Now I am going to read you some problems facing Seattle that people have mentioned. For each one I read, please tell me

whether you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, somewhat serious problem, or not too serious
a problem in Seattle.

Extremely Serious Problem/Very Serious Problem vs. Somewhat Serious Problem/Not Too Serious Problem

 

Homelessness 44% 44% 11% 1% 88% Serious

The number of homeless encampments? 35% 46% 12% 5% 81% Serious

 

Next, I am going to read you some issues the City Council may seek to address. After I read each one, please tell me
whether you currently feel very satisfied, somewhat satisfied, somewhat dissatisfied, or very dissatisfied with what the
City Council has accomplished on this issue. (RANDOMIZE)

Very Satisfied/Somewhat Satisfied vs. Somewhat Dissatisfied/Very Dissatisfied

The rising cost of housing and rent 2% 12% 38% 42% 15% 80%

 

 

 

Income inequality 4% 20% 34% 27% 24% 61%
High taxes 3% 30% 26% 29% 34% 55%
Homelessness 2% 14% 32% -- 51% 16% 83%
The number of homeless encampments in the city 3% 12% 31% 50% 15% 81%

 

Next, I am going to read you a pair of statements. Please tell me which statement comes closer to your (ROTATE
WITHIN PAIRS, READ Q11A FIRST)

City government needs more taxes for programs to effectively address the homeless problem.
29%

 

 

OR

City government has enough money; they just need to spend it more effectively to solve the homeless problem. 
63%

 

As local taxes funding housing, transportation, and City services have risen in the past few years, City government has
provided more and better services to Seattle residents. 35%

 

0R

Local taxes funding housing, transportation, and City services have been increasing over the past few years, but the
services provided by City government have not improved very much. 56%

 

As local taxes have gone up to fund services to help the homeless, City government has provided more services 30d
achieved better results reducing homelessness. 21%

 

 

OR

Local taxes to fund services to help the homeless have been increasing over the past few years, but City government has
not provided better services and has not achieved results that reduced homelessness. - 55%