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Adding fuel to Surrey election fire, Surrey scores D in safety and getting around on first vital signs report

October 7th, 2014 · 2 Comments

All of a sudden, after nine years of relative calm, Surrey seems like a very unhappy place. The report issued today will add to that.

SurreyCares, in partnership with the Surrey Board of Trade, released the results of Surrey’s first Vital Signs study this morning. The report investigated updated statistical data as well as public opinion on issues ranging from crime to the economy.

“This reports gives the laser-like focus needed to create a more vibrant, livable city,” states Anita Huberman, CEO of the Surrey Board of Trade.

“We were surprised by some of the things we learned,” states Jeff Hector, president of SurreyCares. “The study reveals that residents have an honest, community-driven pride and a deep interest in where we are going.”

The report includes the results of a public opinion survey where residents assigned ‘grades’ on eleven areas that measure quality of life. Overall, the community scored C, or ‘Average’, on its first report card. The areas rating the greatest interest of residents are:

Safety…………………………D+

Arts and Culture…………..C

Environment……………… C

Economy & Work…………C

Getting Around…………… D+

Report available in full here.

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