As a resident, what needs do you have right now as a result of the COVID-19 crisis? Check all that apply.
Education
What need is your most critical right now? Choose one.
None
What housing-related challenge are you experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Choose the option that mostly closely describes your situation.
I am not experiencing any housing related challenges.
If you chose, "I have already lost my home and am either homeless or staying with others," is this the first time that you have lost your housing?
N/A
What types of housing assistance do you currently need? Choose all that apply.
None
If you are facing eviction or foreclosure, what is the last date for assistance that would help prevent you from losing your housing? Please enter in date format, XX/XX/20XX.
No response.
What types of assistance are you currently using/receiving? Choose all that apply.
None
What other resources do you think would be helpful in your recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?
No response.
How many people live in your household?
5
What was your approximate total yearly household income in 2019?
$125,000-$149,999
Select all the sources of income in your household.
Employed
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your financial situation?
No impact on my financial situation
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your employment status?
No Change: Fully Employed, working from home
How many persons in your household have become unemployed since the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic began?
0 - No one has become unemployed
For the unemployed members of your household, what was the approximate combined monthly income lost?
None
For landlords/property managers only: How many rental units do you have?
2
For landlords/property managers only: How many of your rental units are occupied by tenants? XX of how many?
2/2
For landlords/property managers only: Have any of your tenants contacted you with concerns about being unable to pay at least a month's rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, please provide a ratio: XX of how many?
0/2
For landlords/property managers only: How many of your tenants have been unable to pay at least a month's rent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? XX of how many?
0/2
What are your thoughts about actions the City of Norfolk should take to address the COVID-19 crisis?
1. I think the City should be creative in how they encourage citizens to use "stay-at-home" orders to still be productive. I think a lot of the angst and resistance to that order is that the message has been "let the government and healthcare agencies handle this, you just stay home". And people find that unsatisfying. Give them something to do at home that is mutually beneficial for them and the city, and I think morale would begin to improve.
2. I think this is an opportunity to invest in Norfolk. What projects have we been unable to do because they were not a priority or they couldn't be funded? What areas of the city could be beautified? Trash picked up? Rivers cleaned? Gardens planted? Put citizens to work, even if it's on a minimum wage. And put them to work on our city. It will create a sense of pride and activity that will last far beyond COVID (I'm thinking of FDR's CCC, etc and the long reaching effects that this had).
3. Clear, consistent, widespread communication to citizens on what their role is in the "Fight against COVID". Is it learning to homeschool? Making masks? Delivering meals? Writing letters? For those that are capable of contributing economically, where should we be spending our money? For those that are looking for work, is there a city-wide network that could streamline the job hunt/hiring process?
4. I am surprised by this, but I continue to find that many of my friends do not have clear understanding of the "benchmarks" needed to be met for the next stage of pandemic, or even what that next stage is going to look like. I know that you, are leaders, are most likely in the process of figuring that out yourselves. But in the absence of a clear plan that articulates both the need for, and time period of, current regulations, and then the plan for lifting those regulations...I find that the citizens are restless and less inclined to respect guidelines and regulations. I know there are some resources out there, but I think your PR department needs to be in overdrive to get the message to every single person in Norfolk. Because most people have not gotten the message (and if you don't have the message yet, lock yourself in a room and figure it out. That's the #1 thing that will change the tenor of this pandemic).
I must say, though, I loved loved loved the Mayor's "Stay at Home" video..clear, concise, short.
And also, thank you for inviting my feedback and giving me all this space to write whatever I want. I appreciate you, and your leadership, and I know that the burden of leadership must weigh very heavily right now. I trust you and your wisdom and the heart you have for our city that you will lead us through this and that we will come out of this stronger and more resilient than we were before.
Are you the owner of a microbusiness/microenterprise, defined as five or fewer employees including the owner?
No
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As a resident, what needs do you have right now as a result of the COVID-19 crisis? Check all that apply.
What need is your most critical right now? Choose one.
What housing-related challenge are you experiencing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? Choose the option that mostly closely describes your situation.
If you chose, "I have already lost my home and am either homeless or staying with others," is this the first time that you have lost your housing?
What types of housing assistance do you currently need? Choose all that apply.
If you are facing eviction or foreclosure, what is the last date for assistance that would help prevent you from losing your housing? Please enter in date format, XX/XX/20XX.
No response.What types of assistance are you currently using/receiving? Choose all that apply.
What other resources do you think would be helpful in your recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic?
No response.How many people live in your household?
What was your approximate total yearly household income in 2019?
Select all the sources of income in your household.
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your financial situation?
How has the coronavirus pandemic affected your employment status?
How many persons in your household have become unemployed since the shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic began?
For the unemployed members of your household, what was the approximate combined monthly income lost?
For landlords/property managers only: How many rental units do you have?
2For landlords/property managers only: How many of your rental units are occupied by tenants? XX of how many?
2/2For landlords/property managers only: Have any of your tenants contacted you with concerns about being unable to pay at least a month's rent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic? If so, please provide a ratio: XX of how many?
0/2For landlords/property managers only: How many of your tenants have been unable to pay at least a month's rent since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic? XX of how many?
0/2What are your thoughts about actions the City of Norfolk should take to address the COVID-19 crisis?
1. I think the City should be creative in how they encourage citizens to use "stay-at-home" orders to still be productive. I think a lot of the angst and resistance to that order is that the message has been "let the government and healthcare agencies handle this, you just stay home". And people find that unsatisfying. Give them something to do at home that is mutually beneficial for them and the city, and I think morale would begin to improve.
2. I think this is an opportunity to invest in Norfolk. What projects have we been unable to do because they were not a priority or they couldn't be funded? What areas of the city could be beautified? Trash picked up? Rivers cleaned? Gardens planted? Put citizens to work, even if it's on a minimum wage. And put them to work on our city. It will create a sense of pride and activity that will last far beyond COVID (I'm thinking of FDR's CCC, etc and the long reaching effects that this had).
3. Clear, consistent, widespread communication to citizens on what their role is in the "Fight against COVID". Is it learning to homeschool? Making masks? Delivering meals? Writing letters? For those that are capable of contributing economically, where should we be spending our money? For those that are looking for work, is there a city-wide network that could streamline the job hunt/hiring process?
4. I am surprised by this, but I continue to find that many of my friends do not have clear understanding of the "benchmarks" needed to be met for the next stage of pandemic, or even what that next stage is going to look like. I know that you, are leaders, are most likely in the process of figuring that out yourselves. But in the absence of a clear plan that articulates both the need for, and time period of, current regulations, and then the plan for lifting those regulations...I find that the citizens are restless and less inclined to respect guidelines and regulations. I know there are some resources out there, but I think your PR department needs to be in overdrive to get the message to every single person in Norfolk. Because most people have not gotten the message (and if you don't have the message yet, lock yourself in a room and figure it out. That's the #1 thing that will change the tenor of this pandemic).
I must say, though, I loved loved loved the Mayor's "Stay at Home" video..clear, concise, short.
And also, thank you for inviting my feedback and giving me all this space to write whatever I want. I appreciate you, and your leadership, and I know that the burden of leadership must weigh very heavily right now. I trust you and your wisdom and the heart you have for our city that you will lead us through this and that we will come out of this stronger and more resilient than we were before.
Are you the owner of a microbusiness/microenterprise, defined as five or fewer employees including the owner?