Town of Espanola 2023-2027 Strategic Plan Survey
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This survey has been designed to assist the municipality with determining the appropriate direction for the Town of Espanola's 2023-2027 Strategic Plan.

The survey consists of 14 questions and should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All questions must be answered in one sitting.

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* 1. What is your age?

17 or under

18 - 34

35 - 49

50 - 64

65 or older

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* 2. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

Female

Male

Non-binary/Non-Conforming

A gender not listed here

Prefer not to answer

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* 3. What is your postal code?

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* 4. Do you work in Espanola?

Yes

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* 5. What are the most appealing things about Espanola as a community?

Recreation & culture

Affordability

Clean & well-maintained Infrastructure

Community safety

Community spirit and sense of place

Library programming & services

Location (close to services and amenities - restaurants, shopping, entertainment)

Inclusive & diverse community

Parks, trails and green spaces

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of the following services offered by the Town of Espanola?

	Very dissatisfied	Dissatisfied	Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Satisfied	Very Satisfied
Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up	Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up Very dissatisfied	Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up Dissatisfied	Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up Satisfied	Curbside garbage & recycling pick-up Very Satisfied
Animal Control	Animal Control Very dissatisfied	Animal Control Dissatisfied	Animal Control Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Animal Control Satisfied	Animal Control Very Satisfied
Beautification	Beautification Very dissatisfied	Beautification Dissatisfied	Beautification Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Beautification Satisfied	Beautification Very Satisfied
Community programming	Community programming Very dissatisfied	Community programming Dissatisfied	Community programming Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Community programming Satisfied	Community programming Very Satisfied
Public Library	Public Library Very dissatisfied	Public Library Dissatisfied	Public Library Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Public Library Satisfied	Public Library Very Satisfied
Recreation facilities	Recreation facilities Very dissatisfied	Recreation facilities Dissatisfied	Recreation facilities Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Recreation facilities Satisfied	Recreation facilities Very Satisfied
Recreation programming	Recreation programming Very dissatisfied	Recreation programming Dissatisfied	Recreation programming Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Recreation programming Satisfied	Recreation programming Very Satisfied
Fire protective services	Fire protective services Very dissatisfied	Fire protective services Dissatisfied	Fire protective services Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Fire protective services Satisfied	Fire protective services Very Satisfied
Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks	Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks Very dissatisfied	Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks Dissatisfied	Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks Satisfied	Condition and maintenance of municipal sidewalks Very Satisfied
Road quality and maintenance	Road quality and maintenance Very dissatisfied	Road quality and maintenance Dissatisfied	Road quality and maintenance Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Road quality and maintenance Satisfied	Road quality and maintenance Very Satisfied
Snow clearing	Snow clearing Very dissatisfied	Snow clearing Dissatisfied	Snow clearing Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Snow clearing Satisfied	Snow clearing Very Satisfied
Parks, trails and open spaces	Parks, trails and open spaces Very dissatisfied	Parks, trails and open spaces Dissatisfied	Parks, trails and open spaces Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Parks, trails and open spaces Satisfied	Parks, trails and open spaces Very Satisfied
Property Standards/By-law Enforcement	Property Standards/By-law Enforcement Very dissatisfied	Property Standards/By-law Enforcement Dissatisfied	Property Standards/By-law Enforcement Neither Satisfied nor Dissatisfied	Property Standards/By-law Enforcement Satisfied	Property Standards/By-law Enforcement Very Satisfied

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* 7. In the past two years, have you paid to use the local dump?

Yes

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* 8. If you answered yes, how would you rate your experience?

