Community Economic Development Survey

Economic development is typically described as programs, policies, or activities that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community.

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* 1. What are some of Union Township’s strengths? (check all that apply):

 Small town feeling

 Affordable

 Green space

 Close to urban center

 Access to interstate

 Nature-based recreation

 Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What are your top concerns facing Union Township? (indicate your top three):

 Lack of public transportation

 Too many new homes being developed

 Difficulty in attracting young people

 Need for affordable housing

 Tax burden disproportionally on residential base

 Deteriorating roadways and public infrastructure

 Increase in school-aged children and associated costs of education

Lack of Sidewalks/Bike Trails

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Union Township? (check all that apply):

 Agriculture

 Construction

 Sports Recreation

 Food Processing

 Retail

 Manufacturing

 Telework (professional firms who can work from anywhere)

 Transportation, Communication, Utilities

 Finance, Insurance, Real Estate

 Healthcare related businesses

 Education or Training

 Wholesale Trade

 Military-related businesses

 Casual “sit-down” Dining

Formal or Special Occasion Dining

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What should be the focus of Union Township in upcoming economic development decisions? (indicate your top three):

 Attracting more businesses to town

 Attracting more people to move to Union Township

 Attracting more visitors

 Attracting the kinds of businesses and jobs we want

 Ensuring the benefits of growth are evenly shared

 Growing in a way that fits our community

 Growing the number of jobs in town

 Protecting against the negative impacts of growth

Medicinal Marijuana

State law permits townships to enact limitations on the total number of retail marijuana (cannabis) businesses and total floor area dedicated to these uses. Union Township currently has a temporary ban on new medical marijuana businesses.

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* 5. How do you feel about retail marijuana (cannabis) sales in Union Township?

 I support legalized cannabis

 I support legalized cannabis, but don’t want it sold in my community

 I support legalized cannabis if it generates revenue for the Township

 I oppose legalized cannabis

 I have no opinion on legalized cannabis

Additional Comments

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* 6. If you support cannabis-related retail businesses in Union Township, select any further restrictions you would like implemented:

 Additional “public view” and signage regulations

 Additional revenue-generating fees and/or taxes

 Specific proximity from schools and residential areas

 Do not allow more than three locations in the Township

 Do not allow more than five locations in the Township

 Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Please indicate your primary concerns about the retail sales of cannabis products in Union Township (select all that apply)

 Illegal sales to those under 21

 Parking and traffic issues

 Increased crime

 Unattractive signage or buildings

Potential for Abusing Medical Marijuana

 Not Applicable

Other (please specify)

Township Priorities

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* 8. Please indicate the top three priorities you think Union Township should work on improving in 2023? (indicate your top three):

 Paving

 Transportation (Bike Paths and Sidewalks)

 Recreation Opportunities (Leagues, events)

 Recreation Opportunities (Additional Outdoor Facilities for Public Use)

 Improve Park Amenities

 Township Beautification (Trash Removal)

 Township Beautification (Community Art/Murals)

 Township Branding, signage

 Removal of Blight/ Problem Properties

 Public Safety Response

 Economic Development/More Jobs

 Economic Development/More Restaurants

 Economic Development/More Retail

Making Electric Vehicle Charging Stations More Available

Other (please specify)

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* 9. The Township is working on a new website, what features are most important to you in a new website for the township?

Ease of Use on Mobile Devices

Easy Access to Contact Information for Township Staff

Easy Access to Documents, Increasing Transparency

Easy Access to Contact Information for Trustees

Consolidated Community Calendar of Events

Easy Access to Meeting Videos and Documents

Easy Ability to raise concerns about code enforcement, zoning and other maintenance concerns

Information Easy to Locate

Other (please specify)

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* 10. What is your age?

 Under 30

 31 – 50

 51 – 65

 Older than 65

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* 11. What is the size of your current household (number of people)?

 1

 2

 3

 4

 More than 4

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* 12. What is your area of employment?

 Government

 Healthcare

 Construction

 Tourism

 Education

 Real Estate

 Restaurant/Food Service

 Retail

 Military

 Manufacturing

 Agriculture

 Professional Services

 Non-profit

 Retired

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Do you work in Union Township?

 Yes, I work in Union Township

 No, I work outside Union Township

 Yes, I work in Union Township, but my company is based elsewhere

Other (please specify)

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* 14. How many years have you lived in Union Township?

 Less than 5

 5 - 9

 10 - 24

 25+

 I do not live in Union Township

Community Economic Development Survey

Union Township 2023 Community and Economic Development Survey

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* 1. What are some of Union Township’s strengths? (check all that apply):

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* 2. What are your top concerns facing Union Township? (indicate your top three):

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* 3. What types of businesses should we work to recruit to Union Township? (check all that apply):

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* 4. What should be the focus of Union Township in upcoming economic development decisions? (indicate your top three):

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* 5. How do you feel about retail marijuana (cannabis) sales in Union Township?

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* 6. If you support cannabis-related retail businesses in Union Township, select any further restrictions you would like implemented:

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* 7. Please indicate your primary concerns about the retail sales of cannabis products in Union Township (select all that apply)

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* 8. Please indicate the top three priorities you think Union Township should work on improving in 2023? (indicate your top three):

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* 9. The Township is working on a new website, what features are most important to you in a new website for the township?

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* 10. What is your age?

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* 11. What is the size of your current household (number of people)?

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* 12. What is your area of employment?

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* 13. Do you work in Union Township?

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* 14. How many years have you lived in Union Township?

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* 15. What are the top 3 reasons you chose to live in Union Township?

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* 16. What is your vision for Union Township 10 years from now?

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* 17. Any additional comments you’d like to share with the Township?

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* 18. Are you interested in receiving news and updates from the Township?