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Profiling the Positions
Understanding the Spectrum of Opinion
A majority, 58%, believes consideration for consolidation should be given to towns and cities under certain circumstances.
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Demography Is Not a Predictor
People who favor government consolidation do not differ in gender, age, race, or education in any meaningful way from people who do not.
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There is Little Political Polarization
People who are for government consolidation are no different in their party registration from people who are opposed to the issue.
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Home or Hamlet Makes Little Difference
Supporters of consolidation are no different in how they describe where they live or in how long they have lived there than opponents.
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What Makes a Difference?
Proponents of government consolidation are more likely to believe there are too many local governments in New York State than are opponents.
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Attitude Matters
A majority of those for or against consolidation agree that they have confidence in their town's decision-makers to do what's best for their area.
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Is it Worth It?
A majority of those both for and against consolidation have heard a little or nothing at all about consolidating local governments within NYS.
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Positive First Impressions
A majority of those who are against government consolidation for their local government associate a positive meaning to the term
shared services
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Reasons for Support
Most proponents and opponents of consolidation are more likely to consider it if it results in improved quality of services or lower property taxes.
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Reasons to Oppose
If it results in no cost savings or less access in local decision-making, even a majority of people who favor consolidation are less likely to support it.
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Services Supported for Consolidation
There is consensus for some services: 61% of people who oppose consolidation for their community are not against doing so for public transportation.
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Services that Polarize
Many residents who support consolidation for their local government favor consolidating police, 66%, or fire services, 61%.
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Services with Support, But Now Private
Most proponents of government consolidation and a majority of opponents agree recycling services in their community should be consolidated.
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Topics in this Section
Findings
The State of New York
First Impressions
Where New Yorkers Stand
Getting Specific
A Balancing Act
Profiling the Positions
NYC Rates Its Services
Key Regional Findings
Regions in Depth
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