Resident Survey - East St. Louis Action Research Project ...

2002 SOUTH END REVITALIZATION PLAN
Those services viewed as being “poor” by residents include building demolition and
animal control. Building demolition was considered to be “poor” by 50% of the
residents. Animal control is considered to be “poor” by 3% of the residents.
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Buildingdemolition
Animal control
Good 18.9 17.8
Fair 24.5 16.1
Poor 49.1 62.5
Figure 14: Percentage of Good, Fair and Poor Ratings for Building demolition and Animal control
Comments from the residents related to the lack of animal control, response to flooding
issues and sanitation clean-ups. Residents also mentioned that snow removal services
could use some more manpower. Residents also noted that the city receives money from
the federal or state government to provide building demolition and yet the responses to
the need for such services are poor or non-existent.
Local Schools
Respondents were asked to rate a series of services. The options were as follows:
“Good”, “Fair”, “Poor”, “Not Available” or “No Opinion”.
Residents noted that the need for computers at all levels of education is needed and they
cite the loss of Lincoln High School as another concern. They indicate that the quality
of education is lacking and the teachers are in need of higher qualifications.
Maintenance of school buildings is poor and the schools need better equipment. Most
residents consider the elementary school and community college to be “good” while
they are less optimistic towards the junior and high schools.
Local Perception 39