The following is the Lynnwood Diversity Task Force project survey.
This printed survey can be filled out and returned to one of the five drop boxes noted in this edition of the Lynnwood/Mountlake Terrace Enterprise Newspaper.
The same survey will be mailed in resident utility bills on Oct. 10 and will also be available at the City Hall in five different languages.
The surveys need to be returned to a drop box no later than Dec. 1, 2003. For more information about the survey or the task force call Robin Hall at 425-775-1971.
LYNNWOOD DIVERSITY PROJECT SURVEY
What is the survey for? To help the Lynnwood Diversity Task Force better understand what needs to be done to improve everyone’s ability to work and live together in this multicultural community and to find out what resources are available in and around Lynnwood to help get these things done.
Privacy: The responses you give will be kept confidential. No one will know what you as an individual said unless you decide to share that information.
(Very satisfied= 5- Not at all satisfied= 1)
1. Overall, how satisfied are you with community life in Lynnwood? CIRCLE ONE NUMBER.
5 4 3 2 1
Why? In other words, when you think about your overall feeling of satisfaction or dissatisfaction with community life in Lynnwood, what are the parts of life in Lynnwood that most affect your answer to the above question? WRITE ANSWER HERE—BE SPECIFIC.
2. Indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with each of the following statements (see “a” – “i” below). CIRCLE ONE NUMBER FOR EACH STATEMENT.
IN THE GREATER LYNNWOOD COMMUNITY…
(STRONGLY AGREE (5), STRONGLY DISAGREE (1),DON’T KNOW (0))
a. I feel comfortable when exposed to people and situations different from myself.
5 4 3 2 1 0
b. I believe people of all racial and ethnic backgrounds have value and are worthy of my respect.
5 4 3 2 1 0
c. People in my community understand my culture and respect it.
5 4 3 2 1 0
d. People in my community want me to succeed and be an active participant in developing our community.
5 4 3 2 1 0
e. I am willing to discuss diversity issues including racism and other forms of bigotry.
5 4 3 2 1 0
f. I am willing to be active in my community to achieve an environment that honors diversity.
5 4 3 2 1 0
g. Lynnwood community leaders set policies that show that they are paying attention to the cultural diversity in my community. (Community leaders = city or tribal officials, non-profit &business leaders, school officials &teachers, etc.)
5 4 3 2 1 0
h. I feel heard by Lynnwood community leaders when I express my views on issues of community interest.
5 4 3 2 1 0
i. I have access to people and resources that can help me create change when I think change is needed.
5 4 3 2 1 0
3. What suggestions do you have to help your community to build better multicultural relationships? WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE— BE SPECIFIC.
3A. What kinds of programs, events, activities, mentoring, etc. would you consider volunteering for? WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE— BE SPECIFIC
4. What diversity programs are already in place in your community? WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE— BE SPECIFIC.
5. Do any of the following ideas/issues prevent you from participating in community development activities or taking more of a leadership role in your community? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
– I think my ideas would be rejected.
– I think people would judge me based on my race/ethnicity.
– I don’t have enough time because [explain here.]_____________________________________________________________.
– I don’t have enough information about opportunities and/or how to get involved.
– I don’t speak the same language as most of the people who live here.
– I don’t believe I am qualified.
– Other: [explain here.]___________________________________________________________________________________.
6. Would any of the following actions help/encourage you to participate more in community development activities and/or other leadership roles? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
– Offering easy access to childcare.
– Help with transportation.
– Holding meetings/events in my neighborhood.
– Make interpretation available for all information and activities.
– Getting information about opportunities to me in a better way, like: [explain here.]__________________________________.
– Offering easy-to-access leadership training to community members.
– Other: [explain here.]___________________________________________________________________
7. Identify at least one person from the Lynnwood area who you see as a great leader or as someone with potential to be a great leader: WRITE YOUR ANSWER HERE.
General information about you—
8. Which of the following characteristics best describes your racial/ethnic identity? CIRCLE ONE.
Hispanic/Latino/Mexican American Native American Pacific Islander
African American Asian American White/Caucasian
Other (please list below) 2 or more races (please list below)
______________________________________________________________
9. How old are you? CIRCLE ONE.
65 and over, 55 to 64, 45 to 54 , 35 to 44, 25 to 34 20 to 24, 15 to 19, Under 15
10. For approximately how many total years have you lived in Lynnwood? CIRCLE ONE.
More than 15 years – 6 to 10 years – 11 to 15 years – 1 to 5 years – Less than 1 year – Don’t live in Lynnwood –
Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Mail back to P.O. Box 5008 Lynnwood, WA 98046-5008 or return to one of the drop-off locations. Return as soon as possible but no later than Dec. 1, 2003.
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