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Government Affairs Survey

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1. General level of knowledge *

How well informed do you feel about the issues that affect the health and strength of the business community in Sun Prairie?

a. very well informed
b. somewhat knowledgeable
c. poorly informed
If you answered b. or c. please identify specific issues you would like to be better informed about and what would be the most convenient way for you to keep informed
2. General Views *

Based upon what you know today, in your opinion, what issues do you feel are the most important for building and preserving a strong business community in the City of Sun Prairie?

obtaining the proper mix of types of businesses
maintaining good quality public school system
keeping property tax levels as low as possible
crime in Sun Prairie
developing other attractions and amenities that will make people want to live and spend money in Sun Prairie
more effective municipal government
more effective Chamber of Commerce
other
Please elaborate on any items you ranked as 5 (most important)
3.Tax Burden

Proponents of low property taxes express concern that the property tax burden is a threat to the health of Sun Prairie.  Based upon your personal experience as a business owner and / or property owner in Sun Prairie, how great a threat do you perceive the property tax burden to be to the Sun Prairie Community?

4.What should the role of the school district be in relation to the business community?
5. Which of the following statements best reflects your feelings about recent growth in Sun Prairie? *
The city is not growing fast enough
The city is growing too fast
The city is growing at the right pace, and the mix of growth is just about right
The city is growing at the right pace but the mix of growth is off
If you indicated the mix of growth is 'off' please explain how
6.Do you feel our local city officials are accessible to address your concerns? *
7.Town Hall meetings *

If you don't feel city officials are accessible, would you be interested in attending Town Hall meetings with local and county officials, arranged by the Chamber of Commerce?

8. Full time vs Part time Mayor *

Which statement best describes your feelings about the issue of whether Sun Prairie should have a full time mayor?

I feel strongly that the City should stay with its current system utilizing a part time mayor
I feel strongly that the City should go to a system that utilizes a full time mayor
I don't have a strong opinion on the matter
I'd like more information on advantages/disadvantages of full time vs part time
please elaborate on your reasons for a full time or part time mayor
9.Current events *

The last two years have been a time of change and challenges.  Are there any subjects you'd like the Chamber to provide more information on to help you cope with these changes?

10. If yes, please check the following you would like the Chamber to address *
banking and finances
real estate- status of and projections for
health care
green issues
economic forecast
other
If you indicated 'other' please indicate the subject content you would like addressed.
11.What issues would you like the Chamber to take action on? *
12.I think the Chamber is too involved already and should refrain from getting involved in the following:
13.Comments

Please share any other comments on any other issues that you feel are critical to the health of the Business Community in Sun Prairie and any suggestions you have for the Chamber.

14.Government Affairs Committee

If you would like to volunteer for the Government Affairs Committee, please enter your contact information.


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