Imagine Greater Tucson 2010-11 Phase I Community Conversation and Survey Statements Related to Adequate social services

1	A community cannot thrive with low literacy and education levels. To maintain high levels of employment, tax revenues and to decrease crime and poverty.
2	A compassionate community is one which takes care of those less fortunate. I think Tucson could do a better job in this area.
3	A high density of environmental non-profits
4	A serious reduction in the homless population.
5	AZ Sonoran Desert Museum, Art Museum, Mini-Minature Mus., etc. - Tohono Chul Park, The Botanical Gardens - Tucson Symphony, Opera, UA Presents, etc. - rodeo, gem show, etc
6	Access to behavioral health services for the working poor
7	Access to health insurance
8	Access to professional performing arts (Arizona Theatre Company, Tucson Symphony, Arizona Opera) as well as UofAZ arts (theater, school of dance,music) and smaller theater companies and musical groups.
9	Access to public and cultural services
10	Active solisitation for Museum endowments
11	Address homelessness and addiction issues
12	Addressing the elderly homeless problem
13	Age (over 65)
14	Air pollution, noise, and traffic congestion will increasingly impact livability in the urban cores as population grows, if we don't change the transport model. This pushes higher income residents and employment to the periphery and leads to core blight. Reducing petroleum energy use is a national need.
15	All the homeless and poor...
16	All the things to do and get involved in. Museums/clubs/organizations/Senior Center/Pima College/UofA
17	Although individual schools are working hard, there needs to be a more equitable way to provide excellent education for all of arizona's children if we are to continue to thrive as a state
18	Although the state of AZ is much too right-wing and conservative for me, the city of Tucson and Pima County have some wonderfully progressive organizations, laws, and people, who work for sustainability, social justice, and peace. I stay here because those people and those groups are being the change they wish to see in the world.
19	Amount of Bums
20	An active non-profit community
21	An increase in social services
22	An opportunity to make a difference
23	Another great leisure activity and educational opportunity for all. Again, regardless of SES. In my opinion, these three operations place Tucson in the top echelon of any place to live.
24	Arizona social services are limited, poor quality, not functional
25	As a community we should help those who are in need
26	As a director of a not-for-profit, I depend upon others to link arms with for the purpose of holistically mutually benefitting our clients.
27	As a former elementary school teacher in Illinois, I am shocked to see what a short school day, as well as school year, is required in Tucson. The youth I encounter seem to be woefully underserved by the educational as well as social systems in town. Sports isn't everything!
28	As above. Business, pick a theater, an art studio, a charity, and give them your support.
29	As beautiful as Tucson's natural beauty is it is equally remarkable for the many, many eyesores around the city particuarly in areas where there are people who 'are NOT' of 'money'. You don't see the trash, graffit, potholes in the old residential roads in places like the FootHills. Why do we see so much of that outside the 'ring of privilege'?
30	As we improve our community services the economy will improve, and as the economy improves, the capacity to provide more community services increases
31	Assign volunteer librarians to public schools
32	Assitance to those in need
33	Astronomy center
34	At least part of the community is committed to helping neighbors, setting policies that support those in need, etc.
35	Because I am disabled and I like to be able to do things and I don't know where to go
36	Because I have one behind my house and it is filled with bad inhabitants (homeless/gang members)
37	Because I see many handicapped people
38	Because discomfort, poverty, drigs, and gangs affect us all
39	Because here I can improve my way of life
40	Because it is very sad that this occurs and we can help them, I would everyone to have a better future
41	Because no person should have to be outside when the temperature drops. There are buildings not being used that could house people and help them find resources to help them selves
42	Because not everyone has the money for it
43	Because there are a lot of activities and social services
44	Because these services are for humans and we are all humans.
45	Because we have the hope for a better life
46	Being homeless in the cold sucks, mountains are beautiful
47	Better accountability/ current lack of accountability by funding agencies for the poor
48	Better community services for those that need them most increases the sense of belonging
49	Better education and after school programs
50	Better education would draw more industry. Rotary is doing a lot through volunteers to improve reading grade 1-3. But the schools need to step up to the plate with higher standards that teachers are held to.
51	Better social services
52	Better social services for children/more mentors
53	Better transportation options will give the people that need it most access to basic services
54	Better/more resources for homeless population
55	Big brothers/sisters. Cub scouts
56	Bike community & active groups that often advocate
57	Border partnerships have a lot to offer - services and information
58	By any ranking Arizona's and by extension Tucson schools in the bottom 10. It is only in school districts for the wealthy, i.e. Catalina Foothills that scores and graduation rates improve
59	C.P.S. and the control they have over families and the parents in Tucson
60	C.P.S. came up with a solution so I could keep my boys. If you jump through their hoops you get what you want.
61	C.P.S. has a large control in Tucson compared to other parts of Arizona. They took my daughter for 4 months!
62	C.P.S. helped me with the following: day care, clothing, home visits, getting kids back from husband, and setting up a structure for raising children.
63	Care for the most vulnerable among us
64	Catastrophic health care
65	Changing poverty
66	Charitable nature of our community
67	Charity and volunteerism here in Tucson � Community Food Bank
68	Choice of various kinds of volunteer organizations.
69	Citizen involvement and investment
70	City,neighborhood and citizen sponsored activities
71	Civano as example of sense of place � but exclusive to people with money and cars � secluded
72	Classism
73	Clean up the blight
74	Coalition for the Protection of the Sonoran Desert and others
75	Common goals to improve an equality for all members of our community-better schools, better jobs
76	Community Food Bank, Youth on their own, the presence of support for those who can use, need, it is part of Tucsons' strength
77	Community Involvement
78	Community aid
79	Community is a place, but more importantly it is where people live together. When a community can embrace a wide range of incomes, interests, and activities it is truly a rich community. Where else could I go to watch horses race where quarter horse racing began and then to hear the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. Tucson, I hope, will always keep one foot firmly in the horse/chicken/desert world and the other in classic culture, art theatre, music, all underpinned by an excellent educational system for all.
80	Community vagrants
81	Community volunteer opportunities / drive
82	Confidential free counseling for young people
83	Continued care and concern and assistance to our elderly and incapacitated residents
84	Continued support for people in recovery from drugs, alcohol, prostitution, homelessness and mental illness
85	Cooperatives build networks of people that are willing to help one another
86	Cost of living, groceries, rent, and childcare
87	Costs of water and transportation will further divide haves and have nots
88	Create an equestrian center that ofers year-round events
89	Create more public recreational opportunities in poorer neighborhoods
90	Crime and economic disparity
91	Criminalization of the homeless leads to lower possibility of obtaining a job, improving individuals lives. Same for immigrants
92	Culture -- ballet, symphony, live theater, art galleries, live music, the book fair
93	Current shelters are to limited and limiting and don't address the needs of the homeless during daytime hours. Opportunities for basic work and responsibilities would help restore self-worth and improve viable skills
94	Decrease number of people living in poverty
95	Decrease the number of people on the public assistance
96	Deeper compassion and action will help to heal those whose lives are at a low point... those who reach out also benefit. It's more blessed to give than receive
97	Department of Economic Security
98	Development services need more tools to better locate and accommodate the needs of the community
99	Disregard for those who cannot take care of themselves
100	Diversity helps human service
101	Divide between the rich and poor
102	Division between "have's" and "have nots"
103	Do more for the poor and mentally ill...
104	Do whatever possible to change low-income blighted areas
105	Domestic violence services
106	Downtown cultural centers Tucson style = small town feel
107	Downtown homeless community
108	Driving through many of Tucson's older neighborhoods is like visiting a war zone. There is a ton of vacant and underutilized land, trash, and poorly maintained properties. I know poverty is the root cause of this. We have a lot of residents who are down and out. Its sad.
109	Drug and treatment programs for youth
110	Duplication of city funding and non-profits. Overlapping= too much staff and less goes to intended recipients
111	Easy to meet and know people and to be a part of a small group. Makes for excellent volunteer opportunities.
112	Economic base equals stability; low income families need more help
113	Economics to pay for community assets
114	Education is the driving tool for survival. One needs to develop life-long skills that allow for an individual to be productive in the work force. Irregardless of the field an individual choses to follow, these resources must be available to allow each member of society to be successful. This is not a priority in Tucson. This must change in order to obtain a smooth running economy. Unemployment breeds crime, violence and proverty--Tucson is heading in that direction in a very rapid speed.
115	Elderly care
116	Eliminate duplication in Chambers & nonprofits
117	Eliminate poverty
118	Encourages outdoor activities, more socializing, volunteerism, involvements in civic outlets
119	Entitlement mentality
120	Equity, public transit helps those that can't afford a car
121	Especially during the winter months as the climate being less than severe in more manageable from the standpoint of homelessness
122	Especially near campus there are many low-income areas that need help. There seem to be an unusual amount of homeless also for the size of Tucson
123	Everyone affected by economy. Provide family resource center help and family meals to seniors
124	Ex-offender services
125	Expand volunteer opportunities.
126	Extremely successful transition houses for people released from prison. Low income housing development. Scholarships for children to attend private schools.
