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CITY'S ROLE IN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (Q46-Q51) <br />25 <br />City residents support the concept of the City taking an active role assisting businesses in order <br />to provide more jobs in the community, though the level of support varies significantly <br />depending on what. form that assistance takes and whether it is provided to local businesses or <br />outside companies. 79% feel the City should take an active role helping local businesses create <br />and retain jobs (no change from 2005). 79% feel the City should provide problem-solving <br />assistance to businesses for siting, permit, and development issues (no statistical change from <br />2005). 69% feel the City should take an active role helping outside companies come to Eugene <br />in order to increase economic opportunities (up from 62% in 2005). 55% feel the City should <br />provide tax incentives to businesses creating new jobs (no change from 2005). 51% feel the City <br />should provide assistance with road, sewer, and utility costs to new and expanding businesses <br />(no change from 2005). 49% feel the City should provide financial support to businesses in <br />targeted areas, such as Downtown (no change from 2005). <br />Fir E~onQmi~ D~~elopmer~t, tf~e Cit~t ~hQ~ld: <br />Help businesses create jobs <br />Provide problem-solving help <br />Help outside companies come <br />Provide tax incentives <br />Assist with utility costs <br />Offer $ in targeted areas <br />Should the city take an active role helping local businesses create and retain jobs? <br /> Yes No Don't Know <br />2006 79% 13% 8% <br />2005 79 13 8 <br />2004 86 11 3 <br />2003 88 8 4 <br />2002 76 14 11 <br />2001 78 15 8 <br />Advanced Marketing Research, Inc. <br />O'Dfa 20°fo 4{Y% 5a°fo $0°la 100°!0 <br />