Waterford Community Survey (PDF)

94.46%
886
20.26%
190
23.24%
218
5.12%
48
1.28%
12
5.01%
47
Q1 I am interested in Waterford because: (Select all that apply.)
Answered: 938 
Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 938
 
I live here.
I work here.
My kids go to
school here.
I own a
business here.
I vacation
here.
I am a student
here.
0%
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I live here.
I work here.
My kids go to school here.
I own a business here.
I vacation here.
I am a student here. 
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44.99%
422
38.49%
361
13.22%
124
5.44%
51
Q2 How often do you read or learn about issues going on in Town?
Answered: 938 
Skipped: 2
Total Respondents: 938
 
daily
weekly
monthly
never
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daily
weekly
monthly
never
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57.97%
542
19.04%
178
13.16%
123
31.34%
293
31.87%
298
22.67%
212
74.87%
700
4.71%
44
Q3 How do you get this information?  (Select all that apply.)
Answered: 935 
Skipped: 5
newspaper
TV
radio
internet news
search
Town website
email
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
text
Town newsletter
Other (please
specify)
0%
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30%
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ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
newspaper
TV
radio
internet news search
Town website
email
Facebook
Twitter
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5.56%
52
5.24%
49
13.80%
129
10.05%
94
Total Respondents: 935
 
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OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
DATE
1
My town representative's informative emails.
9/22/2019 3:53 AM
2
Loop and Others
9/18/2019 11:36 AM
3
well-connected, but often misinformed, rumor mill
9/16/2019 11:24 AM
4
Word of mouth
9/15/2019 3:07 PM
5
What's Happening or What's REALLY Happening in Waterford FB group.
9/14/2019 3:58 PM
6
Waterford public schools
9/14/2019 1:51 PM
7
Waterford Patch
9/13/2019 2:23 PM
8
Serving on boards and commissions
9/13/2019 12:14 PM
9
Word of mouth.
9/13/2019 4:02 AM
10
Waterford Patch
9/13/2019 3:57 AM
11
Town gissip
9/12/2019 3:52 PM
12
Non Profits like STR-STH
9/12/2019 12:52 PM
13
Talking to board members and town officials
9/12/2019 3:51 AM
14
through Scouts (merit badges - citizenship in the community; service projects, Eagle Scout courts
of Honor, etc)
9/6/2019 12:31 PM
15
or overhear other people talking about what is going on
9/5/2019 3:17 PM
16
Word of mouth
9/5/2019 7:00 AM
17
Friends
9/5/2019 6:45 AM
18
word of mouth
9/4/2019 6:57 AM
19
Word of mouth
9/3/2019 12:17 PM
20
kids in school, neighbors
9/3/2019 11:45 AM
21
Work
9/1/2019 6:02 AM
22
Waterford Patch
8/31/2019 10:12 PM
23
We used to enjoy the Waterford Cable TV channel via Atlantic Broadband, but have not been able
to access it for several months.
8/30/2019 7:18 AM
24
I sometimes hear my family members talk about what's going on in Waterford, but I don't pay
much attention.
8/30/2019 3:57 AM
25
I don’t get information
8/29/2019 9:12 AM
26
Friends
8/29/2019 7:44 AM
27
neighbors
8/29/2019 7:09 AM
28
Snapchat
8/29/2019 5:32 AM
29
I don’t
8/29/2019 5:31 AM
30
Friends
8/29/2019 4:30 AM
31
I learn about this town on tinder
8/29/2019 4:17 AM
Instagram
text
Town newsletter
Other (please specify)
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My dad works for the town
8/29/2019 4:12 AM
33
Word of mouth (parents)
8/29/2019 4:12 AM
34
I dont get any info.
8/29/2019 4:11 AM
35
don’t get it
8/29/2019 4:11 AM
36
Parents
8/29/2019 4:10 AM
37
Word of mouth
8/28/2019 10:18 PM
38
Town Hall
8/28/2019 1:30 PM
39
Word of mouth.
8/28/2019 1:29 PM
40
what people say
8/28/2019 9:21 AM
41
parent
8/28/2019 9:20 AM
42
Parents
8/28/2019 9:19 AM
43
School
8/28/2019 9:17 AM
44
Parents
8/28/2019 9:17 AM
45
Word of mouth
8/28/2019 6:12 AM
46
Told by family members
8/28/2019 5:44 AM
47
Waterford Time
8/27/2019 3:23 PM
48
word of mouth
8/27/2019 8:56 AM
49
others in town
8/27/2019 7:30 AM
50
Gossip
8/27/2019 5:02 AM
51
co-workers
8/27/2019 4:13 AM
52
I am a part of the Waterford Fire Service.
8/26/2019 7:59 PM
53
Waterford Patch, Waterford Times
8/26/2019 6:15 PM
54
Patch
8/26/2019 4:21 PM
55
Friends or co-workers text me. I wish we could get text alerts
8/26/2019 4:19 PM
56
Various newspapers , tv , radio , school system, social media’s and word of mouth
8/26/2019 3:54 PM
57
SENIOR CENTER information resources & public library info
8/26/2019 11:38 AM
58
On Design Review Board and WPL Board of Trustees.
8/26/2019 10:13 AM
59
Patch
8/26/2019 9:45 AM
60
Waterford resident was a former co-worker of mine who sent me the email address to sign up.
8/26/2019 9:35 AM
61
Waterford patch
8/26/2019 8:43 AM
62
Waterford Times
8/26/2019 7:55 AM
63
DTC meetings
8/26/2019 7:51 AM
64
meetings
8/26/2019 7:34 AM
65
Call town offices to ask.
8/26/2019 5:16 AM
66
Neighbors
8/26/2019 4:58 AM
67
Sign up for town alerts and selectmans office agendas and minutes
8/26/2019 4:17 AM
68
Town Hall
8/26/2019 4:03 AM
69
Forum
8/26/2019 3:22 AM
70
Work at Town Hall
8/26/2019 2:37 AM
71
Family
8/25/2019 5:06 PM
72
Involved with town politics
8/25/2019 2:57 PM
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Volunteer with local fire department
8/25/2019 12:50 PM
74
Neighbors website Ring police website
8/25/2019 7:25 AM
75
Patch
8/24/2019 5:58 PM
76
Word of mouth,
8/24/2019 5:53 AM
77
Town newspaper
8/24/2019 3:49 AM
78
Facebook groups and events not just feeds, flyers that come home in school folders, School
newsletters, digital signs at WHS and Clark lane, various signs around town (e.g. Goshen fire fair),
bulletin boards at library, word of mouth
8/24/2019 2:42 AM
79
I would say town website, but it is rarely updated with any info/news besides meeting dates and
minutes
8/23/2019 7:26 PM
80
Word of mouth
8/23/2019 7:02 PM
81
Co-workers, friends, etc.
