CITIZEN SURVEY FOR THE NEW LUZERNE COUNTY MANAGER Question Title * 1. How important do you think these community issues are? Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important Not at all Important Economic Growth Economic Growth Extremely Important Economic Growth Very Important Economic Growth Somewhat Important Economic Growth Not so Important Economic Growth Not at all Important Crime Reduction Crime Reduction Extremely Important Crime Reduction Very Important Crime Reduction Somewhat Important Crime Reduction Not so Important Crime Reduction Not at all Important Blight Reduction Blight Reduction Extremely Important Blight Reduction Very Important Blight Reduction Somewhat Important Blight Reduction Not so Important Blight Reduction Not at all Important Question Title * 2. What are the two (2) most important leadership qualities that Luzerne's new County Manager should possess? Orientation to the future Accountability Personal Integrity Empowering others Ability to guide change Visionary Coalition Builder Question Title * 3. The new Luzerne County Manager should be personable, well-spoken; calm and able to maintain composure when dealing with controversy; does not take differences on issues as a personal affront; is open to a better idea no matter where it originates. Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important No so Important Not at all Important Question Title * 4. The new Luzerne County Manager is sensitive to employee concerns; has the ability to demonstrate that all employees are valued regardless of the departments in which they work; and will take part in on going employee evaluations and training to help produce an effective and efficient government. Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important Not at all Important Question Title * 5. The new Luzerne County Manager understands the County’s culture and political profile and is able to overcome divisive politics to lead an effective and efficient government for the sake of all County citizens. Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important Not at all Important Question Title * 6. Should the new Luzerne County Manager reside in Luzerne County? Agree Disagree Question Title * 7. Select five (5) skills you believe the new Luzerne County Manager must possess. Communication with county council, department heads, employees, and citizens/general community Budget and finance Human resources Labor relations /collective bargaining Economic development/revitalization Intergovernmental relations (local municipal government, school district, state, federal) Emergency and disaster planning Information technology Infrastructure and facilities Communication: oral and written Visionary Question Title * 8. Select five (5) of the most pressing problems facing Luzerne County that the new Luzerne County Manager should address immediately Debt owed Lack of employment opportunities Aging infrastructure (bridges, roads etc. Increasing revenue sources (other than property taxes) Crime; including gang violence and drugs Fiscal responsibility County prison facility and overcrowding Lack of public trust Public apathy Question Title * 9. I believe that the new Luzerne County Manager should keep the Luzerne County Council continually informed, meet regularly with department heads, and maintain communication with the citizens though public informational question and answer sessions. Extremely Important Very Important Somewhat Important Not so Important Not at all Important Done