127	Family to Family Support Network
128	Farmers markets need to support local growers by recognizing the good ones at all sizes, not just the large farms. The Community Food Bank is making a giant difference with its support of growing our own food. And this is not hydroponic growing alone. Sustainable means of the soil, not of the chemical alone.
129	Fewer people living on the streets
130	Finances for agencies and groups
131	Financial counseling available - make a difference
132	Focus on community � voluntarism
133	Focus on services and ways to help beyond Tucson
134	Focus transportation more on seniors and the disabled
135	Food conspiracy food co-op
136	For a area with a population of less than a million we have a pretty lively art community. There's always a play or performance to attend. Bonus is that some of these are outdoors and free! Tucson Pops, Winds, Shakespeare in the Park are favorites
137	Free community services - school, counseling, transportation
138	Friendly people who give back to their community via volunteerism as well as financial support. There is a pride in helping others.
139	Future of everything � gets people out of poverty
140	Gap between rich and poor
141	Gather a group of volunteer to focus on better education for parents. I have a little sister from Big Brothers Big Sisters and there is a big gap of communication between her and her hispanic parents. Part of the issue is the language barrier, they don't understand Facebook or Myspace or MMS or anything that our social media offers to our kids. My little sister has a double life because of this, she is getting into trouble, and her parent's don't even know it.
142	General culture of Tucson (festivals, celebrations, etc..) museums - food Latin or Native influences
143	Generally speaking, the citizens of Tucson have a generous, giving spirit. When need arises, troops rally. As a fund development professional especially concerned about social justice and social services, it is heart-warming to see this pervasive attitude even in a difficult economic atmosphere.
144	Get more community involvement in schools
145	Get more volunteers into our schools
146	Get people to volunteer more
147	Getting around is very easy once you know your way around and the local radio's give you very timely information on what areas of concern to avoid. Wonderful!!!
148	Ghettos
149	Glad we have Treo, now we need the Government to get in the act with incentives to draw more manufacturing and service jobs to the region.
150	God mandates this.
151	Good food and nice selection at theaters
152	Good volunteer opportunities
153	Governmaent service shrinkage can only be countered by the privatre sector and non-profit human service commitment.
154	Government had to step into the void in terms of providing social services and support because churches and other community groups have failed
155	Government investment in youth and non-profits
156	Great community organizations
157	Greater access to social services for those who are in need.
158	Greater availability and access to community programs designed to help elevate the poor and downtrodden
159	Greater generosity and investment in our community
160	Grown children that left and got jobs out of state. The vibrant cities in the U.S. that we enjoy visiting have a robust private business sector. Citizens and government embrace, facilitate attracting and retaining businesses. 'Tucson - where public jobs flourish and median income is low.' is not a good 'brand'
161	Hands-on, active, outside service projects - combining good weather and the need for activity= a good idea to help blighted areas of the city
162	Hate is destructive of community values and undermines a healthy diversity. I work to develop neighborhood ties as a volunteer
163	Have a lot of creative people supported by patrons, not by government
164	Have more people involved in community service
165	Have the UA become a school for all of Tucson.
166	Having more youth centers
167	Help for homeless/refugee community
168	Help our schools. They need more money - give unique opportunities, outdoor education, planned parenthood
169	Help put an end to violence/nonsense
170	Help with disabilities and special needs
171	Helpful Shelters like the one I'm in that keeps my daughter and me off the streets
172	Helps to increase historical and cultural context for Tucson's citizens. European aspects of our developmental roots. Spanish Colonial, German, Chinese, Mexican, Tribal rotating exhibits.
173	Hire a senior citizen manager
174	Homeless community
175	Homeless in derelict areas - chain link fences give the impression to keep out. The perception of safety would let us come out
176	Homeless situation
177	Homeless/street people
178	Homelessness
179	Homelessness/run down areas
180	Housing, health, food stamps and not available/coordinated for individuals entering our community
181	How do you do it here? (equalit) (example: food bank has trouble getting food for everyone)
182	How the state/city is willing to help those in need and get them going up and on their feet
183	Huge support system, especially for moms and aging in place
184	Human needs must be addressed (shelter, water, food)
185	Hunger
186	I am a volunteer manager and so many people want to volunteer their free time for so many reasons. It's wonderful to be a part of this giving.
187	I am active in the arts scene, as a volunteer and patron, and to have all that the university has to offer, along with the classes aimed at seniors, makes Tucson, and my life full and rewarding on so many levels.
188	I am an artist and an appreciator of the arts. I live without health insurance and am underemployed.
189	I am an educator who practices yoga, and I believe that both of these practices: teaching and yoga, are important in the world. Tucson has two amazing examples of positive places for this: Yoga Oasis and Second Street Children's School.
190	I am now and elder and am partially disabled. Being low income I cannot afford taxis. I do not go anyplace now except to medical appointments and grocery shopping because of a lack of transportation. I am cut off from festivals, artistic events, concerts, etc. because I can not get there. We need small SUV's for door-to-door transportation. The Sun Van is okay, but you have to wait too long if you don't know your exact departure time.
191	I am on the board, but even if I was not, Moca is one of the best contemporary art museums in the country and is doing a huge part to help revitalize downtown and bring creative, cutting edge thinking in a variety of subjects to Tucson.
192	I am retired and enjoy working with others for a common goal. This affords me an opportunity to be socially creative and express my self.
193	I appreciate all the opportunities for service because of how bad our demographics are in this county. We were # 1 in crime, top 10 in worst education, #2 in poverty as a State, top in teen pregnancy etc.
194	I appreciate the Community Food Bank, Gospel Rescue Mission and my local church-congregation.
195	I appreciate the programs for abused women
196	I appreciate the programs to help abused women
197	I believe a vibrant downtown is vital to a vibrant city. The west side museum projects and mission gardens, nice hotels in the city center, affordable housing, nurturing small businesses, adding the light rail will enhance the recent successes of downtown.
198	I believe both our local public institutions of higher education offer exceptional opportunities for personal, professional, and community development. I am proud to say that I have attended both, and have benefitted personally from those experiences. I have returned to the Tucson area after pursuing my some of my career goals, and I benefit the region through both my professional contributions as well as through the many volunteer endeavors in which I participate.
199	I belong to several and run one environmental non-profit myself. These, I think, have a positive effect on Tucson
200	I can engage in community-building with people from all walks of life who speak many languages and see the world from different perspectives. The interfaith community, volunteer organizations (removing buffel grass & habitat for humanity), events (gem & mineral show, Tucson Meet Yourself, 4th Ave. Street Fair, etc.) and various organizations (4-H, miniatures club, etc.) give people many opportunities to work together with others to make a stronger community.
201	I cannot live behind a gate and ignore those in need.
202	I do not have police reports that can help straighten out my situation with immigration
203	I don't like a frenetic lifestyle or overly sophisticated urban scene, but I do like to involve myself with social justice issues.
204	I don't like to walk on streets and drive past parks and other places and see people who are in need of help. We can do better.
205	I enjoy going to places and knowing people. There's a sense of comfort that comes with knowing who is who.. This applies to finding a job, to getting help taking care of your children, to what is happening in our community.
206	I feel safer living in a community where people with obvious mental health issues can be identified and treated promptly, for their safety and the safety of others.
207	I feel that Tucson could be much better if it only recognized how fine it is. For example, if it could free itself of its negativity, it could develop programs for improving the lives of those who live in poverty. (I have specific ideas here.) It could make us feel better about ourselves and the wonderful place in which we live.
208	I feel that there are lots of opportunities to get involved and help
209	I feel the ticket price to show in Tucson are to high price , if there a way to get the price lower would be great so people with lower income can enjoy them also.
210	I feel the youth, for the most part, are marginalized in this town. especially those of color and living in poverty. most of these kids have the least to look forward to and this town doesn't do anything to encourage otherwise. im specifically speaking on youth from 12-20ish years of age. not only are we laking modern and captivating places/events but also culturally relevant ones.
211	I feel there's many who are not getting their fair shake in life
212	I go there every morning, its a pedestrian area with an artistic feel. its ok to be who you are downtown.
213	I hate driving around and seeing so many homes with foreclosure signs. These are people's lives that will never be the same.
214	I have a vision for another emergency shelter to house the growing numbers of homeless.
215	I have always been an outdoors person, and it is great to have open, natural space on the periphery of the urban areas visible from virtually anywhere in town as well as seeing threads of natural environment still existing in town. There are many challenges as well as opportunities to improving the Tucson area's environment and quality of life but policies are gradually changing and people are taking action voluntarily toward this goal.
