1. I have lived in Longview
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Less than 5 years
15.8%67
  5 to 20 years
39.2%166
  More than 20 years
44.9%190
Total Respondents  423
(skipped this question)  7
2. I own my home in Longview.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
71.8%306
  No
28.2%120
Total Respondents  426
(skipped this question)  4
3. My age is
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Under 25
7.5%32
  25 to 40
40.4%173
  41 to 55
29.9%128
  56 to 70
17.5%75
  over 70
4.7%20
Total Respondents  428
(skipped this question)  2
4. I am
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Female
60%253
  Male
40%169
Total Respondents  422
(skipped this question)  8
5. My educational level is
 Response PercentResponse Total
  No high school diploma
1.4%6
  High school diploma or GED
12.2%52
  Some college, no degree
26.5%113
  Associate Degree
17.3%74
  Bachelor's Degree
23.9%102
  Graduate/Professional Degree
18.7%80
Total Respondents  427
(skipped this question)  3
6. My family income level is best described as
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Less than $25,000
16.1%68
  $25,000 to $49,999
28%118
  $50,000 to $99,999
42.9%181
  Greater than $100,000
13%55
Total Respondents  422
(skipped this question)  8
7. I regularly vote in local elections.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
88.8%379
  No
11.2%48
Total Respondents  427
(skipped this question)  3
8. I stay informed about City issues by
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Council meetings
2.6%11
  Web site
4.9%21
  Media (TV, Radio, Newspaper)
78.2%334
  Participate
4.2%18
  Neighbors
4.9%21
  Don't follow
5.2%22
Total Respondents  427
(skipped this question)  3
9. I think the City does a good job of managing its resources and planning for the future.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
4.1%17
  2
7%29
  3
14.7%61
  4
32.3%134
  5
27.5%114
  6
12%50
  7 high
2.4%10
Total Respondents  415
(skipped this question)  15
10. I think I have a good understanding of how the City spends its tax dollars.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
3.4%14
  2
9.2%38
  3
20.1%83
  4
24.2%100
  5
27.1%112
  6
11.6%48
  7 high
4.4%18
Total Respondents  413
(skipped this question)  17
11. How would you rank the customer service you receive from the City?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
3.4%14
  2
3.6%15
  3
7.5%31
  4
27.9%115
  5
30.3%125
  6
21.6%89
  7 high
5.6%23
Total Respondents  412
(skipped this question)  18
12. I get the city services I need by living in the City of Longview.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2.8%11
  2
4.3%17
  3
8.1%32
  4
24.7%98
  5
28.2%112
  6
23.2%92
  7 high
8.8%35
Total Respondents  397
(skipped this question)  33
13. I want the City of Longview to provide a level of service that is ___________.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Lower
2%8
  Higher
49.1%199
  The Same
48.9%198
Total Respondents  405
(skipped this question)  25
14. General Library Services Provides for acquisition and checking out of books, periodicals, videos, tapes, cds and other multi-media, and access to reference material for research projects for the general public.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
3.3%13
  2
9.2%36
  3
11.2%44
  4
12%47
  5
14.2%56
  6
17.8%70
  7 high
32.3%127
Total Respondents  393
(skipped this question)  37
15. Adult/Youth Services and Family Literacy Provides a variety of literary services for adults and children including story times, special events, summer reading program, home-bound services, and literacy training. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
11.8%46
  2
9.5%37
  3
11%43
  4
10%39
  5
14.6%57
  6
16.4%64
  7 high
26.7%104
Total Respondents  390
(skipped this question)  40
16. General Parks Maintenance Includes mowing and manicuring of turf areas, shrub and flower bed planting and care, irrigation, restroom maintenance and sanitation, litter control, leaf removal. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2.8%11
  2
4.3%17
  3
12.8%51
  4
12.1%48
  5
18.8%75
  6
22.6%90
  7 high
26.6%106
Total Respondents  398
(skipped this question)  32
17. Playground Maintenance Includes installation, repair, replacement, safety inspections, and maintenance of park playground equipment and structures. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2.3%9