8/23/2019 6:43 PM
82
The Day Patch
8/23/2019 6:41 PM
83
Facebook
8/23/2019 5:30 PM
84
Word of mouth
8/23/2019 5:28 PM
85
Relative
8/23/2019 3:42 PM
86
Word of mouth
8/23/2019 3:15 PM
87
Wife
8/23/2019 2:31 PM
88
Senior news letter.. Reaching Out! Senior Commission
8/23/2019 1:25 PM
89
Friends
8/23/2019 1:22 PM
90
Events mailer
8/23/2019 12:01 PM
91
Work gossip
8/23/2019 11:18 AM
92
Waterford Patch
8/23/2019 10:59 AM
93
Old people telling me
8/23/2019 10:53 AM
94
Newspaper is online.
8/23/2019 10:46 AM
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37.85%
355
15.35%
144
9.91%
93
21.64%
203
42.96%
403
43.28%
406
61.83%
580
7.68%
72
Q4 How would you like to get Town news?(Select all that apply)
Answered: 938 
Skipped: 2
newspaper
TV
radio
internet news
search
Town website
email
Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
text
Town newsletter
Other (please
specify)
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newspaper
TV
radio
internet news search
Town website
email
Facebook
Twitter
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10.55%
99
17.80%
167
49.36%
463
2.88%
27
Total Respondents: 938
 
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OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
DATE
1
A town Newsletter emailed monthly would be awesome. Email is free. Have ability for people to
pick up a paper copy at town hall, at community center, or if home bound via mail though.
9/14/2019 3:58 PM
2
Text for emergencies.
9/13/2019 3:41 AM
3
Waterford news site similar to Patch
9/12/2019 4:57 PM
4
Patch on twitter
9/12/2019 3:52 PM
5
I
9/12/2019 1:19 PM
6
Same
9/12/2019 3:51 AM
7
electronically please - save some resources!
9/6/2019 12:31 PM
8
Word of mouth
9/3/2019 12:17 PM
9
Not interested
8/29/2019 9:12 AM
10
Text - only when urgent news
8/29/2019 7:09 AM
11
Tinder
8/29/2019 4:17 AM
12
parent
8/28/2019 9:21 AM
13
Huge billboard on all the main roads
8/28/2019 6:12 AM
14
School
8/28/2019 5:40 AM
15
Perhaps an expanded Parks & Rec mailing, since they are sending anyway
8/27/2019 6:42 AM
16
Town sponsored Facebook
8/27/2019 6:04 AM
17
Patch, Waterford Times
8/26/2019 6:15 PM
18
Email from local public officials re: pending project considerations
8/26/2019 11:38 AM
19
Senior newsletter
8/26/2019 10:26 AM
20
DTC Meetings
8/26/2019 7:51 AM
21
More fb events, more visible road signs (like for summer beach concerts and the farmer's market)
8/24/2019 2:42 AM
22
All meetings should be recorded and place online
8/24/2019 2:19 AM
23
Wife
8/23/2019 2:31 PM
24
mailing...don't know where this town newsletter is to be found
8/23/2019 1:51 PM
25
Electronic message information @ WHS. CLMS
8/23/2019 1:25 PM
26
S
8/23/2019 1:09 PM
27
some way to my mobile devices that gets me quick updates with links to longer reads if I'm
interested.
8/23/2019 10:46 AM
Instagram
text
Town newsletter
Other (please specify)
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28.56%
267
25.24%
236
14.76%
138
14.65%
137
8.56%
80
17.11%
160
48.34%
452
3.74%
35
Q5 How do you participate in Town discussions and decision-making?
(Select all that apply.)
Answered: 935 
Skipped: 5
Total Respondents: 935
 
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OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
DATE
1
talk with fellow town people
9/18/2019 11:31 AM
2
elected official, so feel more comfortable contacting staff and attending meetings...and am much
more aware than most about meetings, minutes being posted on town website
9/16/2019 11:24 AM
3
Send spouse to meeting on hot issues of interest to us but we often do not have much notice
unless something is placed in our mail box and it is often the day of the event.
9/14/2019 3:58 PM
attend a
meeting
comment on
social media
call the Town
meet with
staff in person
write a letter
email
I don’t
participate
Other (please
specify)
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ANSWER CHOICES
RESPONSES
attend a meeting
comment on social media
call the Town
meet with staff in person
write a letter
email
I don’t participate
Other (please specify)
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Meetings always occur when I am not yet home from work, I don’t feel comfortable arriving late
9/13/2019 1:33 PM
5
I vote!
9/13/2019 4:23 AM
6
Recently moved to town so I’m finding my way!
9/12/2019 6:38 PM
7
I keep up with issues via the news and then vote to elect for representatives who reflect my values
9/12/2019 4:57 PM
8
New to town. Will participate as indicated above.
9/12/2019 4:39 PM
9
I am new to town and want to learn how to participate.
9/12/2019 1:21 PM
10
Non profits like STR-STH, FOOH
9/12/2019 12:52 PM
11
CLMS PTO
9/11/2019 4:35 PM
12
Decision-making: I vote for town representatives every election
8/30/2019 7:18 AM
13
Friends, community center, classes
8/29/2019 4:30 AM
14
Talk to the town on tinder
8/29/2019 4:17 AM
15
Have previously served on RTM and Ethics Commission
8/27/2019 9:49 AM
16
Technically I do not directly participate or have yet to Indirectly I believe through the school system
I have
8/26/2019 3:54 PM
17
support candidates
8/26/2019 3:20 PM
18
depends on the situation
8/26/2019 2:41 PM
19
Vote
8/26/2019 11:38 AM
20
Check in with my local representatives. Dan Steward and Kathleen McCarty
8/26/2019 7:58 AM
21
Read and respond to items of interest.
8/26/2019 7:55 AM
22
I serve on the Town's planning and zoning commission
8/26/2019 7:35 AM
23
I'm a member of the Shellfish Commission
8/26/2019 5:53 AM
24
My work schedule doesn't allow me much time to attend meetings/ events
8/25/2019 2:56 AM
25
I have no desire to be involved with anything to do with the Town of Waterford. A far cry from the
town I grew up in and chose to buy my home and raise my family. If you’re not in a clique, you’re
nothing in this town. Very sad to say........
8/24/2019 12:03 PM
26
W
8/24/2019 4:01 AM
27
Member of town fire service.
8/23/2019 7:02 PM
28
Filomenas meetings
8/23/2019 5:52 PM
29
I vote
8/23/2019 3:41 PM
30
serve on RTM
8/23/2019 3:13 PM
31
Try to keep up with reliable FB groups on the town. I also have close relatives employed in the
school system & are residents I regularly talk with about town issues
8/23/2019 1:35 PM
32
I just moved here June 2019.
