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The five -to -four approval -to- disapproval ratio is comparatively weak. <br /> Ratings are higher among: <br /> • over $100,000 annual income households <br /> • those rating the quality of life as excellent <br /> • those thinking the city is going in the right direction <br /> • those rating the value of city services favorably <br /> • those feeling empowered <br /> • those with knowledge about the Mayor and City Council <br /> They are lower among: <br /> : g <br /> • those rating the quality of life as only fair or poor <br /> • those thinking the city is off on the wrong track <br /> • those rating the value of city services unfavorably <br /> • those not feeling empowered <br /> Residents posting an opinion were then asked: <br /> Could you tell me why you feel that way? <br /> Approval ratings are based upon "good job," "listen," "planning for future," and "no problems:" <br /> GOOD JOB 24% <br /> LISTEN 10% <br /> NO PROBLEMS .. 5% <br /> DON'T LISTEN 14% <br /> COULD IMPROVE 5% <br /> POOR SPENDING 16% <br /> ROAD CONSTRUCTION ... 7% <br /> NOT PROACTIVE 4% <br /> PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE 6% <br /> TOO MUCH GROWTH 2% <br /> NEED MORE BUSINESSES 3% <br /> SCA'ITERED 4% <br /> Disapproval ratings stem from "don't listen" and "poor spending." <br /> "Good job" is key to: <br /> • residents for five years or less <br /> • those thinking the city is going in the right direction <br /> • those feeling empowered <br /> "Poor spending" is posted at a higher rate by: <br /> • those rating the quality of life as good <br /> • those thinking the city is off on the wrong track <br /> 47 <br /> 80 <br />