City Services Satisfaction Survey 2001 City Services Satisfaction Survey | Page 44

Tax Rate Vs. City Services
Very Willing
Somewhat Willing
Increase Property Tax to
Maintain City Services 11 50
Decrease City Services to
Maintain Property Tax Rate 14 42
Increase Property Tax Rate to
Increase City Services
7
0
61
56
55
48
20
40
60
80
10 0
Percent
Questions: “If the situation required it, how willing would you be to see a decrease in City services in order to keep the
property tax rate at the current level?”
“If the situation required it, how willing would you be to see an increase in the property tax rate in order to
maintain City services at their current level?”
“How willing would you be to see an increase in the property tax rate in order to increase key City
services?
Base:
Total respondents, excluding “don’t knows.” (Base Varies; Average Base Size: n=331)
Decision Analyst, Inc.
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