216	I have granddaughters in school in Tucson. I volunteer in their schools every week. I can see so many needs that the schools have even though they are doing a fantastic job with the resources they have.
217	I know a lot of people who live like 'rats' and there is minimal help for them, especially if they don�t have papers
218	I know lots of interesting people that are involved in great activi
219	I like having friends, family & coworkers who share my values for a responsible government, environmental stewardship and social justice.
220	I like having money 'left' after 'necessities' including recreation (theater season's tickets) so that I can make donations or treat others to favorite spots, even on a middle income.
221	I like that I can help with programs for abused women
222	I like that there are foreign populations living in Tucson. There are even peoples from East Asia and the Middle East. Refugee centers such as TIARC are really great, as are organizations like the Tucson Chinese Community Center. There should be more ways to integrate foreign populations into city life in a productive manner.
223	I like the Tucson has a robust local food movement, with its array of farmer's markets and local non-profits working on food justice issues. Eating healthy food is an investment in ourselves, the environment, and our economy. Further, it's an issue that can unite people with diverse interests and political views, be that over physical meals or as a general movement.
224	I like the food and that the senior center is active
225	I like to get out and participate in Cats in the Community, volunteer at St. Mary's Thrift Store, and pick up trash on my own in my neighborhood.
226	I live in Keeling. We are innundated by 'Likker' stores and check cashing places. Really, do we need this? Um, no. The city could assist in limiting this kind of development for the neighborhoods that are most vulnerable. It creates a downward spiral for residents who might use these facilities. Convenient, but ultimately not good. These are the neighborhoods that cannot mount a legal assault like the more well to do neighborhoods can.
227	I live in a pretty rough part of town and things are constantly stolen from our community. Sure, economic disparity is not a reason for someone to be involved in crime, but the correlation is undeniable. Local leaders should have take leadership and make liveable wages a priority.
228	I live in central Tucson. Many of my neighbors are unemployed. The financial crisis added another layer of hardship to areas already impacted by poverty. Empty and abandoned schools and businesses add to the downward spiral.
229	I live mid-town, and I love that there are people from all walks of life and socioeconomic realities co-mingled. Gated 'exclusive' communities are not my vision of what is great about Tucson.
230	I love that Tucson supports over 2,000 non-profits, including everything from hospitals to community radio to museums. It is also a liberal community which suits my political nature.
231	I love that people are kind in Tucson, most people I know volunteer in one way or another. There's plenty of opportunity to grow as a city through volunteering.
232	I moved here 11 years ago, knowing only one person. In all those years, I have been able to attend any function or volunteer for many activities...and merely stick out my hand and introduce myself. Nearly everyone is universally friendly and willing to include someone they don't know already in that activity.
233	I never knew a community so willing and eager to volunteer! We have almost more volunteers than we can train to do our work! And we have volunteers who have dedicated themselves to our work as jobs and are giving many, many hours over the course of months and even years!
234	I now work resettling refugees. Very often a refugee's first job is at a restaurant. The buses don't run late (or early weekends) meaning refugees must bicycle home many miles late at night. A few months ago a carload of drunks hit a refugee in the head with a rock when leaving his late-night job downtown.
235	I participate in several organizations that present such events
236	I see it always
237	I see kids who are getting fines and fees for first offense drug/ alcohol charges and no one really cares if they get treatment, only that they pay the money. Kids are getting felony records because of the way we process them.
238	I see people in the street because they can't find a job or afford to live
239	I think IGT has tremendous potential if it can harness the ideas of a broad spectrum of community interests (neighborhoods, businesses, schools, churches, non-profits, and other groups) and forge them into a community vision for who and what we want to be.
240	I think Tucson is a great place to live, but as the jobs leave Tucson, or don't come to Tucson, then many of us can't survive. If we don't bring jobs then it becomes more expensive for all that live here to go on living. Many have to take unemployment and other social services just to survive. I'm not against helping others, but it becomes a draw to the government and those that are working and also the companies that are already here. That is why the quicker we can incentivise companies to bring good jobs to Tucson, the quicker we can recover. Jobs also bring dollars for funding projects such as parks, and arenas and open space. Funding is king for all projects in Tucson. So bring jobs. I see nothing wrong with a mine, that will bring billions of dollars to our community, especially since that is one of the 5 Cs of our state seal, 'COPPER' (and it's what the state seal is made of).
241	I think if people were more aware, they would lend more support (idealist that I may be). Aware, how? Well publicized campaigns for volunteers, newspapers and TV getting on the bandwagon to galvanize support...
242	I think more good is done than is recognized. If we reward goodness, people will do more good
243	I think that for a community to be healthy, all segments should feel the same. There is much division among the classes and the wealthy have the power.
244	I truly believe that Tucson's political leadership has been dysfunctional for decades. Raising and throwing money (tax payer money) will never make for a great community. The politicians need to take a back-seat and let business and charitable organization leaders take the reins. For example, I truly hope Imagine Greater Tucson is not a politically motivated initiative, because if it is - it will be words without action because there will be a political agenda driving it.
245	I value diversity but also equality
246	I volunteer at the Desert Museum as a Junior Docent, and I enjoy educating the public about the wonders of our natural desert environment. The Desert Museum is pretty sweet!
247	I volunteer in the greater community and value the partnership that creates. Those opportunities expand the resources available to me personally and professionally.
248	I volunteer w/ Literacy Volunteers of Tucson and see the need to increase literacy rates in Tucson
249	I want fewer people living on the street
250	I want to be able to travel safely with my children on my bike wherever I go and right now that is not possible. I also believe that there is serious social inequity in where transportation dollars are spent. This results in an unhealthy, obese population, polluted air, degradation of the surrounding environment, and lower income populations being unable to ever get out of poverty because they are dependent on an EXPENSIVE auto industry. I would like to see the healthy choice be the easy choice.
251	I want to drive to the south side of Tucson and not see so many shacks. Pueblo Garden area, South Tucson area. That's where all the blacks and Mexicans live, refugees. They deserve better !!
252	I want to protect our beautiful natural environment while at the same time helping lower income folks access the jobs and shopping if they have limited transportation means.
253	I want to see every person making small sacrifices to save the desert. Using less water, volunteering to help pull invasive species, carpooling and driving less etc.
254	I was appalled when I moved here and found out what jobs pay. Why should a company pay people in one city $5.00 or more per hour than here. No wonder that state has to pay out so much for childcare, foodstamps, and medical care.
255	I will not leave the building from dusk on without a vehicle because of druggies, homeless people, or gang bangers.
256	I work for Junior Achievement, a non-profit organization that enters into classrooms K-12. Along with other volunteers, I see the poor conditions that the teachers have to work with to prepare our students for their future.
257	I work for a non-profit organization, and collaborate with a broad base of government, business, nonprofit and individual community members. Because people living in Tucson are from all over the country and world, the Tucson community supports a host of innovative non-profit organizations, blending some of the best ideas found elsewhere to create locally based solutions. People are also willing to contribute their own time and expertise (in addition to dollars) to move things forward that they are passionate about seeing occur.
258	I work in the social service field. We are able to offer so many services to so many people. It makes Tucson a town that cares.
259	I work with kids in CPS. The main reason for their involvement is parental drug use.
260	I would have more resources available for the working poor in our community.
261	I would institue a volunteer corps to clean up the city.
262	I would like for my son/young relatives to be able to join some type of youth group that offers programs specific to their interest as a way of keeping them away from less than productive activities
263	I would like our 'aide' organizations to be strong again, to have participation from the public via volunteerism, to have the funds to provide the material needs for those in need.
264	I would like to see a combined effort from faith-based groups AND the city to address the many needs of the poor.
265	I would like to see more of an emphasis on cleaning up the city. Cleaning up graffitti, littering, homeless shantis along the washes. Getting rid of panhandlers. Cleaning up vacant, decaying buildings. Restoring Tucson's treasures not just tearing them down and rebuilding new ones.
266	I would reward and spotlight citizens who help make this a better place
267	I've been a member of and volunteered for the Tucson Community Supported Agriculture group, the U.S. Green Building Council Southern Arizona Chapter, the annual bike count by the Pima Association of Governments, and the Watershed Management Group. All of these groups have benefited me personally and work to make Tucson a stronger, more sustainable community. One that I'm proud to be a part of.
268	I've been active with midevil recreation for over 20 years in the Tucson area.
269	Identity= Saguaros, desert oasis. "Smallest city with cultural attractions; opera, ballet, symphony, the arts, etc." It's not Phoenix.
