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The ]Uorris Leatherman Company July, 2014 attributes people like most about living in the community. "Convenient location" is second, at 15%, followed by "friendly people," at 10%, and "close to family," "close to job," "good schools," and "parks and trails," rank next, at eight percent each. The most serious issues facing the city are "rising crime" and "high taxes," at 13% each. Twelve percent point to "street repair," while 11% cite "aging population." Seven percent are concerned about "aging infrastructure." A "booster" group of 24% says there are "no" serious issues facing the community; the size of the booster group in Roseville is four times higher than the norm for a Metropolitan Area suburb. Ninety-three percent think things in Roseville are generally headed in the "right direction." Only five percent regard things "off on the wrong track," primarily due to "rising crime," "high taxes," and "growing diversity." A top rating of 91% of the sample report the general sense of community in the City of Roseville was "excellent" or "good;," only eight percent rate it lower. Twenty-one percent report a closer connection to the Roseville "as a whole," while 51 % have a closer connection to their "neighborhood." Nine percent report a closer connection to the "School District;" six percent, to their "church; four percent to their "workplace;" and, nine percent to their "family and friends." An almost -unanimous 98% feel "accepted" in the City of Roseville. In thinking about a city's quality of life, thirty two percent feel the most important aspect is "safety." Seventeen percent point to "good schools," while 15% cite the "sense of community," and 14% point to "city upkeep." An additional ten percent think the most important aspect is "quiet and peacefulness." Twenty-six percent believe "better roads" is an aspect of the city which needs to be addressed in the future. Fifteen percent feel the same about "lower taxes." But, 34% think there is "nothing" or are unsure that anything needs to be improved. Fifty-nine percent believe there is "nothing" or are unsure about anything currently missing from the community which, if present, could greatly improve the quality of life for residents. Eleven percent would like to see "more affordable housing," while ten percent want "more public transportation," and nine percent would like to see "more entertainment options." Community Characteristics: In assessing the one or two most important characteristics of a high quality of life community, 53% point to "good schools" and 51% choose "low crime rate." Twenty-seven percent pick "well-maintained properties," and 19% select "low property taxes." In examining the number or quantity of various community characteristics, majorities of residents think Roseville has "about the right amount" of all 10 discussed. But, there are three characteristics in which there is a degree of divided opinion. In the case of affordable rental 2