A SAMPLING OF SURVEY COMMENTS

DO YOU BELIEVE THAT PORTLAND'S ELECTED OFFICIALS LISTEN TO CITIZENS' OPINIONS AND ACT UPON THEIR CONCERNS?

• Thank you for asking our opinions. Great Survey! Can you do anything about the dangerous sidewalks on Main Street?





• I think that since participation in Open Choice was inevitable, Portland was wise to agree to participate now while we have some choice/control over how many students per year come to Portland.





• I'm not totally opposed to open choice, but the way we rushed into it without reviewing all the facts. Taxpayers were invited to several meetings and BOOM a month later it went through.





• I do not feel the First Selectman and Board of Selectmen always listen to the people. So I am taking the time to say we DO NOT WANT anything to do with propane storage in our town. Please listen and protect our children.





• This survey is a good start.





• This Town SUCKS.





• Our education system is behind the times. Intense support for short term intervention is not offered--ie speech services until it impacts school performance. By that time it's too late--opportunities missed for child.





• Focus on the importance of volunteers and those who work efficiently to save the town money yet provide essential services. Reduce publicity on program "frills" and P.R. hype.





• We are very lucky to have such capable and dedicated leaders--Democrats and Republicans!





• Susan needs to go! Find a good Republican to run!





• Susan Bransfield is open, smart and a terrific asset to Portland.





• Portland's elected officials only listen to the largest voting blocks! To ensure they are elected again. That goes for Dems as well as the Republicans.





• I lived in Portland for many years, moved aay and returned approximately 7 1/2 years ago. It seems that my 18 years away Portland stood still, sad!





• Not necessarily.





• Be less of a politician be more of a local stateman.





• I think for a town the size of Portland, we do an excellent job. Of course we can always improve.





• This postcard was an absolutely great idea! Kudos!





• Although I'm a registered independent, I appreciate this survey. Nice job!





• Go Sandra!





• Listen-Yes. Act-when folks "yell" loud enough.





• Government needs to listen to the MAJORITY of the PEOPLE, not the LOUDEST.





• Thank you for your survey!