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RIVER ROAD RESIDENTS' VIEWS OF ANNEXATION <br />Voting Rationale <br />Opposition to annexation is predicated largely on fear of higher taxes, <br />augmented by distaste of City interference in local affairs and lack of <br />enthusiasm for new services including installation of sewers. <br />Support for annexation is based on improved police protection, the need for <br />sewers and the quality of other services such as library, fire/emergency and <br />better roads and sidewalks. Some also cite pro-growth, economic advantages. <br />Following is a complete accounting of "pro" and "con" reasons as <br />volunteered by respondents. Results are based on the number of voters who <br />favor or oppose annexation. <br />Favor Annexation Because: <br />We would have better police protection 38% <br />Sewers are needed to replace septic tanks 33 <br />Growth is good -- improve overall community 22 <br />Better library services 17 <br />Better fire/emergency services 14 <br />Street and sidewalk. improvements 13 <br />Economic stimulus; property values would increase 12 <br />General improvements in services (parks, etc.) 9 <br />(Sample) (104) <br />(Note: Because of small sample base (104 cases), the 33% who favor <br />sewers is equivalent to only 8% of all respondents in River Road) <br />Oppose Annexation Because: <br />Higher property taxes; burden of Eugene tax base 66% <br />Oppose City involvement in our affairs 29 <br />No benefit from additional services and costs 19 <br />Sewers not needed and cost prohibitive 19 <br />Favor status quo; prefer area as is; it's our own town 18 <br />Have police and fire protection now 5 <br />(Sample) (262) <br />(Results total more than 100% due to multiple response) <br />PAGE S <br />