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DSA/ Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Survey

On March 18, 2023 By Kevin Schofield In Public Safety, Surveys

The Downtown Seattle Association and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce recently fielded a survey of 500 likely voters in Seattle on their views on public safety issues. Their report (a set of slides) is here, and the cross-tabs are here.

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Annual Public Safety Survey is open

On October 29, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Public Safety, Surveys

The City of Seattle’s annual Public Safety Survey, administered by Seattle University, is open. You can fill out the survey here.

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“The Index” poll – September 2022

On October 25, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Surveys

The Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce has released its September 2022 poll update for “The Index”. I wish the sample size were bigger — it’s only 700 people — but it’s still a fascinating look into public opinion in Seattle. I hope you found this article valuable. If you did, …

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Gallup poll on police reform

On May 31, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Public Safety, Surveys

Last week Gallup released the results of a recent poll on Americans’ views on reforming police departments. According to the poll, the vast majority of Americans believe that there need to be reforms, though there is a split between those who prefer major reforms versus more measured ones. More Black …

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Seattle Comprehensive Plan “engagement hub”

On May 30, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Surveys

The City of Seattle has published an “engagement hub” for residents to learn about and provide input into the upcoming major update to the city’s Comprehensive Plan, which Mayor Harrell has dubbed the “One Seattle Plan.” The web site includes: A survey for residents to provide input. Act fast; the …

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2021 Seattle Public Safety Survey

On May 11, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Public Safety, Surveys

Every year Seattle University conducts a survey on behalf of the City of Seattle (and more specifically SPD) looking at how Seattle residents perceive the police department and other aspects of pubic safety. The report on the 2021 survey was recently released. I wrote about last year’s report at length …

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King County 2021 Nonprofit Wage Survey

On May 9, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Personnel, Surveys

King County has published the results of an extensive survey of wages, benefits and employment practices at nonprofits in the county. Among the numerous insights is a list of positions that pay less than a living wage (calculated at $20.22 per hour, or $42,058 annually). This report is a precursor …

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Crosscut-Elway poll on public safety

On May 7, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Public Safety, Surveys

This week Crosscut and Elway released a new poll on Seattle voters’ viewpoints on public safety. The poll is of 400 Seattle voters, with a margin of error of 5%. Survey respondents are divided nearly equally across the seven City Council districts. However, according to the data collected it over-sampled …

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Seattle scooter share pilot program, final report

On April 29, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Public health, Surveys, Transportation

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) recently released its final report on its one-year scooter share pilot program. As I wrote previously for SCC Insight when the draft report was released last December, you can get dizzy from all of the positive spin that SDOT adds to this report. In …

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Chamber of Commerce “Index” survey

On April 26, 2022 By Kevin Schofield In Surveys

Earlier this month the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce published the second edition of its “Index” survey of registered voters in Seattle, covering a wide range of local issues including homelessness, public safety, the economy, and of course local politics. I wrote a column for the South Seattle Emerald detailing …

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