8/23/2019 12:36 PM
33
Voting at election time
8/23/2019 11:15 AM
34
vote
8/23/2019 11:07 AM
35
Voting
8/23/2019 10:48 AM
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13.89%
130
86.11%
806
Q6 Have you ever volunteered for a Town board or commission?
Answered: 936 
Skipped: 4
TOTAL
936
Yes
No
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No
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17.43%
145
5.05%
42
3.97%
33
0.12%
1
11.66%
97
1.44%
12
24.28%
202
28.97%
241
29.33%
244
Q7 If you have never volunteered for a Town Board or Commission, why?
(Select all that apply.)
Answered: 832 
Skipped: 108
Total Respondents: 832
 
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OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY)
DATE
1
Work
9/22/2019 3:53 AM
I am not
available...
There is too
much work...
I don't have
childcare...
I am fluent in
another...
My area of
expertise is...
The
accessibilit...
I'm not
interested.
I'm too busy.
Other (please
specify)
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RESPONSES
I am not available during meeting times.
There is too much work involved.
I don't have childcare during meeting times.
I am fluent in another language, not English. 
My area of expertise is not represented by current boards and commissions.
The accessibility of town buildings where meetings are held.
I'm not interested.
I'm too busy.
Other (please specify)
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Feel excluded. Same people, same families throughout town boards.
9/18/2019 5:03 PM
3
personal
9/18/2019 11:31 AM
4
Rather not say.
9/17/2019 1:16 PM
5
technically volunteered to serve by running in election for unpaid position. and, also technically,
have been appointed to serve on commissions, such as Charter Review Commission and building
committees, because few, if any, spots available solely by offering. also, despite years of
involvement, am still discovering boards/commissions that I didn't know existed
9/16/2019 11:24 AM
6
I don’t really know what’s going on, need more internet media involved
9/15/2019 3:07 PM
7
Don’t understand how town govt works
9/14/2019 4:58 PM
8
I work in Waterford but live in Niantic.
9/14/2019 1:51 PM
9
I am a retired Town Employee
9/13/2019 1:36 PM
10
I don’t know how to find out what is available
9/13/2019 1:33 PM
11
I don't know how
9/13/2019 12:30 PM
12
I don’t think I have anything to contribute
9/13/2019 8:44 AM
13
I dont know what qualifications I would need to have to do so and feel as If I wouldnt be qualified
to do so.
9/13/2019 5:41 AM
14
Not informed on when, where they are or the issues to be discussed.
9/13/2019 4:55 AM
15
care giver, cant commit
9/13/2019 4:54 AM
16
I travel a lot for work and am not home many weeknights.
9/13/2019 4:23 AM
17
Never thought about it
9/13/2019 4:19 AM
18
I travel for work weekly.
9/13/2019 4:02 AM
19
Never thought of it
9/13/2019 3:57 AM
20
Never put thought into it but would
9/13/2019 3:41 AM
21
I don’t have awareness of when and where these groups meet and what issues they are dealing
with
9/13/2019 2:25 AM
22
To Much for me to understand, to technical.
9/13/2019 1:31 AM
23
Not sure
9/13/2019 1:11 AM
24
Never really thought about it
9/12/2019 7:02 PM
25
I volunteer for other agencies in the community.
9/12/2019 6:38 PM
26
my husband is ill
9/12/2019 6:09 PM
27
Do not reside in Waterford.
9/12/2019 6:04 PM
28
I’m recently retired and still figuring out where I’d like to volunteer
9/12/2019 4:57 PM
29
The Boards and Comissions never seem to change. They have been comprised of the same
people for many years.
9/12/2019 4:10 PM
30
Not sure how to get involved
9/12/2019 3:58 PM
31
New resident, not involved with community
9/12/2019 2:31 PM
32
Old!
9/12/2019 2:13 PM
33
I am interested -- just need to know times and location.
9/12/2019 1:21 PM
34
Not here Year round
9/12/2019 1:18 PM
35
the good ole' boys club wouldn't want me.
9/12/2019 12:59 PM
36
Seems like our opinions don’t matter.
9/12/2019 12:55 PM
37
Some lack of mobility, time constraints.
9/12/2019 12:52 PM
38
to numerous to list
9/12/2019 9:02 AM
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To many sub committees
9/12/2019 3:51 AM
40
I participate on the school level
9/11/2019 4:35 PM
41
I do not reside in Waterford
9/10/2019 1:54 PM
42
see answer to #6
9/9/2019 12:19 PM
43
I'm serving on one board
9/8/2019 5:28 AM
44
very busy but haven't really thought about it
9/7/2019 11:46 AM
45
I work full time and volunteer already. Not much time left.
9/6/2019 12:31 PM
46
i do not live in Waterford
9/5/2019 3:17 PM
47
I am currently running for RTM.
9/5/2019 6:45 AM
48
Not accepted
9/4/2019 12:04 PM
49
I don't know when they are held.
9/4/2019 10:32 AM
50
I work here but do not live here.
9/4/2019 9:44 AM
51
I didn't realize that you could
9/4/2019 9:34 AM
52
Dont live in the town
9/4/2019 9:31 AM
53
Just moved here
9/4/2019 9:06 AM
54
I don't know much about them.
9/3/2019 11:45 AM
55
Just never gave it much thought
9/1/2019 2:24 PM
56
Other commitments
9/1/2019 6:02 AM
57
I do not know when they occur and what for.
9/1/2019 5:22 AM
58
Just never considered it
8/31/2019 10:12 PM
59
Too old
8/30/2019 8:07 PM
60
Until recently, apathy.
8/30/2019 10:32 AM
61
I'm usually not aware of when the meetings are, or I find out after the meeting has already
happened.
8/30/2019 9:03 AM
62
work in gubmint
8/30/2019 8:55 AM
63
I don't know what the volunteer positions/needs are
8/29/2019 2:03 PM
64
My husband disabled I'm caretacker.
8/29/2019 1:17 PM
65
I don't live in Waterford.
8/29/2019 7:42 AM
66
Don't know enough about it
8/29/2019 5:12 AM
67
I enjoy helping our town as a volunteer in my clubs: WHS and TRGC
8/29/2019 4:30 AM
68
I’m to young
8/29/2019 4:13 AM
69
Age and health
8/28/2019 4:43 PM
70
To old
8/28/2019 4:16 PM
71
Unaware of need\openings
8/28/2019 4:02 PM
72
Not aware of any positions.
8/28/2019 3:42 PM
73
There are others more qualified
8/28/2019 3:08 PM
74
Grew up in Waterford but no longer live thete
8/28/2019 2:34 PM
75
I don't really have a good answer
8/28/2019 1:47 PM
76
I work for the Town & don't feel it is appropriate
8/28/2019 1:30 PM
77
I was too busy, but I have time now
8/28/2019 1:21 PM
78
I am very elderly-no longer have energy o do this, tho I remain very interested.
