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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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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 81.7% 963
Somewhat Opposed 6.4% 75
Neutral 0.8% 10
Somewhat Supportive 2.4% 28
Very Supportive 7.6% 89
I don't have enough information to decide. 1.1% 13

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 1178 responses

  1. Describe the significance of this item

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

  2. Learn more about the existing green stormwater infrastructure program at tucsonaz.gov/gsi

    Fund additional green stormwater infrastructure throughout the Tucson Water service area

  3. Describe the significance of this item

    Pay down utility debt .

  4. Describe the significance of this item

    Fund low-income assistance program offered to all Tucson Water customers .

  5. Describe the significance of this item

    Other

  6. 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

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

    Increase funding for Tucson Water's low-income rainwater harvesting program

  8. 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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Do you (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Live in the greater Tucson area 75.9% 892
Live in the City of Tucson 13.9% 163
Work in Tucson 36.7% 432
Visit Tucson 20.3% 239
Own property in Tucson 41.6% 489
Own a business in Tucson 9.9% 117
Rent in Tucson 3.3% 39
Go to school in Tucson 5.4% 63
Serve on City Council, Board, Commission, or city staff 0.6% 7
Other 11.9% 140

What is your age?

Response Percent Response Count
15-19 0.2% 2
20-24 0.6% 7
25-34 5.6% 66
35-44 16.4% 193
45-54 14.7% 173
55-59 9.9% 117
60-64 10.8% 127
65-74 32.2% 379
75-84 8.9% 105
85 and over 0.6% 7

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

Response Percent Response Count
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2% 14
Asian or Asian American 1.5% 18
Black or African American 0.9% 11
Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin 8.6% 101
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0.4% 5
White or Caucasian 65.0% 764
Other 4.8% 57
Prefer not to disclose 21.9% 257

How do you describe your gender identity?

Response Percent Response Count
Female 46.9% 551
Male 37.8% 445
Non-binary 0.3% 3
Genderqueer 0.1% 1
Other 1.9% 22
Prefer not to disclose 13.1% 154

What is your zip or postal code?

Response Percent Response Count
85601 0.1% 1
85602 0.1% 1
85611 0.1% 1
85614 0.3% 4
85619 0.1% 1
85622 0.1% 1
85629 0.2% 2
85633 0.1% 1
85637 0.1% 1
85641 5.5% 65
85645 0.3% 3
85653 1.4% 17
85658 0.3% 4
85701 1.2% 14
85704 4.4% 52
85705 1.9% 22
85706 0.3% 3
85707 0.1% 1
85710 1.9% 22
85711 0.9% 11
85712 0.9% 10
85713 2.4% 28
85714 0.1% 1
85715 2.4% 28
85716 2.3% 27
85718 15.3% 180
85719 0.9% 11
85730 1.4% 17
85735 2.9% 34
85736 2.0% 24
85737 0.2% 2
85739 0.1% 1
85741 2.9% 34
85742 2.8% 33
85743 2.7% 32
85745 6.1% 72
85746 2.1% 25
85747 1.0% 12
85748 1.4% 16
85749 15.0% 176
85750 12.9% 152
85755 0.1% 1
85756 0.8% 9
85757 1.7% 20
Other 0.3% 4

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

Response Percent Response Count
High school or GED 2.8% 33
Trade School/Certification Program 2.5% 29
Some college, no degree 10.4% 122
Associate degree 7.0% 82
Bachelor's degree 30.5% 359
Advanced degree beyond a bachelor’s degree 40.8% 480
Prefer not to say 6.0% 71

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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

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

Describe the significance of this item

Describe the significance of this item

This will support the Tucson Million Trees goal 

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