Lake Worth Bond Issue S urvey

Prepared by:

Steven J. Vancore
Andrew F. Jones

July 6, 2016

Table of Contents
Methodology

Test Ballot Results

Overa ll Results

Rank Order of Responses

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Methodology
Using a national calling center, Clearview Research conducted interviews with a sample of 200
registered voters in Lake Worth , FL. The survey was conducted from Saturday, June 18th through
Tuesday, June 21st during evening hours.
Because of the nature of the poll and the small universe, a standard bell -curve distribution cannot be
used and a margin of error cannot be calculated as it is predicated on both a random and
representative population .

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Test Bal lot Results

Ballot # 1

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In order to improve local roads in the City of Lake Worth , shall the City be
authorized to issue bonds for the exclusive purpose of improving loca l roadways
and eliminating potholes in an amount not to exceed forty million dollars, payable
from annual ad valorem taxes maturing not later than thirty years from the date of
each issuance with all expenditures reviewed by a citizens advisory committee.

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APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT

PROJECTS IN LAKE WORTH

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7 5 /o

50/o

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25/o

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0/o

For

Against

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Ballot #2

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APPROVAL OF BONDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT

PROJECTS IN LAKE WORTH

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In order to improve local roads in the City of Lake Worth , shall the City be
authorized to issue bonds for the exclusive purpose of improving local roadways
and eliminating potholes in an amount not to exceed fifty million dollars, payable
from annual ad valorem taxes maturing not later than thirty years from the date of
each issuance with all expenditures reviewed by a citizens advisory committee.

7 5 /o

50o/o
25/o

0/o

For

Against

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Overall Results:
Poll/Qualitative Questions:
Ql .

Generally speaking, do you feel things in Lake Worth are going in the ri ght direction, or do you
feel things in the City have gotten off on the wrong track?
Right direction
Wron g track
Unsure/refused

Q2.

48%
36%
16%

What is your opinion of the Lake Worth City Commission? Would you say it is:
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Somewhat unfavorable
Very unfavorable
Unsure/Refused

13%
34%
18%
10%
24%

Favorable
Unfavorable

48%
29%

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Next, I'd like to read you some possible questions that you may see on an upcoming
election 's ballot. After I read the language please tell me if you would vote FOR or
AGAINST each one:

Q3.

The (first} is titled , "Approval of bonds for road improvement projects in Lake Worth " and the
ballot will read , "In order to improve local roads in the City of Lake Worth , shall the City be
authorized to issue bond s for the exclusive purpose of improvin g local roadways and
el iminating potholes in an amount not to exceed forty million dollars, payable from annual ad
valorem ta xes maturing not later than thirty years from the date of each issuance with all
expenditures reviewed by a citizens advisory committee. "
If the election were held today, would you vote:
FOR the bonds
AGAINST the bonds
Undecided/unsure

57%
32%
11%

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The {next} is titled , "Approval of bonds for road improvement projects in La ke Worth " and the
ballot will read , "In order to improve local roads in the City of Lake Worth , shall the City be
authorized to is?ue bonds for the exclusive purpose of imp roving local ro adways and
eliminating potboles in an amount not to exceed fifty million doll ars, payable from annual ad
valorem taxes maturing not later than thirty years from the date of eac h issuance with all
expenditures reviewed by a citizens advisory committee. "
If the election were held today, would you vote :
FOR the bonds
AGAINST the bonds
Undecided/unsure

50%
38%
13%

Next, I'd like to read you some possible questions that you may see on an upcoming
election's ballot. After I read the language please tell me if you would vote FOR or
AGAINST each one:
115.

