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Throughout the year, the Virginia Beach Public Library hosts Community Conversations at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library. These are small group conversations about topics of local and national interest. For future planning, please share your ideas for possible future topics.

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How important are these topics to you (1=not important, 5=very important)?

Energy Future in Virginia Beach
Response Percent Response Count
1 6.0% 3
2 14.0% 7
3 22.0% 11
4 34.0% 17
5 24.0% 12
Guns and Violence
Response Percent Response Count
1 10.0% 5
2 20.0% 10
3 16.0% 8
4 14.0% 7
5 40.0% 20
Racial Tension
Response Percent Response Count
1 20.0% 10
2 16.0% 8
3 20.0% 10
4 20.0% 10
5 24.0% 12
Religious Freedom
Response Percent Response Count
1 20.0% 10
2 8.0% 4
3 26.0% 13
4 12.0% 6
5 34.0% 17
Immigration
Response Percent Response Count
1 10.0% 5
2 10.0% 5
3 32.0% 16
4 24.0% 12
5 24.0% 12
Transportation Modes (public, light rail, mopeds, cars)
Response Percent Response Count
1 2.0% 1
2 8.0% 4
3 22.0% 11
4 16.0% 8
5 52.0% 26
Coping with Natural Disasters
Response Percent Response Count
2 8.0% 4
3 28.0% 14
4 38.0% 19
5 26.0% 13
Sea Level Rise
Response Percent Response Count
1 6.0% 3
2 16.0% 8
3 26.0% 13
4 26.0% 13
5 26.0% 13

Of the top five topics you rated highest, why are these important to you?

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If not listed above, what topics would you like to see discussed?

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36
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What would be the best time for you to attend a community conversation program? (Check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
MORNING - Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 14.0% 7
MORNING - Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 16.0% 8
MORNING - Monday - Thursday 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 32.0% 16
EVENING - Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 32.0% 16
EVENING - Monday - Thursday 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 34.0% 17
EVENING - Monday - Thursday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. 36.0% 18
SUNDAY - 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. 36.0% 18

Additional Comments:

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Henry Whelchel inside Lynnhaven
May 2, 2016, 6:29 PM
  • How important are these topics to you (1=not important, 5=very important)?
    • Energy Future in Virginia Beach - 5
    • Guns and Violence - 2
    • Racial Tension - 3
    • Religious Freedom - 2
    • Immigration - 2
    • Transportation Modes (public, light rail, mopeds, cars) - 5
    • Coping with Natural Disasters - 5
    • Sea Level Rise - 5
  • Of the top five topics you rated highest, why are these important to you?
    • Energy: It's important to have a plan for long-term renewable energy. There may be some good in local initiatives.
    • Racial Tension: This is inescapable for the majority of us. Discussion will help.
    • Transportation: Light Rail may already be outmoded. We could discuss other more modern options and success stories from cities worldwide.
    • Natural Disasters: Part of this goes hand in hand with sea level rise. Should localities change building codes, zoning, and infrastructure?
    • Sea Level Rise: Should coastal cities begin backing away from the oceans? Should planning include future flood areas?
  • If not listed above, what topics would you like to see discussed?
    • The costs and benefits of a single city government for the 7 cities.
    • Local government control of quality broadband internet infrastructure.
    • Electoral reform to include Condorcet voting.
  • What would be the best time for you to attend a community conversation program? (Check all that apply)
    • MORNING - Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Additional Comments:
    No response.
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