Chilliwack Chamber Election Survey

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* 1. Will you be voting in the upcoming Federal Election this coming October?

Yes

Probably

Not Sure

If you are not sure, or answered 'no'...why?

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* 2. What is the most important issue facing your Municipality right now? (this is what you think city hall should give highest priority).

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* 3. Compared to other levels of government (Provincial/ Federal), how much impact do you think Municipal Government (Mayor/ City Council) have on quality of life?

Municipal government has the most impact on life compared to other levels of government

Municipal government has the same impact on life as other levels of government

Municipal government has less impact on life than other levels of government

I do not know/ I am unsure

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* 4. Compared to other levels of government (Provincial or Federal governments), how much impact do you think Municipal governments (your local mayor and city council), have on affordability in Chilliwack?

Municipal governments have the most impact compared to other levels of government

Municipal governments have the same impact as other levels of government

Municipal governments have less impact compared to other levels of government

I do not know/ I am unsure

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* 5. In local communities, “Quality of life” typically includes such factors as access to housing, parks and recreation, good air quality, transportation and public safety. Looking back over the past 5 years, how has quality of life and affordability changed in Chilliwack?

Improved

Stayed the same

Worsened

I do not know/ I am unsure

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* 6. How do you feel about the future of Chilliwack in terms of quality of life and affordability?

It will improve over the next 5 years

It will get worse over the next 5 years

It will stay the same over the next 5 years

I do not know/ I am unsure

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* 7. Have you recently considered relocating your business away from the Chilliwack area due to affordability issues?

Yes

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* 8. Has your business’s ability to recruit or retain employees been affected by the cost of housing?

Yes

I do not know/I am unsure

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* 9. How would you describe the local government tax burden for your business over the past four years?

It is reasonably fair for the services used by my business

It is unfair for the services used by my business

Unsure/ no opinion

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* 10. In terms of municipal government spending, what do you believe are the top 3 priorities for investment? Check off 3 of the following in no particular order.

City services such as waste collection, water and sewer, bylaw enforcement

Local road maintenance and traffic management

Planning and permitting to enable new development

Sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental footprint and climate impacts

Climate change adaption and resiliency

Economic development

Social housing and poverty reduction

Policing and public safety

Arts & culture

Community recreation facilities and parks

Child care and youth programs

Public realm cleanliness (street cleaning, litter removal)

Fire and rescue services

Addressing the opioid crisis

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* 11. Now please identify the 3 least important/ lowest priorities for municipal government. Check off 3 of the following in no particular order.

City services such as waste collection, water and sewer, bylaw enforcement

Local road maintenance and traffic management

Planning and permitting to enable new development

Sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental footprint and climate impacts

Climate change adaption and resiliency

Economic development

Social housing and poverty reduction

Policing and public safety

Arts & culture

Community recreation facilities and parks

Child care and youth programs

Public realm cleanliness (street cleaning, litter removal)

Fire and rescue services

Addressing the opioid crisis

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* 12. Do you believe RCMP resources are adequate to address crime and safety in your community?

Yes

I don’t know/ no opinion

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* 13. Do you support the establishment of a single regional police force to better fight organized crime and gang violence?

Yes

I don’t know/ no opinion

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* 14. How satisfied are you with your municipality in terms of community engagement or consultation with residents/ businesses on projects and initiatives?

Very satisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Not very satisfied

Not at all satisfied

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* 1. Will you be voting in the upcoming Federal Election this coming October?

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* 2. What is the most important issue facing your Municipality right now? (this is what you think city hall should give highest priority).

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* 3. Compared to other levels of government (Provincial/ Federal), how much impact do you think Municipal Government (Mayor/ City Council) have on quality of life?

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* 4. Compared to other levels of government (Provincial or Federal governments), how much impact do you think Municipal governments (your local mayor and city council), have on affordability in Chilliwack?

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* 5. In local communities, “Quality of life” typically includes such factors as access to housing, parks and recreation, good air quality, transportation and public safety. Looking back over the past 5 years, how has quality of life and affordability changed in Chilliwack?

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* 6. How do you feel about the future of Chilliwack in terms of quality of life and affordability?

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* 7. Have you recently considered relocating your business away from the Chilliwack area due to affordability issues?

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* 8. Has your business’s ability to recruit or retain employees been affected by the cost of housing?

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* 9. How would you describe the local government tax burden for your business over the past four years?

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* 10. In terms of municipal government spending, what do you believe are the top 3 priorities for investment? Check off 3 of the following in no particular order.

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* 11. Now please identify the 3 least important/ lowest priorities for municipal government. Check off 3 of the following in no particular order.

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* 12. Do you believe RCMP resources are adequate to address crime and safety in your community?

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* 13. Do you support the establishment of a single regional police force to better fight organized crime and gang violence?

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* 14. How satisfied are you with your municipality in terms of community engagement or consultation with residents/ businesses on projects and initiatives?

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* 15. What other comments would you like to share?