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Community Survey Results Are In

9th Aldermanic District Resident Survey Feedback!

* Survey Mailed to 2200 + Households – 20% Response Rate & Top 5 Issues

(1) 91 % * Neighborhood Public Safety (gun & gang violence, car theft, burglaries)

Madison Gun Violence Tops Crimes in Madison; Shell Casings Pile Up In Madison; Spike
In Madison Gun Violence; The Death of Anisa Scott – A Stark Reflection of Gun Violence 

(2) 70 % * Drinking Water Contamination of Madison’s Wells (PFAS Made-Chemicals)

(3) 66% * Criminal Justice Reform & Racial Disparities (arrest, racial divide)

(4) 64% * Restoring MPD 2021 Budget Cut of $1.1 Million (neighborhood policing)

(5) 60% * Protecting Area Natural Habitats & Mature Trees (Sauk Creek Woods)

49% * COVID-19 Pandemic & Public Health (nursing home safety, healthcare access)

36% * Affordable Public Housing (elderly, low-income, chronic homeless & veterans)

36% * Madison Achieving Sustainability Goals (2030 50% C02 reductions, 2050 zero)

21% * Business Retention, Expansion & UW Start-ups (job creation & collaboration)

12% * Defunding the Madison Police Dept. ($1.1 Million 2021 Budget Cut to MPD)

[Other Concerns] * Increase Property Taxes; Need Light & High-Speed Rail; Removing
Security Officers (SRO) from MMSD Schools; Oppose Full-Time Alder-City Council
Members & Reducing the Size of Alder Districts; Poor Snow Removal; Lack of Planning &
Leadership Containing Violent Protestors; Lack of Mayoral & City Council Leadership

Survey Authorized & Paid For By AmatoForMadison, Patricia E. Anderson Treasure, 64 Oak Creek Trail Madison, WI. 53717 / www.AmatoForMadison.com