Town of Washington Grove Inclusion and Equity Survey

Welcome to the Washington Grove Inclusion and Equity Questionnaire

The Racial and Social Equity Committee is disseminating this survey to learn what you value in your community, what you have experienced in Washington Grove, and what you think about diversity, equity and inclusion in town. In addition to helping us define priorities for the committee's work, we hope the survey will lead everyone to think about ways to foster an inclusive town where people of diverse backgrounds can thrive.

These 20 questions can be answered in less than 15 minutes, and you can choose to respond anonymously. We will submit a report summarizing the findings from the survey to the Mayor, the Town Council and residents. We respect your privacy; the report will not share any information that could identify individual respondents.

Your feedback is important! Thank you for your response.

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1. How long have you lived in Washington Grove?

Less than 1 year

1-5 years

6-10 years

11-15 years

16-20 years

21-25 years

More than 25 years

Don't live in Washington Grove

Comment (optional)

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2. How important are these things to you, were you to choose a place to live today?

	Very unimportant	Unimportant	Neutral	Important	Very important
Location	Location Very unimportant	Location Unimportant	Location Neutral	Location Important	Location Very important
Sense of community	Sense of community Very unimportant	Sense of community Unimportant	Sense of community Neutral	Sense of community Important	Sense of community Very important
Safety	Safety Very unimportant	Safety Unimportant	Safety Neutral	Safety Important	Safety Very important
Schools	Schools Very unimportant	Schools Unimportant	Schools Neutral	Schools Important	Schools Very important
Local government	Local government Very unimportant	Local government Unimportant	Local government Neutral	Local government Important	Local government Very important
Proximity to public transportation	Proximity to public transportation Very unimportant	Proximity to public transportation Unimportant	Proximity to public transportation Neutral	Proximity to public transportation Important	Proximity to public transportation Very important
Green space	Green space Very unimportant	Green space Unimportant	Green space Neutral	Green space Important	Green space Very important
History	History Very unimportant	History Unimportant	History Neutral	History Important	History Very important
Style of houses	Style of houses Very unimportant	Style of houses Unimportant	Style of houses Neutral	Style of houses Important	Style of houses Very important
Social/recreational activities	Social/recreational activities Very unimportant	Social/recreational activities Unimportant	Social/recreational activities Neutral	Social/recreational activities Important	Social/recreational activities Very important
Diversity	Diversity Very unimportant	Diversity Unimportant	Diversity Neutral	Diversity Important	Diversity Very important
Affordability	Affordability Very unimportant	Affordability Unimportant	Affordability Neutral	Affordability Important	Affordability Very important

Other important aspects? (Please describe.)

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3. The following aspects of Washington Grove meet my needs as a resident.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
Location	Location Strongly disagree	Location Disagree	Location Neutral	Location Agree	Location Strongly agree
Sense of community	Sense of community Strongly disagree	Sense of community Disagree	Sense of community Neutral	Sense of community Agree	Sense of community Strongly agree
Safety	Safety Strongly disagree	Safety Disagree	Safety Neutral	Safety Agree	Safety Strongly agree
Schools	Schools Strongly disagree	Schools Disagree	Schools Neutral	Schools Agree	Schools Strongly agree
Town governance	Town governance Strongly disagree	Town governance Disagree	Town governance Neutral	Town governance Agree	Town governance Strongly agree
Proximity to public transportation	Proximity to public transportation Strongly disagree	Proximity to public transportation Disagree	Proximity to public transportation Neutral	Proximity to public transportation Agree	Proximity to public transportation Strongly agree
Green space	Green space Strongly disagree	Green space Disagree	Green space Neutral	Green space Agree	Green space Strongly agree
History	History Strongly disagree	History Disagree	History Neutral	History Agree	History Strongly agree
Style of houses	Style of houses Strongly disagree	Style of houses Disagree	Style of houses Neutral	Style of houses Agree	Style of houses Strongly agree
Social/recreational activities	Social/recreational activities Strongly disagree	Social/recreational activities Disagree	Social/recreational activities Neutral	Social/recreational activities Agree	Social/recreational activities Strongly agree
Diversity	Diversity Strongly disagree	Diversity Disagree	Diversity Neutral	Diversity Agree	Diversity Strongly agree
Affordability	Affordability Strongly disagree	Affordability Disagree	Affordability Neutral	Affordability Agree	Affordability Strongly agree

Comment (Optional)

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4. Overall, how would you rate Washington Grove as a place to live?

Very undesirable

Undesirable

Neutral

Desirable

Very desirable

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5. How do the factors below limit your attendance at town council, committee or workgroup meetings?

