Calgary Municipal Survey

Methodology

Sample Size n=4,200 eligible Calgary resident voters (Avg 300 per Ward) Method: Live telephone interviews and online interviews Fielded in October 2012 Margin of Error +1.6% nineteen times out of twenty

Concerns
Traffic congestion on Calgary roads The cost of living for average families in Calgary The personal safety and security of passengers at C-Train stations after dark Making City Hall more accountable The amount of property taxes charged to property owners in Calgary The amount of crime, theft and graffiti in the city The adequacy and efficiency of C-Train service The rate at which the city is growing Making it easier for Calgarians to deal with City Hall Ensuring adequate support for walking and bike paths in the city Ensuring adequate support for local culture and arts in Calgary

7.61 7.37 7.14 6.89 6.60 6.42 6.13 6.10 5.87 5.83 5.16

*On a scale where 0 is not at all concerned and 10 is very concerned.

Concerns
Traffic congestion on Calgary roads

Mobility

7.61

The cost of living for average families in Calgary

Affordability

7.37

The personal safety and security of passengers at CTrain stations after dark

Safety

7.14

*On a scale where 0 is not at all concerned and 10 is very concerned.

Affordability: Condos vs. Single-Family

When it comes to planning new residential development, the city should focus on developing new

Single-family homes

41%

Condominiums and residential high rises

41%

Affordability: Property Taxes

Should we hold the line on property taxes or increase property taxes to improve city services

Increase taxes to improve services

39%

Hold the line on property taxes

48%

Full results (Wards 1-7)

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