Please fill out the survey below and submit to the City of Cottonwood!

The City's strategic plan can be found on our website at http://cottonwoodaz.gov/151/City-Council

To speak to the Finance Department or the City Managers office please contact us at 928-634-5526.

Thank you for your participation!

Do you live within the incorporated city limits of Cottonwood? (If you don't pay for wastewater you don't)*

Yes No

In what age category do you fall under? *

0<18 19-25 26-40

41-55 56-70 70>

What level of education did you achieve? *

GED High School High School with Some College

Bachelors Degree Masters/PHD

How could the City of Cottonwood relay information to Citizens better?

How important is the budget process to you?

1 - Not important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5 - Very Important

How satisfied are you with your ability to provide input for the budget? *

Not Satisfied Somewhat Satisfied

Neutral Very Satisfied

Do you feel that the City Budget Process is transparent?

Yes No Sort-of

Would you like to be more involved in the budget process? *

Yes No

If you answered yes to the question above, how can we help you get more involved in the budget?

In your opinion what are the priorities that the Cottonwood City Council should focus on?

Streets Maintenance & Sidewalks Reducing Debt Growth & Development (Annexation) Parks, Trails & Open Spaces Community Events - TVR, Easter, 4th of July Public Safety - Police, Fire, Courts

Water Infrastructure - Improving or increasing water access Wastewater Infrastructure - Improving or adding wastewater services Cemetery Airport Library Transportation

Do you know where the City Revenues come from?
Check all that apply.

City Sales Tax Recreation Fees Property Tax Utility Fees (water/wastewater) Building Permits

Investment Interest State Shared Revenues (Income Tax & State Sales Tax) Fines and Fees - Court and Police Franchise Tax - APS/Cable/Unisource fees for operating a Franchise Motor Vehicle Fees

Do you think that where the City spends money is transparent?

Do you know what functions are supported by the City?

Yes No

Please check all the functions that you think that the City of Cottonwood supports financially.

Airport Cemetery Library Police Fire Community Development Animal Control & Ordinance Enfrocement Recreation Center Parks

Administrative Services Municipal Court Water Utility Wastewater Utility Schools Property Valuation Public Works Streets & Streets Construction Transit & Transportation

On a scale of 1-5 with 5 being the most important please rate the following questions.

Please Rate the Importance of the Following Strategic Initiatives.

Fostering Sustainable Growth and Development*

1 - Not important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5 - Very Important

Leading with Environmental Stewardship*

1 - Not Important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5 - Very Important

Ensuring our Quality of Life*

1 - Not Important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5- Very Important

Developing and improving infrastructure(streets, buildings, housing)*

1 - Not important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5 - Very Important

Embracing Financial Accountability and Transparency*

1 - Not important at all 2 - Not Important but could be 3 - Neutral

4 - Somewhat Important 5 - Very Important