270	If all we see and hear are stories about how bad things are and who shot whom, we fail to see 'the possibility' - and forget that many are doing good things on behalf of the city. Ben's Bell's on Saturday and recognizing outstanding teachers are examples of focusing on those who 'Make a Difference'
271	If social services can help families, those families could help other families. By being with successful families who learned how to deal with their crisis, as well as move into a safer place, this could possibly offer hope to those who
272	If there were bathrooms, I wouldn't have to come all the way home to use the bathroom. Too many transients in the park
273	If you are in business and engage with some of the more forward thinking non-profits by joining their organizations you will find a lot of accommodation and doors opening more readily.
274	If you are over 21 AHCCS does nothing/need for external services.
275	If you drive through certain lovely neighborhoods, the roads are smooth and well maintained. Drive through some of the other neighborhoods and you confirm that the approach is to just patch the holes as they happen (and the same holes eventually open up again). This makes quite a difference to the atmosphere of any neighborhood. Residents of every city probably ask themselves this: why are the most expensive neighborhoods the ones where the roads are so well maintained? Tucson isn't the only city with this problem, but doesn't have to fall prey to it.
276	Improve homeless situation
277	Improve living conditions and services for older adults
278	Improve school readiness of preschoolers
279	Improve services for low income people.
280	Improve services for poor families - medical and mental
281	Improve services for the poor and improve education funding
282	Improved community awareness and understanding of the plight of the homeless
283	Improved prosperity for everyone.
284	Improvements for disadvantaged neighborhoods
285	In Chicago, big barrier between socio-economic groups. Here, there isn't that big wall. Interaction is available on committees, etc.
286	In an area where children are poor, the swimming pool/water slide was 'terminated.' Kids don't have cars or at-home parents, so they need activities w/in safe walking distance
287	In my opinion it is our civic duty to insure that there is a standard quality of life that we all have access to.
288	Inaccessible between S/W and N/E kids, more community programs there and not bad neighborhoods. Get them out of the poverty trap
289	Incorporating rich and poor together - not elite- fix 'slums' or other areas
290	Increase awareness and care of people who are socially or economically deprived.
291	Increase mental health services
292	Increase mentor programs (big brothers/big sisters type programs) for elementary through High School
293	Increase services to elderly and mentally ill.
294	Increased mental health and mental health education services
295	Increased shelter and capacities, day-time workshops and activities and opportunities for work
296	Increased social services and resources for the homeless population
297	Increased socioeconomic integration
298	Inequalities of resources (schools, opportunities, jobs, housing, etc.)
299	Innovative people and non-profit organizations
300	Instead of raising the sales tax to one of the highest in the nation, the city needs to live within its means. Lower taxes means businesses will be able to earn more money, grow and hire more people. New businesses will be attracted to Tucson. Lower taxes are important to those in poverty as well as the business owner who is trying to make a profit. Our city leaders make anti-business decisions!
301	Interaction and opportunities to meet people is very important - dispels feelings of aloneness, isolation, and frustrations often associated with being homeless
302	Interest and education
303	Invest resources in the central city to improve quality of life and address long-standing poverty.
304	Isolation of individual interest groups - individual vs. community
305	It bothers me that people are segregated geographically based on socioeconomic background. In general, the poorer communities have less access to healthy foods, good schools, and have neighborhoods that are filled with businesses that hurt their situations even more (i.e. check cashing and payday loan businesses).
306	It has all the services I need
307	It is NOT a sign of a healthy community to have so many residents, including children, struggling to get by. We are a low wage community, and many have lost their jobs or have had hours cut back. There are thousands who are homeless.
308	It is a charitable town (Long Realty Cares, Community Food Bank, Thrift Stores, Faith Based Organizations)
309	It is dangerous and off-putting.
310	It is important to me because they help me obtain security in my life
311	It is personally sad to see people living on the streets
312	It makes Tucson a better community
313	It takes a village to raise a child and we do it
314	It took me a while out here, but I have begun to discover so many truly unique Tucson places that are amazing - Bicas bike co-op, amazing little restaurants, meet me at maynards run downtown, thrift shops, etc etc
315	It's disconcerting to see families sleeping on the sidewalk
316	It's important to live in a city where residents want to make it a better place
317	It's important to me that optimism and positive thoughts reign. Rather than just hearing about mayhem & problems in the news, I want to know about and celebrate people who are gathering together to help others and to help Tucson and Southern AZ. It's all about love instead of fear for me. We volunteer and financially support such efforts.
318	It's very expensive to work and pay for child care.
319	Its easy to connect to people in business, civic and non-profit work. Its easy to meet people because they're generally open.
320	KXCI
321	Kids are getting out of school barely qualifying for service jobs. These are the workers who will be supporting my Social Security checks and the Tucson Tax base. In addition, the price to attend the U of A is way beyond the salaries of the average non-privilege Tucsonan. Higher education is becoming an elitist dream. Working class kids who have the grades to be accepted, cannot meet the tuition requi9rements even with the scanty Financial aid that is being made available primarily as loans.
322	LVT
323	LVT has helped gotten me where im at today with basic education i didnt recieve in school. It has hlped me to be capable of helping my grandkids with their homework, eading books, and even the kids at children church. It has also hepled me to understand and protect myself from things i couldn't in the past.
324	Lack mental health care
325	Lack of inclusive social contract
326	Lack of opportunity for engagement
327	Lack of social services: We have a large transient population - people need resources in order to be helped. Our parks are a good example. Water management: we are a desert and I see many, many golf courses. Need I say more?
328	Large number of families and seniors living in poverty
329	Larger tax base and more opportunities for fund raising for non-profits.
330	Less Crime/Drugs/Poverty
331	Less griping about taxes, costs for services
332	Less poverty
333	Lets face it there are too many in our parks and on the streets
334	Link between poverty and a lack of education
335	Linkage of community resources
336	Living streets - local organizations for bikes - get involved
337	Locating and gathering information regarding opportunities designed to lift the spirits, minds, and souls (bodies) of those less fortunate shouldn't be fraught with such difficulties and frustrations
338	Lot's of low-income people without health insurance
339	Lots of community and arts organizations that rely on volunteers
340	Lots of non-profits and community resources. Would like to see those groups/orgs working together for a common goal. Less new establishment and competition. Partnerships and collaborations are encouraged.
341	Lots of people in Tucson are suffering due to poverty. Most of the wealthier people are completely unaware.
342	Low income families need more help
343	Low income public schools need help
344	Low paying jobs with no benefits; divisions are sharp between poverty and middle class
345	Low-income families who barely get by 'over qualify'
346	Lower income areas
347	Lower income children go to worse schools (discrimination)
348	Maintain downtown and help the homeless and less fortunate
349	Maintenance of streets is crucial to the public eye. If an asphalt street is maintained, it will last beyond fifty years. Crack sealing is not as expensive as replacing pavement. Keeping the roadside trash down is necessary as winter visitors and travelors pass in and out of town. The unemployed could be utilized and paid to pick up trash prior to receiving an unemployment check.
350	Many Social service clubs in the community helps give a number of community a better hope. Like the Lions, for $65 dollars you can get an Exam and eye glasses. Clubs contribute to families whom can not afford glasses. Helping people with their vision needs is a good service.
351	Many low-income individuals live in Tucson and need support to meet basic human needs.
352	Many of the women we work with are challenged to go back to work, because DES won't pay for daycare once a women obtains a job.
353	Many of us see and even interact with the homeless population in Tucson on a regular basis. Many of these men and women are veterans, have substance abuse problems, or struggle with mental illness. If we invested more funding and resources in supporting this population, we could decrease the number of people in the emergency rooms and in prison. This would benefit us all in the long-run as we would see a decrease in crime, and an increase in the number of people contributing positively to the community by working and paying taxes.
354	Many tasks/projects/events are done in a small way, if at all. The Rio Nuevo project seems to have lacked forward movement and appears to have collapsed into itself. I've seen an attitude in non-profit organizations and homeowners associations that is lacking in curiosity, ambition, cooperation, and accountability. This attitude makes it difficult to move forward with anything in Tucson.
