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Dayton survey finds strong satisfaction with quality of life, concern about growth and taxes
Summary
A 400‑respondent survey presented to Dayton City Council shows high overall satisfaction with quality of life but top concerns about growth and property taxes; the consultant recommended the results be used as a benchmark for future planning.
Peter Leatherman of Morris Leatherman Company presented the results of a citywide quality‑of‑life survey to the Dayton City Council on Oct. 8, saying, “we spoke with 400 randomly selected residents across the city.” The firm conducted interviews in August and reported a margin of error of about ±5 percentage points.
Leatherman told councilors that 95% of respondents rated Dayton’s quality of life favorably and 89% said the city is moving in the right direction. But attitudes showed…
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