  2
4.3%17
  3
10.6%42
  4
12.3%49
  5
18.6%74
  6
23.4%93
  7 high
28.6%114
Total Respondents  398
(skipped this question)  32
18. Urban Forestry Program Provide new plantings, pruning, health inspections, removal and replacement of trees, stump removal and pesticide control in parks; other city-owned properties; along city streets; and in neighborhoods. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
8.3%33
  2
7.8%31
  3
13.4%53
  4
16.2%64
  5
18.4%73
  6
20.5%81
  7 high
15.4%61
Total Respondents  396
(skipped this question)  34
19. Teen Programs Provide recreational programs, educational enrichment classes, activities and events for teens. Includes Late Night at the YMCA, After School Drop-in, Computer Lab with Homework Help, Jr. Leadership, dances, trips and excursions, and special interest enrichment classes. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2.6%10
  2
1.8%7
  3
4.6%18
  4
7.2%28
  5
17.2%67
  6
16.9%66
  7 high
49.7%194
Total Respondents  390
(skipped this question)  40
20. Youth Programs Conduct programs, classes and events for preschool through elementary youth. Includes learning and enrichment classes in sports, health, fitness and outdoor activities, computer technology, art, science, culture, language, music and dance. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2.8%11
  2
1.5%6
  3
4.6%18
  4
6.2%24
  5
12.9%50
  6
20.6%80
  7 high
51.4%200
Total Respondents  389
(skipped this question)  41
21. Adult Programs Provide enrichment programs, health and fitness related classes, and sports leagues for adults. Includes special interest classes in fitness, health, self improvement, computer technology, art, language, dance, outdoor activities and organized sports leagues in basketball and softball. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
7.6%30
  2
4.1%16
  3
8.4%33
  4
12.7%50
  5
20.8%82
  6
24.3%96
  7 high
22.3%88
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
22. Senior Programs Provide enrichment programs, classes and events for seniors in partnership with senior nonprofit organizations at Senior Center. Includes classes, trips, events, dances, games, tax assistance, financial planning, fitness, health, safety and social services. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
5.6%22
  2
3%12
  3
8.9%35
  4
16.7%66
  5
22%87
  6
17%67
  7 high
26.8%106
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
23. Family Programs Provides enrichment classes, events and activities that family members attend together. Includes Father-Daughter Ball, Mother-Son Outdoor Adventure, Earth Day, Lake fishing events, Family Fun Run, Breakfast with Santa, and Summer Concerts at the Lake. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
4.8%19
  2
3.3%13
  3
5.6%22
  4
11.7%46
  5
17.3%68
  6
19.6%77
  7 high
37.7%148
Total Respondents  393
(skipped this question)  37
24. Out of School Programs Provides After School and Before School Youth Programs at Kessler, Northlake, Robert Gray, and St. Helens Elementary Schools. Activities include a variety of learning and recreation activities such as crafts, homework help, games, educational presentations, sports and events in partnership with the schools. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
5%20
  2
1.5%6
  3
2.5%10
  4
7.3%29
  5
15.8%63
  6
21.9%87
  7 high
46%183
Total Respondents  398
(skipped this question)  32
25. Facility Use and Operations Provides maintenance and operation of recreation bldgs and Park picnic areas for community events, programs and public rentals and use by nonprofits, business and government orgs. Buildings include McClelland, Senior Center, Women's Club, Elks Memorial, Catlin Hall, and Recreation Administration Bldg. Outdoor picnic areas include Lake Sacajawea, Victoria Freeman, 7th Avenue, R.A. Long Parks, and Community Gardens. Also provides staff support for community events (Go-4th, etc.) How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
2%8
  2
2.5%10
  3
5.3%21
  4
10.1%40
  5
21.3%84
  6
26.8%106
  7 high
31.9%126
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
26. Street Light Maintenance Includes electrical energy costs, repair and replacement of existing street lights, school flashers, and flashing lights (at all-way stop signs). How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
3.5%14
  2
4.1%16
  3
10.4%41
