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Here is an end-of-year topic – Eugene area non-profits.

A series of questions about prominent Eugene-area local non-profits were asked. There is no representation that this is a comprehensive list.

While the results show many interesting features, there a a few highlights.

First, Eugeneans generally like their charities.

Second, Food for Lane County is the best known at 98 percent closely followed by St. Vincent de Paul at 95 percent. This is within the margin of error.

Third, St. Vincent de Paul has the highest net favorable (favorable minus unfavorable) rating at 91 percent closely followed by Food for Lane County at 90 percent.

Both St. Vincent de Paul and Food for Lane County are far ahead of all the other non-profits tested in awareness, total favorables, and net favorables.

As an aside, The Relief Nursery had zero unfavorable mentions. This is extremely rare. Usually someone in Eugene is critical of something.

QUESTION:
Now, I would like to ask you about some organizations in the community. Please tell me whether you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of ______? NON-PROFITS MENTIONED IN RANDOM ORDER ALONG WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

METHODOLOGY:
The survey consists of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent. The survey was conducted December 5-6, 2011.

The Right Direction/Wrong Track measure took a significant turn for the worse between September and December.

QUESTION:
In general, do you feel Eugene is heading in the right direction or do you think things have gotten off on the wrong track?

METHODOLOGY:
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent.

The surveys were conducted June 14-15, 2010, September 29-30, 2010, November 29-30, 2010, January 24-25, 2011, May 25-26, 2011, September 26-27, 2011, and December 5-6, 2011.

Population growth continues to be just about right. This has been a long-term pattern during the recession.

QUESTION:
Do you believe that recent population growth in Eugene has been too fast, too slow, or just about right?

METHODOLOGY:
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent.

The surveys were conducted June 14-15, 2010, September 29-30, 2010, November 29-30, 2010, January 24-25, 2011, May 25-26, 2011, September 26-27, 2011, and December 5-6, 2011.

Eugene economic growth continues to be seen as “too slow.” This seems to be a long-term characteristic of the recession.

QUESTION:
Do you believe that recent Economic growth in Eugene has been too fast, too slow, or just about right?

METHODOLOGY:
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent.

The surveys were conducted June 14-15, 2010, September 29-30, 2010, November 29-30, 2010, January 24-25, 2011, May 25-26, 2011, September 26-27, 2011, and December 5-6, 2011.

This post looks back at Eugene’s May 2011 school income tax measure. This polling makes it clear that the income tax was always pretty far from passage. The “yes” percentage never passed 43 percent.

QUESTION
Measure 20-182. Temporary City Income Tax for Schools. Should the City impose a personal income tax on Eugene residents for four years to support local schools?
If the election were held today, would you vote yes or no on this measure? IF YES/NO: Is that strongly or somewhat? IF DON’T KNOW: Which way do you lean?

METHODOLOGY
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely City of Eugene May 2011 Special Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent. The surveys were conducted April 18-19, April 25-26, May 2-3, and May 9-10, 2011. Quotas were established on gender, age, party, region, and vote history in order to establish a representative sample.

Eugeneans definitely like their non-profits.

Organizations were selected based on prominence in the community.

QUESTION:
Please tell me whether you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of ______

METHODOLOGY:
The survey consists of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent. The survey was conducted December 5-6, 2011.

Eugene voters continue to strongly support repairing the streets. The wildly successful 2008 bond was originally brought up by the Torrey for Mayor campaign. This is a long-term winning issue in Eugene.

QUESTION:
Do you support or oppose a $40 million (forty million dollar) street repair bond?

METHODOLOGY:
The survey consists of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent. The survey was conducted December 5-6, 2011.

The LTD Board approval drops continues to go in the same direction of the EmX support. Please see http://lindholmcompanyblog.com/?p=7099 for the EmX support trend.

QUESTION:
How would you rate the job the Lane Transit District Board of Directors is doing: excellent, good, fair, poor?

METHODOLOGY:
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent.

The surveys were conducted November 29-30, 2010, January 24-25, 2011, May 25-26, 2011, September 26-27, 2011, and December 5-6, 2011.

Support for the West 11th EmX Bus Rapid Transit line continues its drop from June 2011 levels. It is currently down by nearly 20 points citywide.

QUESTION:
Do you support or oppose the Lane Transit District extending the Bus Rapid Transit EmX along West 11th Avenue?

METHODOLOGY:
All surveys consist of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent.

The surveys were conducted November 29-30, 2010, January 24-25, 2011, May 25-26, 2011, September 26-27, 2011, and December 5-6, 2011.

Eugene voters strongly support the proposed plastic bag ban.

QUESTION:
Do you support or oppose the proposed City of Eugene Plastic Bag Ban?

METHODOLOGY:
The survey consists of 200 telephone interviews of likely Eugene General Election voters. The margin of error at the overall sample median is plus or minus 7 percent. The survey was conducted December 5-6, 2011.