Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Economic development?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Public Safety?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Blight Removal / Demolition?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Neighborhood Beautification & Clean Up?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Environmental Remediation and Improving Air Quality?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Improving Government Transparency?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Workforce Development & Job Training?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Based on your experience in Gary in the last 12 months, how satisfied are you with Youth Activities?

very satisfied

satisfied

neutral

dissatisfied

very dissatisfied

not applicable

Which three topics should be the highest priorities to improve quality of life in Gary? (Please limit your choices to 3)

Economic Development

Public Safety

Blight Removal / Demolition

Neighborhood Beautification & Clean Up

Environmental Remediation and Improving Air Quality

Improving Government Transparency

Workforce Development & Job Training

Youth Activities

What should be the highest priority to improve quality of life in Gary in your opinion?

If significant investments were made to revitalize downtown Gary, how would you like to spend time in downtown Gary?

Entertainment (e.g. movie theater, bowling, skating, outdoor festivals, etc.)

Shopping at small businesses & marketplaces

Dining

Learning new skills

Socializing, meeting new people and making new friends

Working

Outdoor leisure (e.g. visiting a park, jogging, walking a dog)

How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements:

I feel safe in my home in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

My neighborhood is well maintained by the city (e.g. working streetlights, snow removal and salting of public areas, removal of junk and prevention of dumping in public areas, demolition of blighted structures, etc.)

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

My neighbors seem to care about our block.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I feel safe driving or walking in my neighborhood in Gary at night.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I feel safe driving or walking in my neighborhood in Gary during daylight.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I can rely on the Gary Police Department to help me in a timely manner if needed.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I can rely on the Gary Fire Department and EMT/paramedics to help me in a timely manner if needed.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

You can get a good education in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

You can get good career training in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

You can get a good job in a reasonable amount of time in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Jobs in Gary pay well and have good benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401k, education reimbursement, etc.).

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy to start a business in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy to get funding for a small business in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy to meet other businesspeople and entrepreneurs in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I have access to good healthcare in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

My health is good.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy and affordable to buy a nice home in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy to find a nice place to rent in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

It is easy to meet new friends in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Gary is a desirable place to start a family.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Gary offers a great, affordable lifestyle for senior citizens.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Gary offers a great, affordable lifestyle for families.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Gary offers a great, affordable lifestyle for singe professionals.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I can trust Gary’s city government leadership to act ethically and do the right thing.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I can easily get around in Gary without having a car.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

There are enough greenspaces, parks, walking and biking areas in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Gary’s business and government leaders do what they can to protect the environment.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I am likely to be living in Gary in 12 months.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I am likely to vote in the next elections in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

People of different backgrounds (including race, education, religion, etc.) can find community in Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I am likely to volunteer for projects that will help improve Gary.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

I feel hopeful about the future of Gary if Eddie Melton is elected the next mayor.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral / Not applicable

Disagree

Strongly disagree

Please share any thoughts you have about improving the City of Gary and city government.