Geneva Community Engagement Survey Open Participation

Your voice matters! The City of Geneva invites you to help shape the future of our community. The results of this survey will guide the City's Strategic Plan Advisory Committee as they work to identify community priorities and update the City’s Strategic Plan. This survey can be completed in 10 minutes from your home, office, the couch, or kitchen table. So take a few minutes and help shape the next 10 years!

If you live within the city limits of Geneva please use the link in the postcard that will be mailed to you the week of September 18th.

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* 1. Please choose all that apply:

I am a resident of Geneva

I am a business owner in Geneva

I am a homeowner in Geneva

I own property In Geneva other than my home

I work in Geneva

I go to school in Geneva

None of the above

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* 2. What do you like best about living or in Geneva? (Please select up to 3)

Peaceful community

Clean community

City services

Local stores/restaurants/shopping

Employment opportunities

Affordability/cost of living

Historic character of downtown

Sense of community

Parks and recreation areas

Location

Grew up here and/or have family in the area

Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please rate how important, if at all, the following are to your quality of life in Geneva?

	Essential	Very important	Moderately important	Slightly important	Not at all important	Don't know
Public safety	Public safety Essential	Public safety Very important	Public safety Moderately important	Public safety Slightly important	Public safety Not at all important	Public safety Don't know
Neighborhood appearance	Neighborhood appearance Essential	Neighborhood appearance Very important	Neighborhood appearance Moderately important	Neighborhood appearance Slightly important	Neighborhood appearance Not at all important	Neighborhood appearance Don't know
Housing (type/quality)	Housing (type/quality) Essential	Housing (type/quality) Very important	Housing (type/quality) Moderately important	Housing (type/quality) Slightly important	Housing (type/quality) Not at all important	Housing (type/quality) Don't know
Employment opportunities	Employment opportunities Essential	Employment opportunities Very important	Employment opportunities Moderately important	Employment opportunities Slightly important	Employment opportunities Not at all important	Employment opportunities Don't know
Expressway/major road access	Expressway/major road access Essential	Expressway/major road access Very important	Expressway/major road access Moderately important	Expressway/major road access Slightly important	Expressway/major road access Not at all important	Expressway/major road access Don't know
Public transit	Public transit Essential	Public transit Very important	Public transit Moderately important	Public transit Slightly important	Public transit Not at all important	Public transit Don't know
City services	City services Essential	City services Very important	City services Moderately important	City services Slightly important	City services Not at all important	City services Don't know
Historic character of downtown	Historic character of downtown Essential	Historic character of downtown Very important	Historic character of downtown Moderately important	Historic character of downtown Slightly important	Historic character of downtown Not at all important	Historic character of downtown Don't know
Local stores and shopping	Local stores and shopping Essential	Local stores and shopping Very important	Local stores and shopping Moderately important	Local stores and shopping Slightly important	Local stores and shopping Not at all important	Local stores and shopping Don't know
Affordability/cost of living	Affordability/cost of living Essential	Affordability/cost of living Very important	Affordability/cost of living Moderately important	Affordability/cost of living Slightly important	Affordability/cost of living Not at all important	Affordability/cost of living Don't know
Accessibility around the City	Accessibility around the City Essential	Accessibility around the City Very important	Accessibility around the City Moderately important	Accessibility around the City Slightly important	Accessibility around the City Not at all important	Accessibility around the City Don't know
Schools	Schools Essential	Schools Very important	Schools Moderately important	Schools Slightly important	Schools Not at all important	Schools Don't know
Parks and Recreation areas	Parks and Recreation areas Essential	Parks and Recreation areas Very important	Parks and Recreation areas Moderately important	Parks and Recreation areas Slightly important	Parks and Recreation areas Not at all important	Parks and Recreation areas Don't know
Bike and pedestrian infrastructure	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Essential	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Very important	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Moderately important	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Slightly important	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Not at all important	Bike and pedestrian infrastructure Don't know

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* 4. Please rate how satisfied, if at all, you are with the quality of the following services/features in Geneva?

