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2021 Fruita Community Survey
2021 Fruita Community Survey Results
Thank you all of the residents that participated in the 2021 Fruita Community Survey! The results of the survey are now available, and show that residents have a very positive perception of the City. The full report and presentation provided to the City Council can be found below, and here are a few highlights from the survey:
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93% of those survey indicated rated the overall quality of life in Fruita as excellent or good.
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85% of the respondents indicated that the overall feeling of safety in Fruita was excellent or good.
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84% of participants gave excellent or good ratings for the quality of services provided.
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93% of respondents stated that the “small town atmosphere” needs are very well met or met, as a reason to live in Fruita.
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The major categories of city services that had the highest levels of satisfaction were the overall quality of garbage collection (92% very satisfied or satisfied), the quality of sewer service (81% at least satisfied), the overall quality of City parks (79% very satisfied or satisfied), and police services (78%).
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The overall value of services received for taxes and fees rated 21% above the U.S. average.
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When asked if the City Council should add a question permitting the retail sale of cannabis in Fruita on the April 2022 ballot, 55% of respondents answered no, while 45% answered yes. Out of those 45% that voted yes, 9% stated they would not vote for a question permitting the retail sale.
The City of Fruita completes a Community Survey every four years, and the survey is designed to assess resident satisfaction with the quality of life in Fruita, core services, city policies, and more. The survey provides an easy, proactive and cost effective way for the City to gather feedback and suggestions from and be more responsive to residents. The results of the survey will be used to inform decision making and to identify budget priorities moving forward.