8/28/2019 12:24 PM
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I no idea i could
8/28/2019 9:18 AM
80
I assist the Waterford Historical with researching various queries.
8/28/2019 6:20 AM
81
N/a
8/28/2019 6:12 AM
82
I am not aware of what boards or commissions I could volunteer on. Or what is needed.
8/28/2019 5:45 AM
83
volunteer for Waterford Youth Sports
8/27/2019 9:32 PM
84
It's not clear what the town needs, or what the process is for trying to get on a board or
commission.
8/27/2019 7:04 PM
85
Not sure
8/27/2019 7:03 PM
86
why say fluent in another language, if they are they can't read that.
8/27/2019 6:06 PM
87
My children were young so I volunteered in activities that they were involved in.
8/27/2019 5:34 PM
88
idk how to get on a board.
8/27/2019 5:12 PM
89
Waste of Time
8/27/2019 3:38 PM
90
Not aware of volunteer opportunities.
8/27/2019 3:29 PM
91
Disability
8/27/2019 2:11 PM
92
Don’t live here full time
8/27/2019 1:57 PM
93
Didn't know I could
8/27/2019 12:01 PM
94
Not a lot of information out there for a new person to get involved
8/27/2019 11:35 AM
95
I am not sure what it entails
8/27/2019 9:32 AM
96
town not going in correct direction with current leadership
8/27/2019 8:56 AM
97
Disabled
8/27/2019 8:50 AM
98
I don't know what they are or how to get involved
8/27/2019 8:35 AM
99
I’m not familiar with these meetings who is involved etc
8/27/2019 7:49 AM
100
Never knew about it
8/27/2019 7:08 AM
101
too old
8/27/2019 6:46 AM
102
Hearing impaired
8/27/2019 6:22 AM
103
Recently moved to Waterford haven’t gotten involved yet
8/27/2019 6:04 AM
104
Recently moved here.
8/27/2019 5:41 AM
105
i don't know how and am unaware where the opportunities are
8/27/2019 5:23 AM
106
I am not a resident although I own property in Waterford
8/27/2019 5:02 AM
107
no openings on board
8/27/2019 4:53 AM
108
Just moved here
8/27/2019 4:26 AM
109
I,m to old.
8/27/2019 4:16 AM
110
I dont know how to be a volunteer for town boards/commissions. Maybe a solicitation would be
helpful for people like me that are simply unaware of the opportunities.
8/27/2019 4:15 AM
111
I am on a Town Commission.
8/27/2019 4:09 AM
112
Politics
8/27/2019 4:07 AM
113
I didn't know you could volunteer to be on a board or commission.
8/27/2019 4:05 AM
114
Have not explored an opportunity to do so.
8/26/2019 6:40 PM
115
I don't feel I am qualified
8/26/2019 4:58 PM
116
I don't know! Perhaps lack of interest, time, etc
8/26/2019 4:37 PM
117
I cant drive
8/26/2019 4:36 PM
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I don’t have a car I rely on public transportation which is another issue in Waterford because it
ends too early 4-4:30pm and no public transportation on weekends
8/26/2019 4:19 PM
119
retired and tired
8/26/2019 3:20 PM
120
not eligible
8/26/2019 2:41 PM
121
I was too busy with work. I am retired now
8/26/2019 2:15 PM
122
I have served
8/26/2019 1:56 PM
123
I dont know how to get on any boards.
8/26/2019 12:34 PM
124
Taught & lived in East Lyme for 40+ years move here 6 years ago & appreciate common sense
decision making that Wtfd seems to make about funding projects, enjoying retired life here
especially senior services. Not sure about public participation on committees.
8/26/2019 11:38 AM
125
I’ve never been presented with the opportunity/ don’t know how
8/26/2019 10:41 AM
126
I vounteer too much
8/26/2019 9:55 AM
127
i am not a Waterford CT resident.
8/26/2019 9:35 AM
128
Don’t know calendar or what there is
8/26/2019 8:43 AM
129
I was always busy in the past. I am now retired and have time to help!
8/26/2019 8:39 AM
130
My involvement in my other commitments leave without the time. I however, am appreciative of
those that do.
8/26/2019 7:58 AM
131
I do volunteer
8/26/2019 7:51 AM
132
I currently serve on the planning and zoning commission
8/26/2019 7:35 AM
133
I also maintain a home in Florida, so I am not consistently available.
8/26/2019 7:28 AM
134
Disability
8/26/2019 7:22 AM
135
If you're relatively new here, people make you feel like your opinion doesn't matter
8/26/2019 7:17 AM
136
I should but I haven’t
8/26/2019 6:39 AM
137
I have been involved for almost 30 years
8/26/2019 6:01 AM
138
i have volunteered
8/26/2019 6:00 AM
139
Never considered it. I should.
8/26/2019 5:33 AM
140
campaigning for office is not for me.
8/26/2019 5:16 AM
141
I have never really inquired about it. Could potentially be interested
8/26/2019 5:13 AM
142
Not asked
8/26/2019 5:09 AM
143
I travel for work too much and would miss too many meetings
8/26/2019 5:03 AM
144
Not sure how to
8/26/2019 4:53 AM
145
I have volunteered
8/26/2019 4:49 AM
146
I own a home here but am not a resident. I live here 3 mos a year and am not eligible to be a
commission member
8/26/2019 4:17 AM
147
My wife and I are here for only 9 months per year
8/26/2019 4:16 AM
148
Don’t feel welcomed
8/26/2019 3:59 AM
149
I recently moved to Waterford and I am interested in becoming involved
8/26/2019 3:57 AM
150
Plan on doing so
8/26/2019 3:55 AM
151
Don’t know enough
8/26/2019 3:41 AM
152
I have not looked into it
8/26/2019 3:26 AM
153
I know nothing about it
8/26/2019 3:24 AM
154
Didn’t know I could
8/26/2019 3:22 AM
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didn't know you could
8/26/2019 3:02 AM
156
was not aware of the opportunity
8/26/2019 2:40 AM
157
NA
8/26/2019 2:38 AM
158
Had no idea how to get involved or that they were looking to staff a committee
8/25/2019 6:18 PM
159
We have been residents for under a year and haven't gotten involved yet
8/25/2019 3:06 PM
160
I currently am on the Board of Ed
8/25/2019 2:57 PM
161
I volunteer through the fire department.
8/25/2019 12:50 PM
162
I have inquired but haven't had responses
8/25/2019 11:21 AM
163
Didn’t know I could
8/25/2019 4:06 AM
164
Won’t make a difference. Town is run by small minority of long-term entrenched cliques.