Repair and replace sidewalks

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more Iikely
Unsure/Refused

37 %
29%
12%
18%
5%

More likely
Less Ii kely

66%
29%

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Enhance pedestrian and bicycle pathways

Much more likely
. '
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Muc h more Iikely
Unsure/Refused

36%
22%
16%
18%
8%

More likely
Less likely

57%
34%

Repair local roads

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

50%
20%
9%
13%
8%

More likely
Less likely

70%
22%

Repair roads in Lake Worth neighborhoods

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

60%
15%
4%
13%
8%

More likely
Less likely

76%
17%

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906 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

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Create safer streets

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

46%
21 %
6%
16%
12%

More likely
Less likely

66%
22%

Every dollar of the new bonds would be spent right here in Lake Worth
Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

59%
18%
5%
11%
8%

More likely
Less likely

76%
16%

Reduce street flooding

Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

38%
18%
13%
16%
14%

More likely
Less likely

57%
30%

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How about your local property taxes, would you say th at your property taxes are:
Too high
About what you wotlld expect
Too low
Un sure/Refused

0.13.

34%
56%
3%
7%

The city is evaluating whether to seek voter approval to issue bonds to pay the costs of
improving local roads . If you knew a similar initiative was previously rejected by the voters
would you be more or less likely to vote yes on this initiative?
Much more likely
Somewhat more likely
Somewhat less likely
Much more likely
Unsure/Refused

30%
17%
14%
24%
16%

More likely
Less likely

46%
38%

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906 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

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Demographic/Statistical Questions:

I would like to ask you a few final questions just for statistical purposes to be sure we have included a
good cross section of peopJe in our survey. First ...
D1.

How are you registered to vote?

As a Democrat,
As a Republican , or
As something else?
Unsure/Refused

D2.

48%
28%
17%
8%

How old are you?

18-34
35-49
50-64
65 or older
Unsure/Refused

D3.

1%
6%
32%
58%
4%

And how would you describe your ethnicity?

White/Caucasian
Black/African-American
Hispanic, of Cuban descent
Hispanic, not of Cuban descent
Other/Unsure/Refused

D4.

78%
6%
2%
2%
12%

Do you own a home in Lake Worth?

Yes
No
Unsure/Refused

84%
14%
2%

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906 Thomasville Road, Tallahassee, Florid a 32303

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Coded Questions:

Gender: (BY OBSERVATION)

40%
60%

Male
Female

Voter Frequency: (TAKEN FROM VOTER FILE)

Surge Voter (General Only)
Likely Voter (At least 2 of last 3 elections)

31%
69%

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906 Thomasvi lle Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32303

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Rank Orde r of Responses

Q3-4 (Highest to Lowest Net "For" Response)

The {first} is titled , "Approval of bonds for road improvement projects in Lake
Worth" and the ballot will read , "In order to improve local roads in the City of
Lake Worth , shall the City be authorized to issue bonds for the exclusive purpose
of improving local roadways and eliminating potholes in an amount not to

57%

32%

25%

50%

38%

12%

exceed forty million dollars, payable from annual ad valorem taxes maturi ng not
later than thirty years from the date of each issuance with all expenditures
reviewed by a citizens advisory committee. "
The {next} is titled, "Approval of bonds for road improvement projects in Lake
Worth " and the ballot will read , "In order to improve local roads in the City of
Lake Worth , shall the City be authorized to issue bonds for the exclusive purpose
of improving local roadways and eliminating potholes in an amount not to
exceed fifty million dollars, payable from annual ad valorem taxes maturin g not
later than thirty years from the date of each issuance with all expenditures
reviewed by a citizens advisory committee ."

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906 Thoma sville Road , Tallahassee, Florida 32303

T 850.681.8530

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QS-11 (Highest to Lowest Net "More Likely" Response)

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Questions Text

Likely

Less
Likely

Nm
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Every dolla r of the new bonds would be spent right here in Lake Worth

76%

16%

60%

Repair roads in Lake Worth neighborhoods

76%

17%

59%

Repai r local roads

70%

22%

48%

Create safer streets

66%

22%

44%

Repa ir and replace sidewalks

66%

29%

37%

Reduce street flooding

57%

30%

27 %

Enhance pedestrian and bicyc le pathways

57%

34%

23%

Lake Worth Bond Issue Survey - July 6, 2016

Clearview Polli ng and Research, LLC

906 Thomasville Road , Tallahassee, Flori da 32303

T 850.681.8530

http://clearview-research .com

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