Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Survey

Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Survey
The City of Greensboro is currently developing the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Budget. Help us plan by telling us what you think about City services, and the overall quality of life in Greensboro.

For more information about the budget process, visit our website.

Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, his or her e-mail address is considered public record.

Overall Perceptions of Greensboro
Q1. How would you rate the overall quality of life in Greensboro?
0 = does not meet your expectations at all and 10 = greatly exceeds your expectations
Q2. How would you rate the overall quality of services provided by the City of Greensboro?
0 = does not meet your expectations at all and 10 = greatly exceeds your expectations
Q3. Compared with other cities and towns, how would you rate Greensboro as a place to live?
0 = significantly worse than other cities and 10 = significantly better than other cities
Q4. How do you rate the quality of life in your own neighborhood?
0 = very poor and 10 = excellent
Q5. Overall, would you say that Greensboro is headed in the right or wrong direction?
0 = strongly headed in the wrong direction and 10 = strongly headed in the right direction
Q6. Thinking about services and facilities in Greensboro, do you feel you are getting your money’s worth for your tax dollars?
0 = definitely not getting your money’s worth and 10 = definitely getting your money’s worth
Q7. What, if anything, is the biggest problem facing Greensboro that you feel the City should do something about over the next two years?

General Service Levels and Spending
Q8. You support City services and facilities through a portion of property, sales, and other taxes. Considering all City services on one hand, and taxes on the other, which of the following statements comes closest to your view? As a Greensboro resident…

I am not willing to pay more taxes than I currently do even if it means the city must reduce services due to increased cost of providing the current levels of services.I am willing to pay more in taxes if it is necessary to support the increased costs of providing the current levels of service.I am willing to pay more in taxes only if it will result in an increase in the level of services.None of the above is acceptable to me.
Q9. What would be an acceptable option?
Q9. What services or facilities should be increased/decreased?

Strategic Priorities

All cities across the country have limited resources and need to allocate them according to determined priorities. This series of questions is designed to gather your input regarding Greensboro’s budget priorities.
Q10. The following is a list of 7 City Council strategic priorities. Please choose 3 of the following you feel should be prioritized in the City’s budget.

Safest City – This priority is about keeping people healthy, safe, and secure. This includes physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, financial, and environmental safety. The City will prevent harm. Residents will feel safe in their homes and neighborhoods, when crossing or driving on City streets, and while doing business in any part of our City.Most Skilled Workforce – This priority is about connecting people to good jobs with a living wage. This includes training, new industries, and attracting talent. The City will nurture a remarkable workforce.Youth Sports Capital – This priority is about youth sports programs and facilities. This includes the experiences for kids, young adults, getting coaches and volunteers, money and sponsorship, participation, training, and communication. Building on our recent successes, the City will be a cheerleader for youth sports.Easiest Place to do Business - This priority is about streamlining the process for initiating and/or operating a business in our City. This includes rules and regulations, permitting, zoning, and financing. The City will remove barriers for developments, businesses, and new industries.Most Connected City – This priority is about transportation and technology in our City. Transportation means roads, rails, bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails. It means cars, buses, scooters, bikes and walking, as well as trains, planes, boats and beyond. Technology means fast internet, free Wi-Fi, and smart city tools. The City will make it easy to move around and connect.Hub of Recreation & Entertainment – This priority is about fun places to go in our City. This includes shows, arts and cultural exhibitions, sports games, museums, parks, and other fun spots. The City will fund the fun!Abundance of Attainable Housing – This priority is about having sufficient supply of affordable, quality housing for everyone in our City.
Q11. Of those items you selected, which is the MOST important to you personally?
Q12. Of those items you did NOT select, which do you feel is the LEAST important to you personally?

Priorities for City Services

Q10. Of the list below, indicate your satisfaction with each of these services (1 = not at all satisfied and 10 = completely satisfied).

Rows	Rating
Recreation programs and facilities.
Clean and well-maintained parks.
Recreational trails and greenspace.
Yard waste collection services.
Solid waste and recycling services.
Street and road construction/maintenance.
Traffic flow improvement.
Sidewalks, crosswalks, and bikeways.
Streetlights and traffic signals.
Emergency medical services.
9-1-1 dispatch response.
Fire prevention, response, and inspections.
Police services, including traffic enforcement.
Investigating and solving violent crimes.
Investigating and solving property crimes.
Preparing for natural disasters, such as major storms.
Affordable housing promotion.
Resources to reduce homelessness.
Responding to code violations and supporting residents in need.
Managing residential and downtown development.
Promoting jobs and economic development.
Safe drinking water provision.
Responding to resident utilities calls.
Information accessibility about city services.
Supporting Greensboro libraries and their community programming.
Sponsoring community festivals and events.
Supporting the arts.

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Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Priorities Survey

Overall Perceptions of Greensboro

General Service Levels and Spending

Strategic Priorities

Priorities for City Services

Demographics

Opportunity for Follow-Up