2021 Q1 Survey

Email *

Zip Code *

Are you registered to vote in Bexar County? *

Are you a resident of: *

San Antonio
Suburban City
Unincorporated Bexar County

For each of the following, please tell us if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing. *

	Strongly Approve	Somewhat Approve	Somewhat Dissaprove	Strongly Dissaprove	DK/NA
Governor Greg Abbott	Governor Greg Abbott Strongly Approve	Governor Greg Abbott Somewhat Approve	Governor Greg Abbott Somewhat Dissaprove	Governor Greg Abbott Strongly Dissaprove	Governor Greg Abbott DK/NA
Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick	Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Strongly Approve	Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Somewhat Approve	Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Somewhat Dissaprove	Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick Strongly Dissaprove	Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick DK/NA
Senator Ted Cruz	Senator Ted Cruz Strongly Approve	Senator Ted Cruz Somewhat Approve	Senator Ted Cruz Somewhat Dissaprove	Senator Ted Cruz Strongly Dissaprove	Senator Ted Cruz DK/NA
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg	San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg Strongly Approve	San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg Somewhat Approve	San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg Somewhat Dissaprove	San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg Strongly Dissaprove	San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg DK/NA
Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff	Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Strongly Approve	Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Somewhat Approve	Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Somewhat Dissaprove	Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff Strongly Dissaprove	Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff DK/NA
C-P-S Energy	C-P-S Energy Strongly Approve	C-P-S Energy Somewhat Approve	C-P-S Energy Somewhat Dissaprove	C-P-S Energy Strongly Dissaprove	C-P-S Energy DK/NA
VIA Metropolitan Transit	VIA Metropolitan Transit Strongly Approve	VIA Metropolitan Transit Somewhat Approve	VIA Metropolitan Transit Somewhat Dissaprove	VIA Metropolitan Transit Strongly Dissaprove	VIA Metropolitan Transit DK/NA
The San Antonio Water System	The San Antonio Water System Strongly Approve	The San Antonio Water System Somewhat Approve	The San Antonio Water System Somewhat Dissaprove	The San Antonio Water System Strongly Dissaprove	The San Antonio Water System DK/NA
The San Antonio Police Officers Association	The San Antonio Police Officers Association Strongly Approve	The San Antonio Police Officers Association Somewhat Approve	The San Antonio Police Officers Association Somewhat Dissaprove	The San Antonio Police Officers Association Strongly Dissaprove	The San Antonio Police Officers Association DK/NA

On May 1 (first), there will be a City election in San Antonio. How likely are you to cast a ballot in this election: *

Certain to vote
Very likely to vote
Somewhat likely to vote
Not too likely to vote
Not at all likely to vote
DK/NA

In the election for Mayor of San Antonio, who do you think you will vote for ? *

Ron Nirenberg
Lean Ron Nirenberg
Greg Brockhouse
Lean Greg Brockhouse
Denise Gutierrez-Homer
Lean Denise Gutierrez-Homer
Don't know / NA
Other

In May, voters will cast ballots on Proposition A, which reads as follows: “Shall the City Charter be amended to allow the City to issue bonds for permanent public improvements or any other public purpose not prohibited by the Texas Constitution or the general laws of the State of Texas, to include affordable housing programs in scope and breadth as determined by ordinance of the City Council, following an election on that matter?” - Do you think you would vote for or against Proposition A *

Definitely for
Probably for
Undecided, lean for
Undecided, lean against
Probably against
Definitely against
Don't know / NA

In May, voters will also cast ballots on Proposition B, which reads as follows: “Repeal of the adoption of the State law applicable to City of San Antonio police officers that establishes collective bargaining if a majority of the affected employees favor representation by an employees association, preserves the prohibition against strikes and lockouts, and provides penalties for strikes and lockouts.” - Do you think you would vote for or against Proposition B? *

Definitely for
Probably for
Undecided, lean for
Undecided, lean against
Probably against
Definitely against
Don't know / NA

LIFE IN THE GREATER SAN ANTONIO AREA

First, what do you think is the most serious problem facing the greater San Antonio area that you would like to see local government do something about: *

