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6.0 Overview of the Economy

6.6 Public Survey Results Summary

The economy and growth/development were addressed in the survey completed for the Village of Pittsford. The overall trend in the survey results indicate residents want minimal to slow growth in the areas of economic change and population growth. The findings of this survey are fully discussed in the Public Input Chapter (9.0) of this report.

• Survey respondents overwhelmingly indicated their disapproval of more residential growth (32.7% disagreed and 23.0% strongly disagreed), commercial growth (32.7% disagreed and 33.6% strongly disagreed) and technical/light industrial growth (28.3% disagreed and 37.1% strongly disagreed).

• Respondents were split on whether they would be willing to pay additional fees and taxes to ensure the character of the Village of Pittsford is preserved, 28.3% agree to pay additional fees while 29.2% disagree.

• Respondents had mixed feelings on the idea of additional business/tax incentives to attract new business to the Village. Thirty two percent strongly disagree and twenty three percent agreed with this initiative.

• Respondents overwhelmingly indicated a preference for minimal (43.3%) to slow growth (33.7%) in the Village of Pittsford.

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