WE NEED YOUR OPINION
To Help Council Build a Strategic Plan for the Town of Carberry's Future
The purpose of this survey is to understand how residents, property owners and stakeholders feel about the Town of Carberry as part of our Strategic Planning initiative that is being undertaken by Council.
Council has engaged GovFox Municipal Consulting, an independent consulting firm, to facilitate the Strategic Planning process.
Your responses to the following questions are confidential and will help build the Strategic Plan for our community.
The survey should take approximately ten minutes to complete. Your ideas and input are an important part of our planning process!
Thank you for your time!

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

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* 2. What is your relationship to the Town of Carberry?

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* 3. What do you believe are some of the defining characteristics of Carberry?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Our Location
Local Access to Health Care
Community Clubs/Halls/Rinks
Recreation Services & Programs
Access to Safe, Reliable Water
Access to Wastewater Service
Sense of Community Belonging
Affordable Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Rich Community History
Lower Municipal Taxes Compared to Surrounding Municipalities
Main Street Improvements
Local Volunteer Fire Department
Walking Paths
Commercial Development
Tourist Attractions
Local Businesses
Community Beautification
Day Care Spaces
Housing for Seniors
Our Community Members
Volunteerism
Municipal Staff
Municipal Leaders/Council
Community Events & Celebrations
Safe Community
Marketing & Attracting Economic Development
Chamber of Commerce
Community Boards & Committees
Employment Opportunities in the Region
Well Maintained Roads
Regional Partnerships

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* 4. What are some areas of improvement you would like to see in the Town?

  Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
Additional Housing for Purchase
Access to Additional Health & Mental health Services
Dog Park
Additional Local Retail (Gas, Groceries, Shops, Etc.)
Additional Tourist/Heritage Sites
Additional Walking/Biking Trails
More Community Engagement
Municipal Growth - Residential
Additional Seniors Housing
Improved Cellular Service
Crime & Safety
Additional Parks & Playgrounds
Community Beautification Projects
Splash Park
Additional Day Care Spaces
Well Planned Residential Developments
Enforcement of Local By-Laws (Lot Appearance, Weeds, Etc.)
Climate Change Planning & Natural Resource Protection
Road Improvements
Maintain Essential Infrastructure
Diverse Job Opportunities
Commercial Business Zone
Marketing & Promotion of Town
Stronger Partnership with R.M.

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* 5. How likely would you be to support the following services if available in the Town?

  Very Likely Somewhat Likely Neutral Unlikely No Needed
Upgraded Current Community Centres/Halls
Additional Retail Shops, Restaurants
Additional Seniors Recreation Programs
Additional Recreation for Families
Community Celebrations & Events
Additional Parks & Trails
Additional Day Care Spaces
Senior Housing

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* 6. What type of recreation programs would you support/attend in the Town of Carberry? (Summer/winter).

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* 7. Do you feel municipal services, resources, and funds are distributed fairly throughout the Town?

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* 8. If no, please explain why you feel services, resources and funds are not distributed fairly in the Town.

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* 9. What do you like about other communities that would benefit the Town?

  Would Benefit Not Important Don't Know
Additional Outdoor Areas for Residents to Gather
Youth Opportunities
Additional Senior Services
Additional Tourist Attractions
Extending Walking/Biking Trails
Community Beautification
Lagoon Capacity for Existing Residents, Additional Housing & More Businesses
Housing Options for Seniors
More Local Retail Shops & Restaurants
Commercial/Industrial Development
Environmental Planning
Local Jobs
Attract Entrepreneurs
Visioning, Branding to Attract Business & Growth
New Hotel in Town
Campground

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* 10. How often do you use the following communication methods for Town information?

  Daily Weekly Monthly Rarely Never
Facebook
Town of Carberry Website
Instagram
Council Meetings - Attend or View On-Line
Coffee Shop Talk
Local & Regional Newspapers
Mailbox Bulletin Boards
Town Newsletter

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* 11. Are you supportive of residential growth in the Town?

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* 12. If yes, what type of residential growth would you like to see in the Town of Carberry?

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* 13. If yes, where should residential growth be developed and promoted within the Town ?

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* 14. Are you supportive of a tax increase to fund additional programs and services?

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* 15. If you selected "Yes" or "Depends," please tell us which programs or services you believe are most worth investing in.

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* 16. What would you say are your top priorities for Council and staff to address in the next couple of years? (Please rank the following items from 1 being the highest priority to 8 being the lowes)

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* 17. Does Council provide enough communication with the community?

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* 18. Have you contacted the Town of Carberry for a Service Request?

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* 19. If yes, how satisfied were you with the service/response you received?

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* 20. Do you feel you get good value for your municipal tax dollars? (For services such as snow clearing, road maintenance, infrastructure renewal, fire protection services, by-law enforcement, garbage & recycle collection, recreation, economic development & planning).

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* 21. If no, please explain why you do not feel you receive good value for your municipal tax dollars.

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* 22. Anything else you would like to add to assist the Town of Carberry Council and staff in the strategic planning process?

Thank you for taking the time to share your input and ideas.
Upon completion of the strategic planning process, a final report will be available for residents/business owners and stakeholders to view on the Town of Carberry website. Stay tuned for more information and thank you again for your participation in this important initiative!

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