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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRexburg Community Survey Full ResultsRexburg Community Survey Response Statistics 1887 Survey Visits 538 Total Responses 538 Completed Responses 0 Partial Responses 0 Disqualified Responses 0 Over Quota Responses Page 1 Message from the Chief Dear Residents, In November, Rexburg voters considered a bond proposal related to police department facilities. While a majority voted in favor, the measure narrowly fell short of Idaho’s 66.67% requirement and did not pass. We heard a range of views about cost, timing, need, and trust. Before any decisions are made about whether to revisit this issue, we want to understand your perspective directly and clearly. This survey is anonymous and takes about 6-8 minutes. Your feedback will help City leaders evaluate options that reflect community priorities. If you would like more information about the bond, details on the proposed facility, or to contact us, please visit https://www.rexburg.org/page/rpd-station-bond. Thank you for taking a few minutes to participate. Chief Joshua Rhodes Rexburg Police Department No Responses Page 2 Awareness and Trust Q1 1. Before today, how familiar were you with the November 2025 police facilities bond proposal? Answered: 537 Skipped: 1 Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not very familiar Not at all familiar Choices Response percent Response count Very familiar 41.90%225 Somewhat familiar 45.62%245 Not very familiar 7.08%38 Not at all familiar 5.40%29 41.90% 45.62% 7.08% 5.40% Q2 2. Before today, were you aware the November 2025 police facilities bond received a majority of “yes” votes but did not reach Idaho’s required 66.67% threshold? Answered: 537 Skipped: 1 Yes No Not sure Choices Response percent Response count Yes 79.14%425 No 18.81%101 Not sure 2.05%11 79.14% 18.81% 2.05% Q3 3. How confident are you that you understand what a general obligation bond is and how it is repaid? Answered: 537 Skipped: 1 Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all Choices Response percent Response count Very confident 40.22%216 Somewhat confident 32.96%177 Neutral 8.75%47 Not very confident 13.04%70 Not confident at all 5.03%27 40.22% 32.96% 8.75% 13.04% 5.03% Q4 4. How concerned are you about your overall property tax burden today? Answered: 538 Skipped: 0 Very concerned Somewhat concerned Not very concerned Not at all concerned Not sure or prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count Very concerned 43.68%235 Somewhat concerned 31.04%167 Not very concerned 16.91%91 Not at all concerned 6.51%35 Not sure or prefer not to say 1.86%10 43.68% 31.04% 16.91% 6.51%1.86% Q5 5. How confident are you that the City will manage a major construction project responsibly and use funds efficiently? Answered: 538 Skipped: 0 Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Not very confident Not confident at all Choices Response percent Response count Very confident 21.75%117 Somewhat confident 25.09%135 Neutral 13.38%72 Not very confident 23.23%125 Not confident at all 16.54%89 21.75% 25.09% 13.38% 23.23% 16.54% Q6 6. Overall, how would you rate the Rexburg Police Department’s performance in serving the community? Answered: 538 Skipped: 0 Very negative Somewhat negative Neutral Somewhat positive Very positive Choices Response percent Response count Very negative 3.35%18 Somewhat negative 4.09%22 Neutral 12.27%66 Somewhat positive 19.52%105 Very positive 60.78%327 3.35%4.09% 12.27% 19.52%60.78% Page 3 Your Experience with the Prior Bond In the November 2025 election, the police facility bond passed with a majority but did not reach the required 66.67% supermajority threshold, and turnout was low. City leaders are evaluating what concerns drove the prior bond results and how a new plan could better align with community priorities. If the City does not pursue a future bond, the Police Department would continue operating in the current facility while evaluating whether to delay any future general obligation bond to a later election date. Delaying action may affect the timeline and could increase the total cost of addressing facility constraints. For major city facilities like a police station, the City’s primary long-term financing tool is a voter-approved general obligation bond repaid through property taxes. No Responses Q7 7. Which best describes your participation in the November 4, 2025, election? Answered: 537 Skipped: 1 I voted I did not vote I was not eligible at the time Not sure Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count I voted 68.16%366 I did not vote 18.44%99 I was not eligible at the time 8.01%43 Not sure 0.93%5 Prefer not to say 4.47%24 68.16% 18.44% 8.01% 0.93% 4.47% Q8 8. Which best describes your position in that election? Answered: 536 Skipped: 2 I voted Yes I voted No I did not vote Not sure Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count I voted Yes 33.77%181 I voted No 30.78%165 I did not vote 25.56%137 Not sure 1.31%7 Prefer not to say 8.58%46 33.77% 30.78% 25.56% 1.31% 8.58% 9. What were the main reasons you voted the way you did—or did not vote? No Responses Q9 For No Voters (Select up to 3): Answered: 315 Skipped: 223 Tax impact seemed too high Project felt too large/expensive for Rexburg Prefer renovation/repurposing of an existing building (yet to be purchased) instead of new construction Reduce