355	Medical services
356	Mental health and other social services
357	Mental health services
358	Mental health support/insurance for seriously mentally ill (SMI) and low income stinks
359	Mentally ill homeless - we need more services for these people
360	Merger and coalition building of the non-profit sector
361	Missing services in this hospital, ER, domestic violence shelter
362	MoCa
363	More assistance for the handicapped
364	More assistance for those living in poverty
365	More big givers
366	More community gardens and community green spaces.
367	More facilities for the homeless
368	More funding for Human Services
369	More funding for education and social services; especially mental health
370	More funding for mental health treatment
371	More funding for senior support services
372	More funding for social services
373	More help for needy seniors or others with special needs-financial-health
374	More help for women over 21 (such as day care to attend for G.E.D, Housing, etc.)
375	More helping people with disabilities, more services for the disabled
376	More inclusion of the evangelical community by city/county coordinators
377	More jobs and vocational services
378	More mental health help
379	More outreach between agencies
380	More outreach to Elders in their homes.
381	More provision for homeless & needy from the city fathers.
382	More provision for homeless & needy from the faith-based community.
383	More provisions for homeless people
384	More public access restrooms/showers/fountains for the homeless
385	More resources for education in poor communities
386	More respect and appreciation for good deeds
387	More services
388	More services for low-income and elderly
389	More services for those in need.
390	More services in the home
391	More shelters
392	More shelters for the homeless.
393	More volunteer opportunities for youth
394	More youth programs
395	Mortgage foreclosures
396	Most of people don't have jobs to pay for food and clothes.
397	Most of the TUSD schools, and public parks, have been fitted with the newer style of playground equipment. This is the safer option, but due to heavy use & sun exposure the equipment, slides specifically, crack & become dangerous. I'd like to see these kept in better repair. The PTAs & PTOs should be encouraged to raise money, hopefully subsidised by the city or even a greant, to help get shade screens for each jungle gym on the property. This would help extend the life of the equipment. But also important would be the repair/replacement of the cracked or broken equipment.
398	My friends who are always working to change things for the better
399	My interest in the 'community's' overall well-being.
400	My kids are grown, but I hate to see kids with no opportunities - or unequal opportunities. Tucson - and Arizona - need to make schools a priority.
401	My neighborhood is economically depressed and I believe small businesses should be able to operate in homes
402	My professional career has been devoted to social change for people (all over the world) who are marginalized from the privileges of their societies. I like knowing that Tucson supports and 'makes a home' for many such people and organizations
403	Need a more integrated, effective mental health system
404	Need diversity in child care opportunities
405	Need education to reduce poverty
406	Need equality across the board (example: heath care- should everyone have quality health care?
407	Need more prevention and rehab programs
408	Need redevelopment that avoids gentrification
409	Networking and generous community
410	No affordable daycare for families
411	No homeless people
412	No matter what you want to do, it is within reach from Tucson. Arts, outdoor recreation, social events, opportunities to volunteer, and access to most anything you need.
413	Non-governmental organizations that are making a difference in people's lives and contributing to a more resilient society
414	Non-profit support
415	Non-profits, personal choices, economic incentives, water-saving, etc. We need to build a community that is able to live off of the local natural resources, limit outside commodities, and limit waste/pollution. We are far from it, but there are many people making a strong effort.
416	Not a family friendly town if you are not financially well off
417	Not socially just
418	Not unlike most places, there are extremes of poverty and wealth here, and the city is pretty segregated. Although less segregated than out East. I would like there to be less of an income gap -- affects public health and safety. A huge homeless population. Drug scene.
419	Now that I'm retired I can do volunteer work for civic organizations, & am invloved in several.
420	Observing services cut, schools operating on a shoe string
421	Often that choice isn't a real choice due to income levels
422	Old guard embrace volunteer generation (embrace change)
423	Opportunities for homeless and underemployed people to better their living arrangements. Reduce oppressive working conditions and policies such as those of Walmart.
424	Opportunities for involvement
425	Opportunities for service
426	Opportunities to volunteer.
427	Opportunities with better services
428	Oppressive laws - burden the poor
429	Oro Valley and Marana do a better job of including retirees in public life and education
430	Our approach to those who are 'less fortunate'. I believe a healthy, successful community should take care of its citizenry. We need more effective, creative approaches to social service issues.
431	Our church reaches out to various ministries of the community - thus exposing us to the needs and helping meet those needs.
432	Our city caters to all the poor people and forgets about all the middle and upper middle class. They are the ones the keep Tucson moving
433	Our economy is crashing, and poor people feel this the hardest. People who used to be middle class are now poor. Meanwhile the rich get away with murdering our economy. We have to return to fairness!
434	Our focus on community and our commitment to each other across economic, and ethnic lines makes us a stronger community and makes Tucson great place to live.
435	Our homeless population continues to grow at a rapid pace and the diversity has expanded to all walks of life in increasing numbers. This impacts the entire community and all people deserve a fighting chance at getting back on their feet.
436	Our salvation as a society depends on our viewing ourselves as a community. (It really does take a village!) Tucson is more me/I-focused than it needs to be, but it's much less me/I-focused than many other places.
437	Our state legislature keeps cutting our kids education to fix their budget and is continually cutting services to the women and poor. I want my grandkids to get the same opportunities and education as I did in the Midwest. To be at the bottom of the barrel for education spending is horrendous. We are condemning future generations to poverty.
438	Our underemployed population would be better served with more affordable housing options. The rates for small apartments is too high.
439	Our youth are carrying burdens they have no way to cope with. Peer pressure, home life and work. Some lacking job opportunities because out of work adults are taking traditionally young adult positions.
440	Overall opportunities in all areas for advancement
441	PCOA has created so many ways for us all to interact with and help our neighbors -- the Neighbors Care Alliance, meals on wheels, RSVP and ambassador program have enriched our lives a we've grown older.
442	PCOA knows what older adults in our community need and want. It should be managing the senior citizen centers throughout the county.
443	Parks and recreation is great, but drops off in the poor areas
444	Parochial schools too expensive for poor people
445	People can navigate the bus routes but many can't afford to do so. The busses run almost empty most of the time, is this a smart utilization of resources? Can they run smaller busses? Use alternative fuel?
446	People doing amazing things that help others!
447	People give a lot in this community, especially to the needy.
448	People here are open-minded and diverse. The strength of non-profit community, the yoga community, KXCI Community Radio, dance community, Day of the Dead, etc are indicators of this.
449	People know each other and support each other, agencies, organizations, businesses, etc.
450	People make judgements/ don't have equal opportunities
451	People of all incomes and abilities should be able to effectively navigate our surroundings and participate in community life with public transportation. Many cities have light rail that improves traffic congestion and adds to the city vitality.
452	People volunteer to make this a better place
453	People who are willing to donate their time for community services, i.e., litter removal, food bank volunteering, hospital volunteering, etc.
454	People's willingness to give of their time and resources is powerful and inspiring. Since volunteerism is a passion of mine, it is great to know so many like-minded people populate our city.
455	Personally difficult to teach science to hungry children while watching millions of dollars wasted on Rio Niente and Rainbow Bridge and corruption.
456	Personally important to me because if we don't take care of our most vulnerable - poor and children - we all suffer
457	Pima Council on Aging
458	Pima Council on Aging take over the Senior Citizen Centers
459	Plenty of clubs to join
460	Pockets of poverty near downtown
461	Poor quality employees and increase in crime (poverty correlates with crime) - inadequate funding and poor parenting contribute to these problems
462	Poor schools get left out (lack of equality)
463	Potential for positive growth exhibited by many community groups
464	Poverty
465	Poverty & blight
466	Poverty -- 20% of residents are living in poverty.
467	Poverty and division between haves and have nots � very little mixing between
468	Poverty and the resulting hunger, violence and depression brings everyone and everything down.
469	Poverty creates other social problems (e.g. criminal activity, higher mortality rate, obesity, diseases)
470	Poverty housing
471	Poverty in some communities, huge wealth in others
472	Poverty level
473	Poverty/homelessness - quality of life
474	Prioritize quality education and make higher education accessible for low income.
475	Private/public community organizations are ineffective
476	Professional Resource for the community
477	Professionally, they're not available for there with minimal insurance and not qualified for AHCCCS
478	Provide affordable housing near where low-income people work and where they shop
479	Provides recreational/leisure activities for all residents regardless of SES.
480	Providing more places for children to go to hang out
481	Psychiatric services
482	Public involvement
483	Public services
484	Quit helping out all the poor people and the small special interest groups.
485	Racism is alive and well in Arizona on many levels including ethnic, social and economic. The push is not for agreement but to accept differences in views and values with emphasis on respect for all.
486	Reclaimed water seems to over be available to the golf courses and the very wealthy neighborhoods. An effort should be made to make it available to everyone possible through the development review process.
487	Recognition of those who do good works, esp. Ben's Bells
488	Reduce huge economic disparities by generating genuine economic development, not just marketing Tucson to low wage industries and call centers, and developing a real social safety net for the many members of our community who are hungry and hurting.
489	Reduce the need to low-income housing/increase affordable housing
490	Reduced standard of living - it seems to be the trade-off for the nice climate and environment. It shouldn't be one or the other
491	Rehabilitation/training for homeless people
492	Relationships among those who do not live from paycheck to paycheck .
493	Relaxed life-style, cost, easy to feel connected to community orgs.
494	Resources being stretched - greater inequality for students and others
495	Resources to help Tucson with the mental health issues of the community.
496	Restaurants/theaters
497	Restructure agencies that provide for the needs of the public that need public assistance.
498	Retirees should be brought into local schools and help teach - bring their experience (what will be the effect on pay rates for teachers?)
