We will share the results with our membership and use the results to help frame
questions for the mayoral candidate forum.
Harold Bryant
Vice President, Governmental Affairs
Greater Columbus Georgia Chamber of Commerce
1200 6th Ave ~ P.O. Box 1200
Columbus, GA 31902
706.327-1566 ext.35
706.327.7512 fax
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1. Recent news reports have outlined the financial challenges of the Columbus
Consolidated Government. What is your assessment of the present financial
condition of the city?
Response Percent
Strong
14.2%
Weak
60.1%
Not sure
25.7%
2. In order reduce expenses the City should cut back services? (where)
Public safety
Recreation
General Government-trash pickup, street repair
Other
Yes
1% (1)
24% (31)
15% (19)
60% (77)
No
68% (83)
6% (7)
11% (13)
16% (19)
3. In order to reduce expenses the City should reduce employees? (where)
Across the board reduction
Reduction in management staff
Reductions by department
Public Safety
Recreation
General Government
Other
Yes
23% (31)
55% (74)
42% (57)
1% (1)
24% (32)
45% (61)
26% (35)
No
41% (34)
9% (7)
13% (11)
83% (68)
29% (24)
16% (13)
12% (10)
4. Do you agree with the idea that the Columbus Consolidated Government and the
Muscogee County School Board should consider sharing a one cent sales tax for
operations and/or construction?
Response Percent
Response Total
Yes
64.4%
96
No
35.6%
53
5. In order to generate additional revenue the City should increase taxes?
(using which vehicle)
Sales Tax
User fees
Legislation removing property tax freeze
Legislation removing millage cap
Yes
46% (61)
32% (42)
58% (76)
27% (35)
No
60% (37)
50% (31)
53% (33)
55% (34)
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