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Where do you reside?

Town of Mexico
47%
Village of Mexico
30%
Outside of Mexico
20%
Seasonally in the town of Mexico
3%
Seasonally in the village of Mexico
0%
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How long have you lived in the Mexico community?

31+ = years
47%
11-20 years
18%
Less than 5 years
16%
5-10 years
10%
21-30 years
9%
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What are the reasons you choose to live in the Mexico area? (Select all that apply)

Family and friends
62%
Rural atmosphere
57%
Quality of schools
49%
Quality of life
42%
Sense of community
34%
Low crime rate
26%
Job opportunities
17%
Cost of living
16%
Affordable tax rate
13%
Recreational opportunities/facilities for youth
12%
Recreational opportunities/facilities for adults
10%
Access to medical services
3%
Quality of local government
1%
Diversity in culture
1%
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Do you rent or own your home? Or are you currently displaced/homeless?

Own
93%
Rent
7%
Currently displaced/homeless
0%
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Do you rent or own property in the Mexico community but live somewhere other than the town or village of Mexico?

I own property in Mexico and live in the community
93%
I own property in Mexico but do not live in the community
7%
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Do you consider Mexico to be a destination area? What is it a destination for?

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What are the reasons you choose to work in the town or village of Mexico? (select all that apply)

I do not work in my hometown/village
57%
Proximity to work
33%
Other
9%
Walkability to work
4%
Availability of work options
3%
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What is your age range?

45-54
23%
65+
23%
35-44
21%
55-64
18%
25-34
10%
18-24
4%
0-17
2%
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What is your gender identity?

Female
70%
Male
28%
Other
2%
Transgender
1%
Bisexual
0%
Non-binary / Non-conforming
0%
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Are you, or someone in your household, differently abled and/or facing challenges to navigate outside of your home?

No
87%
Yes
13%
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In what areas are you or someone in your household differently abled?

I am not differently abled and I do not have difficulty navigating outside my home.
89%
Mobility Impaired
9%
Hearing Impaired
4%
Sight Impaired
3%
Speech Impaired
2%
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Whether or not you are differently abled, are there other challenges that make navigating outside your home difficult?

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Are you currently or have you previously considered leaving the Mexico Area?

Yes
56%
No
44%
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If you have ever considered leaving the town or village of Mexico, what made you leave/want to leave/ consider leaving?

None or not applicable.
32%
Tax rate is not affordable
28%
Lack of job opportunities
21%
Lack of recreational opportunities/facilities for adults
21%
Poor walkability
20%
High cost of living
17%
Lack of recreational opportunities/facilities for youth
15%
Diversity in culture and/or religious beliefs
13%
Lack of housing options
13%
Quality of Life
11%
Lack of affordable housing
11%
High crime and/or drug rate
9%
Access to medical services
9%
Lack of community bond
8%
Quality of local government
8%
Lack of family and friends
5%
Lack of governmental services
4%
Rural Atmosphere
3%
Quality of Schools
3%
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If none or not applicable, what discourages you from staying/living working in the Mexico area?

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How satisfied are you with the quality of life in Mexico?

Satisfied
76%
Very satisfied
14%
Dissatisfied
10%
Very Dissatisfied
1%
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How important do you feel the following items are for the future of Mexico?

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How satisfied are you with the quality or availability of the following services?

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How often do you use your "downtown", Main Street for enjoyment services?

Special meals, social gatherings, festivals, farmers market, shopping, salon/barber, etc.

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Why? What does Main Street have that you enjoy or what does it not have that you wish it did?

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Are there places in the town or village of Mexico that are "unsightly", that detract you from visiting the area, or make you angry or irritated to drive or walk past?

Please explain or identify areas of concern.

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How was the presence of homeless or displaced peoples affected your home or work life?

Not at all, it's not an issue for me.
55%
On occasion, but it's not really an issue.
19%
On occasion, it's an issue, but I feel safe.
18%
On occasion, it's an issue and I do not feel safe.
9%
It effects my home or business a lot, pushes clientele away, it is a major issue.
0%
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Do you feel that there is a shortage of available housing options in Mexico?

Yes
84%
No
16%
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If yes, which types of housing are lacking that should be encouraged in the Mexico area? (select all that apply)

Single Family Homes
67%
Apartments
52%
Senior Living
41%
Assisted living facilities
37%
Low income
25%
Condominiums / townhouses
23%
Bed and Breakfasts
21%
Younger generational housing
21%
Multi-Family Homes
19%
Hotels
19%
Hotels
13%
Single family dwellings converted to apartments
13%
Air B&Bs
13%
Seasonal Residences
9%
Tract or development housing
6%
Mobile homes
5%
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How would you like residential development to be encouraged in and around the village of Mexico?

Small lots in order to maintain the village character
63%
Clustered where possible to preserve open space
29%
I don't want more homes in our neighborhood.
14%
Large lot Subdivisions (50 acres of property with each home owning 5 acres of land each.
13%
Other
3%
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Outside the village of Mexico, should new residential development respect and retain the town's rural character?

