VALLEY COUNTY GROWTH POLICY SURVEY

In Montana, local governments utilize a "Growth Policy" to help guide decisions for growth and development. It is a locally produced, non-regulatory, and consensus driven plan. This survey is an opportunity for you to provide us with your opinions regarding the future of Valley County and to influence the guidance written into the plan. Your input will ensure that the plan reflects the values of the County's communities and residents. Please note that this survey is just the beginning in gathering your advice and guidance. Based upon the results of this survey the next steps will likely include in-person or virtual open houses to discuss the County's opportunities and issues and then ultimately a public hearing to consider adopting the new Growth Policy.

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* 1. Where do you live?

Fort Peck

Fort Peck Cabin sites

Fort Peck rural

Frazer

Glasgow

Glasgow rural

Glentana

Hinsdale

Hinsdale rural

Lustre

Nashua

Nashua rural

Opheim

Opheim rural

Oswego

Richland

St. Marie

Tribal Trust Land within the County

Other: please describe: i.e. Duck Creek etc.

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* 2. What age group do you belong in?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 3. How long have you lived in the County?

Less than a year.

1 to 5 years.

6 to 10 years.

11 to 20 years

More than 20 years

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* 4. Have you lived in the County before and moved back?

Yes

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* 5. What industry do you work in?

Agriculture

Construction

Government

Manufacturing

Remote work from home

Retail

Retired

Services (finance, healthcare, real estate, hospitality, IT etc.)

Transportation

Other: please describe

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* 6. What do you like about living in the County?

Close knit communities

Community services

Quality of life

Recreation

Rural lifestyle

Safe place to live

Schools

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What would you improve in the County and why?

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* 8.
Which of the topics below is of the highest importance to you? Please rank them 1 through 10, with 1 being the highest.

Community services (senior center, library, swimming pool etc.)

Economic development (new jobs and businesses)

Healthcare

Infrastructure (roads, bridges)

Schools

Senior housing (assisted living, independent living facilities , nursing home)

Transportation

Recreational opportunities

Housing options

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* 9. Do you believe Valley County has adequate funding for the topics listed in Question 8 above.

Yes

Other comments:

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* 10. Is there an area of concern not listed in Question 8 above?

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* 11. Do you believe Valley County is doing enough to support farming and ranching?

Yes

Other comments:

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* 12. Do you feel confident that you have access to emergency services?

Yes

Somewhat

Other comments:

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* 13. Goals are an important part of the Growth Policy. Let us know how important these potential goals are for the future of the County:

	Not very important	Somewhat important	Very important	N/A
Protection of natural resources	Protection of natural resources Not very important	Protection of natural resources Somewhat important	Protection of natural resources Very important	Protection of natural resources N/A
Attract more jobs and businesses	Attract more jobs and businesses Not very important	Attract more jobs and businesses Somewhat important	Attract more jobs and businesses Very important	Attract more jobs and businesses N/A
Increase tourism	Increase tourism Not very important	Increase tourism Somewhat important	Increase tourism Very important	Increase tourism N/A
Increase access to recreation opportunities and state and federal lands	Increase access to recreation opportunities and state and federal lands Not very important	Increase access to recreation opportunities and state and federal lands Somewhat important	Increase access to recreation opportunities and state and federal lands Very important	Increase access to recreation opportunities and state and federal lands N/A
Increase collaboration between the County and Tribal governments	Increase collaboration between the County and Tribal governments Not very important	Increase collaboration between the County and Tribal governments Somewhat important	Increase collaboration between the County and Tribal governments Very important	Increase collaboration between the County and Tribal governments N/A
Increase collaboration between the County and City governments	Increase collaboration between the County and City governments Not very important	Increase collaboration between the County and City governments Somewhat important	Increase collaboration between the County and City governments Very important	Increase collaboration between the County and City governments N/A
Better maintenance of roads	Better maintenance of roads Not very important	Better maintenance of roads Somewhat important	Better maintenance of roads Very important	Better maintenance of roads N/A
Increase availability of social services	Increase availability of social services Not very important	Increase availability of social services Somewhat important	Increase availability of social services Very important	Increase availability of social services N/A
Increase public safety measures	Increase public safety measures Not very important	Increase public safety measures Somewhat important	Increase public safety measures Very important	Increase public safety measures N/A
Make the County safer for walking and biking	Make the County safer for walking and biking Not very important	Make the County safer for walking and biking Somewhat important	Make the County safer for walking and biking Very important	Make the County safer for walking and biking N/A
Protect private property rights	Protect private property rights Not very important	Protect private property rights Somewhat important	Protect private property rights Very important	Protect private property rights N/A
Ensure multiple use on public lands	Ensure multiple use on public lands Not very important	Ensure multiple use on public lands Somewhat important	Ensure multiple use on public lands Very important	Ensure multiple use on public lands N/A

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* 14. The Growth Policy will look at potential future trends and opportunities. Over the next 20 years would you like to see Valley County work with partners to enhance its tourism infrastructure?

Yes

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* 15. Do you think Valley County should consider zoning regulations to govern land use in certain areas?

Yes

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VALLEY COUNTY GROWTH POLICY SURVEY

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. What age group do you belong in?

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* 3. How long have you lived in the County?

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* 4. Have you lived in the County before and moved back?

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* 5. What industry do you work in?

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* 6. What do you like about living in the County?

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* 7. What would you improve in the County and why?

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* 8.
Which of the topics below is of the highest importance to you? Please rank them 1 through 10, with 1 being the highest.

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* 9. Do you believe Valley County has adequate funding for the topics listed in Question 8 above.

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* 10. Is there an area of concern not listed in Question 8 above?

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* 11. Do you believe Valley County is doing enough to support farming and ranching?

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* 12. Do you feel confident that you have access to emergency services?

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* 13. Goals are an important part of the Growth Policy. Let us know how important these potential goals are for the future of the County:

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* 14. The Growth Policy will look at potential future trends and opportunities. Over the next 20 years would you like to see Valley County work with partners to enhance its tourism infrastructure?

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* 15. Do you think Valley County should consider zoning regulations to govern land use in certain areas?

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* 16. Do you have other advice or guidance for the County?

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* 17. If you would like more information about this project, please provide us with your email address:

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* 1. Where do you live?

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* 2. What age group do you belong in?

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* 3. How long have you lived in the County?

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* 4. Have you lived in the County before and moved back?

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* 5. What industry do you work in?

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* 6. What do you like about living in the County?

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* 7. What would you improve in the County and why?

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* 8. Which of the topics below is of the highest importance to you? Please rank them 1 through 10, with 1 being the highest.

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* 9. Do you believe Valley County has adequate funding for the topics listed in Question 8 above.

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* 10. Is there an area of concern not listed in Question 8 above?

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* 11. Do you believe Valley County is doing enough to support farming and ranching?

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* 12. Do you feel confident that you have access to emergency services?

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* 13. Goals are an important part of the Growth Policy. Let us know how important these potential goals are for the future of the County:

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* 14. The Growth Policy will look at potential future trends and opportunities. Over the next 20 years would you like to see Valley County work with partners to enhance its tourism infrastructure?

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* 15. Do you think Valley County should consider zoning regulations to govern land use in certain areas?

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* 16. Do you have other advice or guidance for the County?

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* 17. If you would like more information about this project, please provide us with your email address:

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Which of the topics below is of the highest importance to you? Please rank them 1 through 10, with 1 being the highest.