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Survey finds North Cowichan residents happy with quality of life
The survey also found 85% of residents were satisfied with municipal services, while homelessness and street disorder were named top concerns.
The latest Citizen Satisfaction Survey found that 84 per cent of residents rate the overall quality of life in North Cowichan as good or very good, reflecting continued satisfaction among residents.
Municipal services received high praise, with 85 per cent of residents expressing satisfaction with amenities including fire protection, parks and trails, and sports and recreation facilities.
Conducted every four years, the survey was carried out by Forum Research Inc. this spring, contacting 400 households with a margin of error of plus or minus five per cent.
When asked about municipal challenges, residents identified homelessness and street disorder as top concerns at 38 per cent, while Taxes ranked second at 17 per cent and planning at 13 per cent.
Mayor Rob Douglas stated the survey provides valuable insights into municipal performance and serves as a tool for identifying improvements needed by council and staff.