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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6 registered responses from users within the age group of 40-49

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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?

		Response Percent	Response Count
Very Opposed		83.3%	5
Very Supportive		16.7%	1

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

Other
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

Fund infrastructure rehabilitation and replacement, and improve service levels in unincorporated areas.
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
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

Fund low-income assistance program offered to all Tucson Water customers .
Describe the significance of this item

Pay down utility debt .

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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Do you (check all that apply)

	Response Percent	Response Count
Live in the greater Tucson area	66.7%	4
Live in the City of Tucson	16.7%	1
Work in Tucson	50.0%	3
Own property in Tucson	50.0%	3
Go to school in Tucson	16.7%	1
Other	33.3%	2

What is your age?

		Response Percent	Response Count
35-44		66.7%	4
45-54		33.3%	2

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

	Response Percent	Response Count
Black or African American	16.7%	1
White or Caucasian	50.0%	3
Other	16.7%	1
Prefer not to disclose	16.7%	1

How do you describe your gender identity?

	Response Percent	Response Count
Female	33.3%	2
Male	50.0%	3
Prefer not to disclose	16.7%	1

What is your zip or postal code?

	Response Count
85641	16.7%	1
85713	16.7%	1
85718	16.7%	1
85741	16.7%	1
85749	16.7%	1
85750	16.7%	1

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

	Response Percent	Response Count
Some college, no degree	16.7%	1
Bachelor's degree	50.0%	3
Advanced degree beyond a bachelor’s degree	33.3%	2

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