	Very satisfied	Somewhat satisfied	Neutral	Somewhat dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Don't know
Fire and emergency medical response	Fire and emergency medical response Very satisfied	Fire and emergency medical response Somewhat satisfied	Fire and emergency medical response Neutral	Fire and emergency medical response Somewhat dissatisfied	Fire and emergency medical response Dissatisfied	Fire and emergency medical response Don't know
Public safety	Public safety Very satisfied	Public safety Somewhat satisfied	Public safety Neutral	Public safety Somewhat dissatisfied	Public safety Dissatisfied	Public safety Don't know
Quality of life	Quality of life Very satisfied	Quality of life Somewhat satisfied	Quality of life Neutral	Quality of life Somewhat dissatisfied	Quality of life Dissatisfied	Quality of life Don't know
Home property values	Home property values Very satisfied	Home property values Somewhat satisfied	Home property values Neutral	Home property values Somewhat dissatisfied	Home property values Dissatisfied	Home property values Don't know
Neighborhood appearance	Neighborhood appearance Very satisfied	Neighborhood appearance Somewhat satisfied	Neighborhood appearance Neutral	Neighborhood appearance Somewhat dissatisfied	Neighborhood appearance Dissatisfied	Neighborhood appearance Don't know
Arts and cultural opportunities	Arts and cultural opportunities Very satisfied	Arts and cultural opportunities Somewhat satisfied	Arts and cultural opportunities Neutral	Arts and cultural opportunities Somewhat dissatisfied	Arts and cultural opportunities Dissatisfied	Arts and cultural opportunities Don't know
Drinking water	Drinking water Very satisfied	Drinking water Somewhat satisfied	Drinking water Neutral	Drinking water Somewhat dissatisfied	Drinking water Dissatisfied	Drinking water Don't know
Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation)	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Very satisfied	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Somewhat satisfied	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Neutral	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Somewhat dissatisfied	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Dissatisfied	Multiple transportation options (biking, walking, driving, public transportation) Don't know
Roads	Roads Very satisfied	Roads Somewhat satisfied	Roads Neutral	Roads Somewhat dissatisfied	Roads Dissatisfied	Roads Don't know
Parks and park facilities	Parks and park facilities Very satisfied	Parks and park facilities Somewhat satisfied	Parks and park facilities Neutral	Parks and park facilities Somewhat dissatisfied	Parks and park facilities Dissatisfied	Parks and park facilities Don't know
School system	School system Very satisfied	School system Somewhat satisfied	School system Neutral	School system Somewhat dissatisfied	School system Dissatisfied	School system Don't know

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* 5. How important, if at all, are the following to a strong and healthy Geneva in the future?

	Essential	Very important	Moderately important	Slightly important	Not at all important	Don't know
A sense of safety and security	A sense of safety and security Essential	A sense of safety and security Very important	A sense of safety and security Moderately important	A sense of safety and security Slightly important	A sense of safety and security Not at all important	A sense of safety and security Don't know
Well-maintained residential and commercial properties	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Essential	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Very important	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Moderately important	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Slightly important	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Not at all important	Well-maintained residential and commercial properties Don't know
High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities)	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Essential	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Very important	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Moderately important	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Slightly important	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Not at all important	High quality City services (i.e., snow plowing, fire prevention, water/sewer utilities) Don't know
Employment opportunities	Employment opportunities Essential	Employment opportunities Very important	Employment opportunities Moderately important	Employment opportunities Slightly important	Employment opportunities Not at all important	Employment opportunities Don't know
A variety of housing types	A variety of housing types Essential	A variety of housing types Very important	A variety of housing types Moderately important	A variety of housing types Slightly important	A variety of housing types Not at all important	A variety of housing types Don't know
A good street and highway system	A good street and highway system Essential	A good street and highway system Very important	A good street and highway system Moderately important	A good street and highway system Slightly important	A good street and highway system Not at all important	A good street and highway system Don't know
New business development	New business development Essential	New business development Very important	New business development Moderately important	New business development Slightly important	New business development Not at all important	New business development Don't know
High property values	High property values Essential	High property values Very important	High property values Moderately important	High property values Slightly important	High property values Not at all important	High property values Don't know
Access to public transit	Access to public transit Essential	Access to public transit Very important	Access to public transit Moderately important	Access to public transit Slightly important	Access to public transit Not at all important	Access to public transit Don't know
Biking and walking trails	Biking and walking trails Essential	Biking and walking trails Very important	Biking and walking trails Moderately important	Biking and walking trails Slightly important	Biking and walking trails Not at all important	Biking and walking trails Don't know
Access to arts and culture	Access to arts and culture Essential	Access to arts and culture Very important	Access to arts and culture Moderately important	Access to arts and culture Slightly important	Access to arts and culture Not at all important	Access to arts and culture Don't know
Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Essential	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Very important	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Moderately important	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Slightly important	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Not at all important	Diverse, inclusive and welcoming community Don't know
High quality schools	High quality schools Essential	High quality schools Very important	High quality schools Moderately important	High quality schools Slightly important	High quality schools Not at all important	High quality schools Don't know
Sustainable community	Sustainable community Essential	Sustainable community Very important	Sustainable community Moderately important	Sustainable community Slightly important	Sustainable community Not at all important	Sustainable community Don't know
Community accessibility	Community accessibility Essential	Community accessibility Very important	Community accessibility Moderately important	Community accessibility Slightly important	Community accessibility Not at all important	Community accessibility Don't know

