Appendix
A-3. Business Showcase Opinion Poll 2002, 2005
The Seven Valleys Health Coalition provided visitors at the 2002 and 2005 Business Showcases an opportunity to express their opinions on how resources should best be allocated in this county. From various focus groups and surveys, the Community Assessment Team determined that there were 19 priorities for the county to vote on. A 20th blank voting box was put in place so that other issues could be identified as well. Interestingly, people voted exactly the same in both years.
2002 Top Five Needs
N = 1089
1. More and Better Jobs
2. Child Abuse Prevention
3. Better Education for our Young People
4. Better Access to Medical and Dental Services
5. More Crime Prevention
2005 Top Five Needs
N = 667
1. More and Better Jobs
2. Child Abuse Prevention
3. Better Education for our Young People
4. Better Access to Medical and Dental Services
5. More Crime Prevention