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73. Would you favor or oppose cuts in city services if they would reduce your current CITY property taxes (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? 74. In comparison with nearby areas, do you feel that the property taxes in Little Canada are very high, somewhat high, about aver- age, somewhat low, or very low? 75. When you consider the city prop- erty taxes you pay and the quality of city services you receive, would you rate the general value of city services as excellent, good, only fair, or poor? STRONGLY FAVOR 4% FAVOR 18% OPPOSE 48% STRONGLY OPPOSE 17% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED14% VERY HIGH 6% SOMEWHAT HIGH 37% ABOUT AVERAGE 38% SOMEWHAT LOW 2% VERY LOW 0% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED.... 18% EXCELLENT 7% GOOD 73% ONLY FAIR 10% POOR 1% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED A% In these difficult times, cities are exploring options to save money, while protecting community identity and pride. As the City of Little Canada continues developing partnerships with school districts, nearby cities, Ramsey County and private business 76. Please tell me which statement is closer to your opinion? A) The City's priority with part- nerships should be to provide cost savings to taxpayers; OR B) The City's priority should be to maintain community identity and pride? (WAIT FOR RESPONSE) Do you feel strongly that way? STATEMENT A /STRONGLY13% STATEMENT A 26% STATEMENT B 14% STATEMENT B /STRONGLY10% NEITHER (VOL.) 1% BOTH (VOL.) 33% DON'T KNOW /REFUSED 3% Turning to the issue of public safety in the community.... 77. Are there any areas in Little Can- YES 46% ada where you would be afraid to NO 52% walk alone at night? DON'T KNOW /REFUSED 2% IF "YES," ASK: (n =185) 78. What area particularly concerns you? EVERYWHERE, 47 %; PARKS, 9 %; TRAILS, 10 %; ALONG RICE STREET, 8 %; MONTREAL COURT APARTMENTS, 17 %; ALONG LAHORE ROAD, 3 %; ALL APARTMENTS, 2 %; SCATTERED, 4 %. 6