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The Morris Leatherman Company June 2020 started to erode the high levels of approval and support for the quality of life, fiscal management of the community, direction of the city, tax tolerance, government job ratings, and sense of community. The City has done a good job stemming the concern around crime. In 2018, 20% said "drugs" were the greatest public safety concern in the city, this has declined by more than half to 9%. Since 32% rate "safety" as the most important aspect of city's future quality of life, "crime" together with its prevention and reduction — should continue to be given a high place in the discussion of issues, policies, and resource allocation. In 2018, judgments of City property tax levels had become more negative, and created a more limiting factor in using additional funds to maintain and augment services. While 46% still see their property taxes as "high," this is a statistically significant seven percent decrease from two years ago. A corresponding 15% increase in the number of residents willing to increase their property taxes to maintain city services, indicates residents are more tolerant to a discussion of additional funding to continue to provide city services at their current level. Community development efforts should continue to focus on helping seniors stay in the community and provide younger adults options to move into the city. Moderate concerns continue about the lack of condominiums, townhomes, affordable owner -occupied housing and assisted living opportunities for seniors. This perception is in line with the very high levels of commitment to staying in the city if residents moved from their current homes. The parks and recreation system continues to be the "crown jewel" in the City's quality of life. Usage is still higher than expected viewed against the demography of the community. The new park buildings are very well -received by the public. Trails and neighborhood parks play an unusually large and growing role in city life, acting as key ingredients in the strong sense of community. No strong consensus is present on future city trails and sidewalk expansions: thirty- four percent support the construction of trails connecting neighborhoods and parks, 31% favor the construction of additional trails for exercise within parks, and 29% would prioritize the construction of trails connecting neighborhoods and shopping and business areas. Information levels about City Government activities are still high in comparison with neighboring communities. Positive ratings of the Mayor, City Council and City Staff remain near the top of the Metropolitan Area. "Roseville City News," the City's newsletter, and the City website are very well used and exceptionally well regarded. In fact, the City newsletter continues to possess higher readership and effectiveness ratings than most peer communities. Citizens remain enthusiastic about their City. At a time when government at different levels polarizes people, Roseville residents are overall extremely satisfied with their local government and its services. With a 19% "city booster" core, the City possesses a large reservoir of goodwill which has served it well over the challenging first half of 2020. F9