Having the same style or characteristics

Yes, homes should maintain rural character
63%
I'm indifferent, it does not matter to me what the character of new housing looks like
26%
No, they do not need to maintain rural character
11%
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As the town continues to develop, how important do you feel it is to retain the town's rural character?

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How satisfied are you with the quality of existing commerical services in the town and village of Mexico? (places that provide goods or services)

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What kind of commercial development would you like to see the town and village of Mexico attract?

Diners, dives, drive ins (waffle house, lunch dive, breakfast diner, etc)
64%
Upscale restaurants, not fast food (dine - in)
58%
Personal services (salon, spa, barber, gyms, etc)
43%
Whole food restaurants/takeout (ie: Core Life Eatery, Chipotle, Panera Bread, etc.)
42%
Vehicular Services (repair shops, service shops, etc.)
40%
Arts and performance centers
38%
Gift/tourist shops
36%
Music Venues
36%
Hardware or lumber store
35%
Healthcare facilities (physical therapy, doctor, dentist, hospital, etc)
32%
Movie theater
29%
Supermarkets
25%
Hotels
21%
Sporting goods stores
19%
Tackle and bait shops
14%
Major department stores (it: Kohls, Target, Tj Max, Home Depot)
13%
drug stores
13%
Fast food restaurants (McDonalds, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, etc.)
12%
Art gallery
11%
Banks or financial institutions
6%
Other
6%
Shopping mall
4%
Auto Dealerships
2%
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How do you typically commute to work?

Drive
68%
n/a, I am not currently employed
20%
I do not commute; I work from home
9%
Walk
8%
Carpool
1%
Other
1%
Bus
0%
Bicycle
0%
Uber
0%
Boat
0%
Motorcycle
0%
Train
0%
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If all options were available, what would be your preferred method for commuting to work?

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How long does it take to commute to work?

5-10 minutes, depending on traffic or weather
31%
20-30 minutes, depending on traffic or weather
26%
10-20 minutes depending on traffic or weather
18%
0 minutes, I work from home
13%
45+ minutes, depending on traffic or weather
12%
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What shift do you work? (select all that apply)

1st shift (approximately, 9am-5pm)
82%
Part time
11%
Multiple jobs per day
7%
Seasonal
4%
2nd shift (approximately, 5pm-1am)
3%
3rd shift (approximately, midnight to 8am)
3%
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How important is it to you that the Mexico community prioritizes environmental sustainability in development projects? (making sure we use natural resources wisely today so that future generations can enjoy the same resources and a healthy environment later on)

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Do you support initiatives to develop solar energy projects in the Mexico Community? (Yes/No, please share your reasoning)

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Do you support initiatives to develop wind energy projects in the Mexico community? (yes/no, please share reasoning)

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Are you currently on public water or well water?

Public
80%
Well
20%
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Is flooding an issue in your home or community? Where?

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Do you currently have access to high-speed internet in your home?

Yes
93%
No
7%
Closed to responses | 112 Responses

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How satisfied are you with opportunities for community engagement and participation in the decision-making processes of the town or village of Mexico?

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How has climate change affected your life, health, wealth, home, crops, or choices?

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1.What suggestions do you have for participating in future workshops or meetings to discuss the future of Mexico?
2. How would you like to receive information about future happenings in Mexico? (social media, mailed flyer, electronic signage board, e-mail, text message, etc)

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What type of heating and cooling are you currently using at your home or business? (select all that apply)

Natural gas furnace or boiler
39%
Propane furnace or boiler
34%
Central air conditioning
27%
Window air conditioning
23%
Forced air / ductwork
15%
Electric baseboard heating
13%
Fireplace
11%
Portable air conditioning
10%
Wood stove
8%
Pellet stove
6%
Fuel oil furnace or boiler
6%
Space heaters
5%
In-floor radiant heating
5%
Air source heat pump
4%
I do not have air conditioning in my home.
4%
Other
4%
Wood boiler
4%
Geothermal (ground source) heat pump
2%
Passive solar
2%
Ductless air conditioner / mini-split (not also used for heating)
1%
Hybrid heating (multiple sources)
1%
Radiators
1%
wood furnace
0%
Kerosene heater
0%
coal heating
0%
Closed to responses | 112 Responses

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What do you feel are the most pressing problems Mexico is facing today?

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Over the next 10 years, I feel that Mexico should:

Attract new business
83%
Improve quality of sidewalks
72%
Improve sidewalk connectivity in the village (making it more walkable)
63%
Increase recreational opportunities
53%
Protect rural character
48%
Maintain or improve open space
48%
Protect and maintain historic structures
47%
Improve public spaces
44%
Increase residential housing
37%
Protect environmental quality
34%
Improve parking issues
33%
Improve crosswalk safety
32%
Attract new agricultural business
28%
Improve traffic issues
25%
Other
6%
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Is there anything else you'd like to share about the future growth and development plan for the town and village of Mexico?

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