499	SMI people get nothing AHCCCS
500	Safety is an issue affecting the region. The same issues exist here as in other large cities, however, it is instigaged by underlying social economic issues which need attention. for example, what is the make up of the U of A? does it reflect the compositon of our community/state? Our school system is struggling. Where is the emphasis on dealing with these issues. We do not need more prisons.
501	Schools needs better equity
502	Seeing citizens on the streets with mental health issues is sad. I believe everyone, issuers or not needs help with mental health issues.
503	Senior citizen program
504	Seniors need assistance in getting around. It is difficult for those in wheelchairs to take the bus
505	Sense of community (non-profits, local business, small town feel)
506	Sense of community (people get involved)
507	Services are lacking; from police to mental health and beyond
508	Services that help with my health
509	Share knowledge of how to get help from the community
510	She is not for the old people. and the kids. just the rich.that put her in office.
511	Shelters around winter
512	Shut-door churches: where do people go when in need
513	Since I run a non-profit to the homeless, we have many needs.
514	So much is done by the steering of lobbyist that our community is left without the input of its citizens. We must take back control of our city and state monies and make services available that are needed by its citizens.
515	So that my children do not grow up in an abusive household
516	Social Services
517	Social and physical stratification
518	Social justice programs
519	Social service clubs in our Pueblo
520	Social services
521	Social services are available
522	Social work
523	Socioeconomic accessibility factor can prevent involvement
524	Socioeconomic disparity
525	Socioeconomic divide
526	Solar panels can block views vs. HOAs
527	Some areas of Tucson are not the most aesthetically pleasing as well as are not very safe to be in. We need to figure out how to address and aid our homeless population
528	Some lower-economic populations never get to experience nature
529	South Tucson is geographically segregated from Central Tucson by income and race/ethnicity
530	Still relatively easy to join in -- lots of interest groups and government-related councils or informal opportunities.
531	Stop gentrification of poor and historic neighborhoods - support more affordable housing
532	Stratification of the community � rich with transfer payments, poor with low wage jobs
533	Strong community initiatives / service and cooperation
534	Strong grass roots avocational & non profit organizations
535	Strong support for non-profits
536	Stronger, funded and well-organized youth programs.
537	Such as alternating; Faith leaders, more inclusive with individual Faith community within a larger group. Welcome those individuals who are working from the grass roots level.
538	Support system
539	Symphony, museums, great public and community radio, good theater.
540	Taking down older buildings hurts lower income
541	That a lot of people (kids) take to the streets
542	The 'ghettos'
543	The East Side Volunteers take me to my medical appointments and it makes life so much easier for me. I also like the volunteers at PCOA who help in many ways.
544	The January 8th tragedy is a good example of how the people of the Tucson region came together from diverse social economic areas to give support to the families of those killed and those injured.
545	The SCA.
546	The TCC have created problems that need not exist. They have imposed punitive taxes on small businesses resulting in hardship and businesses moving away or being denied altogether. For a city that is growing, it is unfortunate the TCC continues to impose fees and taxes hurting the less fortunate, teens, elderly and those looking to make Tucson a home and business center.
547	The Tucson Symphony Orchestra, the AZ Friends of Chamber Music, the U of A music and dance and drama, the Rogue Theatre, the Tucson Museum of Art, the Center for Creative Photography, and many more fine organizations
548	The University of Arizona is our crown jewel fueling knowledge based discoveries and high tech job growth, sporting events, fine arts and so much more. We have arts, culture (from southwestern/hispanic/tribal to symphony/Arizona Theatre/UA presents/museums), restaurants, sports (outdoor and spectator), mountains and deserts, plants and wildlife, gem shows and rodeo.
549	The activist groups
550	The air base and air museum
551	The area is involved. People like to be a part of things politacally, religiously, and on a neighborhood basis.
552	The attitude of the music and arts groups and people
553	The banksters and developers immediately take over the foothills, build where our wild animals roam and cross, sell the real estate for money, leave the original neighborhoods in poverty and distress then leave!!!
554	The child care
555	The children are our future and they need to be prepared for a good quality of life. Thier increased capacity for selfcare decreases the load on future generatations for state welfare, health care, etc.
556	The city of Tucson needs to stop funding social services, which are reactive in nature, and instead invest in solid infrastructure (that includes repairing potholes) that will create both short-term and long-term jobs. Communities do gain reputations and a lot of it has to do with how they appear to visitors, residents and business owners/managers. Tucson is not an attractive city for anyone to invest in, more than anything because the city hasn't invested in itself.
557	The classes for adults such as english, and other programs like the YMCA
558	The community is extremely divided politically and socially making it very personal for people.
559	The community is filled with caring and helpful individuals who are willing to support others. For those individuals who less fortunate, there are others who go to great lengths to assist them.
560	The creative, spiritual, giving and broad-thinking nature of most of the people who live here
561	The dehumanization of the homeless, 'criminals' and immigrants in our community causes fear and inability to move forward in a hopeful positive way
562	The fact that so many non-profits can be sustained is a reflection on the social spirit of the people living here. It is important that I live amongst community minded folks.
563	The fear of homeless, immigrants, and 'criminals.'
564	The focus on bringing people of all walks together for specific needs of the community (service, volunteerism, advocacy, human services initiatives)
565	The food bank
566	The food bank helps a lot of hungry people in need.
567	The free health programs
568	The heart of Tucson is its downtown area. I have been saddened to see the waste and inefficient use of the funds allocated to the Rio Nuevo. It's tragic when leaders cannot work together for the common good. Often I attend events and volunteer in the downtown area.
569	The help the community gives us
570	The homeless population does nothing other than drag down the view of Tucson for those both visiting and living here. Especially in the downtown area. Until this problem is taken care of we will not have a viable downtown area.
571	The homless population does nothing other than drag down the view of Tucson for those both visiting and living here. Especially in the downtown area. Until this problem is taken care of we wil not have a viable downtown area.
572	The immediate response by citizens when there is a crisis anywhere. The ongoing work of the Community Food Bank and numerous non-profit organizations.
573	The lack of housing that is affordable to all income ranges is a problem in Tucson. A study that identifies affordable housing needs and provides a housing needs assessment based on different income ranges will be beneficial.
574	The level of homelessness and poverty
575	The low national rating of our schools is embarassing and says to the country that AZ doesn't value education. I would also form music education groups for school children.
576	The many programs provided by the symphony and other artistic groups and the U of A
577	The mental health system needs improvement
578	The mentally ill do not belong wandering the streets or living in homes where the sane don't know what to do with them
579	The needs of Tucson are legion, and the willingness of the community to address them says much about the possibilities
580	The needs of the people should not be taken care of by tax dollars.Prior to the 60's these needs were taken care of by the church. The church needs to take back and the city needs to support the effort of the church to take care of those in need. The government would need to help with the expense of re-education to help those that are in need of getting the education they need to get a better paying job - like we will provide by having more business opportunities.
581	The number of groups that facilitate sustainable lifestyle choices
582	The number of homeless people on the streets
583	The number of murders, home invasions and robberies seems tied to drug addition/ddrug sales. We need both enforcement and treatment for addicts.
584	The number of volunteers involved in community improvement groups like Unite Way, the hospitals, schools, other health organizations, Rotary and many, many spontaneous causes that come up frequently.
585	The panhandlers
586	The pay scale is low here, but the cost of living isn't that much better to make it comparable. There are too many people homeless and wandering the streets and we should figure out a way to get all the social service agencies together in one location downtown as well as provide housing, job assistance, recreation, etc. in one location.
587	The perspectives, insight and experience of those that were not born here or raised here, but have chosen to be here and have 'adopted' southern Arizona. They have been other places, seen other ways of doing things, have good ideas. Their contributions in research, charitable giving, volunteerism, and community leadership are very special.
588	The region is big enough to have major services, Doctors, Hospitals, Trauma Center and cultural activities without assocaiated congestion of a larger city i.e. Phoenix.
589	The resources available
590	The resources that go into these services help people so they need to be maintained; particularly mental health systems
591	The shadow of Maricopa County dims the entire state of Arizona, but I think Tucson and some of the other cities in this state really do care about children and the less fortunate people in their communities.
592	The sysem is so limited it needs help!
593	The tax base and fee structure does not pay for the infrastructure. Development fees and taxes are often waived to special interests and put on the home owner tax payers to pay for the infrastructure the needs to be paid by special interests. This raises taxes to the poor in favor of the rich.
594	The university is only one educational opportunity in Tucson. There are many parks and hiking trails. There are non-profit opportunities that allow sharing of knowledge and there is a large community of elders with wisdom to share.
595	The upper echelon has little connection to the wants and needs of the greater part of the community. The growth initiatives seem to emphasize changing the character of the city, rather than building on it.
