2024 Rock County Impact Survey

Taxes and the Operation of County Government1

When it comes to taxes, do you feel you pay:

Too Much Too Little The Right Amount

Other

Do you believe Rock County provides value for your tax dollars?

Yes No

Comments

What improvements would you like to see made in how county government is run?

Comments

How often do you attend County Board meetings held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month?

1-2 times per year Never I watch via Zoom/YouTube Monthly

Other

As a county taxpayer, please specify your priority concerns (1-Highest Priority, 10-Lower Priority)

Other

Do you need more information on any of these topics? Yes No

How often do you have contact with our county supervisor?

1-2 times per year Monthly Never

Did your Supervisor respond? Yes No

Were you satisfied with your Supervisor's response? Yes No

Comments:

What do you see as important characteristics in the person who will represent you on our County Board? (Please select your top 3)

Do you believe your voice is being heard and your values respected by the Rock County Board as a whole?

Yes No

Comments

At what level of spending do you think a public referendum vote should be held on higher-priced county capital projects?

Human Sex Trafficking

The Rock County Administrator's 2024 spending plan includes $900,000 to fight human trafficking, of which, $750,000 of this amount is being set to Walworth County, leaving only $150,000 for Rock County. Do you believe more of this money should be kept in Rock County?

Yes No

To what extent do you believe human trafficking is a problem in Rock County?

Not a problem at all Moderately problematic Slightly Problematic Very Problematic

Janesville's $50.3 Million Ice Arena

Do you support spending a projected $50.3 Million on Janesville's third tax-funded ice arena slated for construction at the Janesville Mall?

Yes No

Do you believe supporters of the ice arena should pay for it themselves or should county taxpayers be forced to pay for this construction and on-going maintenance, that according to 5-year projection studies, will operate at an annual loss? there is a $500,000 provision in the proposed county budget for the ice areana that is in addition to the millions of dollars Janesville taxpayers will be forced to pay for this project.

Supporters of the ice arena should pay Rock County taxpayers should pay

Other

Please provide your contact information:

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