8/25/2019 1:38 AM
165
I'm too lazy, but could be interested in water related committee. Harbor or shellfish
8/24/2019 8:03 PM
166
Work out of town
8/24/2019 3:52 PM
167
Just moved here
8/24/2019 1:15 PM
168
I work nights
8/24/2019 10:10 AM
169
Board Member
8/24/2019 6:55 AM
170
I have
8/24/2019 6:39 AM
171
Don’t feel I am educated enough to be of any use.
8/24/2019 5:53 AM
172
Not aware
8/24/2019 3:49 AM
173
Not sure how to volunteer
8/24/2019 3:22 AM
174
My work prevents me
8/24/2019 3:20 AM
175
Caregiver for my wife
8/24/2019 2:40 AM
176
No notice
8/24/2019 2:01 AM
177
Don’t know if opportunities available
8/24/2019 1:56 AM
178
Retired. No longer able to volunteer for physical reasons and because areas of expertise not
suitable to most town areas. Did not grow up in town. N
8/24/2019 1:51 AM
179
Disabled
8/24/2019 1:36 AM
180
I haven’t bothered. I do work as a volunteer at Harkness
8/24/2019 1:02 AM
181
I do volunteer for a town commission
8/23/2019 7:26 PM
182
I don’t know what they are
8/23/2019 7:01 PM
183
I did not know that I could.
8/23/2019 6:56 PM
184
Feel I’m not qualified.
8/23/2019 6:43 PM
185
not welcoming or needs not well advertised
8/23/2019 6:17 PM
186
I haven't been asked!
8/23/2019 6:03 PM
187
Just figuring out retirement
8/23/2019 5:52 PM
188
Don’t live in town
8/23/2019 5:48 PM
189
I wouldn’t know how to
8/23/2019 5:33 PM
190
Not a welcoming atmosphere to “outsiders”
8/23/2019 5:33 PM
191
The town doesn't care about volunteers
8/23/2019 5:24 PM
192
I have been appointed to a rtm building committee
8/23/2019 5:20 PM
193
Not sure what is available to volunteer for and the times for volunteering
8/23/2019 5:17 PM
194
Don’t know how
8/23/2019 5:06 PM
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The participants are too clique like
8/23/2019 4:58 PM
196
Didn't know you could be involved. Are those not full time paid positions? I don't even know what
expertise there is a need for.
8/23/2019 4:48 PM
197
I frankly never gave it much thought. I do work a lot of hours with my job.
8/23/2019 4:24 PM
198
Concerned that the atmosphere is all.about "who you know"
8/23/2019 4:10 PM
199
Not a resident of the town I volunteer with
8/23/2019 3:50 PM
200
I work and volunteer in town
8/23/2019 3:39 PM
201
Not a resident of the town I volunteer with
8/23/2019 3:33 PM
202
Don’t have the background
8/23/2019 3:15 PM
203
A
8/23/2019 3:15 PM
204
I have volunteered - no slot for response
8/23/2019 3:13 PM
205
Don’t know how to get involved
8/23/2019 3:03 PM
206
Just haven't
8/23/2019 2:58 PM
207
I am on a board already that takes up all my time
8/23/2019 2:14 PM
208
Don’t know how
8/23/2019 2:12 PM
209
Have not been appointed
8/23/2019 2:10 PM
210
I was on a board in the last town i lived in
8/23/2019 2:10 PM
211
Just never thought about it
8/23/2019 1:58 PM
212
Wouldn't know what to do.
8/23/2019 1:51 PM
213
Never thought about doing it
8/23/2019 1:40 PM
214
don't know anyone
8/23/2019 1:33 PM
215
Lack of communication. Vacant positions not made public
8/23/2019 1:25 PM
216
I didn't know there was a need for volunteers.
8/23/2019 1:22 PM
217
Not qualified
8/23/2019 12:38 PM
218
I travel extensively.
8/23/2019 12:36 PM
219
Never thought about it
8/23/2019 12:33 PM
220
Don’t know much about it
8/23/2019 12:18 PM
221
Never thought about it
8/23/2019 12:18 PM
222
Seasonal resident 4 summer months.
8/23/2019 12:03 PM
223
Too busy, but would like to at some time!
8/23/2019 12:01 PM
224
Have
8/23/2019 12:00 PM
225
Don’t know much about it
8/23/2019 11:58 AM
226
Recently moved here
8/23/2019 11:57 AM
227
I feel the town has a very corrupt political system.
8/23/2019 11:51 AM
228
don't drive
8/23/2019 11:51 AM
229
Too much criticism
8/23/2019 11:49 AM
230
Haven’t thought about it
8/23/2019 11:40 AM
231
Too political
8/23/2019 11:26 AM
232
Not aware of need for volunteers
8/23/2019 11:23 AM
233
I have other Committee and work obligations that take a lot of time.
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Most of the town's boards look like a bunch of buffons during the meetings and most of the time it
turns into a lot of talking without much actually getting done. The boards are a waste of time and
money. If they actually got anything done it would create more interest outside of the normal finger
pointing and political stoppages.
8/23/2019 11:12 AM
235
I do already for the High School
8/23/2019 11:07 AM
236
As an town employee, it would be a conflict of interest.
8/23/2019 11:01 AM
237
Never considered it
8/23/2019 10:59 AM
238
It’s out of my comfort zone, probably because of my age - 83
8/23/2019 10:55 AM
239
Don't know what is involved with this
8/23/2019 10:55 AM
240
Conflict of Interest
8/23/2019 10:52 AM
241
Previously, I was too busy. I am currently in the process of running for office.
8/23/2019 10:50 AM
242
Out of my comfort zone
8/23/2019 10:48 AM
243
I'm a town official, conflict of interest.
8/23/2019 10:46 AM
244
I am not a resident of Waterford.
8/23/2019 10:33 AM
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56.04%
515
42.66%
392
Q8 Do you feel represented in Town decision-making?
Answered: 919 
Skipped: 21
TOTAL
919
#
WHY?
DATE
1
Real answer is 'not sure' because I don't take the time to attend and don't know the
opinions/backgrounds of those who do.
9/22/2019 5:58 PM
2
I rely on Kathleen McCarty's emails and correspond with her and her staff.
9/22/2019 3:53 AM
3
Decision making appears to be made by a select group of chosen individuals apparently
somewhat entitled at times.
9/18/2019 11:36 AM
4
But I would like to have more input for Waterford Community Center decision-making.
9/18/2019 11:34 AM
5
solely because I serve as representative. but encounter many residents who are unaware of
various decision-making bodies, or how to contact members or know that meetings are public.
9/16/2019 11:24 AM
6
The conservative good old boys in town seem to have it all wrapped up
9/15/2019 1:35 PM
7
I do not know our leaders
9/15/2019 1:15 PM
8
Minority Group
9/14/2019 6:29 PM
9
Access to information is limited from sources I use. Having more surveys like this and opening up
topics for.discussion on fb would.help me
9/14/2019 3:58 PM
10
I think Dan Steward listens to people.
