Community Challenges and Issues

People experience challenges and issues sometimes in the community where they live. Here is a list of common issues. For each one, please describe whether you believe it is not an issue, a minor issue, a moderate issue, or a major issue for people in your community. After this section, you will be asked about your own household.

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* 1. Economic Issues

  Not an Issue Minor Issue Moderate Issue Major Issue
Unemployment or underemployment
Poverty
Lack of Jobs

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* 2. Educational Issues

  Not an issue Minor Issue Moderate Issue Major Issue
Availability of Skilled Trades training
K-12 education prepares student for workforce
K-12 education prepares student for further schooling
Lack of educational funding

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* 3. Environmental Issues

  Not an Issue Minor Issue Moderate Issue Major Issue
Water Pollution
Surface water (beach) pollution
Air pollution
Imported solid waste
Recycling convenience
Hazardous waste disposal

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* 4. Health Issues

  Not an issue Minor Issue Moderate issue Major issue
Alcohol Abuse
Tobacco Abuse
Illegal drug abuse
Prescription drug abuse
Lack of &/or affordability of mental health care services
Lack of affordable dental care
Lack of affordable medical care

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* 5. Housing Issues

  Not an issue Minor issue Moderate issue Major issue
Shortage of affordable housing
Substandard housing
Availability of rental housing
Homelessness

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* 6. Leisure Activity Issues

  Not an issue Minor issue Moderate issue Major issue
Availability of community festivals/events
Shortage of sports/recreational facilities
Shortage of parks & trails
Lack of cultural activities (concerts, museums, etc,)

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* 7. Social Issues

  Not an issue Minor issue Moderate issue Major Issue
Crime
Teen pregnancy
Racial/Ethnic discrimination
Family violence, abuse of children or adults
Lack of affordable childcare
Lack of affordable elder care
Gambling

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* 8. Transportation Issues

  Not an issue Minor issue Moderate issue Major Issue
Inadequate public transportation
Poor road conditions

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