Chester Community Survey

Which housing issues affect you or your community? (Check all that apply) Lack of affordable housing Poor housing quality/conditions Lead paint hazards Abandoned/blighted properties Homelessness Landlord issues Foreclosure risk

Which infrastructure services need improvement? (Check all that apply) Waste management/trash pickup Water quality/service Electricity/power issues Sewage/drainage Road conditions Sidewalk conditions Street lighting Lack of parks/green space

Additional housing or infrastructure concerns:

What are the biggest barriers to employment in Chester? (Check all that apply) Lack of available jobs Low wages Education requirements Lack of experience Criminal record barriers Transportation to jobs Lack of childcare Discrimination

What would help small businesses thrive in Chester? (Check all that apply) Access to funding/loans Business training/support Tax relief/incentives Easier permitting process Affordable commercial spaces Buy local initiatives Minority business support

Additional employment or economic concerns:

What would improve K-12 education in Chester? (Check all that apply) More funding Better facilities/buildings More/better teachers Technology/computers After-school programs Counseling/mental health support Arts and music programs School safety Food/meal programs

What adult education opportunities are needed? (Check all that apply) GED programs Vocational/trade training Job skills training ESL/English classes Computer literacy Affordable/free programs Accessible locations More programs available

Additional education concerns or ideas:

What are the biggest barriers to healthcare in Chester? (Check all that apply) No insurance/can't afford insurance Too expensive (copays, deductibles) Facilities too far away Not enough doctors/providers Long wait times Lack of specialists Pharmacy/medication access Language barriers Limited hours

How would you rate access to mental health services in Chester? Select rating... 1 - Very Poor 2 - Poor 3 - Fair 4 - Good 5 - Excellent

Additional healthcare concerns:

What are your biggest safety concerns? (Check all that apply) Gun violence Community trauma Drug activity Gang activity Burglary/theft Domestic violence Youth safety Police violence/misconduct Poor lighting Abandoned buildings

What would improve police-community relations? (Check all that apply) Build trust More accountability Better response times More police presence Less police presence Address discrimination/bias Better training Community programs Relationship is already good

Additional safety or policing concerns:

How would you rate the effectiveness of transportation options in Chester? Select rating... 1 - Very Poor 2 - Poor 3 - Fair 4 - Good 5 - Excellent

What transportation improvements are needed? (Check all that apply) Better road conditions Better sidewalks Better bus service More frequent service More affordable fares Better lighting at stops More/safer crosswalks Bike lanes More parking Bridge/highway access

Additional transportation concerns:

Which services are most needed in Chester? (Check all that apply) Food assistance Housing assistance Mental health services Trauma support Addiction treatment Affordable childcare Senior services Disability services Job placement help Legal aid Services are adequate

Which youth programs are needed? (Check all that apply) After-school programs Summer programs Mentoring Sports programs Arts programs Violence prevention Counseling services Tutoring/homework help Job training Leadership development

Additional social service needs:

What prevents you from participating in local government? (Check all that apply) Don't have time Don't know how to get involved Don't trust government Process is too complicated Transportation issues Childcare needs Language barriers Don't feel my voice matters No barriers, I participate

How informed do you feel about city decisions that affect you? Select rating... 1 - Not Informed 2 - Slightly Informed 3 - Moderately Informed 4 - Well Informed 5 - Very Well Informed

How can the city better engage residents?

What are your top priorities for Chester's future?

What are Chester's greatest strengths?

If you could change one thing about Chester, what would it be?

Is there anything else you'd like to share?