9/14/2019 1:51 PM
11
Because I don't make it a priority
9/14/2019 5:20 AM
12
Opinion falls in deaf ears
9/14/2019 4:52 AM
13
I’m on Board of Ed
9/13/2019 4:51 PM
14
Nobody has ever asked me my opinion
9/13/2019 1:33 PM
15
I don't know how to get informed about them
9/13/2019 12:30 PM
16
Mix of RTM’s
9/13/2019 11:55 AM
17
Not sure
9/13/2019 8:44 AM
18
Seems like RTM calls the shots and it should be the Selectmen
9/13/2019 8:43 AM
Yes. 
No.
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60%
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I voted for the members
9/13/2019 4:55 AM
20
Our elected officials generally represent my views.
9/13/2019 4:23 AM
21
Somewhat...depending on the issue
9/13/2019 4:19 AM
22
Sometimes.
9/13/2019 4:02 AM
23
I normally agree with the policies that are put in place
9/13/2019 3:57 AM
24
Race
9/13/2019 3:50 AM
25
Sometimes, definitely not all the time.
9/13/2019 1:11 AM
26
I’m a Black single mom of a special needs child. Waterford has done nothing but disappoint me—
from Parks and Rec, to Youth and Family Services, the school board, and special services. The
needs of my family are routinely ignored.
9/12/2019 7:30 PM
27
Too early for me to know.
9/12/2019 6:38 PM
28
Republican majority :/
9/12/2019 5:34 PM
29
Don’t follow Day to day happenings
9/12/2019 5:02 PM
30
I would prefer referendums rather than rtm.
9/12/2019 4:41 PM
31
The town has a hidden agenda unknown to the residents
9/12/2019 4:31 PM
32
There are many concerned citizens who take pride in our town.
9/12/2019 4:10 PM
33
I like many things about Waterford but more input from residents could still help
9/12/2019 3:58 PM
34
I am so disconnected, I don’t even know if I am represented
9/12/2019 3:52 PM
35
Not environmentally oriented in decision making
9/12/2019 2:43 PM
36
Uninformed and unaware of what’s going on! Don’t know where to start. No kids in school.
9/12/2019 2:31 PM
37
I don’t go
9/12/2019 2:30 PM
38
Unsure
9/12/2019 2:13 PM
39
I feel most decisions are made by the same people who appear to be one big clique
9/12/2019 1:50 PM
40
I stay informed and vote for like minded candidates
9/12/2019 1:36 PM
41
Should be some kind of welcome or outreach to new people in town.
9/12/2019 1:21 PM
42
I am Latino.
9/12/2019 1:21 PM
43
Republicans
9/12/2019 1:19 PM
44
I feel the town aligns with most of my ideas
9/12/2019 1:00 PM
45
Everyone represents thier own interests and don't care about the average citizen. We are just here
to pay taxes.
9/12/2019 12:59 PM
46
Everything done with little knowledge to towns people. Too many big ticket spending going on we
should have say
9/12/2019 12:55 PM
47
Direct contact via non-profits, phone calls to Town.
9/12/2019 12:52 PM
48
because I don't give my input
9/12/2019 10:48 AM
49
that is the way I feel
9/12/2019 9:02 AM
50
People listen
9/12/2019 3:51 AM
51
I work for the Town of Waterford
9/10/2019 1:54 PM
52
Waterford doesn't have much of a sense of being part of the community.
9/10/2019 11:42 AM
53
I'm fairly new to the area and not sure who are the town leaders.
9/9/2019 6:19 PM
54
Unable to go to meetings and vote on current issues.
9/8/2019 9:20 AM
55
most committees are just a formality
9/8/2019 5:28 AM
56
Not aware of what the town is deciding upon
9/7/2019 11:46 AM
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depends who is in office
9/5/2019 5:28 PM
58
The decisions made are usually what is required.
9/5/2019 3:17 PM
59
We have good reps
9/5/2019 7:00 AM
60
Coverage of important meetings tend to occur after the meeting rather that ahead of time.
9/5/2019 6:45 AM
61
I feel like I hear about things after the decision has been made (probably because I miss the town
meetings)
9/4/2019 10:32 AM
62
I am not a resident
9/4/2019 9:44 AM
63
unsure
9/4/2019 4:54 AM
64
In the past when an item has been voted on by the town, the town does what it wants to anyway.
9/4/2019 3:09 AM
65
No town Veteran Rep
9/3/2019 12:17 PM
66
Not sure I feel represented; per-se however, I am happy with how the town runs from what I see
9/1/2019 2:24 PM
67
I attend meetings, talk to govt reps
9/1/2019 6:02 AM
68
I’m represented at the level that align with my interests and concerns.
9/1/2019 5:02 AM
69
So many varied opinions in town
8/31/2019 4:48 PM
70
Been here since 1955. Things seem to be going well.
8/30/2019 8:07 PM
71
2 reasons: willful ignorance and less than transparent transparency
8/30/2019 10:32 AM
72
I honestly don't know if I am.
8/30/2019 10:03 AM
73
I'm not always aware of what is being discussed.
8/30/2019 9:03 AM
74
Too many decisions are made by elected officials without offering residents a chance to express
themselves either via public forum or a referendum vote. Taxpayers should have more opportunity
to be heard when their tax dollars will be spent.
8/30/2019 7:18 AM
75
Awareness.
8/29/2019 1:17 PM
76
not applicable
8/29/2019 7:42 AM
77
Haven't had time to look at the process of how our tax money is spent.
8/29/2019 4:30 AM
78
Idk
8/29/2019 4:16 AM
79
I’m in hs
8/29/2019 4:13 AM
80
my dad works there
8/29/2019 4:12 AM
81
Because I am white
8/29/2019 4:12 AM
82
Because as a student in not a voting block
8/29/2019 4:11 AM
83
I am a student and the board of ed does nothing.
8/29/2019 4:11 AM
84
i don’t know what is going on in the town
8/29/2019 4:11 AM
85
Don’t take kids opinions
8/29/2019 4:08 AM
86
Many people who attend the meetings have a similar thought process as I do, the town usually
does what's best for its citizens
8/28/2019 10:18 PM
87
The town does what they want,for who they want,whenever they want.The politicians rarely do the
same thing twice the same way
8/28/2019 4:20 PM
88
I haven’t made time to get involved and make my voice heard
8/28/2019 3:45 PM
89
A perfect example.... why is the town hall only open until 4:00? The average person can’t get there
during that time.
