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14 <br />8a. Based on what you know about Measure 50, which best describes what you would <br />expect to happen in the future to the level of city services for the average resident? <br />Large Slight Little or No Slight Large Don't <br />Increase Increase Change Decrease Decrease Know <br />7% 12% 12% 31% 25% 13% <br />Respondents apparently have generally received a message that the passage of Ballot Measure 50 <br />should lead to a decrease in the level of city services. <br />There were geographic differences in the responses. Those from north Eugene were the most <br />likely to expect an increase while those from central and west Eugene were more likely to see a <br />decrease than the citywide average. <br />8b. With respect to local issues in general, do you feel enough information is made available <br />so that you can stay well informed and make thoughtful decisions about Eugene's future? <br />Yes No Don't Know <br />64% 32% <br />5% <br />Approximately 2/3 of respondents felt they have enough information. This is significantly higher <br />than found with the comparable question in the November, 1997 survey of Springfield residents <br />which found: Yes: 36% and No: 60 %. <br />Responses were essentially constant across demographic groups. However, west Eugene <br />respondents felt they had the least information. <br />Comparison Table <br />City of Eugene Service Evaluation <br />Question Excellent+Good <br />Only Fair +Poor <br />DK <br />lb. Parks? <br />63% <br />32% <br />5% <br />lc. Atli. flds. & courts? <br />47% <br />29% <br />24% <br />Id. Open spaces? <br />52% <br />38% <br />11% <br />All three elements are seen favorably, on the whole, by the respondents. However, none of these <br />enjoys what could be termed as strongly favorable ratings. <br />