2023 Roane County Comprehensive Master Plan Survey Introduction: Thank you for participating in this important public survey for Roane County. There are 28 questions and will take about 10 minutes to complete. Your input will help us make informed decisions and plan for the future of our community. This survey is completely anonymous, and your responses will be kept confidential. Section 1: Growth and Development Question Title * 1. What do you think are the main drivers of population growth in Roane County? (Select all that apply) Job opportunities Affordable housing Quality of life Education Community values State/local taxation Natural beauty of the area Escaping undesirable living conditions in other places Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Are you satisfied with the pace of development in Roane County? Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 3. What types of development projects do you believe should be prioritized in Roane County? (Select up to three) Infrastructure improvements (roads, public transportation) Affordable housing Green spaces and parks Commercial development Educational facilities Healthcare facilities Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. How would you rate the overall economic condition of Roane County? Excellent Good Fair Poor Question Title * 5. What types of industries or businesses do you think Roane County should attract or support for economic growth? (Select up to three) Technology and innovation Nuclear industry Manufacturing Tourism and hospitality Agriculture Healthcare Small businesses Other (please specify) Section 2: County Infrastructure Question Title * 6. How would you rate the condition of Roane County's roads and transportation infrastructure? Excellent Good Fair Poor Question Title * 7. In your opinion, what are the most pressing infrastructure needs in Roane County? (Select up to three) Road and bridge repairs Water and sewage system upgrades and expansion Energy and utilities infrastructure Broadband internet access Public facilities (libraries, community centers) Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. How do you think Roane County can best fund and finance infrastructure improvements? (Select all that apply) Increase taxes Seek federal or state grants Public-private partnerships Issue bonds Allocate existing funds more efficiently Other (please specify) Section 3: Education Question Title * 9. How would you rate the quality of education in Roane County? (Exp: Public Schools, Public College, and Trade Schools) Excellent Good Fair Poor Question Title * 10. How important is high-quality education to you? (University, advanced education…?, Up to date technology in classrooms?) Very important Important Neutral Not important Very not important Question Title * 11. Are you satisfied with the availability of educational resources and facilities in Roane County? (Exp: Schools, College, and Trade Schools) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Question Title * 12. Are you satisfied with public educational offerings and programs in Roane County? (Exp: Public Schools, Public College, and Trade Schools) Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied Section 4: Broadband Internet Access Question Title * 13. Do you have access to reliable high-speed broadband internet at your current residence? Yes No I do not know Question Title * 14. (Optional) If you answered "No" to the previous question, please specify the main reason for your lack of broadband internet access: Lack of availability in my area Cost prohibitive Poor service quality Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. Have you or someone in your household faced challenges related to remote work, online learning, or telehealth due to inadequate internet access during the past year? Yes No Not applicable Section 5: County's Greatest Challenges Question Title * 16. In your opinion, what do you consider to be the greatest challenges facing Roane County today? (Select up to three) Crime and public safety Drug addiction and substance abuse Homelessness Healthcare access Education quality Economic disparities Environmental concerns Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. How safe do you feel in your local neighborhood in terms of crime and public safety? Very safe Safe Neutral Unsafe Very unsafe Question Title * 18. Have you or someone you know been directly affected by issues related to drug addiction or substance abuse in Roane County? Yes No Prefer not to say Question Title * 19. In your opinion, what strategies or initiatives should Roane County prioritize to address the challenges of crime and drug addiction? (Select up to three) Increased law enforcement presence Drug rehabilitation and treatment programs Mental health services Community policing and engagement Youth outreach and prevention programs Affordable housing initiatives Other (please specify) Thank you for providing insights into the county's greatest challenges. Your feedback will assist in developing strategies to address these issues and enhance the overall well-being of our community. Section 6: Communications with County Government Question Title * 20. How do you typically receive information and updates from the Roane County government? (Select all that apply) County website Social media platforms Local Newspaper Local TV Channel From other community members (exp. Friends, Family, Coworkers, ect.) Email newsletters Postal mail Public meetings or town halls Other (please specify) Question Title * 21. If you have contacted Roane County government, how satisfied were you with their response and resolution of your inquiry? Very satisfied Satisfied Neutral Dissatisfied Very dissatisfied N/A (haven't contacted them) Section 7: Demographics Question Title * 22. What is your gender? Male Female Other Prefer not to say Question Title * 23. What is your age group? Under 18 18-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 65 or older Question Title * 24. What zip code do you live in? Question Title * 25. What is your Ethnicity/Race? (Select all that apply) White/Caucasian Black/African American Hispanic/Latino Asian/Pacific Islander Native American/Alaska Native Mixed Prefer not to say Question Title * 26. What is your household size? 1 2-3 4-5 6 or more Question Title * 27. How long have you lived in the county? Less than 1 year 1-5 years 6-10 years More than 10 years Question Title * 28. What is your annual household income? < $20,000 $20,000 - $30,000 $30,000 - $50,000 $50,000 - $75,000 $75,000 - $100,000 $100,000 - $150,000 $150,000 - $250,000 >$250,000 Question Title * 29. What is your highest level of education? High school diploma/GED Some college Apprenticeship completion Associate degree Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Doctorate Done