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27 <br />Should the city provide financial support to businesses in targeted areas, such as <br />downtown? <br /> Yes No Don't Know <br />2006 49% 38% 13% <br />2005 47 38 15 <br />2004 53 41 6 <br />2003 48 43 9 <br />2002 47 41 12 <br />2001 56 35 9 <br />Those with children under 12 are more likely than others to feel the city should take an active <br />role helping local businesses create and retain jobs, and helping outside companies come to <br />Eugene in order to increase economic opportunity. Those with teenage children are more likely <br />than others to feel the city should provide problem-solving assistance for siting, permit, and <br />development issues. Those with children under 12 and renters are more likely than others to feel <br />the city should provide tax incentives to businesses creating new jobs. Males are more likely <br />than females to feel the city should provide assistance with road, sewer, and utility costs to new <br />and expanding businesses. <br />Seniors are .less likely than others to feel the city should provide tax incentives to businesses <br />creating new jobs. 55 to 64 year-olds and homeowners are less likely than others to feel the city <br />should provide financial support to businesses in targeted areas, such as downtown. <br />Advanced Marketing Research, Inc. <br />