1.Do you live or own land within the boundaries of the RM of Buckland No. 491

Yes

No

2.Are you willing to share your name or land location so we can verify that you are a resident of the RM?

3.Which of these issues do you feel should be the top priorities for a Community Safety Officer? (Select all that apply)

Dog Control – Complaints and safety concerns

Nuisance Abatement – Addressing property maintenance and safety concerns

Planning and Development Enforcement – Ensuring compliance with zoning bylaws, building permits, and development standards.

Noise Control – Responding to resident complaints and maintaining community standards.

Traffic Control – With increasing road use, traffic safety and flow are becoming more challenging.

Visibility to Deter Crime – A uniformed presence to discourage unlawful behaviour.

Other (please specify)

4.Do you believe a Community Safety Officer would benefit our municipality?

Yes

No

Unsure

5.A CSO program is estimated to cost $150,000–$175,000 per year, including salary, equipment, and communications. Would you support this investment?

Yes, I would support the cost.

Yes, but hope the cost can be shared with neighbouring municipalities.

No, I would not support the cost.

Unsure / Need more information.

6.How important do you feel it is for the municipality to have a dedicated officer for bylaw enforcement and traffic control, rather than relying on administration or RCMP alone?

Extremely important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

7.Do you feel this program would increase response time to complaints and improve service to residents?

Yes

No

Unsure

8.How likely are you to support the creation of a Community Safety Officer position if it meant stronger bylaw enforcement and improved community safety?

Very likely

Likely

Neither likely nor unlikely

Unlikely

Very unlikely

9.Do you have any additional comments or concerns about community safety or bylaw enforcement?

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