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City of Saginaw, Texas
Economic Development Strategic Plan Update
Resident Survey

The City of Saginaw is updating its Economic Development Strategic Plan and wants to hear from residents. This short survey will help the City understand what residents value and what type of businesses, jobs, development, and investment they would like to see in Saginaw over the next 5 to 10 years.
Economic development in local government means helping a town or city grow and create more jobs. Local governments do this by supporting businesses, improving infrastructure, and making the community a better place to live and work.
1.Overall, how would you rate the current business and economic environment (how businesses operate) in Saginaw?(Required.)
2.What do you think Saginaw does best when it comes to businesses and economic development? (Select up to 3.)(Required.)
3.What types of businesses or services would you most like to see added in Saginaw? (Select up to 5.)(Required.)
4.What do you currently leave for outside of Saginaw to shop, eat, or access services that you wish were available here? (Select all that apply.)(Required.)
5.How important is it to you that the City focus on attracting businesses that provide new jobs for Saginaw residents?(Required.)
6.What types of jobs would you most like to see available in Saginaw? (Select up to 3.)(Required.)
7.How important is it for the City to support and encourage existing Saginaw businesses to grow and remain in the community?(Required.)
8.What could the City do to make Saginaw a better place to own or operate a business? (Select up to 3.)(Required.)
9.How important is it for Saginaw to attract more shopping, dining, and entertainment options while maintaining the community's existing character?(Required.)
10.Which areas of Saginaw do you think should receive the most attention for future economic development? (Select up to 3.)(Required.)
11.Looking ahead 5 to 10 years, what should be the City's TOP economic development priorities? (Select up to 4.)(Required.)
12.Should the City use economic development incentives (financial support/tax breaks) to attract the types of businesses and development that residents want to see in Saginaw?(Required.)
13.If you support the use of economic development incentives, what should be the City's top consideration when deciding whether to offer an incentive? (Select up to 3)(Required.)
14.What new restaurants do you want to see in town?(Required.)
15.What new retailers do you want to see in town?(Required.)
Demographic Questions
16.Age(Required.)
17.How long have you lived in Saginaw?(Required.)
18.Do you currently own or operate a business in Saginaw?(Required.)
19.Do you currently work in Saginaw?(Required.)