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Past Community Surveys - 2008
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Past
Community Surveys - 2008
2010 | 2009 | 2008
- December 26, 2008 - January 1, 2009
With the low gas prices...
37.5% - I have been able to increase my savings.
4.2% - I have increased purchasing luxuries and/or hi-tech items.
33.3% - I have caught up on my bills.
25.0% - I have been able to buy more food.
- December 19, 2008 - December 25, 2008
This year we contributed...
42.4% - more to those less fortunate.
39.4% - about the same as last year to those in need.
9.1% - less to less fortunate people.
9.1% - nothing, as we were unable to.
- December 12, 2008 - December 18, 2008
Should signs or displays against federal holidays be allowed?
25.5% - Yes.
74.5% - No.
- December 5, 2008 - December 11, 2008
Our charitable contributions…
22.0% - will be more this year than last.
46.0% - about the same as last year.
22.0% - less than last year.
10.0% - we don't make charitable contributions.
- November 28, 2008 - December 4, 2008
When it comes to reading,…
30.6% - I typically purchase from a store in Clifton Park or Halfmoon.
14.3% - I typically purchase from an online store.
8.2% - I typically purchase from a store within the Capital-Saratoga Region.
38.7% - I use the library.
8.2% - I rarely read.
- Novemeber 21, 2008 - Novemeber 27, 2008
We usually go to religious services…
43.9% - weekly.
10.5% - a couple of times a month.
3.5% - once a month.
1.8% - several times a year.
5.3% - only during holidays.
35.0% - we are not religious.
- Novemeber 14, 2008 - November 20, 2008
When it comes to local news…
36.1% - I believe they report fairly.
61.1% - I believe they have a liberal bias.
2.8% - I believe they have a conservative bias.
- November 7, 2008 - November 13, 2008
When it comes to the economy in general…
46.2% - gas prices have more of an impact on me than the stock market.
53.8% - the stock market has a greater impact on me then gas prices.
- October 31, 2008 - Novemeber 6, 2008
The biggest influence on my decision for president is…
1.5% - the ads the campaigns run.
62.3% - the values and character of the candidates.
8.2% - the candidates ability to lead us in times of physical crisis.
14.8% - the candidates ability to lead us in times of financial crisis.
6.6% - the candidates voting record.
6.6% - the political party the candidate belongs to.
- October 24, 2008 - October 30, 2008
I think the spending 850 billing was...
15.6% - the right things to do.
84.4% - not a good decision.
- October 17, 2008 - October 23, 2008
Have you contributed to any local political candeidates?
16.7% - Yes.
83.3% - No.
- October 10, 2008 - October 16, 2008
Have you contributed to any presidential candeidate?
36.8% - Yes.
63.2% - No.
- October 3, 2008 - October 9, 2008
Is the Internet addicting?
72.5% - Yes.
27.5% - No
- September 26, 2008 - October 2, 2008
How much time do you spend on the Internet
4.9% - 1 to 2 hours a week.
22.0% - 2 to 5 hours a week.
12.2% - 5 to 10 hours a week.
19.5% - 10 to 15 hours a week.
7.3% - 15 to 20 hours a week.
34.1% - more than 20 hours a week
- September 19, 2008 - September 25, 2008
I think this is a good time to replace a vehicle with a new one.
34.8% - Yes
65.2% - No
- September 12, 2008 - September 18, 2008
Taking oil form the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is...
41.7% - a good idea.
16.7% - a bad idea.
- September 5, 2008 - September 11, 2008
The primary reason I watch movies at home is...
27.1% - it is more relaxing.
5.7% - I don't have to deal with people talking or cell phones ringing.
5.7% - I don't have to drive to the theaters.
54.3% - it doesn't cost as much.
7.1% - I like to buy the DVD to watch multiple times.
- August 29, 2008 - September 4, 2008
I actually used my rebate check...
14.6% - to pay down debt.
16.7% - to buy a big HDTV or other high-end electronic item.
8.3% - for a vacation.
35.4% - to pay bills.
25.0% - to add to my savings account.
- August 22, 2008 - August 28, 2008
I believe our state and federal representative should...
80.6% - be in office for a limited term.
19.4% - be in office for as long as they are able to win.
- August 15, 2008 - August 21, 2008
I believe presidential candidates should...