From the list of issues below that some people say are problems in the greater San Antonio area. Please tell us if you think it is an extremely serious problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem. *

	Extremely Serious Problem	Very Serious Problem	Somewhat Serious Problem	Not a Serious Problem	Don't Know / NA
Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak	Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak Extremely Serious Problem	Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak Very Serious Problem	Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak Somewhat Serious Problem	Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak Not a Serious Problem	Closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak Don't Know / NA
Rate increases on your utility bills	Rate increases on your utility bills Extremely Serious Problem	Rate increases on your utility bills Very Serious Problem	Rate increases on your utility bills Somewhat Serious Problem	Rate increases on your utility bills Not a Serious Problem	Rate increases on your utility bills Don't Know / NA
Inadequate public transit service options	Inadequate public transit service options Extremely Serious Problem	Inadequate public transit service options Very Serious Problem	Inadequate public transit service options Somewhat Serious Problem	Inadequate public transit service options Not a Serious Problem	Inadequate public transit service options Don't Know / NA
The cost of housing	The cost of housing Extremely Serious Problem	The cost of housing Very Serious Problem	The cost of housing Somewhat Serious Problem	The cost of housing Not a Serious Problem	The cost of housing Don't Know / NA
Poor response by local government to the winter storm	Poor response by local government to the winter storm Extremely Serious Problem	Poor response by local government to the winter storm Very Serious Problem	Poor response by local government to the winter storm Somewhat Serious Problem	Poor response by local government to the winter storm Not a Serious Problem	Poor response by local government to the winter storm Don't Know / NA
Unemployment	Unemployment Extremely Serious Problem	Unemployment Very Serious Problem	Unemployment Somewhat Serious Problem	Unemployment Not a Serious Problem	Unemployment Don't Know / NA
The amount you pay in local property taxes	The amount you pay in local property taxes Extremely Serious Problem	The amount you pay in local property taxes Very Serious Problem	The amount you pay in local property taxes Somewhat Serious Problem	The amount you pay in local property taxes Not a Serious Problem	The amount you pay in local property taxes Don't Know / NA
Low wages	Low wages Extremely Serious Problem	Low wages Very Serious Problem	Low wages Somewhat Serious Problem	Low wages Not a Serious Problem	Low wages Don't Know / NA
Property crimes, such as burglary and theft	Property crimes, such as burglary and theft Extremely Serious Problem	Property crimes, such as burglary and theft Very Serious Problem	Property crimes, such as burglary and theft Somewhat Serious Problem	Property crimes, such as burglary and theft Not a Serious Problem	Property crimes, such as burglary and theft Don't Know / NA
Increases in domestic violence	Increases in domestic violence Extremely Serious Problem	Increases in domestic violence Very Serious Problem	Increases in domestic violence Somewhat Serious Problem	Increases in domestic violence Not a Serious Problem	Increases in domestic violence Don't Know / NA
More frequent severe weather incidents	More frequent severe weather incidents Extremely Serious Problem	More frequent severe weather incidents Very Serious Problem	More frequent severe weather incidents Somewhat Serious Problem	More frequent severe weather incidents Not a Serious Problem	More frequent severe weather incidents Don't Know / NA
Food insecurity	Food insecurity Extremely Serious Problem	Food insecurity Very Serious Problem	Food insecurity Somewhat Serious Problem	Food insecurity Not a Serious Problem	Food insecurity Don't Know / NA
The quality of local public education	The quality of local public education Extremely Serious Problem	The quality of local public education Very Serious Problem	The quality of local public education Somewhat Serious Problem	The quality of local public education Not a Serious Problem	The quality of local public education Don't Know / NA
A lack of pathways to legal immigration	A lack of pathways to legal immigration Extremely Serious Problem	A lack of pathways to legal immigration Very Serious Problem	A lack of pathways to legal immigration Somewhat Serious Problem	A lack of pathways to legal immigration Not a Serious Problem	A lack of pathways to legal immigration Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done on the specific topics below? *

