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Town of Westport Survey Summary <br /> The following list shows the answers to some of the questions asked on the community-wide <br /> survey. The total number of surveys returned was 821 fora response rate of 61.26% <br /> BACKGROUND QUESTIONS YES t(Q NO OPINION <br /> Is the head of household 62 years of age or older? 200 609 <br /> Do you live in your house year around? 556 26 <br /> HOUSING <br /> Do you own your dwelling unit? 717 <br /> Do you rent your dwelling unit? 89 <br /> Do you have a sump pump? 175 563 47 <br /> If Yes, would your basement receive major water <br /> damage if the power fails? 63 182 62 <br /> GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT <br /> If the Town has growth should it be planned for? 736 11 46 <br /> Should the Town work to stop annexation of town lands <br /> by Waunakee, Madison, and Middleton? 598 52 141 <br /> Should the Town work with the Cities and/or Village <br /> to establish boundary agreements? 689 21 84 <br /> Should the Town maintain its rural cha . • 9 728 4 14 <br /> Do you wish to see commercial growth in the Town? 194 501 93 <br /> Do you wish to see residential growth in the Town? 269 359 135 <br /> ROADS AND TRANSPORTATION <br /> In your opinion does the Town of Westport need road <br /> improvements? 358 259 151 <br /> In your opinion does the Town of Westport need <br /> intersection improvements? 361 240 150 <br /> Do you think there is a need for a "North Beltline" to bypass <br /> Madison? 486 206 78 <br /> GOVERNMENT SERVICES <br /> Are you currently hooked up to sewer? 492 273 33 <br /> Would you support the expansion of public sewer service <br /> in the Town? 394 170 204 <br /> Should the Town establish additional services? 135 276 315 <br /> Do residents have an adequate opportunity to <br /> express opinions on public issues? 476 104 192 <br /> AGRICULTURE <br /> Do you make your living primarily from farming? 31 771 <br /> Should the Town work to preserve agriculture? 644 33 112 <br /> PARKS.OPEN SPACE.AND RECREATION <br /> Should the Town encourage preservation of wetlands, <br /> woodlands, and/or open space for wildlife habitat? 736 25 35 <br /> Is there a Town park near you? 391 322 74 <br /> Should the Town develop a park/sports complex on land <br /> currently owned by the Town? 256 306 209 <br /> Should the Town support a region-wide trail system linking <br /> existing public park and open space lands? 375 210 196 <br /> Should the Town further develop its parks system? 363 216 194 <br />