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* 9. Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree nor Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
Espanola is a welcoming community.	Espanola is a welcoming community. Strongly Disagree	Espanola is a welcoming community. Disagree	Espanola is a welcoming community. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Espanola is a welcoming community. Agree	Espanola is a welcoming community. Strongly Agree
The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs.	The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs. Strongly Disagree	The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs. Disagree	The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs. Neither Agree nor Disagree	The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs. Agree	The Town has a diverse offering of programs and services to meet my needs. Strongly Agree
If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it.	If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it. Strongly Disagree	If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it. Disagree	If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it. Neither Agree nor Disagree	If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it. Agree	If the Town began offering curbside compost (green bin) pick-up, I would use it. Strongly Agree
The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units.	The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units. Strongly Disagree	The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units. Disagree	The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units. Neither Agree nor Disagree	The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units. Agree	The Town should be incentivizing developers to build affordable units. Strongly Agree
The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services.	The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services. Strongly Disagree	The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services. Disagree	The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services. Neither Agree nor Disagree	The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services. Agree	The Town should be looking for ways to reduce the environmental impact of municipal services. Strongly Agree
Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained.	Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained. Strongly Disagree	Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained. Disagree	Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained. Agree	Espanola's infrastructure is well-maintained. Strongly Agree
Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions.	Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions. Strongly Disagree	Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions. Disagree	Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions. Agree	Espanola is environmentally responsible in its actions. Strongly Agree
Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible.	Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible. Strongly Disagree	Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible. Disagree	Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible. Neither Agree nor Disagree	Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible. Agree	Information regarding Municipal services/programs and community updates is easily accessible. Strongly Agree
My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola.	My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola. Strongly Disagree	My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola. Disagree	My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola. Neither Agree nor Disagree	My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola. Agree	My tax dollars are being used effectively by the Town of Espanola. Strongly Agree

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* 10. Considering your current housing situation, which of the following best applies?

I own a home.

I rent a home, apartment or room.

I am unhoused.

Not applicable to me.

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* 11. Considering your current housing, are you:

Stable

Experiencing insecurities

Unsure

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* 12. The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy has identified four areas in which municipalities can have an impact on the Affordable Housing Crisis.

Which of the following do you think could have the greatest impact in Espanola?

Conducting a needs assessment

Identifying land for affordable developments

Zoning amendments

Preventing affordable housing loss

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* 13. In your opinion, what are the top three issues the Town of Espanola will have to deal with in the next four years? Select up to three.

Affordability/cost of living

Aging infrastructure

Broadband (cellular and internet)

Community services and programming

Economic Development

Lack of housing options

Maintaining sufficient parks and open spaces

Public safety

Taxes/user fees

Beautification

Other (please specify)

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* 14. If there was JUST ONE specific thing the Town could do THIS YEAR to make Espanola a better place, what would that ONE specific thing be, in your opinion?

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* 15. The last two questions are specific to the DRAFT survey and your answers will help us fine-tune the content before it is launched publicly. They will not be asked of the general public.

Do you have any feedback on the contents or usability of this survey?

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* 16. What type of device did you use to take this survey?

iOS Phone / Tablet

Android Phone / Tablet

Other Phone / Tablet

Windows Desktop / Laptop

MacOS Desktop / Laptop

Other (please specify)

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* 1. What is your age?

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* 2. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

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* 3. What is your postal code?

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* 4. Do you work in Espanola?

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* 5. What are the most appealing things about Espanola as a community?

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* 6. Overall, how satisfied are you with the quality of the following services offered by the Town of Espanola?

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* 7. In the past two years, have you paid to use the local dump?

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* 8. If you answered yes, how would you rate your experience?

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* 9. Please tell us how strongly you agree or disagree with the following statements.

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* 10. Considering your current housing situation, which of the following best applies?

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* 11. Considering your current housing, are you:

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* 12. The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy has identified four areas in which municipalities can have an impact on the Affordable Housing Crisis.Which of the following do you think could have the greatest impact in Espanola?

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* 13. In your opinion, what are the top three issues the Town of Espanola will have to deal with in the next four years? Select up to three.

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* 14. If there was JUST ONE specific thing the Town could do THIS YEAR to make Espanola a better place, what would that ONE specific thing be, in your opinion?

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* 15. The last two questions are specific to the DRAFT survey and your answers will help us fine-tune the content before it is launched publicly. They will not be asked of the general public. Do you have any feedback on the contents or usability of this survey?

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* 16. What type of device did you use to take this survey?

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* 12. The Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy has identified four areas in which municipalities can have an impact on the Affordable Housing Crisis.

Which of the following do you think could have the greatest impact in Espanola?

* 15. The last two questions are specific to the DRAFT survey and your answers will help us fine-tune the content before it is launched publicly. They will not be asked of the general public.

Do you have any feedback on the contents or usability of this survey?