	Strongly Approve	Somewhat Approve	Somewhat Disapprove	Strongly Disapprove	Don't Know / NA
Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted	Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted Strongly Approve	Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted Somewhat Approve	Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted Somewhat Disapprove	Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted Strongly Disapprove	Responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted Don't Know / NA
Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus	Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus Strongly Approve	Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus Somewhat Approve	Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus Somewhat Disapprove	Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus Strongly Disapprove	Protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus Don't Know / NA
Addressing homelessness	Addressing homelessness Strongly Approve	Addressing homelessness Somewhat Approve	Addressing homelessness Somewhat Disapprove	Addressing homelessness Strongly Disapprove	Addressing homelessness Don't Know / NA
Helping the economy recover from the pandemic	Helping the economy recover from the pandemic Strongly Approve	Helping the economy recover from the pandemic Somewhat Approve	Helping the economy recover from the pandemic Somewhat Disapprove	Helping the economy recover from the pandemic Strongly Disapprove	Helping the economy recover from the pandemic Don't Know / NA
Addressing domestic violence and child abuse	Addressing domestic violence and child abuse Strongly Approve	Addressing domestic violence and child abuse Somewhat Approve	Addressing domestic violence and child abuse Somewhat Disapprove	Addressing domestic violence and child abuse Strongly Disapprove	Addressing domestic violence and child abuse Don't Know / NA

Thinking about your personal financial situation over the next few months, do you feel confident or uneasy you will be able to meet your living expenses? *

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Somewhat uneasy
Very uneasy
Don't know / NA

Would you be able to cover a 400-dollar emergency expense right now, using cash or its equivalent? (copy) *

Yes
No
Don't know / NA

Here are some ideas that have been proposed. Please tell us whether you support or oppose each one.

	Strongly Support	Somewhat Support	Somewhat Oppose	Strongly Oppose	Don't Know / NA
Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas	Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas Strongly Support	Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas Somewhat Support	Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas Somewhat Oppose	Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas Strongly Oppose	Legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas Don't Know / NA
Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget	Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget Strongly Support	Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget Somewhat Support	Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget Somewhat Oppose	Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget Strongly Oppose	Providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget Don't Know / NA
Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas	Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas Strongly Support	Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas Somewhat Support	Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas Somewhat Oppose	Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas Strongly Oppose	Legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas Don't Know / NA

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Would you say that the pandemic has impacted your mental health a great deal, some, a little, or not at all? *

A great deal
Some
A little
Not at all
Don't know / NA

Have you already received a COVID-19 vaccine? If not, how likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available to you? *

Already vaccinated
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Don't know / NA

In a few of your words, why are you SOMEWHAT/VERY unlikely to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Are you the parent or guardian of a child in the following age ranges: *

5 or under
6 to 12
13 to 18
No children under 18
Don't know/ NA

Please tell us if you agree or disagree with each statement below about local schools.

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat Disagree	Strongly Disagree	Don't Know / NA
School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home	School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home Strongly Agree	School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home Somewhat Agree	School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home Somewhat Disagree	School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home Strongly Disagree	School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home Don't Know / NA
My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year	My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year Strongly Agree	My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year Somewhat Agree	My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year Somewhat Disagree	My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year Strongly Disagree	My kids have fallen behind academically in the past year Don't Know / NA
Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom	Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom Strongly Agree	Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom Somewhat Agree	Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom Somewhat Disagree	Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom Strongly Disagree	Local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom Don't Know / NA

As you may know Governor Abbott recently announced several new policies related to the pandemic. Please tell us whether you approve or disapprove of each of these actions by the government.

	Strongly Approve	Somewhat Approve	Somewhat Disapprove	Strongly Disapprove	Don't Know / NA
Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces	Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces Strongly Approve	Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces Somewhat Approve	Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces Somewhat Disapprove	Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces Strongly Disapprove	Ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces Don't Know / NA
Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity	Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity Strongly Approve	Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity Somewhat Approve	Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity Somewhat Disapprove	Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity Strongly Disapprove	Immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity Don't Know / NA

ELECTRICITY SERVICE

Would you say you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the overall job being done by C-P-S Energy in providing power services to local residents? *

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know/ NA

Which of the following do you hold most responsible for the power and water outages that resulted from Winter Storm Uri? *