596	The various chambers need to communicate
597	The way so many residents give up their weekends to voluteer
598	Theatre/museums
599	Their are alot of outreach programs to help people from all walks of life
600	There are a lot of opportunities to enjoy the arts: Opera, Art Galleries, Plays, street musicians (occasionally)
601	There are far too many conservatives who want everything for themselves and their rich cronies without taking the full society (including poor) into account. Tucson has less of this and more sharing with all because of the liberal people living and participating here.
602	There are good volunteers
603	There are lots of non-profits supporting low income families, immigrants, and other marginalized groups. it's sad that many of them are having to cut back, but I appreciate how many of them are out there.
604	There are lots of people out of work right now. More technology, innovation, manufacturing, small power production, etc... Less commercial, payday loans, stores, failed small businesses, etc...
605	There are many homeless and low income people in Tucson
606	There are many in Tucson who live at or below the poverty line, it is important to me that these people receive important services, to help with healthcare, including mental health, and help with raising their families, whether it is activites their children can participate it, or help with school breakfast and lunch.
607	There are many vacant buildings and homes that are going into a state of disrepair. Get the owners to maintain or demolish them.
608	There are so many chances to volunteer in our community and the children are welcome to volunteer in many areas.
609	There are so many grassroots groups working to make Tucson more livable and pleasant. From environmental, to community and alternative transportation, to arts and yoga
610	There are so many homeless people on the streets year round. Perhaps providing more programs for them to get back on their feet.
611	There are so many opportunities to participate in and enjoy the natural beauty all around us. Whether Sabino Canyon, trail hiking, charity runs, walking the neighborhood, etc.--and of course our lovely, year-round weather--we are so blessed.
612	There are so many places to go and things to do to stay active and enjoy the beauty of the area. So many knowledgeable volunteers who share their expertise with residents and visitors alike.
613	There are so many ways to get involved in the Tucson community and the groups out there definitely want you to.
614	There are too many areas where Tucson is in the tip ten for the worst demographics and I would like to see us as the best in education for all, the best in lifestyle, the least in addiction - we were the 9th drunkest city in America this year, the best in the gap between the rich and poor instead of the worst, least juvenile arrest - we were #9 for the most, etc.
615	There are treasures in diversity - from street food to great arts and crafts - too many regulations keep folks from sharing their treasures and earning or supplementing what is all-too-often a low income - support local, small markets that sell quality choices and reflect neighborhood character
616	There has to be a way to clean up panhandling and put everyone to work
617	There has to be placement for these poor people. they have to be removed from alleys for the safety of all.
618	There is a divide - sometimes artificial - that separates similarly functioning/similarly minded government and nonprofit entities, and it uses more money and human energy than necessary to move certain processes along. Competition, especially fair competition, is good in business because it makes everyone work smarter; in government and nonprofit sectors, turf battles and empire-building are inappropriate if it doesn't actually make for better results. Efficient cooperation between jurisdictions, whether formal and approved by elected officials or just positive pooling of resources toward shared goals at the department/agency level, is better especially in lean times when sharing can make everyone's resources stretch further.
619	There is a lot of assistance available to help support those in need
620	There is a very distinct class distinction in Tucson and unfortunately racism also plays a role.
621	There is a wide division among rich and poor
622	There is an overwhelming homeless community here and it is sad to see
623	There is economic disparity - quilt patches of good and bad. We're looking for equal access to transportation and resources
624	There is little acknowledgement that Tucson south of River (or South of Broadway) has talent but is poor; those families need more support for their children.
625	There is no other country including Mexico itself that does not have severe laws to protect their border against invasion from another country. Without proper border control there is no question that crime and drug use will continue to grow here and makes one wonder how long it will be before we turn into one of the 3 top crime cities in the country. Particularly will this be true because of the constant increases in the cost of increasing the size of our police forces and the cost of supporting thousands of unemployed.
626	There is so much to do here, ranging from art of all kinds, music of all kinds, volunteer opportunities, outdoor activities, etc. If you can't find something to do here, you are just to lazy to get off of your fat ass.
627	There needs to be more places for homeless people to go like shelters so they are not roaming the streets
628	There's always help when you need it
629	They are in a concentrated area of town, downtown/south Tucson, and really do no make a great impression for Tucson
630	They do what they can do make it a better palce.
631	They help me to have a healthy family which is fundamental to society
632	This affects the majority of the people I associate with.
633	This city has wealthy opinion leaders, but also a large number of low income families barely making it. When polls are done or policies set, the second group is often ignored. There is a need for more affordable housing for people with disabilities and low income families.
634	This community recognizes and honors volunteers
635	This is a growing need that is barely being met in some neighborhoods. I work in social services and there are seveal low-income neighborhoods which could greatly benefit from a community center or newer development in their areas. There should be incentives to build up run down areas rather than continuously pushing outwards, creating a larger doughnut effect.
636	This is a land of opportunity and of understanding and yet we struggle
637	This is a very giving community
638	This is important because everyone needs to have this experience
639	This is important to me because our region's neighborhoods and communities are suffering severely from declining revenue, and this could be improved by increasing the tax burden on those most able to pay, rather than continuing to rely so heavily on sales taxes, which hurt people in the lowest income brackets the most. If the Legislature would uncap property taxes, the city and county could levy what they need in order to sustain an optimal quality of community life.
640	This item encompasses a lot of territory. I can make friends anywhere I go and in any organization I join. Tucson has been my home for 60 years. I pretty much grew up here.
641	This may tie to gangs/problems with street people - selling of spray paint; crime watches. catching people doing this; this is destructive and brings down property values.
642	This will create jobs and enable low-income families to obtain the basics to survive
643	To contribute more to this community
644	To help a lot of people so everyone can move forward
645	To help those who are in the most need
646	To know that people are actively standing up for each others rights
647	To maintain compassion for ourselves and others we need to be aware of those in our midst who are suffering. Often these are people without resources or are disenfranchised from the community.
648	To support the populations that don't have access to these and are not able to use business facilities
649	Tons of young mothers moving in without male role models - 10 year olds become the head of the house
650	Too many Chambers splinters the business community. What legislator wants to hear from 9 different organizations purporting to represent the same constituents (business people)? Ineffective, wasteful. Ditto for the many nonprofits which claim to serve the same audience. Again - wasteful.
651	Too many are on food stamps that don't need them
652	Too many community organizations not working in a collaborative manner. Great waste of resources with confused directions
653	Too many people are falling behind and that makes all of Tucson less successful.
654	Too many people have to give up expectation of adequate wages in order to live here. Too many working people are near poverty. Too much incentive for petty crime.
655	Too many schoolboards have eliminated librarians and teachers are trying to cover the school's library one day a week in order to keep it open. Every member of out city council should volunteer somewhere every week.
656	Too often government departments as well as nonprofits adopt an unhelpful 'it's not my job' or 'we're not funded to do that' attitude and even policy. Instead of reacting to every new situation that comes up, our programs need to be proactive in terms of how they serve the community, relying less on a 'complaint' driven activity system, to one where staff identify community needs and design a process that continues to make progress toward a goal. If, for example, our goal is to keep the community cleaner and that involves requiring private property owners to keep their land clean, there should be a routine for at least a brief visual inspection of the entire city (on a rotating basis whether this takes a year, two years, or five). Get away from waiting for citizens to call and report or complain about things (or get discouraged because they don't know where to call) and simply focus on the task at hand and keep working on it. It's not exciting, but the results will show themselves.
657	Toss up between: Social services and Water management
658	Tragic low levels of literacy coupled with poverty and weak education funding leads to crime and high needs for social services and taxes.
659	Transportation for the elderly - Van Tran
660	Transportation options are needed for low-income folks
661	Try to mitigate the harmful effects of ultra-right wing politcal insanity that takes funding from schools, safety net, etc.
662	Tucson Pops, museums, live theater, UA Presents, Tucson Symphony
663	Tucson clean cities (including Tucson electric vehicle association)
664	Tucson community truly could be the hands and heart of people who care. Meet the needs of people. CARE. Friendships, job training, food, clothes shelter, medical needs meant.
665	Tucson could become more beautiful if we could clean up some neighborhoods of junk, etc. could be a volunteer effort to help those who need it. Also, let,s keep trash off the sides of the beautiful roadways. I like to see nice things, and I also like to volunteer to help others.
666	Tucson feels personal, more like a smaller town, yet there are so many events and organizations that create a wide variety of activities.
667	Tucson has a large homeless and refugee community. It saddens me to see so many people living on the streets. More shelters or programs like Primavera to get people back on their feet again.
668	Tucson has a thriving arts scene, but emerging artist could use more support in terms of materials, housing, and funding. avenues to public funding are often not available to individual artists, or groups without 501c3 status.
669	Tucson has a very high level of homelessness and poverty, and, while there are many agencies devoted to helping those in need, resources are scarce and the need far exceeds the capacity to provide help. There needs to be more focus on alleviating poverty and providing opportunities for people in desperate situations.
