2021 Town Hall Meeting Survey - English

2. Section 1: Demographics

4. I live in:

   1. West St. Paul
   2. A city other than WSP

5. If West St. Paul, what Ward?

   1. Ward 1
   2. Ward 2
   3. Ward 3
   4. Do not know

6. My age is:

   1. 0 - 17
   2. 18 - 24
   3. 25 - 34
   4. 35 - 44
   5. 45 - 54
   6. 55 - 64
   7. 65 - 74
   8. 75 - 84
   9. 85+

8. Household Language

   1. Everyone in my household speaks fluent English
   2. At least 1 person in my household does not speak fluent English, but speaks Spanish
   3. At least 1 person in my household does not speak fluent English, but speaks Hmong
   4. At least 1 person in my household does not speak fluent English, but speaks Somali
   5. At least 1 person in my household does not speak fluent English, Spanish, Hmong or Somali

10. Race or Origin

    (Check all that apply)

    1. White
    2. Hispanic, Latino or Spanish Origin
    3. Black or African American
    4. Asian
    5. American Indian or Alaskan Native
    6. Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
    7. Some other race or origin
11. What is your current living situation?

    1. I own my home in West St. Paul
    2. I rent a single-family home in West St. Paul
    3. I rent an apartment in West St. Paul
    4. I rent in a duplex, triplex or quadriplex in West St. Paul
    5. I am currently homeless
    6. I do not live in West St. Paul

13. What is your current employment status?

    (Check all that apply)

    1. I work full-time
    2. I work part-time
    3. I work more than one job
    4. I own my own business
    5. I work gig economy jobs (Ride Sharing, Delivery, Shopping, etc.)
    6. I’m currently unemployed
    7. I’m a student
    8. I’m retired
15. Where do you work?

    1. I work In West St. Paul
    2. I work in St. Paul or Minneapolis
    3. I work in a city other than West St. Paul, St. Paul or Minneapolis
    4. I work gig economy jobs in multiple cities (Ride Sharing, Delivery, Shopping, etc.)
    5. I work at home

17. Is your household food and shelter secure?

    1. I currently have food and housing security
    2. I currently have food insecurity
    3. I currently have housing insecurity
    4. I currently have food and housing insecurity

21. Section 2: Rate Each of the Following Phrases

23. Quality of Life

25. The overall quality of life in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

26. West St. Paul as a place to live
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

28. I’d recommend living in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --YesNo

30. Governance

32. Overall confidence in West St. Paul government
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

33. The overall direction that West St. Paul is taking
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

35. The value of services for the taxes paid to West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

36. Being open and transparent to the public
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

38. Informing residents about issues facing the community
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

39. Overall customer service by West St. Paul employees
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

41. Economy

43. Overall economic health of West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

44. Overall quality of business and service establishments in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

46. Variety of business and service establishments in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

47. Employment opportunities
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

49. Affordable places to live
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

51. Mobility

53. Overall quality of the transportation system in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

54. Ease of travel by bicycle in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

56. Ease of walking in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

57. Bus or transit services
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

59. Traffic enforcement
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

60. Street repair
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

62. Street cleaning
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

63. Street lighting
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

65. Snow removal
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

66. Sidewalk maintenance
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

68. Community Design

70. Overall appearance of West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

71. Your neighborhood as a place to live
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

73. Public places where people want to spend time
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

74. Variety of housing options
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

76. Availability of quality affordable housing
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

77. Land use, planning, and zoning
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

79. Property/Housing Code enforcement
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

81. Utilities

83. Affordable high-speed internet access
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

84. Garbage collection
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

86. Drinking water
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

87. Sewer services
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

89. Storm water management
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

91. Safety

93. Overall feeling of safety in West St. Paul
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

94. Police services
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

96. Crime prevention
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

97. Animal control
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

99. Ambulance or emergency medical services
    -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

    If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

100. Mental Health Services
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

102. Fire services
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

103. Fire prevention and education
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

105. Emergency preparedness
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

106. In your neighborhood
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

108. In West St. Paul's retail and business areas
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

109. From property crime
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

111. From violent crime
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

113. Natural Environment

115. Overall quality of natural environment in West St. Paul
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

116. Cleanliness of West St. Paul
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

118. West St. Paul open space
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

119. Recycling Opportunities
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

121. Parks and Recreation

123. Availability of paths and walking trails
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

124. City parks
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

126. Recreation programs or classes
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

127. Recreation centers or facilities
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

129. Fitness opportunities
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

131. Education, Arts and Culture

133. Opportunities to attend cultural/arts/music activities
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

134. Community support for the arts
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

136. Availability of affordable quality child care/preschool
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

137. K-12 education
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

139. Adult educational opportunities
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

141. Inclusivity and Engagement

143. Residents' connection and engagement with their community
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

144. Sense of community
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

146. Sense of civic/community pride
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

147. West St. Paul as a place to raise children
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

149. West St. Paul as a place to retire
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

150. Openness and acceptance of the community toward people of diverse backgrounds
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

152. Attracting people from diverse backgrounds
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

153. Opportunities to volunteer
     -- Select One --ExcellentVery GoodGoodFairPoor

     If not sure, or no opinion, leave blank

157. Section 3: Have you done the following in the last 12 months?
     Answer Yes or No

     Answer Yes or No

159. Contacted the City of West St. Paul for help or information
     -- Select One --YesNo

160. Contacted West St. Paul elected officials to express your opinion
     -- Select One --YesNo

161. Attended a local public meeting in person
     -- Select One --YesNo

163. Watched (online or on television) a local public meeting
     -- Select One --YesNo

164. Volunteered your time to some group/activity in West St. Paul
     -- Select One --YesNo

165. Campaigned or advocated for an issue, cause or candidate
     -- Select One --YesNo

167. Accessed the internet from your home using a computer, laptop or tablet
     -- Select One --YesNo

168. Accessed the internet from your cell phone
     -- Select One --YesNo

169. Used social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, WhatsApp, etc.
     -- Select One --YesNo

173. Additional comments or information you want West St. Paul officials to know.

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