Survey : Questions

Dear Chamber Member,

As has been widely reported and discussed, Mayor Lou Barletta has proposed a plan to deal with the City of Hazleton’s financial deficit. A major aspect of this proposal is the sale of the Hazleton City Authority.

The Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce would like your opinions regarding this proposal. Please take a few minutes to answer the following survey.

To assist you in answering the survey, both the Mayor’s Office and the Hazleton City Authority have issued position papers which are available by clicking each link.

Thank you for taking the time to share your opinions with the Chamber. Your opinions will be shared with all those involved with this very important issue.

*PLEASE NOTE*
Survey deadline is Monday, April 26th, 2010

Sincerely,

Donna Palermo, President
Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce

1.

How would you describe your knowledge regarding the proposed sale of the Hazleton City Authority?

I have done much investigation and am very knowledgeable about the details of this proposal

I have done some investigation and am knowledgeable about the details of this proposal

I am knowledgeable about this proposal

I am aware of this proposal, but do not know many of the details

I have very little or no knowledge of this proposal

2.

Based upon what you currently know about the Mayor's proposal to sell the Hazleton City Authority, are you opposed to or in favor of the proposal?

Very strongly in favor

Somewhat in favor with concerns

Neutral

Somewhat opposed with concerns

Very strongly opposed

3.

As a member of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce, what position do you think the Chamber should take?

Actively promote the proposed sale of HCA

Take position supporting the proposed sale of HCA

Take no action or position regarding the proposed sale of HCA

Take position opposing the proposed sale of HCA

Actively oppose the proposed sale of the HCA

4.

Are you a customer of HCA? (please check all that apply)

I am not an HCA customer

I am a commercial tenant in a building that is a customer of HCA

I am a residential tenant in a building that is a customer of HCA

I am a commerical customer of HCA

I am a residential customer of HCA

5.

What is your relationship to the City of Hazleton
(please check all that apply)

I am a resident of the City of Hazleton

I work in the City of Hazleton

I own residential property in the City of Hazleton

I own commercial property in the City of Hazleton

I own a business in the City of Hazleton

None of the above, but I shop and visit the City of Hazleton

No relationship to the City of Hazleton

Other

6.

What concerns you about the proposed sale of HCA?
(please check all that apply)

Water rates may go up

Water quality may go down

Customer service may be less responsive

Other

7.	Please list any additional concerns you may have about the proposed sale of HCA, if any.
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8.

What should the City of Hazleton do to solve its financial issues?
(please check all that apply)

Sell HCA

Not sell HCA, but take other action as checked below

Increase fees

Lay off city workers

Cut back on police service

Sell other assets

Defer maintenance (roads, parks, etc.)

Other

9.	Please list any additional suggestions you may have on what the City of Hazleton should do to solve its financial issues.
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11.

How many employees does your business/organization have in the Greater Hazleton Area?

0-10

11-25

26-75

76-150

151-300

300 or more

12.

What is your position within your business/organization?

Owner/CEO

Location Manager

CFO

Controller

Management

Other

13.	Would you like to provide any further comments?
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