670	Tucson has many concerned citizens and organizations who are dedicated to helping those in need in the community. This sense of community responsibility makes Tucson a cohesive, strong, and humane community.
671	Tucson has many illiterate people who need help in becoming full participants in our city and country. I would like to see more help offered so as to include them in our society.
672	Tucson is a great place for food. There are so many choices (and healthy choices!). I also really appreciate the slow food movement in Tucson. With chefs like Janos Wilder, the Tucson CSA, and several farmers markets we are making our access to food more secure (and delicious!).
673	Tucson is a low-wage town and when such a large proportion of the community is basically poor, it inhibits the vibrancy of the community at large.
674	Tucson is not necessarily that far off here-it's just that we could use more funding for non-profits that support the poor and hungry
675	Tucson is open to communities of all types. The LGBT community is welcome and appreciated by most, the hispanic community isn't outwardly discriminated against like in other parts of our state. The non-profits are working hard to build a strong community.
676	Tucson is progressive and mental health is something that affects the community as a whole
677	Tucson is very supportive of those in need. It is great to so many non-profit agencies like The Diaper Bank, Foodbank and many others. It's also great to see our local news stations and business offer support for example toy drives during the holidays.
678	Tucson needs to annex areas that would have a positive financial and social impact. Too much of city has low income. This would add to city coffers and add important educational attainment average. More people would be interested in contributing their ideas to the city. I live in the foothills.
679	Tucson seems to have more non-profit groups than any other city this size. I'm tired of the 'starving artist' mentality that these non-profits perpetuate 'poor me' (TPAC)
680	Tucson spends a lot on transit for low-income; get people to ride the bus or get rid of it
681	Tucson's crime rate coupled with areas of blight make it less attractive. There is a growing gap between wealthy and poor, and this will inevitably lead to more crime. TPD is a great asset to the community; leadership is concerned about people. But they become less effective when all they can do is react instead of interact.
682	Tucsonians are generally friendly people. The community seems to be connected. Food banks, Mental Health centers, homeless help for all--including veterans. Resources to get employed.
683	UA has become or continues to be an elitist school that does little to support average students unless they are athletes.
684	UMC Children's Wing � only donated funds � good example of community
685	Uneducated people are more likely to be jobless, homeless, or criminals
686	Unequal education - charter schools
687	Variety of concerned groups
688	Variety of senior services
689	Very active community interested in social justice issues
690	Volunteer Opportunities
691	Volunteer engagement
692	Volunteering
693	Volunteerism
694	Volunteerism; people really seem to care for each other (more so than in other cities where I've lived)
695	Volunteers to fix peoples houses - always run down
696	Vulnerable elderly and mentally ill need services to help them function well in their homes and the community.
697	WAMO has potential - (but it needs help, it is a mess)
698	Want weather and parks to help motivate youth and children to volunteer and be inspired to something with their life more outdoor activities. Get vision to get this going
699	We all want good schools and safer neighborhoods. Groups of seniors may volunteer to take kids to the park after school, while parents work. Artists or actors could teach painting or read stories. Everyone has a gift.
700	We are actually a community. We care about each other in general, know each other and are close. The non-profits play well together and collaborate in ways that does not exist in the rest of this state.
701	We are one of the poorest cities. Only enhanced education can break that cycle
702	We can work for greater good for all, it's the work as a community
703	We do not need the city government to provide daycare/ afterschool care, food, housing, etc. for those in need. We have numerous charitable organizations and churches who can fulfill this need and more efficiently.
704	We have a great arts and culture community here. MOCA, The Poetry Center, the Center for Creative Photography, TMA, and other small non-profit organizations really make this a fun, unique community to be a part of.
705	We have a high percentage of low income families in our community and community pools provided an extremely low cost option for exercise and quality family time. With the closure of pools many families now do not have access and quality of life has suffered.
706	We have a year-round growing season, but we are not making food available to those who need it
707	We have an incredilbly giving region. People give what ever they can, time or money. Some give both and a lot of it.
708	We have economic barriers to access to healthy food
709	We have gotten used to the homeless and we are less sensitive to their needs
710	We have less affordable access to health care and mental health services - particularly for lower- to middle income families
711	We have lousy leadership, local & County. We need more focus on our Core services and let the extras be picked up by the Community or Faith services
712	We have people in this region that can answer that (about solar) - local organizations, nonprofits, individuals. Groups here are heavily involved in education to help create local abundance.
713	We have to pay for services if we want a vital community.
714	We have to set up communities so there are not people unable to participate in community life for lack of money to cover disease treatment/management. We don't want to look like a 3rd world country.
715	We have too many on the streets
716	We must increase low cost housing and help the homeless to get off the street and into safe supportive housing.
717	We must pay attention. The services, both for profit and not for profit, for seniors are not going to be adequate in the near future. We need to make it easier for seniors to receive the care, attention and access to services, recreation, healthcare and support that they will soon need. I'm not there yet but heading there full steam ahead.
718	We need better communication and integration for community aid for those who have fallen on hard times.
719	We need more places like community centers and boys and girls clubs (for adults too) where people can have the sense of family, not just an institution (like what the church was designed for
720	We need new leadership in all sectors, business, non-profit and government. The current leaders are not visionary nor do they have the capacity to get people excited about change.
721	We need to look at some type of facility for cooridinated health care, treatmentr, job training, feeding and housing that will address individual needs and transition people back into the workforce.
722	We need to make education a priority--make it higher quality, and make it accessible to all no matter income or documentation status
723	We operate two governments when one is probably more than enough. We leave lots of millions of dollars a year on the tale, in lost revenue, to indulge sore feelings by rich white folks in the foothills and poor Mexicans in the city. We ought to be in crisis mode, as we simply can't afford the indulgences associated with the feelings.
724	We should attract retired scientists to come to Tucson to work with local kids as teachers and mentors
725	We should have more community gardens specifically serving poor neighborhoods. With climate change, food security (and water conservation) will become paramount.
726	We support each other through our faith and volunteer work in the community.
727	We've grown so much so fast that the government services are lagging
728	What I like is volunteer opportunities
729	When in trouble it's good to know how to ask for help and where
730	When people fall on hard times or emergencies, their families are incarcerated, whatever, there are agencies thru-out tucson that come along side and direct people to a helping source
731	When people think they can make a difference in their government, they will continue to get involved in the democratic process, to volunteer, to protest, and to vote. Years ago when volunteering for a candidate, I saw one of my major professors from the University. It was the 'small town in a big city', along with the involvement of the citizens of Tucson.
732	When two agencies combined to create Emerge and when Travler's Aid combined with Primavera, these were good uses of resources coming together. More of this needs to be done. Too much duplication.
733	When walking to or from work i get asked everyday for money, I think there should be designated non panhandling areas and sleeping areas. Yesterday i got off the bus downtown and was welcomed by a homeless person sleeping on the bench with a garbage can spread all over the sidewalk, it was a sore sight.
734	Where services are needed, community churches are there
735	While it is becoming a reality in this country that the margin between lower economic classes and higher ones is increasing, I would like to see an effort to integrate all areas of the city into a community - please invest City funds in depressed areas. We all do better when we ALL do better.
736	While we don't have the political power of the northern part of the state, people tend to be charitable and concerned about justice issues - this is consonant with my political leanings
737	Wide difference in schoold set up (example: some don't have enough money for computers, autoshop only for juniors and seniors. School gardens dedicated to drive-by shooting victims
738	Widespread poverty affects even those of us who are not poor in a myriad of ways
739	Willingness of Tucsonans to volunteer time and talent
740	With Tucson's diversity and support for non-profits, we also have a vibrant and unique arts community. Artists, musicians, performers of all kinds, even chefs, help us celebrate our culture while bringing people together. I like having so many opportunities to be involved with my community.
741	With around 10 percent unemployment we can't discourage new business from coming to Tucson
742	With my Christian values, this is so important to me. Our family does a lot of volunteering and collecting for non-profits. I find the community very supportive.
743	Within our neighborhood we work towards community. We help one another by having fund raising events to promote the businesses and raise money for different needs within that community. With the conjunction of Barrio Hollywood Neighborhood Association, and Fiesta Grande, a 501c3 non-profit, members of the community work towards achieving a good climate which nurishes the community and allows for great things to happen. This is important to me because I want to live in a good community which allows for the success of all its members.
744	Without more people's involvement, changing course will be difficult
745	Without the encouragement of friendly neighbors, many of the community needed volunteer jobs would not be possible.
746	Wonderful grassroots and volunteerism - government needs to bring these together
747	Worried about the old, the sick, the mentally unstable, the poor . . . the safety net doesn't always exist or work.
748	Youth centers and programs
749	Youth organizations