THE RESULTS ARE IN….

Here are the results of the survey that was part of the information published in the Western Star two weeks ago. 124 responses were received in just 10 days

CLEARWATER COUNTY TAXPAYERS’ ASSOCIATION SURVEY RESULTS RE MDP REVIEW

1. Prior to this information were you aware of the MDP review process?

Yes 35  No 78

2. If yes, how did you find out about the potential changes to the MDP? (Check all that apply)

Local radio 1  Social media 3  County website 5  County Newsletter 21

Local Papers 24  Clearwater County Taxpayers’ Assoc. 26  Friends 29

3. Are you satisfied with the amount of information that has been available about the proposed MDP? 

Yes 10  No 107

4. Are you satisfied with the opportunities you have had for input into the MDP review?

Yes 7  No 107

5. How do you think residents could better gather information and provide input?

In person meetings 98  Mail out survey 79  Social media/virtual meetings 28

6. Would you like to see the process delayed until open in-person meetings could be held?

Yes 112  No 5  Undecided 1

Comments: (Listed in order from highest to lowest number of comments.)**concerns with protecting agricultural land, **possible negative impacts with increased subdivisions, **transparency issues/lack of information or public input in the review process,**problem with relying on social media/virtual meetings for input, **concern with Direct Control Districts.

HUGE THANKS TO ALL WHO TOOK THE TIME TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY AS WELL AS OUR VERY SPECIAL SUPPORTERS WHO MADE PUBLISHING ALL THIS INFORMATION POSSIBLE.

We will be sharing this information with County Council as we work together for the common good. 

Clearwater County Taxpayers’ Association.