Differential Rates Discussion

What is your position on the proposal to increase water rates to Tucson Water customers in unincorporated Pima County?

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2238 responses

How would you rate your level of support or opposition to the proposal to increase water rates to Tucson Water customers in unincorporated Pima County?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Very Opposed	82.4%	1,845
Somewhat Opposed	5.7%	128
Neutral	0.8%	18
Somewhat Supportive	2.4%	54
Very Supportive	7.2%	161
I don't have enough information to decide.	1.4%	32

If the rates are increased, how would you prioritize the use of additional revenues by Tucson Water? Place the following items in order of priority:

Average priorities over 2238 responses

Describe the significance of this item

Fund infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement, and improve service levels in unincorporated areas.
Learn more about the existing green stormwater infrastructure program at tucsonaz.gov/gsi

Fund additional green stormwater infrastructure throughout the Tucson Water service area
Describe the significance of this item

Pay down utility debt .
Describe the significance of this item

Fund low-income assistance program offered to all Tucson Water customers .
This will support the Tucson Million Trees goal

Fund a “Tree-bate” program to provide rebates to customers who purchase and plant desert-adapted trees
Describe the significance of this item

Other
The program provides grants and loans to install water harvesting systems.

Increase funding for Tucson Water's low-income rainwater harvesting program
Describe the significance of this item

Cancel existing water delinquency debt for families enrolled in Tucson Water's low-income program

If you selected "Other" as one of your top 3 priorities please, indicate what you would prioritize with the additional funds.

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Do you have any additional comments?

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Skipped: 1,027

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Do you (check all that apply)

	Response Percent	Response Count
Live in the greater Tucson area	74.2%	1,656
Live in the City of Tucson	14.6%	325
Work in Tucson	36.8%	821
Visit Tucson	18.4%	411
Own property in Tucson	41.6%	928
Own a business in Tucson	9.7%	216
Rent in Tucson	3.8%	84
Go to school in Tucson	5.6%	125
Serve on City Council, Board, Commission, or city staff	0.9%	21
Other	10.3%	231

What is your age?

	Response Count
15-19	0.2%	4
20-24	0.5%	11
25-34	6.2%	139
35-44	17.3%	387
45-54	16.3%	363
55-59	10.6%	236
60-64	11.3%	252
65-74	28.9%	646
75-84	8.2%	184
85 and over	0.4%	10

With which racial and ethnic group do you identify? (select all that apply)

	Response Percent	Response Count
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.3%	30
Asian or Asian American	2.2%	48
Black or African American	1.3%	30
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin	9.5%	211
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	0.5%	12
White or Caucasian	60.0%	1,339
Other	5.2%	117
Prefer not to disclose	25.5%	570

How do you describe your gender identity?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Female	46.7%	1,042
Male	33.6%	750
Non-binary	0.4%	9
Genderqueer	0.1%	3
Agender	0.1%	2
Other	2.5%	56
Prefer not to disclose	16.6%	370

What is your zip or postal code?

	Response Count
85321	0.1%	2
85341	0.3%	6
85601	0.0%	1
85602	0.1%	2
85611	0.2%	4
85614	0.5%	11
85619	0.1%	2
85622	0.2%	4
85629	0.1%	2
85633	0.0%	1
85637	0.0%	1
85641	6.3%	140
85645	0.2%	4
85653	1.3%	30
85658	0.4%	8
85701	0.9%	19
85704	4.6%	102
85705	1.5%	33
85706	0.3%	7
85707	0.0%	1
85708	0.0%	1
85710	1.4%	32
85711	2.2%	50
85712	0.8%	17
85713	2.3%	51
85714	0.2%	5
85715	2.5%	56
85716	2.2%	48
85718	16.0%	358
85719	1.0%	23
85726	0.0%	1
85730	1.7%	38
85735	2.9%	65
85736	2.2%	48
85737	0.2%	4
85739	0.1%	2
85741	2.3%	51
85742	2.6%	57
85743	2.2%	48
85745	5.7%	128
85746	2.2%	48
85747	0.9%	19
85748	1.5%	33
85749	14.8%	330
85750	12.4%	276
85755	0.2%	4
85756	0.7%	15
85757	1.4%	31
Other	0.6%	14

What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Less than high school	0.1%	3
High school or GED	2.6%	59
Trade School/Certification Program	2.4%	54
Some college, no degree	10.9%	243
Associate degree	6.8%	151
Bachelor's degree	30.7%	686
Advanced degree beyond a bachelor’s degree	38.4%	857
Prefer not to say	8.0%	179

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May 8, 2021, 7:08 AM

How would you rate your level of support or opposition to the proposal to increase water rates to Tucson Water customers in unincorporated Pima County?
- Very Supportive
If the rates are increased, how would you prioritize the use of additional revenues by Tucson Water? Place the following items in order of priority:
1. Describe the significance of this item
  
  Pay down utility debt .
2. Describe the significance of this item
  
  Other
If you selected "Other" as one of your top 3 priorities please, indicate what you would prioritize with the additional funds.

Invest in future water sources... will we someday need a canal to bring seawater to our local desalination plant????
Do you have any additional comments?
No response.
Do you (check all that apply)
- Live in the City of Tucson
- Work in Tucson
- Visit Tucson
- Own property in Tucson
What is your age?
- 35-44
With which racial and ethnic group do you identify? (select all that apply)
- Other - doesn't matter. the concept of race is convoluted anyway.
How do you describe your gender identity?
- Male
What is your zip or postal code?
- 85756
What is the highest degree or level of school that you have completed?
- Some college, no degree

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How would you rate your level of support or opposition to the proposal to increase water rates to Tucson Water customers in unincorporated Pima County?

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If the rates are increased, how would you prioritize the use of additional revenues by Tucson Water? Place the following items in order of priority:

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Describe the significance of this item
Describe the significance of this item
Describe the significance of this item
Describe the significance of this item
This will support the Tucson Million Trees goal
Learn more about the existing green stormwater infrastructure program at tucsonaz.gov/gsi
The program provides grants and loans to install water harvesting systems.
Describe the significance of this item

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If you selected "Other" as one of your top 3 priorities please, indicate what you would prioritize with the additional funds.

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