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Napa County Resident Survey

Thank you for participating in this survey being on behalf of the County of Napa and conducted by Great West Policy Research Center, an independent, regional opinion research organization.  We are conducting a survey about issues that may be important to you. This survey is purely for research purposes, your responses will be kept entirely confidential and responses reported only in aggregate. No one will attempt to sell you anything. Your participation is appreciated.
 
1. Do you think that Napa County is on the right track or on the wrong track?
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2. Now you are going to read a list of several issues that may be facing Napa County.  Please read each and then select which three issues should be the top priorities of Napa County’s elected leaders?  Choose THREE.
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3. Now you are going to read a list of specific aspects that have to do with the quality of life in Napa County.  For each, please indicate if you would rate it as excellent, good, fair, poor or very poor? 
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Space Cell ExcellentGoodFairPoorVery Poor
Napa County as a place to live
Your neighborhood as a place to live
Napa County as a place to raise children
Napa County as a place to work
Napa County as a place to visit
Napa County as a place to retire
Overall quality of life in Napa County
4. How safe do you feel in your neighborhood from crime? Would you say you feel very safe, somewhat safe, not very safe or not safe at all?
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5. Would you say that you are very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely or not at all likely to recommend living in Napa County to a friend or family member?
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6. Would you say that you are very likely, somewhat likely, not very likely or not at all likely to remain living in Napa County for the next five years?
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7. Now you are going to read a list of several statements. Please read each and then select if you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree or strongly disagree with that statement.
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Space Cell Strongly AgreeSomewhat AgreeSomewhat DisagreeStrongly Disagree
My household is prepared with food, water and other supplies in case of an emergency such as a natural disaster or terror attack
The County has done a good job educating the public about what to do in an emergency
I know where to get information during an emergency
8. How prepared do you believe Napa County is for each of the following types of natural disasters?
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Space Cell Very PreparedSomewhat PreparedNot Very PreparedNot at all Prepared
Wildfire
Flooding
A major earthquake
A new pandemic
9. Now you are going to read a list of several services provided by the County of Napa. For each service, please indicate whether you are very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, not very satisfied or not at all satisfied.
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Space Cell Very SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedNot Very SatisfiedNot at all Satisfied
Law enforcement services
Fire prevention and protection services
EMS and ambulance services
The County’s emergency preparedness services
Public parks and open spaces
County libraries and library services
Customer service provided by County employees
Planning for growth and development
County communication with the public
County efforts to address homelessness
Maintenance of County roads and bridges
The County’s management of budget and finances
County health and human services (including vulnerable, low-income, children, persons with mental illness/intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, veterans and seniors)
Animal services (including convenience, centralization and reducing the unwanted pet population)
Recycling and waste management services
10. Below, you will see an identical list of services provided by the County of Napa. Please indicate whether in your opinion that service is very important, somewhat important, not very important or not at all important.
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Space Cell Very ImportantSomewhat ImportantNot Very ImportantNot at all Important
Law enforcement services
Fire prevention and protection services
EMS and ambulance services
The County’s emergency preparedness services
Public parks and open spaces
County libraries and library services
Customer service provided by County employees
Planning for growth and development
County communication with the public
County efforts to address homelessness
Maintenance of County roads and bridges
The County’s management of budget and finances
County health and human services (including vulnerable, low-income, children, persons with mental illness/intellectual disabilities, substance abuse, veterans and seniors)
Animal services (including convenience, centralization, and reducing the unwanted pet population)
Recycling and waste management services
11. Do you feel that all communities in Napa County have equal access to County services?
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12. Do you think Napa County has too few, about the right amount, or too many of the following? (Much too few, Somewhat too few, About right, Somewhat too many, Much too many)
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Space Cell Much Too FewSomewhat Too FewAbout the Right AmountSomewhat Too ManyMuch Too Many
Affordable housing units
Homeless shelters
Wineries and tasting rooms
Hotels and short-term rentals
Public parks and open spaces
Commercial developments
13. Would you support additional housing that is more affordable being built in your neighborhood?
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14. Would you support policies that require developers to build additional housing that is more affordable?
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15. How would you rate the condition of Napa County’s roads and bridges?
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16. Can you easily find information about County services and programs that are important to you?
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17. What are the two ways you MOST prefer for you to find out about Napa County services, news and events?  Pick two.
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18. How well does Napa County communicate with residents about issues that affect them?
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19. Have you contacted the County for any reason in the past twelve months? If so, how would you rate the service you received? Was it excellent, good, fair or poor?
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20. When Napa County government creates its annual budget, which services do you think should be prioritized? Please rank the following services by how high a priority you think Napa County government should make each service within the County budget, where 1=most important.
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21. Based on what you know today, do you feel that the County of Napa definitely needs additional revenue to provide the services that Napa County residents need and expect, probably needs additional revenue, probably does not need additional revenue or definitely does not need additional revenue to provide these services?
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23. Using the map provided, please select in which part of the county you work?


 
23. How long have you worked in Napa County?
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23. How long do you plan to continue working in Napa County?
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24. Do you work for the County of Napa?
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25. How long have you worked for the County?
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25. How long do you plan to continue working for the County?
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25. How often do you interact with members of the public in your position working for the County of Napa?
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25. Do you feel that the County of Napa organization has equipped you well to serve the public in your role?
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25. What do you feel is the most important issue facing the County?
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You’re almost finished….the following questions are for demographic purposes only…
25. Do you live in Napa County?
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26. For quality control purposes only, please provide your home address (all personal data will be kept confidential by the independent researcher and not shared with the County of Napa or anyone else).
 
27. How long have you lived in Napa County?
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28. Do you own or rent your home?
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29. What best describes your home?
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30. Do any children 18 years of age or under live in your home?
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31. Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?
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32. What is the primary language spoken inside your home?
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33. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
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Thank you for your time.  Have a great (day/evening).