The Energy Reliable Council of Texas, or ERCOT
The Public Utilities Commission, or P-U-C
Governor Greg Abbott
The Texas State Legislature
CPS Energy
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg
The San Antonio City Council
Don't know

Would you rather: *

Make significant investments in improving our energy infrastructure, even if it means higher rates
Keep electricity and gas rates low, even if it means not making investments in improving our energy infrastructure
Don't Know

Would you rather: *

Increase government regulation of energy providers to ensure that they operate responsibly and charge reasonable rates
Reduce government regulation of energy providers and rely on free market competition to ensure reasonable rates and responsible operation
Don't Know

Would you rather: *

Speed up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, even if it means increasing electricity and gas rates
Keep electric and gas rates low, even if means relying on coal and natural gas for longer
Don't Know

POLICING IN BEXAR COUNTY

Please tell us if you agree or disagree with that below statements. *

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't Know / NA
San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just	San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just Strongly Agree	San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just Somewhat Agree	San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just Somewhat disagree	San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just Strongly disagree	San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just Don't Know / NA
Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct	Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct Strongly Agree	Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct Somewhat Agree	Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct Somewhat disagree	Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct Strongly disagree	Police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct Don't Know / NA
Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment	Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment Strongly Agree	Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment Somewhat Agree	Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment Somewhat disagree	Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment Strongly disagree	Funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment Don't Know / NA

Please tell me whether you agree or disagree with each of the following statements about the Alamo and Alamo Plaza. *

	Strongly Agree	Somewhat Agree	Somewhat disagree	Strongly disagree	Don't Know / NA
The Alamo needs to be restored	The Alamo needs to be restored Strongly Agree	The Alamo needs to be restored Somewhat Agree	The Alamo needs to be restored Somewhat disagree	The Alamo needs to be restored Strongly disagree	The Alamo needs to be restored Don't Know / NA
The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is	The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is Strongly Agree	The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is Somewhat Agree	The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is Somewhat disagree	The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is Strongly disagree	The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is Don't Know / NA
Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it	Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it Strongly Agree	Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it Somewhat Agree	Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it Somewhat disagree	Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it Strongly disagree	Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it Don't Know / NA
Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times	Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times Strongly Agree	Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times Somewhat Agree	Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times Somewhat disagree	Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times Strongly disagree	Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times Don't Know / NA
Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site	Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site Strongly Agree	Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site Somewhat Agree	Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site Somewhat disagree	Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site Strongly disagree	Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site Don't Know / NA

2021 Q1 Survey

Email *

Zip Code *

Are you registered to vote in Bexar County? *

Are you a resident of: *

San Antonio
Suburban City
Unincorporated Bexar County

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Governor Greg Abbott is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Senator Ted Cruz is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job C-P-S Energy is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job VIA Metropolitan Transit is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job The San Antonio Water System is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job The San Antonio Police Officers Association is doing? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

On May 1 (first), there will be a City election in San Antonio. How likely are you to cast a ballot in this election: *

Certain to vote
Very likely to vote
Somewhat likely to vote
Not too likely to vote
Not at all likely to vote
DK/NA

In the election for Mayor of San Antonio, who do you think you will vote for ? *

Ron Nirenberg
Lean Ron Nirenberg
Greg Brockhouse
Lean Greg Brockhouse
Denise Gutierrez-Homer
Lean Denise Gutierrez-Homer
Don't know / NA
Other

Definitely for
Probably for
Undecided, lean for
Undecided, lean against
Probably against
Definitely against
Don't know / NA

Definitely for
Probably for
Undecided, lean for
Undecided, lean against
Probably against
Definitely against
Don't know / NA

LIFE IN THE GREATER SAN ANTONIO AREA

First, what do you think is the most serious problem facing the greater San Antonio area that you would like to see local government do something about? *

Is the closure of local businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Are rate increases on your utility bills a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is inadequate public transit service options a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is the cost of housing a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is poor response by local government to the winter storm a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is unemployment a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is the amount you pay in local property taxes a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Are low wages a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Are property crimes, such as burglary and theft a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Are property crimes, such as burglary and theft a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is increases in domestic violence a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Are more frequent severe weather incidents a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is food insecurity a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is the quality of local public education a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Is a lack of pathways to legal immigration a serious problem? *