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* 6. Please rate how important, if at all, each of the following are to the future of Geneva:

	Essential	Very important	Moderately important	Slightly important	Not at all important	Don't know
A broad range of employment opportunities	A broad range of employment opportunities Essential	A broad range of employment opportunities Very important	A broad range of employment opportunities Moderately important	A broad range of employment opportunities Slightly important	A broad range of employment opportunities Not at all important	A broad range of employment opportunities Don't know
A safe community	A safe community Essential	A safe community Very important	A safe community Moderately important	A safe community Slightly important	A safe community Not at all important	A safe community Don't know
A commitment to environmental sustainability	A commitment to environmental sustainability Essential	A commitment to environmental sustainability Very important	A commitment to environmental sustainability Moderately important	A commitment to environmental sustainability Slightly important	A commitment to environmental sustainability Not at all important	A commitment to environmental sustainability Don't know
A welcoming place for diverse populations	A welcoming place for diverse populations Essential	A welcoming place for diverse populations Very important	A welcoming place for diverse populations Moderately important	A welcoming place for diverse populations Slightly important	A welcoming place for diverse populations Not at all important	A welcoming place for diverse populations Don't know
A well-maintained community	A well-maintained community Essential	A well-maintained community Very important	A well-maintained community Moderately important	A well-maintained community Slightly important	A well-maintained community Not at all important	A well-maintained community Don't know
A variety of recreational opportunities	A variety of recreational opportunities Essential	A variety of recreational opportunities Very important	A variety of recreational opportunities Moderately important	A variety of recreational opportunities Slightly important	A variety of recreational opportunities Not at all important	A variety of recreational opportunities Don't know
Preserving historic character of downtown	Preserving historic character of downtown Essential	Preserving historic character of downtown Very important	Preserving historic character of downtown Moderately important	Preserving historic character of downtown Slightly important	Preserving historic character of downtown Not at all important	Preserving historic character of downtown Don't know
A good place to raise a family	A good place to raise a family Essential	A good place to raise a family Very important	A good place to raise a family Moderately important	A good place to raise a family Slightly important	A good place to raise a family Not at all important	A good place to raise a family Don't know
Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits)	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Essential	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Very important	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Moderately important	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Slightly important	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Not at all important	Affordable city services (i.e., water, garbage, building permits) Don't know
A diverse set of shopping options	A diverse set of shopping options Essential	A diverse set of shopping options Very important	A diverse set of shopping options Moderately important	A diverse set of shopping options Slightly important	A diverse set of shopping options Not at all important	A diverse set of shopping options Don't know
Good traffic flow in Geneva	Good traffic flow in Geneva Essential	Good traffic flow in Geneva Very important	Good traffic flow in Geneva Moderately important	Good traffic flow in Geneva Slightly important	Good traffic flow in Geneva Not at all important	Good traffic flow in Geneva Don't know
Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Essential	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Very important	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Moderately important	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Slightly important	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Not at all important	Accessibility for all mobility and ability levels Don't know
A variety of housing options	A variety of housing options Essential	A variety of housing options Very important	A variety of housing options Moderately important	A variety of housing options Slightly important	A variety of housing options Not at all important	A variety of housing options Don't know
Housing affordability	Housing affordability Essential	Housing affordability Very important	Housing affordability Moderately important	Housing affordability Slightly important	Housing affordability Not at all important	Housing affordability Don't know
High quality schools	High quality schools Essential	High quality schools Very important	High quality schools Moderately important	High quality schools Slightly important	High quality schools Not at all important	High quality schools Don't know

