than we need.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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17.
The proposed facility design is attractive.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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18.
Cultural arts based programs and gallery spaces are an important part of our community.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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19.
A combined library and community center would be better than a combined library and cultural arts center.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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20.
Which of the following statements about the proposed 300-seat auditorium best describes your opinion:
(Required.)
We don't need another auditorium
300 seats are about right
300 seats are too few
300 seats are too many
Don't know
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21.
Conference and program space would be better for the new facility than an auditorium.
(Required.)
True
False
Don't know
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22.
If an election were held today, would you vote for or against issuing up to $8.5 million in bonds to build a 45,000 square foot multi-use facility to serve as a combined library and cultural arts center?
(Required.)
For
Against
Don't know
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23.
Which of the following groups best describes you annual household income:
(Required.)
Less than $40,000
$40,000 - 80,000
More than $80,000
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24.
Which of the following age groups are you in:
(Required.)
18 - 34
35 - 49
50 - 64
65 up
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25.
Gender
(Required.)
Male
Female
26.
Party Affiliation
Republican
Democrat
Independent
Other
Current Progress,
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