Online St. Charles County Focus Group (January 30, 2026)

GENERAL INFO

We are looking for St. Charles County residents to participate in an online focus group from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, January 30. Compensation for participation will be $250 (paid by PayPal or Venmo within one business day of the event). The event will be held via the Zoom app.

Eligible applicants will be contacted via email for a short Zoom interview during which you will be asked to demonstrate your ability to both use Zoom and access our online polling platform. If you have participated in one of our past focus groups, you may not be eligible for this group.

If you are selected for the focus group, we will have to verify your identity for payment purposes. You will be asked to submit/show a legible copy/photo of your driver's license or Missouri ID (instructions will be provided for which portions can be redacted).

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION YOU MUST:

1) Have a valid Missouri Driver’s License or Missouri ID;

2) Be a resident of St. Charles County;

3) Be able to read, write, and speak in English;

4) Have the Zoom app installed on a tablet, laptop, or desktop computer;

5) Have reliable headphones and a microphone for use in the Zoom meeting;

6) Have a reliable internet connection which will allow you to remain online and present via video and audio in the Zoom meeting during the entire focus group event (breaks excluded);

7) Have a secondary device (cell phone, tablet, laptop, or computer) which can access the internet;

8) Have a quiet place free from potential distractions (e.g. children, pets, etc.) from which you can participate in the focus group.

QUESTIONNAIRE

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Phone number (please enter the 10-digit number without spaces or special characters):

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* 4. E-mail address:

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* 5. How old are you? (Listing an incorrect age will result in automatic disqualification.)

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* 6. Gender

Male

Female

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* 7. What is your race?

Asian-American

Black or African-American

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian

White or Caucasian

Multi-Racial

Other

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* 8. Do you:

Rent

Own

Live with Family/Friend (not paying rent)

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* 9. With which political party do you most identify?

Democrat

Republican

No Party Preference

Other

If you selected "Other," please specify:

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* 10. With which ideology/political party do you most tend to agree?

Liberal/Democrat

Conservative/Republican

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* 11. What is the highest level of education you've completed?

Less than High School

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Associate Degree/Some College

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree (Master's or Doctorate)

If you hold a degree, what was your field of study?

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* 12. What is your yearly household income?

Under $10,000

$10,000 - $19,999

$20,000 - $29,999

$30,000 - $39,999

$40,000 - $49,999

$50,000 - $74,999

$75,000 - $99,999

$100,000 - $200,000

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* 13. What is your current marital status?

Single (never married)

Married

Divorced

Domestic Partnership/Civil Union

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* 14. How many children do you have?

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* 15. What is your employment status?

Full-Time Employment

Part-Time Employment

Self Employed (includes gigs such as driving for Lyft)

Student

Homemaker

Retired

Unemployed

If unemployed, approximately how long have you been unemployed?

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* 16. Job Title (If retired or unemployed, please list your former job title.)

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* 17. Do you work in any capacity for a law enforcement agency?

Yes

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* 18. Which category best describes the industry in which you work? (If retired or unemployed, please make your selection based on your last job.)

Agriculture

Construction

Education

Financial Activities

Government

Healthcare

Information

Law

Law Enforcement

Leisure & Hospitality

Manufacturing

Professional & Business Services

Religious Organization

Retail Trade

Transportation & Utilities

Wholesale Trade

Other Services

Other (please specify)

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* 19. Do you supervise or manage anyone at your current job?

Yes

N/A

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* 20. Are you currently enrolled in a college/university?

Yes

If yes, which college/university?

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* 21. Do you work for any of the following entities? (Check all that apply.)

Anheuser-Busch

Gree Electric Appliances

BJC HealthCare

I do not work for any of these entities.

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* 22. Have you ever been fired or laid off from a job?

Yes

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* 23. Have you been sent to jail before?

Yes

If yes, why and how long ago? (Please note that failure to elaborate here will result in immediate exclusion from consideration.)

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* 24. Do you have a valid state-issued photo ID (driver's license or ID card)?

Yes

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* 25. Are you a registered voter?

Yes

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* 26. Have you ever participated in a focus group, research study, or mock trial?

Yes

If yes, please indicate the organization that ran the group(s), subject matter(s), and the date of the last focus group in which you participated.

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* 27. What city do you live in?

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* 28. What COUNTY do you live in?

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* 29. How did you hear about this focus group?

Craigslist

Facebook

Google

Nextdoor

Friend or Family Member (List name below)

Direct Email

Other

If you were referred by a friend/family member, please note their first and last name here.

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* 30. Both audio and video of this focus group will be recorded. Will you be comfortable with this?

Yes

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* 31. Do you understand that failure to provide honest responses to this questionnaire or those administered at the event may result in removal from the event without pay?

Yes

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* 1. First Name:

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* 2. Last Name:

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* 3. Phone number (please enter the 10-digit number without spaces or special characters):

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* 4. E-mail address:

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* 5. How old are you? (Listing an incorrect age will result in automatic disqualification.)

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* 6. Gender

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* 7. What is your race?

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* 8. Do you:

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* 9. With which political party do you most identify?

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* 10. With which ideology/political party do you most tend to agree?

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* 11. What is the highest level of education you've completed?

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* 12. What is your yearly household income?

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* 13. What is your current marital status?

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* 14. How many children do you have?

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* 15. What is your employment status?

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* 16. Job Title (If retired or unemployed, please list your former job title.)

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* 17. Do you work in any capacity for a law enforcement agency?

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* 18. Which category best describes the industry in which you work? (If retired or unemployed, please make your selection based on your last job.)

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* 19. Do you supervise or manage anyone at your current job?

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* 20. Are you currently enrolled in a college/university?

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* 21. Do you work for any of the following entities? (Check all that apply.)

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* 22. Have you ever been fired or laid off from a job?

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* 23. Have you been sent to jail before?

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* 24. Do you have a valid state-issued photo ID (driver's license or ID card)?

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* 25. Are you a registered voter?

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* 26. Have you ever participated in a focus group, research study, or mock trial?

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* 27. What city do you live in?

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* 28. What COUNTY do you live in?

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* 29. How did you hear about this focus group?

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* 30. Both audio and video of this focus group will be recorded. Will you be comfortable with this?

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* 31. Do you understand that failure to provide honest responses to this questionnaire or those administered at the event may result in removal from the event without pay?

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* 32. Please upload a clear and crisp photo of yourself for verification purposes.