  4
13.9%55
  5
21.8%86
  6
20%79
  7 high
26.3%104
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
27. Street Sweeping Provides for sweeping of streets, alleys, and city-owned parking lots; loading, hauling, and disposal of leaves from the public right-of-way. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
12.6%50
  2
12.6%50
  3
11.1%44
  4
14.4%57
  5
21%83
  6
17.2%68
  7 high
11.1%44
Total Respondents  396
(skipped this question)  34
28. Traffic Engineering Includes responding to citizen requests, designing traffic signals, traffic operations, traffic studies, and providing presentations to City Council and the public. Also provides staff support for regional transportation planning. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
5%20
  2
4.8%19
  3
16.1%64
  4
16.1%64
  5
23.2%92
  6
17.6%70
  7 high
17.1%68
Total Respondents  397
(skipped this question)  33
29. Civic Functions Provides signage, traffic control, barricades and detours for civic functions such as Go-Fourth, car cruises, Farmer's Market, Terry-Taylor garage sale, and block parties. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
15.6%62
  2
15.1%60
  3
9.3%37
  4
15.6%62
  5
20.7%82
  6
14.4%57
  7 high
9.3%37
Total Respondents  397
(skipped this question)  33
30. Development Review Provides plan review and field inspection for commercial and industrial development and subdivisions and public infrastructure. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
3.3%13
  2
4.9%19
  3
11.3%44
  4
17.7%69
  5
30.5%119
  6
18.2%71
  7 high
14.1%55
Total Respondents  390
(skipped this question)  40
31. Nuisance Abatement/Code Enforcement Responds to citizen complaints regarding public nuisances, engages in public outreach to educate/inform rental property managers, homeowner groups, and citizens to ensure compliance with city nuisance codes. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
16.4%65
  2
10.6%42
  3
7.8%31
  4
15.7%62
  5
21.5%85
  6
14.1%56
  7 high
13.9%55
Total Respondents  396
(skipped this question)  34
32. Longview Web Site Provides Longview Internet Web Site which allows citizens online access to employment opportunities, library registration, online permits, GIS maps, utility billing and payments, council agenda and minutes, and parks and recreation program information. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
11.1%44
  2
8.8%35
  3
13.9%55
  4
19.9%79
  5
20.2%80
  6
14.4%57
  7 high
11.6%46
Total Respondents  396
(skipped this question)  34
33. Communications/Public Outreach This program "tells the City's story" through "Snapshots", quarterly City Info newsletter, public kiosk, video and print PSA's, various media releases, printed brochures and pamphlets, coordination of city events. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
21.4%84
  2
17.6%69
  3
11.5%45
  4
18.1%71
  5
18.1%71
  6
9.2%36
  7 high
4.3%17
Total Respondents  393
(skipped this question)  37
34. Alley Gators/Police Reserves Provides for police volunteer assistance including reserves for parades, Go-4th, for unexpected events, and patrolling the streets of Longview looking for "suspicious" activities. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
12.6%50
  2
7%28
  3
10.6%42
  4
12.3%49
  5
14.8%59
  6
20.6%82
  7 high
22.1%88
Total Respondents  398
(skipped this question)  32
35. Community Service Officers (CSO) Provides for a CSO to respond to low priority, non-emergency calls including runaway reports, abandoned vehicles, accident reports, parking complaints, forgeries, burglaries and thefts. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
6.1%24
  2
4.8%19
  3
11.6%46
  4
12.9%51
  5
23.5%93
  6
20.3%80
  7 high
20.8%82
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
36. Humane Society Provides for animal control, including spay/neuter, stray animal retrieval, adoption and euthanasia. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
8.8%35
  2
9.1%36
  3
13.1%52
  4
12.6%50
  5
19.7%78
  6
14.4%57
  7 high
22.2%88
Total Respondents  396
(skipped this question)  34
37. Council of Governments Provides regional planning services for census information, various grants, and conducting special regional planning projects such as homeless studies. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
19.7%77
  2
11.3%44
  3
12%47
  4
18.4%72
  5
21.7%85
  6
11.3%44
  7 high
5.6%22
