Columbus Community Opinion Study Question Title * 1. In last April’s special election, the vote was short in passing $8.5 million in bonds to build a 45,000 square foot multi-use facility to be used as a combined library and cultural arts center. Regardless of how you voted, do you currently generally support or generally oppose that project? Support Oppose Undecided/don’t know OK Question Title * 2. (IF OPPOSED) What is your #1 reason for opposing? (IF UNOPPOSED) Write Unopposed. OK Question Title * 3. If you voted in April’s special election, did you find the ballot language confusing? Yes No Did not vote OK Question Title * 4. Before the April special election, did you think the project was set to move forward without your vote for the bond issue? Yes No OK Question Title * 5. When was the last time you were in the library? In the last month In the last year More than a year OK Question Title * 6. When you were there last, what was the main reason you went? Check out materials Do research/read Attend a program Use the technology Took Kids Visit the gallery Do not visit Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. Half the project would be funded with private donations and half with City tax dollars. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 8. The private portion of the project’s funding is already in place. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 9. The taxpayers’ portion of the project’s funding is in place because voters have already approved the necessary sales tax. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 10. Modern technology makes libraries obsolete True False Don't know OK Question Title * 11. The planned location of the building site on the former Gene Steffy Ford property along 14th Street between 23rd and 24th Avenues, which is already City-owned, is a good location. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 12. The proposed library facility would improve parking and access. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 13. The current library facility is adequate. True False Don't Know OK Question Title * 14. Passing the library bond issue would mean additional expense to the City in the form of operating costs. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 15. We need improved and enlarged space in our library for community gatherings like meetings, workshops, classes and performances. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 16. The design and materials of the proposed facility are higher quality than we need. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 17. The proposed facility design is attractive. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 18. Cultural arts based programs and gallery spaces are an important part of our community. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 19. A combined library and community center would be better than a combined library and cultural arts center. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 20. Which of the following statements about the proposed 300-seat auditorium best describes your opinion: We don't need another auditorium 300 seats are about right 300 seats are too few 300 seats are too many Don't know OK Question Title * 21. Conference and program space would be better for the new facility than an auditorium. True False Don't know OK Question Title * 22. If an election were held today, would you vote for or against issuing up to $8.5 million in bonds to build a 45,000 square foot multi-use facility to serve as a combined library and cultural arts center? For Against Don't know OK Question Title * 23. Which of the following groups best describes you annual household income: Less than $40,000 $40,000 - 80,000 More than $80,000 OK Question Title * 24. Which of the following age groups are you in: 18 - 34 35 - 49 50 - 64 65 up OK Question Title * 25. Gender Male Female OK Question Title * 26. Party Affiliation Republican Democrat Independent Other OK DONE