September 19th, 2014 Board Retreat Presentation - 2014 Citizen Survey1
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Quality of Life
•Positive Attributes
•Reputation
•Assets
•Challenges
County Government Services
Desired Amenities
Communication
As of September 5, 2014
209 SURVEYS RECEIVED
100% of Respondents LIVE
25%of Respondents WORK
22% of Respondents DO BUSINESS
9% of Respondents OWN A BUSINESS
in Isle of Wight County
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Most Respondents to date conduct
daily personal business here:
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•DMV
•Library
•Grocery
Shopping
•Post Office
•School
•Vet
•Festivals
•Farmer's
Market
•Auto Parts
•Volunteer
•Dining
•Sports &
Recreation
•Church
•Civic
Organizations
•Gas
Most Respondents to date
Leave Isle of Wight County for:
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•Entertainment
•Variety of
Shopping
•Large
Retail Shopping
•Music
•Outdoor
Activities
•New Cars
•Major
Shopping
•Medical
•Fashion
•Lumber
What Respondents to date
Love about Isle of Wight County:
•Quality of Life
•Low Taxes
•Small Town Charm
•SAFETY
•Quiet
•Friendly
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•Sense of Community
•Less Traffic
•Slower Pace
•Clean
•Schools
•Proximity
Isle of Wight County’s Reputation:
•Rural/Country
•Great Small Towns
•HAM
•Middle of “Nowhere”
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•Not a “player” in Hampton Roads
•Not Business Friendly
•Historic
•SAFE
Greatest Assets for Attracting
New Residents, Visitors & Businesses:
•Low Taxes
•Land
•Quality of Life
•Strong Tourism
•Low Crime
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Greatest Weaknesses for Attracting
New Residents, Visitors & Businesses:
•Accepting Change
•Density (Roof Tops)
•Workforce
•Affordable/Family Housing
•Shopping & Dining
•Lack of Technology
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The Majority of Respondents
to date are generally satisfied
with County Government Services.
Areas for Improvement:
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•Permitting/Planning
&Zoning
•Job Growth/Creation
•Water/Sewer Costs
•Storm Water Drainage
•Fire/EMS coverage
•Programs/Services for
Southern end of County
Interesting items that Respondents to
date are looking for in Isle of Wight County:
•WI-FI
•Home & Garden Shopping
•Clothing Stores
•Quality Discount Big Box Store
•More Restaurant Choices
(Breweries, Chains, Coffee Houses)
•Night Life
•Live Music Venue
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•Utilization of Fairgrounds
•Community Center
•Recreational
(Movie Theater, Bowling,Children/Teen Programs& Entertainment, Walking/Bike/Equestrian Trails)
•Cabs/Transportation
How do Respondents to date
like to receive information:
•Email
•Website
•Direct Mail
•Facebook
•Traditional Newspaper
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The Survey will continue to be
offered until October 6.
A full report of the
Survey Results
will be provided at the
Board’s October meeting.