This survey should take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete. Your responses will be kept confidential and used solely to inform the City's budget development and policy discussions. DEADLINE: June 26th | 5 PM
Section 1: About You Demographics - Optional, but helpful for understanding diverse perspectives.
What is your age range?
Do you own or rent your home?
How long have you lived in Montgomery?
How do you primarily get information about City of Montgomery services and initiatives? (Select all that apply)
Section 2: Overall Budget Priorities for Montgomery
Considering the overall well-being of Montgomery, what are the top three (3) areas you believe the City should prioritize its investments in the upcoming budget? (Please select up to 3)
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being "Not Important" and 5 being "Extremely Important," how important is it to you that the City budget demonstrates a commitment to long-term financial sustainability?
Section 3: Addressing Key Community Challenges (Policy and Investment) In this section, we want your input on specific issues facing Montgomery. Please consider the City's role, potential solutions, and how resources might be allocated.
Public Safety & Gun Violence
How concerned are you about gun violence in Montgomery?
Beyond increased policing, what other strategies do you believe the City of Montgomery should invest in to reduce gun violence? (Select all that apply)
Homelessness & Panhandling
How concerned are you about homelessness and panhandling in Montgomery?
The City of Montgomery, in partnership with community organizations, works to address homelessness. Which of the following approaches do you believe the City should prioritize or expand? (Select all that apply)
Blight & Neighborhood Revitalization
How concerned are you about blight (e.g., abandoned properties, overgrown lots) in Montgomery?
What actions do you believe the City should prioritize to address blight and revitalize neighborhoods? (Select all that apply)
Shoplifting & Small Business Support
How concerned are you about shoplifting impacting local businesses in Montgomery?
What role do you believe the City should play in addressing shoplifting and supporting local businesses? (Select all that apply)
Children & Education (City's Role)
How important is it for the City of Montgomery to invest in programs and initiatives that support children and youth development?
What specific areas related to children and education do you believe the City should focus its resources on? (Select all that apply)
Illegal Dumping & Waste Management
How concerned are you about trash being illegally dumped in parts of the city?
What steps do you believe the City should take to address illegal dumping and improve waste management? (Select all that apply)
Section 4: Balancing Services and Resources
The City of Montgomery has limited resources. If you had to make a choice to generate additional funds for critical city services or initiatives, which of the following approaches would you generally support? (Please select one)
Section 5: Final Thoughts and Recommendations