Total Respondents  391
(skipped this question)  39
38. Columbia Theatre Provides funding for operations, maintenance, and programming for performances at the Theatre. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
21.6%86
  2
11.3%45
  3
8%32
  4
12.3%49
  5
14.5%58
  6
13%52
  7 high
19.3%77
Total Respondents  399
(skipped this question)  31
39. Teen Council Provides support for advisor to Teen Council and attendance to the National League of Cities Conference. Teen Council facilitates input on city issues important to teens via the "Speak Out" and City Council meetings. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
21.2%83
  2
12.8%50
  3
10.7%42
  4
10.7%42
  5
17.9%70
  6
13.8%54
  7 high
13%51
Total Respondents  392
(skipped this question)  38
40. Historic Preservation Provides staff support to the Historic Preservation Commission for oversight of private and public properties currently on the National Historic Register or those eligible for consideration or placement on the register. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
25.8%101
  2
9.7%38
  3
13%51
  4
17.3%68
  5
13%51
  6
10.2%40
  7 high
11%43
Total Respondents  392
(skipped this question)  38
41. Chamber of Commerce Provides for financial support to the Chamber of Commerce for the Leadership Academy to identify, recruit, and train persons for leadership positions in our community. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
22.3%87
  2
12.3%48
  3
14.9%58
  4
16.7%65
  5
16.7%65
  6
11.3%44
  7 high
5.9%23
Total Respondents  390
(skipped this question)  40
42. CAP Meals on Wheels Provides for funding support for the Lower Columbia Action Council’s “Meals on Wheels” assistance to home-bound seniors. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
6.1%24
  2
3.5%14
  3
9.1%36
  4
15.4%61
  5
17.2%68
  6
18.2%72
  7 high
30.4%120
Total Respondents  395
(skipped this question)  35
43. Ethnic Support Council Provides funding support to the Ethnic Support Council which provides bilingual social services and cultural education to the ethnic community. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
14%55
  2
7.1%28
  3
16.3%64
  4
22.4%88
  5
14.5%57
  6
13%51
  7 high
12.5%49
Total Respondents  392
(skipped this question)  38
44. Pathways 2020 Report Card Provides for the printing and production of the Community Report Card data that monitors community progress and trends to address public health disparities in Longview and Cowlitz County. How important is this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
26.9%105
  2
10.3%40
  3
11.5%45
  4
17.9%70
  5
15.9%62
  6
10.8%42
  7 high
6.7%26
Total Respondents  390
(skipped this question)  40
45. Street Maintenance Providing for repair and maintenance of city-owned streets and sidewalks. How satisfied are you with this service?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
4.6%18
  2
7%27
  3
16%62
  4
19.6%76
  5
26.3%102
  6
16%62
  7 high
10.6%41
Total Respondents  388
(skipped this question)  42
46. How satisfied are you with the level of service provided by the Police Department
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
7.6%29
  2
12.1%46
  3
13.4%51
  4
11.8%45
  5
25.7%98
  6
20.5%78
  7 high
8.9%34
Total Respondents  381
(skipped this question)  49
47. How satisfied are you with the level of service provided by the Emergency Medical Response team of the City of Longview Fire Dept.
 Response PercentResponse Total
  1 low
7.5%27
  2
6.4%23
  3
8.9%32
  4
8%29
  5
23.8%86
  6
23.8%86
  7 high
21.6%78
Total Respondents  361
(skipped this question)  69
48. Should the City discontinue maintenance of neighborhood parks and only maintain community parks, such as Lake Sacajawea, 7th Avenue Park, Roy Morse Park, and John Null Park?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Yes
24.9%48
  No
75.1%145
Total Respondents  193
(skipped this question)  237
49. General Question. Do you want to reduce existing services to match revenues or Do you want to increase revenues to maintain existing services?
 Response PercentResponse Total
  Reduce existing services to match revenues
37.2%142
  Increase revenues to maintain existing services
62.8%240
Total Respondents  382
(skipped this question)  48
50. General Question. Do you have any other information you would like to share with the Council?
 Total Respondents  
109
(skipped this question)  321