8/28/2019 3:42 PM
90
By my vote at the polls
8/28/2019 3:08 PM
91
Republicans run this town...unfortunately
8/28/2019 1:47 PM
92
Actually, it should be 'not sure'
8/28/2019 1:21 PM
93
Because I don’t have children in the school system nor retired. Just lost in between
8/28/2019 12:45 PM
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I no longer get to Waterford often
8/28/2019 12:24 PM
95
Lots of old people
8/28/2019 11:18 AM
96
Culture isn’t represented. No cultural events in Waterford
8/28/2019 10:34 AM
97
I’m young
8/28/2019 9:20 AM
98
i’m too young
8/28/2019 9:20 AM
99
Nothing worth while gets accomplished.
8/28/2019 9:19 AM
100
Because i never hear whats going on how would i know?
8/28/2019 9:18 AM
101
bc i’m a kid
8/28/2019 9:17 AM
102
Been there---done some. Late husband participated in Town Government and volunteered in the
fire service.::::
8/28/2019 6:20 AM
103
Because I’m not involved in the process
8/28/2019 5:45 AM
104
I don’t really care about town decision making
8/28/2019 5:44 AM
105
Only sometimes. I believe in people participating in decision-making, Town implementing
decisions. Top-down government is not democratic/fair.
8/28/2019 2:34 AM
106
Not Progressive enough.
8/27/2019 8:00 PM
107
because it seems like white rich people feel everything needs to be about what they want.
8/27/2019 6:06 PM
108
I am not aware of town decision making meetings and issues.
8/27/2019 5:12 PM
109
Dan Steward
8/27/2019 2:11 PM
110
I know people who represent
8/27/2019 1:06 PM
111
Not sure if they look into the young parents in towns opinions
8/27/2019 12:29 PM
112
I don't feel UNrepresented, but information about what is happening is hard to come by
8/27/2019 12:01 PM
113
Seems decisions are made with select group
8/27/2019 11:35 AM
114
I am not sure I have all the facts, etc.
8/27/2019 9:32 AM
115
I don't know what decisions are being made. Occasionally I hear about a town meeting after it has
ocurred.
8/27/2019 8:35 AM
116
No term limits for representatives, when they get out it seems the next was pre chose
8/27/2019 7:30 AM
117
The RTM and Board of Finance seem pretty complacent
8/27/2019 6:42 AM
118
Not sure yet...
8/27/2019 5:41 AM
119
no one asks what i think about issues
8/27/2019 5:23 AM
120
Many others share my opinions
8/27/2019 5:02 AM
121
Because I have faith in our town leadership. We may not all agree on every aspect, but I believe
the town has residents best interests at heart.
8/27/2019 4:15 AM
122
We vote
8/27/2019 4:07 AM
123
I am not involved and have not researched enough.
8/27/2019 3:01 AM
124
RTM, Boards % Commissions, Selectmen are all out of wack,
8/26/2019 7:41 PM
125
People I know and trust are on various town boards
8/26/2019 6:15 PM
126
I AM ON THE RTM
8/26/2019 5:01 PM
127
I vote
8/26/2019 4:37 PM
128
Because this town has a repetition of not doing what is voted on
8/26/2019 4:01 PM
129
It's unclear what decisions are being made, by whom or when.
8/26/2019 3:54 PM
130
My answer is both yes and no Reason in short is not informed on most issues I take part
responsibility for not being fully informed but I do believe that more say public notification be just
that whether it’s a new text app for public meetings and issues at hand for Waterford
8/26/2019 3:54 PM
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131
sometimes
8/26/2019 3:20 PM
132
I always vote in town elections
8/26/2019 1:38 PM
133
Sometimes
8/26/2019 12:43 PM
134
Listening is not effective
8/26/2019 11:58 AM
135
I never hear from my RTM members for opinions and updates, and Republicans in the town have
vastly different priorities than myself.
8/26/2019 11:48 AM
136
State & local officials have online presence that welcomes input.
8/26/2019 11:38 AM
137
I am not a Waterford resident.
8/26/2019 9:35 AM
138
I believe the town has been more open in developing contact with the community in recent times.
8/26/2019 7:58 AM
139
politics
8/26/2019 7:55 AM
140
RTM district rep never has district meeting
8/26/2019 7:45 AM
141
Because I voice my opinions
8/26/2019 7:41 AM
142
I am able to offer my opinion at various meetings
8/26/2019 7:34 AM
143
Voting for representatives
8/26/2019 7:34 AM
144
I dont keep current, feel some how disassociated with issues
8/26/2019 7:11 AM
145
i feel some commissions make their own rules
8/26/2019 6:09 AM
146
I am a member of BOF for 16 years after 10 years on RTM and 2 Years on ZBA and 1 year on a
Charter Revision Commission
8/26/2019 6:01 AM
147
Unless there is a huge hue and cry, nothing changes.
8/26/2019 5:16 AM
148
RTM members don’t ask all people in their district or find out who’s called
8/26/2019 5:09 AM
149
The Comcast cable TV digging travesty last summer is a perfect example. The town did
NOTHING and let neighborhoods be destroyed.
8/26/2019 4:58 AM
150
don't know what is going on
8/26/2019 4:53 AM
151
don't know what is going on
8/26/2019 4:51 AM
152
Most of government decisions are based on politics and politicians.
8/26/2019 4:41 AM
153
Despite owning several properties and a business here - I am not a “resident” so I have limited
ability to exert influence on issues that affect me. I have also noticed that many commission
members (especially WELSCO and Wtfd Shellfish Commission) are continually reappointed (for
decades) when they are not necessarily competent, professional in their behavior on the
commissions and don’t seem to realize they represent the interests of the community and not their
self interest.
8/26/2019 4:17 AM
154
Don’t feel welcomed
8/26/2019 3:59 AM
155
Don’t know
8/26/2019 3:41 AM
156
Sometimes
8/26/2019 3:26 AM
157
Our rep is outstanding
8/26/2019 3:24 AM
158
Besides voting, i feel we have no say
8/25/2019 6:18 PM
159
I know there are always ample opportunities to attend meetings. I just don't have time
8/25/2019 5:48 PM
160
I don’t know how to have a voice in the town
8/25/2019 3:53 PM
161
Because I don’t take part in the meetings
8/25/2019 3:42 PM
162
Not yet.
8/25/2019 3:06 PM
163
I just moved here
8/25/2019 1:06 PM
164
Other than voting.
8/25/2019 11:21 AM
165
In the past I have felt that town boards and commissions were not receptive to
requests/suggestions from citizens
8/25/2019 8:32 AM
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166
Not really sure
8/25/2019 7:25 AM
167
See previous
8/25/2019 1:38 AM
168
No easy way to give input on issues.
8/24/2019 8:48 PM
169
What I say doesn't seem to matter.
8/24/2019 8:03 PM
170
No engagement with rtm members for my area
8/24/2019 4:41 PM
171
I don’t believe the people’s voice is ever listened to
8/24/2019 4:40 PM
172
Look at the Dog pound all the promising, donations, for what. Roads all torn up patched, money
issues, it’s a waste of time
8/24/2019 1:58 PM
173
I vote
8/24/2019 1:15 PM
174
The only time the RTM members want to meet and speak with you is during campaign time.