existing debt before taking on new debt Need/scope was not explained clearly enough Concern about oversight/accountability and spending controls Concern about location/neighborhood impacts BYU–Idaho should contribute to the project (as applicable) Other (Please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 53.02% 37.78% 21.59% 41.90% 11.11% 32.70% 20.95% 31.75%31.75% Choices Response percent Response count Tax impact seemed too high 53.02%167 Project felt too large/expensive for Rexburg 37.78%119 Prefer renovation/repurposing of an existing building (yet to be purchased) instead of new construction 21.59%68 Reduce existing debt before taking on new debt 41.90%132 Need/scope was not explained clearly enough 11.11%35 Concern about oversight/accountability and spending controls 32.70%103 Concern about location/neighborhood impacts 20.95%66 BYU–Idaho should contribute to the project (as applicable)31.75%100 Other (Please specify)31.75%100 Q10 For Yes Voters, please tell us why you voted in support of the bond: Answered: 179 Skipped: 359 Q11 If you didn’t vote, why not? Answered: 139 Skipped: 399 I didn’t know it was on the ballot I didn’t have enough information to decide I don’t typically vote in smaller/odd-year elections Other (Please specify) Choices Response percent Response count I didn’t know it was on the ballot 9.35%13 I didn’t have enough information to decide 13.67%19 I don’t typically vote in smaller/odd-year elections 15.11%21 Other (Please specify)65.47%91 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 9.35% 13.67%15.11% 65.47% Q12 10. Over the next three years, several voter-approved bonds (including two School District bonds and a library bond) are scheduled to expire. How, if at all, would having that information affect your support for a possible police facility bond? Answered: 524 Skipped: 14 Much more likely Somewhat more likely No change Somewhat less likely Much less likely Not sure Choices Response percent Response count Much more likely 15.27%80 Somewhat more likely 17.94%94 No change 58.97%309 Somewhat less likely 1.34%7 Much less likely 2.29%12 Not sure 4.20%22 15.27% 17.94% 58.97% 1.34% 2.29% 4.20% Q13 11. What information would be most helpful if the City considers a revised proposal? (Select up to 3) Answered: 512 Skipped: 26 Clear explanation of current facility limitations and operational impacts Explore cost-reduction options Options analysis: renovate/repurpose vs build new (with pros/cons) Independent oversight plan and public reporting (budget/schedule/change orders) Facility tour or short walkthrough video of current conditions Location analysis and mitigation plan (traffic, neighborhood impacts) Other (Please specify) Choices Response percent Response count Clear explanation of current facility limitations and operational impacts 44.34%227 Explore cost-reduction options 46.68%239 Options analysis: renovate/repurpose vs build new (with pros/cons)35.94%184 Independent oversight plan and public reporting (budget/schedule/changeorders)32.42%166 Facility tour or short walkthrough video of current conditions 22.07%113 Location analysis and mitigation plan (traffic, neighborhood impacts)32.42%166 Other (Please specify)20.90%107 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 44.34%46.68% 35.94% 32.42% 22.07% 32.42% 20.90% Page 4 Priorities, concerns, and options Rexburg has grown, and modern police operations require secure evidence handling, updated technology, and space that supports confidential interactions with the public (including victims), training/readiness, and day-to-day staffing and operations. The City and Police Department have identified constraints in the current facility that affect efficiency, privacy, security, and long-term readiness. No Responses Q14 12. Which facility needs are most important to address? (Select up to 3) Answered: 515 Skipped: 23 Adequate space for staffing and daily operations Secure evidence processing/storage Private/confidential spaces for victims and the public Updated building infrastructure and technology Training space and readiness Parking/vehicle functionality and security Capacity for future growth Not sure / need more information Other (Please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 54.76% 27.96% 34.95%33.59% 18.06%17.48% 40.97% 23.50% 7.96% Choices Response percent Response count Adequate space for staffing and daily operations 54.76%282 Secure evidence processing/storage 27.96%144 Private/confidential spaces for victims and the public 34.95%180 Updated building infrastructure and technology 33.59%173 Training space and readiness 18.06%93 Parking/vehicle functionality and security 17.48%90 Capacity for future growth 40.97%211 Not sure / need more information 23.50%121 Other (Please specify)7.96%41 Q15 13. Which concerns matter most to you regarding a potential future police facilities bond? (Select up to 3) Answered: 513 Skipped: 25 Property tax impact/affordability City debt and financial priorities Size/scope feels too large Need has not been clearly explained Oversight/accountability and spending controls Location and neighborhood impacts Timing/competing measures Not sure / need more information Other (Please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 69.79% 49.51% 16.37% 13.06% 37.82% 30.02% 11.11% 7.80%10.72% Choices Response percent Response count Property tax impact/affordability 69.79%358 City debt and financial