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County polling shows conditional support for public safety levy; age and economic outlook drive gaps
Summary
EMC Research polling for Washington County found broad but fragile support for a proposed public safety levy: generic support was high but fell when respondents saw ballot language and price, then rebounded after renewal and program details. Older voters and those who say community direction is "right" were most positive.
Washington County officials and polling firm EMC Research presented Round 1 survey results on a proposed public safety levy, saying broad but conditional voter support exists and that economic outlook and age are key predictors of backing.
"This is a representative countywide survey of likely voters for November 2025," EMC Research senior principal Ian Stewart told the Board of Commissioners. Stewart said the survey was conducted Dec. 4–11 with 400 interviews and a margin of error of ±4.9 percentage points.
The firm reported 72% generic support when respondents were asked about replacing the 2020 voter-approved levy without cost details. When…
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