corporation of hamilton research results - july 6th 2010 revised

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Public OpinionsPoll

repare y:

July 2010


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Survey Overview

Sample/Methodology

Mindmaps utilised Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing (CATI) tointerview a representative sample of 401 Bermuda residents aged 18 years

and older.

The survey was conducted between June 29th July 4th 2010.

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Analysis Notes

The data was weighted to be representative of Bermudas population on thefollowing factors: age, gender, race, and nationality.

The margin of error for the study is +/- 4.9%.


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28%

15%11%

25%

8%

21%15%18%

Support Government Take-over Of Corporation of Hamilton

Over 7 in 10 residents (72%) are not in favour of a Government take-over of the Corporationof Hamilton.

Yes

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58%77%

81%

63%

85%

72%

72%

14%7% 8%

12%6%

13%

72%

7%10%

No

Dont Know

The Current Government intends to introduce a Bi ll to take-over the Corporation of Hamilton. Do you support a take-over of the Corporation by Government?

TOTAL 18-34 35-54 55+ Black White Male Female


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Support Government Take-over Of Corporation of Hamilton -9 Month Trending

Over a nine month period, there has been a consistent and strong linear increase in thepercentage of residents who oppose a Government takeover of the Corporation of Hamilton.

Support12%

5% 5%

41%

18%

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Oppose

Undecided

The Current Government intends to introduce a Bi ll to take-over the Corporation of Hamilton. Do you support a take-over of the Corporation by Government?

69%

19%

43%

54%

72%

10%

July 2010 May 2010 March 2010 November 2009


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Social Areas Needing Most Attention In Bermuda

The majority of residents felt that the Government should be focusing their attention onFighting Crime (52%) or Improving Education (36%).

Only 1% felt that attention should be placed on Dismantling the Corporation of Hamilton.


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Improving Education 36% 37% 41% 29% 39% 33% 30% 42%

More Affordable Health

Care 10% 11% 10% 9% 11% 6% 11% 9%

Dismantling the

Corporation of Hamilton 1% - 2% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%

Don't Know 1% - 1% 1% 1% - 1% 1%

Which one of the following issues do you think that the Government should be focusing the majority of their attention on (i.e. time and financial resources)?


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23%

9% 11%

21%

3%

18%

10%14%

Support Govt. Use of Public Funds To Take Over Corporation

Over 8 in 10 residents (82%) do not support Government using public funds to take over theresponsibility of managing the City of Hamilton.

Yes

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71%89%

83%

73%

94%

80%

84%

7%1%

6% 5%2%

6%

82%

3%4%

No

Dont Know


Experts say that Bermuda Cabinet's take-over of the City could cost Bermuda taxpayers millions of dollars in consulting fees, legal fees, and reorganization costs with no difference in the

quality of services provided. Do you support this proposed use of public funds?


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6% 4% 7% 6%4%

8%2%

8%9%

6%13%

2%

6%

10%

29%

14%

3%

18%

12%19%

5%

8%

12%

16%

Perceptions Of The Corporation of Hamilton

Close to 7 in 10 residents (69%) feel that the Corporation of Hamilton is a non-political bodycomprising a diverse range of members who are trying to do what is best for the City of

Hamilton.

Strongly Disagree

Disagree

Neither Agree nor

Disagree

69% 56% 71% 79% 61% 79% 73% 66%Top 2 Boxes

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44%

44%

43%

44%

46%

41%

46%

43%

25%

12%

28%

35%

14%

38%

27% 23%

2% 2% 2%5% 3% 3% 2% 3%

Dont Know


How much do you agree with the following statement: The Corporation of Hamilton is a non-political body comprised of members of all political parties, races, and genders, and is trying

to do what's best for the City of Hamilton?

Agree

Agree Strongly


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How Should The Municipalities Act Be Reformed?

The majority of residents in favour of reform believe that parliament should Expand andmodernize voting rights in City elections (73%)

Expand and modernize voting rights in City

7If you agree with this statement, which of the following best describes what you would like for parliament to do to fix the problem?

End City elections and let the Premier and his

team run the City. 13%

Other 8%

Don't Know 6%


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Who Do Residents Most Trust To Manage City of Hamilton

The majority of residents (76%) most trust An elected Mayor and Council Members tomanage the City of Hamilton fairly and efficiently.


An elected Mayor

8Who do you most trust to manage the City of Hamilton fairly and efficiently?

an ounc

Members 76% 66% 80% 84% 66% 91% 76% 75%

The Current

Government 11% 15% 10% 6% 16% 4% 9% 12%

Other 9% 11% 9% 6% 13% 6% 11% 8%Don't Know 4% 8% 1% 3% 5% - 3% 4%


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Government & Corporation Need To Work Together Now ToReach A Decision On Who Will Manage The City

Close to 9 in 10 residents (88%) agreed that the Government and the Corporation need tocooperatively work together now to resolve the issues of who will be responsible for

managing the City of Hamilton.

Agree

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89% 91%

83%88% 90% 90%

86%

11% 8%

14%

10% 8% 9%12%

1% 4% 1% 1% 2%

88%

11%

1% 2%

Disagree

Dont Know


Do you agree of disagree with the following statement: Government and the Corporation need to cooperatively work together now to resolve the issue of who will be responsible for managing the City

of Hamilton.

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