priorities 49.51%254 Size/scope feels too large 16.37%84 Need has not been clearly explained 13.06%67 Oversight/accountability and spending controls 37.82%194 Location and neighborhood impacts 30.02%154 Timing/competing measures 11.11%57 Not sure / need more information 7.80%40 Other (Please specify)10.72%55 Q16 14. How much do you agree: “Rexburg needs a new or updated police facility.” Answered: 532 Skipped: 6 Strongly agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Strongly disagree Choices Response percent Response count Strongly agree 50.94%271 Somewhat agree 24.25%129 Neutral 11.84%63 Somewhat disagree 7.33%39 Strongly disagree 5.64%30 50.94% 24.25% 11.84% 7.33% 5.64% Page 5 Support and decision factors General obligation bonds are repaid through property taxes over time. If the City considers a future proposal, the City can provide clear examples of estimated annual tax impact by home value, along with project oversight and reporting details. No Responses Q17 15. When thinking about potential ballot measures, how much does your overall property tax burden influence your vote? Answered: 529 Skipped: 9 A great deal Somewhat A little Not at all Not sure or prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count A great deal 46.31%245 Somewhat 28.73%152 A little 14.74%78 Not at all 7.94%42 Not sure or prefer not to say 2.27%12 46.31% 28.73% 14.74% 7.94%2.27% Q18 16. Based on what you know today, would you support a future bond measure to address police facility needs? Answered: 532 Skipped: 6 Strongly support Somewhat support Neutral or Unsure Somewhat oppose Strongly oppose Choices Response percent Response count Strongly support 43.23%230 Somewhat support 16.73%89 Neutral or Unsure 15.41%82 Somewhat oppose 11.84%63 Strongly oppose 12.78%68 43.23% 16.73% 15.41% 11.84% 12.78% Q19 17. Some communities consider a phased approach – building a smaller facility now to reduce the initial project cost, with the possibility of expanding later if needed (which would require additional funding at that time). How would a phased approach affect your support for a police facility bond? Answered: 529 Skipped: 9 Much more likely to support Somewhat more likely to support No change Somewhat less likely to support Much less likely to support I support addressing the need, but would prefer building the full facility now (including unfinished space planned for future use) Not sure/need more information Choices Response percent Response count Much more likely to support 7.94%42 Somewhat more likely to support 17.20%91 No change 36.29%192 Somewhat less likely to support 5.86%31 Much less likely to support 3.40%18 I support addressing the need, but would prefer building the full facility now (including unfinished space planned for future use)21.36%113 Not sure/need more information 7.94%42 7.94% 17.20% 36.29% 5.86% 3.40% 21.36% 7.94% Q20 18. What would you most want City leaders to understand about your perspective on a future police facilities bond? Answered: 306 Skipped: 232 Page 6 Communications Q21 19. How would you prefer to receive information about any future proposal? (Select all that apply) Answered: 519 Skipped: 19 Mail (postcard/flyer) Email newsletter City website page/FAQs City App and Text (would require opt-in) Rexburg Police social media City social media Community meetings/open houses Short explainer videos Local news coverage Other (Please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 45.28% 40.27% 32.95% 22.93% 44.89% 39.88% 26.78% 22.54% 33.53% 5.39% Choices Response percent Response count Mail (postcard/flyer)45.28%235 Email newsletter 40.27%209 City website page/FAQs 32.95%171 City App and Text (would require opt-in)22.93%119 Rexburg Police social media 44.89%233 City social media 39.88%207 Community meetings/open houses 26.78%139 Short explainer videos 22.54%117 Local news coverage 33.53%174 Other (Please specify)5.39%28 Page 7 Demographics (optional) Q22 20. Are you registered to vote in Madison County (or do you plan to be registered before the next election)? Answered: 530 Skipped: 8 Yes No Not sure Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count Yes 96.23%510 No 0.75%4 Not sure 0.94%5 Prefer not to say 2.08%11 96.23% 0.75% 0.94% 2.08% Q23 21. How often do you vote in local elections (city/school/bond elections)? Answered: 532 Skipped: 6 Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count Always 65.98%351 Often 22.37%119 Sometimes 7.14%38 Rarely 0.94%5 Never 1.88%10 Prefer not to say 1.69%9 65.98% 22.37% 7.14% 0.94% 1.88% 1.69% Q24 22. Do you own or rent your home? Answered: 533 Skipped: 5 Own Rent Other Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count Own 83.86%447 Rent 11.44%61 Other 1.31%7 Prefer not to say 3.38%18 83.86% 11.44% 1.31% 3.38% Q25 23. How long have you lived in the Rexburg area? Answered: 535 Skipped: 3 Less than 1 year 1–4 years 5–9 years 10–19 years 20+ years Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count Less than 1 year 0.56%3 1–4 years 9.16%49 5–9 years 19.44%104 10–19 years 27.10%145 20+ years 42.99%230 Prefer not to say 0.75%4 0.56%9.16% 19.44% 27.10% 42.99% 0.75% Q26 24. Age group Answered: 535 Skipped: 3 18–24 25–34 35–44 45–54 55–64 65+ Prefer not to say Choices Response percent Response count 18–24 3.74%20 25–34 13.83%74 35–44 22.80%122 45–54 22.24%119 55–64 14.58%78 65+19.81%106 Prefer not to say 2.99%16 3.74% 13.83% 22.80% 22.24% 14.58% 19.81% 2.99%