1 (Note: Not All Results Will Sum to 100% Due to Rounding) Survey Methodology
2 Current Context
3 Q.
California
City of Bellflower
Almost four-in-ten perceive things in the City of Bellflower are headed in the right direction, with a much lower percentage having favorable views of the direction of California.
Do you think things in _____________ are generally headed in the right direction, or do you feel that things are off on the wrong track?
4 Q. I am now going to mention some groups and organizations that are active in Bellflower city life. Please tell me if you have an overall favorable or unfavorable opinion of that group or organization. *Split Sample
High percentage have favorable views of local businessowners, but Deputy Sheriffs Association, Bellflower’s City Council and government are also favored by one-in-two voters. (Ranked by Total Favorable)
5 Cost of living; the number of homeless; property crime, including thefts and burglaries; and a lack of housing affordable for working- and middle-class individuals and families are considered among the most serious problems in Bellflower.
Q. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Total Serious Problem)
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Q. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Total Serious Problem)
7 Continued
Q. I’d like to read you a list of things that some people say may be problems facing the City of Bellflower. Please tell me whether you think it is a very serious problem, somewhat serious, not too serious, or not at all a serious problem in Bellflower today. ^Not Part of Split Sample (Ranked by Total Serious Problem)
Lack of City support for
small local businesses
8 Hypothetical Charter Measure Ballot Question
9 Hypothetical Ballot Summary
Tested in the Survey
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? (As Approved by Legal Counsel)
Shall the Bellflower City Charter to establish Bellflower as a charter city, which would give Bellflower more authority over city affairs and local laws to make sure they are tailored to the specific needs of the City;
give the City more local control in determining land use; reduce the influence of outside agencies, including the State of California; and would require all changes to the charter be approved by voters, be approved?
10 Total Yes
67%
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it?
60%
Overall, two-thirds initially support the
simple majority Charter Measure.
(M.O.E. =±4.9%)
11 (% of Sample)
(23%)
(19%)
(20%)
Initial Vote on the Potential City Charter Measure by City Council District (21%)
Q. If there were an election today, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? (17%)
Support is strong across Districts.
12 Objective Description of the Potential City Charter Measure
13 Description of City Charter Measure
Q. Having heard this, do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure to establish Bellflower as a charter city, or “no” to oppose it? Currently, Bellflower is a general law city, meaning that the California Legislature has the independent authority to make laws and other decisions governing the City, without its input.
Becoming a charter city would give more local authority over Bellflower regulations which are tailored to the specific needs of our own community. This measure would establish Bellflower as a charter city to provide more local control in determining land use and fiscally responsible contracts with vendors. California charter cities include Downey, Cerritos, Long Beach, Whittier, and Signal Hill.
14 After an objective description, overall support increases six percentage points, from 67% to 73%.
Q. Do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? Initial Vote
Vote After Description
Total Yes
67%
Total Yes
73%
60%
68%
(M.O.E. = ±4.9%)
15 Effects of Education and
Critical Statements
16 Total Yes
67%
Total Yes
73%
Total Yes
62%
60%
68%
55%
Q. Do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it?
Initial Vote
Vote After Description
Vote After All Information
(M.O.E. = ±4.9%)
After all information, overall support declines
9 percentage points; however, support remains way above the simple majority threshold and above the margin of error.
17 Q. Do you think you would vote “yes” in favor of this measure or “no” to oppose it? Total Yes
Total No
Undecided
2022
2024
Vote Progression Potential
City Charter Measure: 2022 vs. 2024
(M.O.E. = ±4.9% for Each Measure)
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