County of Haliburton Service Delivery Review Phase 2 – Communications – Public Survey

An ongoing Service Delivery Review being conducted by the County of Haliburton is taking a look at the way the County and its member municipalities – Dysart et al, Minden Hills, Highlands East and Algonquin Highlands – communicate with the public. You can assist in this process by completing the following brief survey. Thank you for your participation.

What are your preferred methods of receiving information from your municipal government? (Please check all that apply.)

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Municipal Websites

Social Media

Newsletters

Local newspapers

Local radio stations

Brochures/flyers

Posters

Traditional Mail

Other (please specify)

How often would you say you check for updated municipal information?

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Daily

Weekly

Bi-weekly

Monthly

I do not regularly check for information

What types of municipal information are you most interested in receiving? (Please check all that apply.)

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Council discussions and decisions

Roads and public works updates

Planning notices

Waste management and environment

Administrative/financial updates

By-law enforcement and Building Updates

Tourism and economic development

Community safety and wellbeing/social services

Arts, culture and heritage

Parks, recreation and trails

Events

Emergency and service disruption information

Bids and tenders

Employment opportunities

Other (please specify)

Which of the following local media sources do you receive information from?

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Haliburton Highlander

Haliburton County Echo

Minden Times

Canoe FM (100.9 FM)

Moose FM Haliburton (93.5 FM)

Bancroft This Week

Bancroft Times

Moose FM Bancroft (97.7 FM)

Other (please specify)

Do you take part in opportunities to provide public input, such as attending public meetings, completing surveys and contacting Council members?

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Yes

Occasionally

If you responded “No” to the question above, can you explain why?

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In which of Haliburton County’s four municipalities do you reside?

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Dysart et al

Minden Hills

Highlands East

Algonquin Highlands

I don't reside in the County

Are you a year-round or seasonal resident of the County?

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Year-round

Seasonal

I am not a resident of Haliburton County

How informed do you feel regarding County/municipal issues and activities?

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Well informed

Informed

Somewhat informed

Poorly informed

10.

Do you experience any barriers to receiving County/municipal information?

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Yes

11.

If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please identify any barriers:

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12.

What is your age?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

13.

Do you have any additional thoughts or suggestions to share when it comes to public communications from the County of Haliburton and its member municipalities?

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