Thank you for taking a few minutes to answer this survey. Your answers will help the County Commissioners and Planning Board better understand how you feel about the future of our County. The County has decided to update the 2017 Growth Policy and prepare a comprehensive Capital Improvements Plan to outline specific County goals and objectives and infrastructure needs. Community input is a key component to developing the Growth Policy and your answers will help in forming a Policy that meets the goals of the community. Please complete the survey by August 22, 2025. If you have any questions, please call Jeremy Fadness at (406) 443-3962, and please, only one response per adult.

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* 1. Features of Musselshell County
Why do you choose to live, work, and play in Musselshell County? (Please only choose one)

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* 2. Please tell us how important each feature is to you.

  1. Extremely Important 2. Neutral 3. Not at all Important
Parkland and Recreation Facilities
Agriculture
Senior Housing
Access to Healthcare
Variety of Businesses
Affordable Housing
Quality of Schools
Rural Lifestyle
Sense of Community
Availability Emergency Services
Job Opportunities
Rodeo Grounds
Tourism
Recreation
Hunting
Airport

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* 3. Viewpoints
On a Scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate Musselshell County as a place to live? (1 being a poor quality of life and 10 being a good quality of life)

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* 4. Land Use and Other Issues
How do you feel about Population/Residential Growth within Musselshell County? (Please only choose one)

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* 5. How do you feel about economic growth within Musselshell County? (Please only choose one)

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* 6. Which of the following is the most important topic to you? (Please only choose one)

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* 7. Planning Tools and Actions
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following statements as they apply to Musselshell County.

  1. Strongly Agree 2. Neutral 3. Strongly Disagree
Musselshell County needs effective Subdivision Regulations to guide development.
Musselshell County should develop design standards for infrastructure e.g., road standards, etc.
Musselshell County should consider adopting development regulations in addition to subdivision regulations to assist with implementation of the Growth Policy goals and objectives.
Musselshell County should focus on Water Quality projects (Eco-system restoration, open space).
Musselshell County should focus on Equipment projects (machinery, vehicles, furniture for facilities).
Musselshell County should focus on Facility-Building projects (fire hall reconstruction, community center, city-facilities, etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Facility-Recreation projects (ball fields, sports complexes, etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Infrastructure-Roads/Solid Waste Projects (Road improvements, repair, etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Infrastructure-Pedestrian projects (paths, trails, etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Technology Projects (radio, broadband service etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Economic Development Projects (business development, incentives, etc.).
Musselshell County should focus on Energy Projects (wind power, oil and gas development, etc.).

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* 8. County Facilities and Services
When thinking about County facilities and services that exist or are needed do you think spending is:

  Do not know Too much Too little About right
Solid waste disposal
Parks and recreation
County owned buildings
Roads
New road development
Airport
Water quality
Sheriff service
Fire service

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* 9. Services in Musselshell County
Listed below are services provided in Musselshell County. Please indicate your satisfaction with these services.

  Satisfied Neutral Not Satisfied Are you willing to pay more taxes for improved services? Yes Are you willing to pay more taxes for improved services? No
Roads
Senior citizens facilities
Solid waste disposal
Parks & recreation
Court system
Snowplowing
Water quality
Law enforcement
Fire protection
Ambulance/Emergency
Medical Service
Public education
Weed control
Rodeo grounds

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* 10. Making the Future Better
List two things that you would like to see change in Musselshell County.

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* 11. List two things that you would like Musselshell County improve/add/eliminate that would make the community a better place to live in.

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* 12. What do you consider the greatest resources for Musselshell County?

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* 13. What do you consider the greatest challenge for Musselshell County?

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* 14. What changes would you like to see incorporated into the existing or new land use regulations for Musselshell County?

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* 15. What is your vision for the future development of Musselshell County and where do you anticipate this future development to take place?

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* 16. Other comments

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* 17. For the Growth Policy process, what public outreach or communication methods would you prefer to stay informed?

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* 18. General Information about you. (Optional)
How long have you lived in Musselshell County?

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* 19. How old are you?

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* 20. Where do you live?

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* 21. Please describe your occupation. Check the one that best applies.

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