18.8% - receive funds from any and all sources possible.
81.2% - receive only the public funds set aside.
- August 8, 2008 - August 14, 2008
The best vacation value is...
22.9% - staying local.
18.8% - flying to an off-season destination.
27.1% - driving to a regional destination.
6.3% - Orlando.
4.2% - Las Vegas.
20.8% - camping.
- August 1, 2008 - August 7, 2008
How much extra would you pay for a Hybrid vechile?
52.9% - Nothing
13.5% - $1,500.00
17.3% - $2,000.00
5.8% - $2,500.00
5.8% - $3,000.00
3.8% - $3,500.00
0.9% - Any amount.
- July 25, 2008 - July 31, 2008
We usually watch movies...
60.4% - at home.
20.8% - at Clifton Park Center.
1.9% - at Bow Tie Cinemas.
7.5% - at Regal in Colonie Center.
9.4% - at Regal in Crossgates.
- July 18, 2008 - July 24, 2008
So far this summer our air conditioning use...
13.3% - is much less than last year.
15.1% - is less than last year.
28.3% - is about the same as last year.
30.0% - more than last year.
13.3% - much more than last year.
- Jully 11, 2008 - July 17, 2008
When we eat out at restaurants we typically spend...
13.9% - under $10.00 per person
54.2% - between $10.00 and $20.00 per person
19.4% - between $20.00 and $30.00 per person
5.6% - between $30.00 and $40.00 per person
4.1% - between $40.00 and $50.00 per person
0.0% - between $50.00 and $60.00 per person
2.8% - more than $60.00 per person
- July 4, 2008 - July 10, 2008
We enjoy eating out at restaurants...
36.0% - once a month.
31.4% - twice a month.
24.4% - three times a month.
8.1% - four times a month.
24.6% - more than four times a month.
9.8% - a few times a year.
0.0% - never.
- June 27, 2008 - July 3, 2008
The increased costs of food has...
26.4% - put a major burden on my family.
41.5% - put a burden on my family.
22.6% - put a minor burden on my family.
9.4% - has not effected my family.
- June 20, 2008 - June 26, 2008
The increased costs of fuel has...
36.0% - put a major burden on my family.
31.4% - put a burden on my family.
24.4% - put a minor burden on my family.
8.1% - has not effected my family.
- June 13, 2008 - June 19, 2008
I used/will use my rebate check...
25.8% - to pay down debt.
7.6% - to buy a big HDTV or other high-end electronic item.
7.6% - for a vacation.
21.2% - to pay bills.
37.9% - to add to my savings account.
- June 6, 2008 - June 12, 2008
I use my cell phone for...
56.7% - just to making and receiving phone calls.
0.0% - phone calls and watching videos.
31.7% - phone calls and watching videos.
5.0% - phone calls, text messaging and watching videos.
6.7% - I don't have a cell phone.
- May 30, 2008 - June 5, 2008
The idea of a gas tax holiday is...
53.4% - good.
46.6% - bad.
- May 23, 2008 - May 29, 2008
What should the government do to ease the housing issue?
45.8% - Nothing
35.4% - Tax cuts for middle and low income familes.
2.1% - Give money to people with homes in or near foreclosure.
16.7% - Force banks to hold the low interest rates on sub-prime mortgages.
- May 16, 2008 - May 22, 2008
My lawn is mowed by...
58.8% - me.
29.4% - some one in my family.
11.8% - a paid service.
- May 9, 2008 - May 15, 2008
I believe it is important to vacation in New York to keep my dollars here.
38.0% - Yes
62.0% - No
- May 2, 2008 - May 8, 2008
My outdoor grill uses...
82.5% - propane.
14.0% - charcoal.
3.5% - electricity.
- April 25, 2008 - May 1, 2008
Is America a good country?.
81.8% - Yes
18.2% - No
- April 18, 2008 - April 24, 2008
I would like to live in a Smart Home.
41.7% - Yes
16.7% - No
41.7% - What is a Smart House?
- April 11, 2008 - April 17, 2008
Do you use text messaging as a form of communication between yourself and other
family members?
40.4% - Yes
59.6% - No
- April 4, 2008 - April 10, 2008
Are you aware of New York State's alert system?
28.6% - Yes
71.4% - No
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