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Shelton Mason County Journal
Shelton, Washington
June 19, 1969     Shelton Mason County Journal
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SHELTON JAYCEES MITY ATTITUDS SURVEY 1969 Presented to the officials and citizens of the city of Shelton who are concerned, in the hope that through their efforts our community will be a better place in which to live. IW HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SURVEY In general the survey was readily accepted by the citizens. Our eyes were opened by listening to comments and criticisms and by letters received with the mail out questionnairez. People seemed quite free to discuss community problems and most were pleased that somebody cared enough to ask for their opinion. Several things became apparent from the survey. Listed below are the highlights, some of which cannot be verified by the survey results as they represent expressed ideas. A. Poor and below average responses to medical and dental services were often in regard to lack of available service rather than quality of service. B. Pertaining to public transportation inside the conity, most people interviewed did net realize there is a city taxi. C. Recreational opportunities were considered poor for all age groups. D. Regarding the Junior and Senior High School, most people are not informed as the most common ansor was "no response". • E. Pucks in 00e00oral wy° to sup00rt the schools but this I oling did not fow thToub wtt c athlotle facilities. F. People on fixed incomes were concerned about increased taxes, but agreed with most people that they would be willing to pay Iditional taxes, if necessary, if the money was spent wisely. G. The results bet17oen the door to door and ,nail out questionnaires correlated well. TABLE 1" RESPONSE Schools Recreation Streets and Sidewalks Storm Drainage and Sewers Law Enforcement Fire Protection More Traffic Signals and Signs Swimming Pool Public Transportation Library Public Auditorium WHAT  THE FI, IT& '0R W'C)'IYOU_AE ; ; TO AYAD!TIONAL TAXES?- DOOR TO DOO,00 NAZL OUT oF oF 24o RESPONS00 33.3.00 33.800 33.800; 16.2% 19.6% 18.8% 11.3% -0.. .8 5.o00 eAnswers to Open End Question refer to Details of Survey Findings II. PaP 22 -' $helton.Muon County Journal- Thursday, 'June 19, 19 INTRODUCTION A. Pu00pos00 he purpose of the Sheltn Jayeees conducting a Community Attitude Survey was multiple. We hoped to find the answers to the following questions I Ill. I' 2. 3. • i. What are the existing problems? 2. How can these existing problems be solved? 3. What are the potential Problems? . How can these potential problems be avoided or solved? . What is needed to make our community a more enjoyable and better place in wch to live? 6. For what, if anything, would the residents be willing to pay additional taxes? A secondary purpose was to distribute information concerning the communities long term planning program called "Plan of Progress". The geographical scope of the survey ws the city limits of Shelton. Our intent was to interview 25% of the homes by the door to door method while the object of the mail out questionnaires was for correlation with the door to door and to add to the total sample. e. 9RGANIZATION S INVOLVED The actual surveying was conducted in its entirety by the Shelton Jaycees. The tabulating was done by the Shelton Jayottes. We did receive financial assistance from the Shelton Chamber of Comerce. We also had the cooperation of Mayor Travis, the Shelton Police Doprtment and Clint Willour's "POP" program. Simpson Timber Company printed the survey questionnaire forms, and ITT Rayonior and Xerox Corporation printed the survey findings. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. "16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 2. 26. C. =METHODS USED Two methods were used in the survey. The first s thedoor to door method interving every fourth house using random sampling techniques. We surveyed 266 homes by this method. The second approach ;ms a mail out system. The names were selectC at random iom the Shelton Telephone Directory, but only from those residing within the city limits. We mailed out 910 questionnaires of w]dch 240 were filld out and returned, pETaLS OF ,, stv_.., vztqs A. TOTALS FOR DOOR TO DOOR - 266 EXCEL- LENT ..... Water Pressure 19.% Sewage disposal 15.O% Storm water drainage 3.8% Garbage collection 1.7% Gas pressure(cooking & heating) .5% Electricity 21.8% Telephone service 17.3% Postal service 21. News coverage by newspaper ,5% Television & radio Programs 9.0% Fire protection 9. Law enforcement & police protection 5.6% Court services 2,3% Zoning ordinances i. 5% Legal services 3.LI'% Medical services 7.1% Dental services 6.% Hospital services 25.5% Health department 6.0% Welfare services .9% Public transportation to other comm. .% Public transportation inside the comm.-O- Parkin in business district 1.9% Street layout 1,1% Traffic Si.':& signs .% Maintenance & cleaning of streets 2.6%