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* 7. Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly agree	Somewhat agree	Neither agree or disagree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree
The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade.	The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade. Strongly agree	The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade. Somewhat agree	The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade. Neither agree or disagree	The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade. Somewhat disagree	The city has done a good job upgrading its infrastructure (water, roads, sanitary sewer) over the past decade. Strongly disagree
The City of Geneva has a good reputation	The City of Geneva has a good reputation Strongly agree	The City of Geneva has a good reputation Somewhat agree	The City of Geneva has a good reputation Neither agree or disagree	The City of Geneva has a good reputation Somewhat disagree	The City of Geneva has a good reputation Strongly disagree
The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources	The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources Strongly agree	The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources Somewhat agree	The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources Neither agree or disagree	The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources Somewhat disagree	The City government is fiscally responsible with its resources Strongly disagree
The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members	The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members Strongly agree	The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members Somewhat agree	The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members Neither agree or disagree	The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members Somewhat disagree	The city should invest in projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all community members Strongly disagree
The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses.	The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses. Strongly agree	The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses. Somewhat agree	The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses. Neither agree or disagree	The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses. Somewhat disagree	The city should invest in creating jobs and grow local businesses. Strongly disagree
The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts.	The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts. Strongly agree	The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts. Somewhat agree	The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts. Neither agree or disagree	The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts. Somewhat disagree	The city has done a good job with their sustainability efforts. Strongly disagree
Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government	Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government Strongly agree	Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government Somewhat agree	Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government Neither agree or disagree	Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government Somewhat disagree	Providing a safe and healthy environment is the highest priority of the City's government Strongly disagree
The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community	The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community Strongly agree	The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community Somewhat agree	The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community Neither agree or disagree	The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community Somewhat disagree	The city should prioritize an equitable and inclusive community Strongly disagree
Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages.	Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages. Strongly agree	Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages. Somewhat agree	Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages. Neither agree or disagree	Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages. Somewhat disagree	Geneva is a good place to live for those of all ages. Strongly disagree
The city is effective at communicating with residents.	The city is effective at communicating with residents. Strongly agree	The city is effective at communicating with residents. Somewhat agree	The city is effective at communicating with residents. Neither agree or disagree	The city is effective at communicating with residents. Somewhat disagree	The city is effective at communicating with residents. Strongly disagree
The city is responsive when working with residents	The city is responsive when working with residents Strongly agree	The city is responsive when working with residents Somewhat agree	The city is responsive when working with residents Neither agree or disagree	The city is responsive when working with residents Somewhat disagree	The city is responsive when working with residents Strongly disagree
A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community	A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community Strongly agree	A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community Somewhat agree	A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community Neither agree or disagree	A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community Somewhat disagree	A high-quality school system is an important factor in the success of the community Strongly disagree

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* 8. How likely is it that you or someone in your household will do the following in the next 5 years?

	Very likely	Likely	Somewhat likely	Not likely	Don't know
Install solar panels at your home	Install solar panels at your home Very likely	Install solar panels at your home Likely	Install solar panels at your home Somewhat likely	Install solar panels at your home Not likely	Install solar panels at your home Don't know
Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle	Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle Very likely	Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle Likely	Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle Somewhat likely	Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle Not likely	Purchase an electric or hybrid vehicle Don't know
Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program	Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program Very likely	Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program Likely	Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program Somewhat likely	Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program Not likely	Request a new parkway tree through the City’s replacement program Don't know

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* 9. When not making a purchase online, how often do you leave Geneva to make the following purchases?

