The City of West Linn recently conducted phone and web surveys on water and funding issues:
Methodology:
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Phone Survey: April 24 to 27, 2012
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N=300
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Representative random sample
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Statistically valid, margin of error +/-5.8%
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Web Survey: April 25 to 30, 2012
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N=529
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Emails lists from the city, CFM and access from website
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Research and engagement, not statistically valid
Objectives:
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Measure awareness and opinions about issues facing Bolton Reservoir and the City’s water pipe infrastructure
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Identify support for potential reservoir expansion and pipe infrastructure repair
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Identify preferred funding options
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Identify important information
Key Findings:
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Phone and web survey results are consistent.
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At least half support for both projects initially.
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Stronger support for pipe replacement.
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Preference for rate-based funding.
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Information increases support five points but…..
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...some decision-making necessary on project design: Run both or just the pipe proposal?
