Community Survey – Kensington Police Protection and Community Services District, CA

The Board of Directors for the Kensington Community Services District has initiated a recruitment for a General Manager. The new General Manager is appointed by the Board of Directors and is responsible for addressing the priorities established by the Board and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the District. The Board is interested in obtaining feedback from the community to guide the recruitment and selection strategies. The Board appreciates you taking a few moments to respond to this brief survey.

Section 1: Awareness & Confidence

1.Awareness of the Consolidation
How familiar are you with the recent consolidation of the Kensington Fire and Police Protection Districts?

Very familiar

Somewhat familiar

Heard about it, but not familiar with details

Not at all familiar

2.Confidence in the Consolidation
How confident are you that the consolidation will improve overall public safety services and reduce operational expenses in our community?

Section 2: Current Services

3.Service Quality (Fire)
On a scale of 1 to 5, how would you currently rate the quality of fire protection services?
(1 = Very poor, 5 = Excellent)

5.Police Facilities
Because the Public Safety Building cannot hold police operations there is a need for a police operations building, how important is it for that to be in Kensington as opposed to the current location (separate from fire facilities)?

Other (Please share any thoughts on police facilities or location.)

Section 3: Community Priorities

6.Community Priorities
Which areas should the new District leadership prioritize over the next 2–3 years? (Select up to three)

Fire prevention and emergency response

Police services and crime prevention

Disaster preparedness and resilience

Community engagement and transparency

Fiscal responsibility and efficient use of resources

Park improvements

Other (please specify)

7.Trust and Transparency
How important is transparency and open communication from District leadership to you?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not very important

Section 4: Leadership & Communication

8.Expectations for General Manager
Which qualities are most important in the new General Manager? (Select up to three)

Strong leadership and decision-making

Experience in public safety or emergency management

Financial management expertise

Ability to collaborate with the community and staff

Transparency and accountability

Strategic planning and innovation

9.Community Engagement
How would you prefer to receive updates from the District? (Select all that apply)

Other (please specify)

Section 5: Open Feedback

10.Concerns Moving Forward
What concerns, if any, do you have about the consolidation or the transition to new leadership?

11.Vision for the Future
What is the most important outcome you hope to see from the consolidated District in the next five years?