Extremely Serious Problem
Very Serious Problem
Somewhat Serious Problem
Not a Serious Problem
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done responding to the winter storm in February and the power outages that resulted? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done protecting residents from the COVID-19 virus? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done addressing homelessness? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done helping the economy recover from the pandemic? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Do you approve or disapprove of the job local government has done addressing domestic violence and child abuse? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

Thinking about your personal financial situation over the next few months, do you feel confident or uneasy you will be able to meet your living expenses? *

Very confident
Somewhat confident
Somewhat uneasy
Very uneasy
Don't know / NA

Would you be able to cover a 400-dollar emergency expense right now, using cash or its equivalent? (copy) *

Yes
No
Don't know / NA

Do you support or oppose legalizing and taxing the adult recreational use of marijuana in Texas? *

Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Don't Know / NA

Do you support or oppose providing more funding for local artists and arts and culture organizations from the City of San Antonio’s general budget? *

Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Don't Know / NA

Do you support or oppose legalizing and taxing gambling for adults in Texas? *

Strongly Support
Somewhat Support
Somewhat Oppose
Strongly Oppose
Don't Know / NA

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Would you say that the pandemic has impacted your mental health a great deal, some, a little, or not at all? *

A great deal
Some
A little
Not at all
Don't know / NA

Have you already received a COVID-19 vaccine? If not, how likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available to you? *

Already vaccinated
Very likely
Somewhat likely
Somewhat unlikely
Very unlikely
Don't know / NA

In a few of your words, why are you SOMEWHAT/VERY unlikely to take the COVID-19 vaccine?

Are you the parent or guardian of a child in the following age ranges: *

5 or under
6 to 12
13 to 18
No children under 18
Don't know/ NA

Do you agree or disagree that school districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Internet at home *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree that your kids have fallen behind academically in the past year? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree that local schools should continue to enforce face mask policies for students, teachers, and staff when inside the classroom? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

As you may know Governor Abbott recently announced several new policies related to the pandemic. Do you approve or disapprove ending the statewide requirement to wear face masks in public spaces? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

As you may know Governor Abbott recently announced several new policies related to the pandemic. Do you approve or disapprove immediately allowing all businesses to re-open at 100 percent capacity? *

Strongly Approve
Somewhat Approve
Somewhat Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Don't Know / NA

ELECTRICITY SERVICE

Would you say you are satisfied or dissatisfied with the overall job being done by C-P-S Energy in providing power services to local residents? *

Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Very dissatisfied
Don't know/ NA

Which of the following do you hold most responsible for the power and water outages that resulted from Winter Storm Uri? *

The Energy Reliable Council of Texas, or ERCOT
The Public Utilities Commission, or P-U-C
Governor Greg Abbott
The Texas State Legislature
CPS Energy
San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg
The San Antonio City Council
Don't know

Would you rather: *

Make significant investments in improving our energy infrastructure, even if it means higher rates
Keep electricity and gas rates low, even if means not making investments in improving our energy infrastructure
Don't Know

Would you rather: *

Increase government regulation of energy providers to ensure that they operate responsibly and charge reasonable rates
Reduce government regulation of energy providers and rely on free market competition to ensure reasonable rates and responsible operation
Don't Know

Would you rather: *

Speed up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, even if it means increasing electricity and gas rates
Keep electric and gas rates low, even if means relying on coal and natural gas for longer
Don't Know

POLICING IN BEXAR COUNTY

Do you agree or disagree San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and just? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree police unions have been a barrier to holding local police officers accountable for misconduct? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree funds currently going to the San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, and substance abuse treatment? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree The Alamo needs to be restored? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree The Cenotaph in Alamo Plaza needs to stay exactly where it is? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree Alamo Plaza needs fences or a gate to separate the Plaza from the public spaces around it? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree Alamo Plaza needs to remain free and accessible to the public at all times ? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA

Do you agree or disagree Alamo Plaza should be available to rent for private events in order to raise money to support the site? *

Strongly Agree
Somewhat Agree
Somewhat Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know / NA