Ojai Valley Citizen Survey - May 2023
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1. Are you currently a resident of the Ojai Valley?
Yes
No
I live here only part-time.
Other
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2. Where are you registered to vote?
City of Ojai
The Ojai Valley (unincorporated Ventura County)
I do not vote.
Other
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3. Do you believe in transparency and honesty from government and public officials?
A lot - to the maximum degree outlined by best practices
Somewhat - I value it to the degree required by law
I don't know/I don't care/I'm neutral
Not Really - I trust elected officials to do what's right
No, the Brown Act hampers effective government
Other
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4. What, in your opinion, are the 5 most urgent issues facing Ojai today? (Please mark ONLY 5)
Traffic
Water Insecurity/Management
City's failure to manage revenues and/or prioritize expenses
Climate Change/Environmental issues
Valet Parking
Increasing the number of residents
Fire Safety
More affordable options in the City
Poor city infrastructure & deferred maintenance (Roads, etc.)
Real estate over-development
Not enough housing for "locals"
Insufficient solutions for the homeless/under-housed
Too many vacant/second homes
No growth/NIMBYism
Aging demographics
Decreasing number of families
Quality of Schools
Other
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5. In your own words, suggest a solution or idea for the issues you've identified above
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6. The City of Ojai has a deficit of approx. $50 Million. In order to replenish the budget please select the best choice below
Raise the Temporary Occupancy Tax (TOT)
De-fund the Police/Cancel our local Police contract
Raise sales tax (currently at 7.25%)
Raise Sales tax temporarily, then re-evaluate later
Cut back on City staff & services
I don't know
Other
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7. Which of the following Council members (if any) would you like to see recalled? (Mark any that apply)
Mayor Betsy Stix
Mayor Pro Tem Suza Francina
Council member Leslie Rule
Council member Andrew Whitman
Council member Rachel Lang
All of the above
None of the above
Other
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8. Would you be willing to personally sign a recall petition for the names you've listed?
Yes
No
I don't want to recall any one
Please share any concerns or feedback here.
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9. Do you think Ojai City Council should record its meetings, pursuant to the DA's request?
Yes
No
I don't know
Other
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10. Would you attend an invitation-only FREE speaker series event on any of the following topics? (Mark any that apply or add your own suggestion under "other")
Housing solutions on a tight budget
Why & how a city raises sales tax
How to run for office
Other
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