	Doesn't Limit	Somewhat limits	Limits	Greatly Limits	Not Applicable
Child care	Child care Doesn't Limit	Child care Somewhat limits	Child care Limits	Child care Greatly Limits	Child care Not Applicable
Family time	Family time Doesn't Limit	Family time Somewhat limits	Family time Limits	Family time Greatly Limits	Family time Not Applicable
Other commitments/ priorities	Other commitments/ priorities Doesn't Limit	Other commitments/ priorities Somewhat limits	Other commitments/ priorities Limits	Other commitments/ priorities Greatly Limits	Other commitments/ priorities Not Applicable
Job demands	Job demands Doesn't Limit	Job demands Somewhat limits	Job demands Limits	Job demands Greatly Limits	Job demands Not Applicable
Familiarity with other attendees	Familiarity with other attendees Doesn't Limit	Familiarity with other attendees Somewhat limits	Familiarity with other attendees Limits	Familiarity with other attendees Greatly Limits	Familiarity with other attendees Not Applicable
The way meetings are run	The way meetings are run Doesn't Limit	The way meetings are run Somewhat limits	The way meetings are run Limits	The way meetings are run Greatly Limits	The way meetings are run Not Applicable
The way people interact	The way people interact Doesn't Limit	The way people interact Somewhat limits	The way people interact Limits	The way people interact Greatly Limits	The way people interact Not Applicable
Interest	Interest Doesn't Limit	Interest Somewhat limits	Interest Limits	Interest Greatly Limits	Interest Not Applicable
Expertise	Expertise Doesn't Limit	Expertise Somewhat limits	Expertise Limits	Expertise Greatly Limits	Expertise Not Applicable
My voice is not heard	My voice is not heard Doesn't Limit	My voice is not heard Somewhat limits	My voice is not heard Limits	My voice is not heard Greatly Limits	My voice is not heard Not Applicable

Other limiting factors? (Please describe)

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6. Select the option that best reflects the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc.	I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc. Strongly disagree	I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc. Disagree	I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc. Neutral	I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc. Agree	I feel comfortable participating in town social and recreational events, such as music events, Labor Day weekend, Women's Club, Film Society, etc. Strongly agree
I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove.	I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove. Strongly disagree	I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove. Disagree	I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove. Neutral	I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove. Agree	I feel a sense of belonging in Washington Grove. Strongly agree
I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents.	I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents. Strongly disagree	I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents. Disagree	I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents. Neutral	I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents. Agree	I believe Washington Grove is welcoming to new residents. Strongly agree

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7. Does Washington Grove have issues with discrimination or biases?

Yes

Unsure

Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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8. Have you personally experienced bias or discrimination in Washington Grove?

Yes

Unsure

Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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9. If you answered yes to the previous question, do you believe it was based on any of the following? (Check all that apply.)

Age

Gender

Race

Ethnicity

Country of birth

Religion/Spirituality

Political beliefs

Disability

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

Native language

Other

Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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10. Have you witnessed bias or discrimination in Washington Grove?

Yes

Unsure

Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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11. If you answered yes to the previous question, do you believe it was based any of the following? (Check all that apply.)

Age

Gender

Race

Ethnicity

Country of birth

Religion/Spirituality

Political beliefs

Disability

Sexual orientation

Gender identity

Native language

Other

Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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12. Washington Grove fairly applies town rules and regulations to:

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
All town residents	All town residents Strongly disagree	All town residents Disagree	All town residents Neutral	All town residents Agree	All town residents Strongly agree
Please share more to help us better understand your response.
All non-residents	All non-residents Strongly disagree	All non-residents Disagree	All non-residents Neutral	All non-residents Agree	All non-residents Strongly agree
Please share more to help us better understand your response.

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13. The following efforts would be useful for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in Washington Grove.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers)	Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers) Strongly disagree	Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers) Disagree	Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers) Neutral	Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers) Agree	Host educational forums (e.g., history talks; parenting tips; other municipality efforts related to diversity, equity and inclusion; implicit bias workshop; invited speakers) Strongly agree
Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities)	Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities) Strongly disagree	Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities) Disagree	Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities) Neutral	Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities) Agree	Review policies, procedures, ordinances (e.g., Comprehensive Plan; welcome packets; accessibility of town communications and amenities) Strongly agree
Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents)	Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents) Strongly disagree	Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents) Disagree	Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents) Neutral	Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents) Agree	Provide cultural programming (e.g., cultural exchanges with neighboring communities or with town residents) Strongly agree
Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field)	Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field) Strongly disagree	Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field) Disagree	Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field) Neutral	Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field) Agree	Open town facilities, as possible, to neighboring communities (e.g., soccer field) Strongly agree
Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks)	Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks) Strongly disagree	Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks) Disagree	Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks) Neutral	Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks) Agree	Host collaborative events with neighboring communities (e.g., music events; sporting events; meet and greet potlucks) Strongly agree
Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend)	Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend) Strongly disagree	Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend) Disagree	Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend) Neutral	Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend) Agree	Advertise town events/activities to other communities (e.g., Labor Day, Music Weekend) Strongly agree
Broaden range of housing beyond single-family	Broaden range of housing beyond single-family Strongly disagree	Broaden range of housing beyond single-family Disagree	Broaden range of housing beyond single-family Neutral	Broaden range of housing beyond single-family Agree	Broaden range of housing beyond single-family Strongly agree
Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs	Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs Strongly disagree	Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs Disagree	Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs Neutral	Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs Agree	Ensure accessibility for people with disabilities or language access needs Strongly agree

Other (Please specify.)

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14. What would make you feel more included and engaged in town?

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15. Do you have any comments or concerns to share with RASEC?

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16. What is the preferred language in your household?

English

Spanish

Other (please specify)

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17. What is your age?

15-25 years old

26-35 years old

36-45 years old

46-55 years old

56-65 years old

66-75 years old

More than 75 years old

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18. Ethnicity/Race (select all that apply)

Hispanic or Latino

American Indian and Alaska Native

Asian

Black or African American

White

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Prefer not to respond

Other (please specify)

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19. Gender

Prefer not to respond

Transgender

Nonbinary

Male

Female

Other

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20. Please provide your name and/or address if you would like. (Optional)

Name

Address