Maybe set up hours at the volunteer fire departments so that members can speak with their
constituents?
8/24/2019 12:03 PM
175
Meeting
8/24/2019 11:01 AM
176
Because folks aren't interested in the opinions of little people.
8/24/2019 8:24 AM
177
I trust our elected officials
8/24/2019 6:57 AM
178
have known select members
8/24/2019 6:39 AM
179
Whose my representative...... never met them.
8/24/2019 5:53 AM
180
I vote
8/24/2019 3:55 AM
181
Nor aware
8/24/2019 3:49 AM
182
I know many members on town boards and feel they represent me.
8/24/2019 3:44 AM
183
I really don’t know if I’m represented or not
8/24/2019 3:39 AM
184
Meeting minutes are bare minimum.
8/24/2019 2:19 AM
185
Unclear
8/24/2019 1:51 AM
186
The Town hasn’t heard my voice. My fault
8/24/2019 1:02 AM
187
While I personally sit on a commission, I feel like I'm largely not represented across town because
there are so few young folks in office, and the few young folks that are there are dismissed and not
taken seriously by many older volunteers. I feel invisible
8/23/2019 7:26 PM
188
I feel like my concerns or opinions are not well represented by elected officials and
representatives.
8/23/2019 7:02 PM
189
Opportunity to vote.
8/23/2019 6:43 PM
190
I have not participated
8/23/2019 6:41 PM
191
I am not able to be present for meetings or discussions
8/23/2019 6:33 PM
192
small, closed groups lack openness to non insiders
8/23/2019 6:17 PM
193
Elected republicans
8/23/2019 6:04 PM
194
I vote
8/23/2019 5:48 PM
195
The town seems to only care about the “old Waterford families”. Very little concern is given to
public health, new businesses, the changing look of the town and those that don’t have a
recognizable last name get no results or respect for the employees of the town.
8/23/2019 5:47 PM
196
I think it’s the same people doing the same things
8/23/2019 5:33 PM
197
A select group of people make decisions
8/23/2019 5:33 PM
198
Useless they do what they want.
8/23/2019 5:30 PM
199
They do what they want
8/23/2019 5:24 PM
200
I chose no because I haven’t been to a town meeting and I’m not sure if I am represented. I feel
more neutral, if I knew more I could better know how I feel about my representation
8/23/2019 5:17 PM
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201
Military, registered to vote elsewhere
8/23/2019 5:06 PM
202
My own fault, I don't attend meetings.
8/23/2019 4:58 PM
203
I don’t share many views
8/23/2019 4:19 PM
204
Decisions seem to be made regardless of what seems like popular opinion
8/23/2019 3:49 PM
205
Zoning. There is no flexibility with you guys.
8/23/2019 3:35 PM
206
Elected officials tend to listen to special interest groups
8/23/2019 3:22 PM
207
I voted
8/23/2019 3:17 PM
208
I only say no because I haven’t been involved and wouldn’t know how to get involved
8/23/2019 3:00 PM
209
Feel people that are elected have done a good job guiding our town
8/23/2019 2:47 PM
210
I feel decisions are pre nade
8/23/2019 2:40 PM
211
Upper middle class white male
8/23/2019 2:14 PM
212
When are we asked?
8/23/2019 2:12 PM
213
Elected officials lack the required knowledge to ask proper question to adequately represent
constituents.
8/23/2019 2:10 PM
214
Not sure but that was not an option
8/23/2019 2:10 PM
215
I feel like elected officials in this town care and try to make it a great place to live
8/23/2019 2:00 PM
216
I know people who are involved and think for the most part reasonable decisions are made
8/23/2019 1:35 PM
217
Citizens not made aware of topics/ agendas.
8/23/2019 1:25 PM
218
Just feel decisions are made with just what town officials want.
8/23/2019 1:09 PM
219
Somewhat
8/23/2019 12:39 PM
220
My opinion is not solicited on any issues
8/23/2019 12:38 PM
221
Because the people that have held positions as dept. heads or in committees for long periods of
time dictate how things are done regardless of public comment.
8/23/2019 12:31 PM
222
Feels exclusive. Feels like certain people who have lived here a long time have more access, and
keep the decision-making somewhat hid from those that don't.
8/23/2019 12:01 PM
223
Unsure
8/23/2019 11:57 AM
224
Town leadership and boards I feel are not very ethical in their decision making.
8/23/2019 11:51 AM
225
Simply because the town boards and committees will and always have made decisions on matters
that they personally feel is the only path to a solution. Too much politics involved unfortunately.
8/23/2019 11:49 AM
226
Same old all the time. Services reduced. Very inferior roads. No change in site.
8/23/2019 11:49 AM
227
I don’t really know how it all works.
8/23/2019 11:48 AM
228
Politics-hidden agendas
8/23/2019 11:26 AM
229
It's a big clique.
8/23/2019 11:24 AM
230
Never participated
8/23/2019 11:23 AM
231
It feels like the town does not care about an issue unless it is addressed in numbers
8/23/2019 11:18 AM
232
My impression of Wtfd boards is that the age bracket supports 55 and older.
8/23/2019 11:17 AM
233
I do not know the matters the town is involved with.
8/23/2019 11:15 AM
234
Democratic process, I vote, others vote. Successful candidates than hopefully do their best and
are willing to listen to their constituents.
8/23/2019 11:14 AM
235
The representation in the town is laughable. It's worse than a high School drama television show.
People are out for themselves and not to make the town a better place. Just look at the
ridiculousness surrounding the current and newly formed board for the fire departments. You've
done nothing but drive away volunteers, waste a bunch of taxpayer money, and have zero to show
for it, except putting the townspeople in danger. Thanks for nothing.
8/23/2019 11:12 AM
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I don't think ANYONE truly feels represented in Town decision-making wherever they live.
8/23/2019 11:07 AM
237
Often am not aware of what issues are being discussed.
8/23/2019 10:59 AM
238
Town has no interest in my issues.
8/23/2019 10:58 AM
239
The issues I'm concerned about are not addressed
8/23/2019 10:55 AM
240
Bc I’m too young
8/23/2019 10:53 AM
241
Representatives only show up when they want to be elected
8/23/2019 10:52 AM
242
Lack of problems
8/23/2019 10:49 AM
243
I know people on committees/boards who share my concerns & beliefs
8/23/2019 10:48 AM
244
Board members are members of the community.
8/23/2019 10:46 AM
245
My dept. is given ample opportunity to communicate our concerns and issues with the various
boards and commissions.
8/23/2019 10:33 AM
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146
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230
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190
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134
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31
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Q9 What is your age?
Answered: 934 
Skipped: 6
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Q10 What is your zip code?
Answered: 931 
Skipped: 9
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