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ARENAC COUNTY MASTER PLAN SURVEY

Thank you for taking the time to provide your thoughts regarding an update to the Arenac County Master Plan!
Responses to this survey are completely anonymous.
Survey responses, including comments, may be shared at public meetings of the County Planning Commission and County Board of Commissioners.

There are two ways to complete this survey:
1.) Fill out this physical copy of the survey and mail it back to Arenac County OR drop it off at the Arenac County Building located at 120 N Grove St., Standish, MI 48658.
2.) Type this link into your web browser: www.arenaccountymi.gov OR scan the QR code to the right, to access the survey online. (PREFERRED)
SURVEY RESPONSES ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 28, 2026

If you have any questions about this survey, or about the Master Plan update in general, please contact the County at (989) 846-6188.
1.What is your relationship to Arenac County? (Select all that apply)
2.If you live in the County, how long have you been a resident here?
3.If you have a business in the County, how long have you been operating here?
4.What is your age?
5.What do you value the most about living, working, or visiting the County? (Select all that apply)
6.Perception
Excellent},{
Good
Fair
Poor
Not Sure
How would you rate the quality of life in Arenac County?
How would you rate the overall willingness of people to help their community?
How would you rate Arenac County’s commercial and industrial areas?
7.If you answered “Fair” or “Poor” for any of the above options in Question 7, please briefly describe why below:
8.Economy
Strongly Agree},{
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Overall, the economy in Arenac County is headed in a positive direction.
Most businesses in Arenac County can find dependable employees in a reasonable amount of time.
Most people that live in Arenac County can find jobs that pay them a reasonable wage without a long commute.
There are strong opportunities for entrepreneurs and small businesses to start in Arenac County.
Arenac County has enough retail, restaurants, and service businesses to meet the community’s needs.
Arenac County has enough industrial businesses and large employers to meet the community’s needs.
9.Are there specific types of businesses or economic activities you would like to see more of in Arenac County?
10.Housing
Strongly Agree},{
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Most people and families can find safe, affordable housing that meets their needs in Arenac County.
Houses in Arenac County are well-maintained, and homeowners are reinvesting in their homes.
Houses in Arenac County are well-maintained and rental property owners are reinvesting in their homes.
Arenac County has an appropriate mix of housing options (single-family, apartments, senior housing, etc.).
The cost to purchase a home in Arenac County is reasonable.
The cost to rent a home or apartment in Arenac County is reasonable.
11.If you answered “Somewhat disagree” or “Strongly disagree” for any of the above options in Question 11, please briefly describe why below:
12.Is there a type of housing that is needed in Arenac County? (Select all that apply)
13.Do you intend to move out of Arenac County in the next two (2) years?
14.Transportation
Strongly Agree},{
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Most Arenac County residents do not have a problem getting to work, school, the grocery store, or medical appointments.
Walking and biking is safe in Arenac County.
Existing sidewalks are safe and provide adequate links for walkability.
Roads and other transportation infrastructure in Arenac County are well-maintained.
Traffic congestion is not an issue in Arenac County.
There is an adequate supply of walking, biking, and off-road vehicle trails in the County.
15.If you answered “Somewhat disagree” or “Strongly disagree” for any of the above options in Question 14, please briefly describe why below:
16.Provide examples of where improved sidewalks or other transportation infrastructure should be improved that are not located in villages or towns within the County.
17.How would you rate the following community services?
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor
Not Sure
Police Department
Fire Department
Code Enforcement
Emergency medical services
Ambulance service
Library services
Schools
Tele-Communications network (Internet/Cell Phone Service)
18.If you answered “Fair” or “Poor,” for any of the above options, please briefly describe why below:
19.Environment
Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Natural features in Arenac County should be protected from development (wetlands, parks, farmland, forests, rivers and streams, etc.).
20.If you answered “Somewhat disagree” or “Strongly disagree” for any of the above options in Question 18, please briefly describe why below:
21.Parks
Strongly Agree},{
Somewhat Agree
Neutral
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
I feel that public parks and recreational facilities are extremely important to my quality of life.
There should be an increase in park space in the county.
There should be an increase in the trail network in the county.
The parks and recreational services in the county are excellent.
22.What is your favorite park or recreational area in the county?
23.What is your favorite amenity at the park or recreational area in the county?
24.What additional park/recreation amenities would you like to see?
25.Do you have adult children who have left Arenac County? If so, why did they leave and what would it take for them to move back?
26.What types of activities would you like to see hosted at the new events center facility?
27.If there was a recycle center and/or composting center located conveniently in the County would you utilize the services?
28.What is the biggest infrastructure project Arenac County should focus on during the next five years.
29.Please let us know a goal you’d like to see Arenac County achieve over the next five years:
THANK YOU!!!