BRANDON SD COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY

THE COMMUNITY

Broadly speaking, the residents of Brandon are satisfied with their community and enjoy the “small town feel of their city. In general, respondents were very positive about their experience with city services and the quality of life in Brandon.


 Respondents report that the small town feel, good schools, low crime rates and low tax rates all make Brandon an appealing option for them. Respondents also reported that if anything were to cause them to leave Brandon it would most likely be a change in family status or better employment opportunities.


 Respondents are generally hopeful and satisfied with their quality of life in Brandon. A majority of respondents indicated they were hopeful about Brandon’s future and happy with the direction the City of Brandon is moving.


 Brandon residents are generally satisfied with the performance of their city government. The majority of respondents indicated that they were satisfied with City of Brandon’s performance in general, and in a number of specific areas including water/sewer provision, street repair, and law enforcement.


 Most citizens feel safe in Brandon and feel that law enforcement and fire protection services are adequate. In addition to being effective, the majority of respondents indicated that Brandon Police officers are also polite and helpful. Respondents made it clear that they have a strong sense of security living in Brandon and consider the low crime rate one of the benefits of living in Brandon. However, a majority of community members did indicate concern about the use of drugs in the community.


 Brandon residents are generally satisfied with the affordability and availability of housing in Brandon. The majority of respondents indicated that homes in Brandon are affordable. Almost half of the respondents also indicated that they felt Brandon had enough starter homes and very few community members indicated a need for more multi-family housing.


 Most citizens are satisfied with the school system in Brandon. A substantial majority of respondents indicated they were satisfied with the quality of the facilities and education provided in the Brandon Valley School District.


 Most citizens think Brandon is a healthy community to live in. An overwhelming majority of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that Brandon is a healthy community. Similarly, a substantial majority also indicated that they are satisfied with the health resources available in Brandon.

FINAL PROJECT REPORT
CITY OF BRANDON AND BRANDON VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY

01 SEPTEMBER 2010

PREPARED BY:
THE GOVERNMENT RESEARCH BUREAU
W.O. FARBER CENTER FOR CIVIC LEADERSHIP
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH DAKOTA
DR. SHANE
 
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