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Kenai survey: jobs and business growth top concern as residents report high satisfaction with core services

Kenai City Council · December 18, 2025
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A city-commissioned survey of 300 Kenai residents finds jobs and the local economy top the list of concerns, while residents report strong satisfaction with police, fire, parks and library services; a gap analysis highlights support for small business as the area with the largest unmet expectation.

Joshua Imminger of Prabolsky Research presented results from a citywide community survey Tuesday that show residents place the greatest priority on jobs and economic development even as they rate many city services highly.

Imminger said the scientific survey, conducted Oct. 17–Nov. 12 with 300 respondents (margin of error about 5.8%), found 29% of residents listed jobs and the economy as the single most important issue facing Kenai. "Jobs and economy came out first at 29%," he said. The survey also asked respondents to pick top city priorities for the next five years; 56% identified roads and core…

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