	Always	Very often	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Dining	Dining Always	Dining Very often	Dining Sometimes	Dining Rarely	Dining Never
Furniture	Furniture Always	Furniture Very often	Furniture Sometimes	Furniture Rarely	Furniture Never
General groceries	General groceries Always	General groceries Very often	General groceries Sometimes	General groceries Rarely	General groceries Never
Specialty groceries	Specialty groceries Always	Specialty groceries Very often	Specialty groceries Sometimes	Specialty groceries Rarely	Specialty groceries Never
General merchandise	General merchandise Always	General merchandise Very often	General merchandise Sometimes	General merchandise Rarely	General merchandise Never
Clothing	Clothing Always	Clothing Very often	Clothing Sometimes	Clothing Rarely	Clothing Never
Electronics	Electronics Always	Electronics Very often	Electronics Sometimes	Electronics Rarely	Electronics Never

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* 10. Please rate your level of satisfaction with the following aspects of Geneva's downtown and Third Street corridor:

	Very satisfied	Satisfied	Dissatisfied	Very dissatisfied	Don't know
Ability to find parking	Ability to find parking Very satisfied	Ability to find parking Satisfied	Ability to find parking Dissatisfied	Ability to find parking Very dissatisfied	Ability to find parking Don't know
Public art	Public art Very satisfied	Public art Satisfied	Public art Dissatisfied	Public art Very dissatisfied	Public art Don't know
Sidewalks and crossings	Sidewalks and crossings Very satisfied	Sidewalks and crossings Satisfied	Sidewalks and crossings Dissatisfied	Sidewalks and crossings Very dissatisfied	Sidewalks and crossings Don't know
Cleanliness and appearance	Cleanliness and appearance Very satisfied	Cleanliness and appearance Satisfied	Cleanliness and appearance Dissatisfied	Cleanliness and appearance Very dissatisfied	Cleanliness and appearance Don't know
Special events and festivals	Special events and festivals Very satisfied	Special events and festivals Satisfied	Special events and festivals Dissatisfied	Special events and festivals Very dissatisfied	Special events and festivals Don't know
French Market	French Market Very satisfied	French Market Satisfied	French Market Dissatisfied	French Market Very dissatisfied	French Market Don't know

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* 11. What type of business would you like to see in Geneva?

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* 12. In the last 3 months, how often did you visit stores/restaurants in the following locations?

	1-2 times	3-6 times	7-11 times	12 times or more
Downtown/Third Street	Downtown/Third Street 1-2 times	Downtown/Third Street 3-6 times	Downtown/Third Street 7-11 times	Downtown/Third Street 12 times or more
Randall Road	Randall Road 1-2 times	Randall Road 3-6 times	Randall Road 7-11 times	Randall Road 12 times or more
Geneva Commons	Geneva Commons 1-2 times	Geneva Commons 3-6 times	Geneva Commons 7-11 times	Geneva Commons 12 times or more
Outside of Geneva	Outside of Geneva 1-2 times	Outside of Geneva 3-6 times	Outside of Geneva 7-11 times	Outside of Geneva 12 times or more

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* 13. How do you prefer to get your information from the City of Geneva (select all that apply)

Mailings (postcards, letters, etc.)

In-person events

City website

Cable TV station

Social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

Electronic newsletter

Text messages

Traditional print media

Traditional electronic media

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* 14. Any additional comments you wish to share?

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* 15. What is your gender?

Female

Male

I do not identify as male or female (non-binary)

I prefer not to answer

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* 16. What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75+

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* 17. Living situation

Homeowner

Renter

Other (please specify)

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* 18. What is your race? (Mark one or more races to indicate what race you consider yourself to be.)

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

Middle Eastern or North African

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

White

A race not listed

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* 19. Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin?

Yes

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* 20. Does a member of your household have a disability?

Yes

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* 21. Do you have children 17 or under in your household?

Yes

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* 22. Are you or any other members of your household aged 65 or older?

Yes

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* 23. What ward do you live in? (see image above)

Ward 1

Ward 2

Ward 3

Ward 4

Ward 5

I live in Mill Creek or another area outside of the city limits of Geneva