Government review commission seeking input
Richard Hanners Hungry Horse News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 10 years, 9 months AGO
The City of Columbia Falls Study Commission agreed Feb. 23 on the language for a community survey that will gather opinions on the structure and performance of the city government.
An online version of the survey will be available through a Survey Monkey link on the city’s Web site. Hard copies will be available at the Columbia Falls Branch Library and the North Valley Senior Center.
The deadline for input to the committee is March 27. The following is an abridged version of the survey. For more information, contact City Hall at 892-4391.
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• In general, how responsive is the Columbia Falls city government to your needs?
• In your opinion, how fair is city government in dealing with all of the residents of the community?
• If you had a problem that needed to be handled by the mayor or city council, do you believe they would listen to your concerns and treat you fairly?
• How adequate is law enforcement in our community?
• How adequate is maintenance of the streets and sidewalks in our community?
• If you had to vote tomorrow, would you vote to keep government as it is or change it?
• How would you rank the following services provided by the city of Columbia Falls — waste water, police, fire, ambulance, garbage and library?
• Do you have any other comments or recommendations that you would like the Local Government Review Study Commission to consider?
• Do you live in the city limits of Columbia Falls?
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