City of Carrollton. Final Report. February 6, Prepared by The Julian Group

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1 City of Carrollton Citizen Survey on Illegal l Immigration Final Report February 6, 2009 Prepared by The Julian Group

2 Table of Contents Background and Objectives 3 Methodology 5 Conclusions and Recommendations 8 Detailed Findings 14 Appendix 45 Demographic Profile of Respondents 46 Demographics by Quadrant 52 About The Julian Group 53 2

3 Background and Objectives

4 Background The City of Carrollton s City Council wished to understand the attitudes and opinions of citizens of Carrollton on the issue of illegal immigration. The results will be used for 2009 Planning in developing gpolicy, budget and service decisions. The City of Carrollton employed The Julian Group to conduct a quantifiable research study to measure the constituents attitudes, opinions and needs regarding future development for the city. Specific goals included: Assessing awareness and attitudes of the issue of illegal immigration within the city, Prioritizing the issue of illegal immigration within the context of other pressing issues for city development and city services, And determining citizens willingness to pay for new illegal immigration initiatives or give up other city services in return for the new services. 4

5 Methodology 5

6 Reporting Notes Data was tested at 95% and 90% confidence intervals. Data that is statistically, significantly different from other groups at 5% is indicated with. Data that is statistically significant at the 10% level is indicated with. Low base sizes are noted with *, and very small base sizes (less than 23), noted by **, are ineligible for significance testing and should be used with caution. In some instances, totals may not add up to 100% or may add up to 101%. Totals more than 100% are due to rounding. Totals significantly lower than 100% are usually due to refusal/no response and is indicated throughout the report. 6

7 Methodology The City of Carrollton City Council contracted with The Julian Group to conduct a telephone survey with residents of the City of Carrollton. The 15-minute telephone questionnaire was developed by The Julian Group with input and final approval by the City of Carrollton City Council. A total of 407 interviews were completed. Interviews were conducted by Information Unlimited, a marketing research data collection agency located in North Dallas. Calls occurred from January 7 to January 16, 2009 using a computer assisted telephone interviewing (CATI) system. A listed sample of households in the zip codes 75006, 75007, and was purchased from Survey Sampling International to identify potential respondents. Callers asked to speak to the head of household and asked respondents to confirm they were residents of Carrollton before continuing i on to the survey. Geographic quotas were set in an effort to gain an equal representation of citizens in the following gquadrants. Respondents were asked to identify in which quadrant their residence is located: Northwest (north of Frankford and west of Josey Lane) Northeast (north of Frankford and east of Josey lane) Southwest (south of Frankford and west of Josey Lane) Southeast (south of Frankford and east of Josey Lane) 7

8 Conclusions and Recommendations 8

9 Conclusions and Recommendations Overall, the majority of residents (63%) said that Carrollton s problems with illegal immigration were about the same as other cities in the area. Only 15% said the city s problems were worse than other areas, compared to 22% who said Carrollton had fewer problems than other suburban communities in the area. More than half (60%) of the citizens report they were not very aware or not at all aware of the actions the City of Carrollton was currently taking to address the issue. Of the 40% who were aware, 44% (or 17% of the total sample) thought the city was doing everything, or more than, the law allows. However, an almost equal number (42%, or 17% of the total sample), said the city was not doing enough, and 10% (4% of the total) said it was doing nothing at all. According to responses, there were indications that the issue of illegal immigration appeared to be a low-interest or low-involvement category for many citizens evidenced by the following: The majority (75%) said that illegal immigration had not affected them personally. Throughout the survey, many (at least half in most cases) respondents answered in the neutral categories; unsure of, or unwilling to, state their opinions about the effects illegal immigration had on the city. During the survey process, 43 potential respondents declined the interview after learning the topic of the study was illegal immigration. 9

10 Conclusions and Recommendations (cont.) For the 25% who volunteered ways illegal l immigration i i had affected them personally, most said the effects were negative. Taking away jobs from legal residents, creating a rise in crime, using services legal citizens pay for, such as hospitals and schools, and being involved in car accidents while not having insurance were the negative effects mentioned most often. There were a few positive effects mentioned, including that illegal immigrants create necessary manpower for certain jobs, such as lawn care. When comparing the priority of dealing with illegal immigration to a variety of other city programs and services, citizens consistently rated the other services more important than illegal immigration. The services rated most important were police and economic development, while those less important although h still more important than illegal l immigration i i were libraries i and parks and recreation. Citizens were divided on whether the city should pursue dealing with illegal immigration even if it incurred costs: 51% agreed it should incur costs, while 41% said it should not and 7% were unsure. Three fourths (74%) said the city should NOT increase taxes to pay for its efforts. They suggested that the city look to federal funds for the program or find money in the budget by tightening i spending in other areas. 10

11 Conclusions and Recommendations (cont.) Almost all citizens (92%) said they had never heard of the Federal Government s 287(g) program or have heard of it, but know nothing about it. When the program was explained, 58% agreed the city should increase operating costs to hire and train more staff to fully implement the Federal 287(g) program. When presented with a list of activities the city might take, a majority of citizens were supportive of adding law enforcement programs or offering education to businesses (and to some extents directly to residents). Citizens were less receptive to the idea of building an additional jail, with 31% saying this should definitely not be considered. While citizens were amenable to the city s dealing with illegal immigration, they were more likely to suggest that the city work with Federal laws, and work with the Federal government, to change immigration laws to more effectively deal with the issue rather than taxing its citizens or compromising the services it currently offers. 11

12 Conclusions and Recommendations (cont.) When examining subgroups, a slight difference in opinion was discovered dbetween groups. Older residents who had lived in Carrollton more than 20 years had slightly stronger opinions as to the negative effect of illegal immigration. They were more likely than newer residents to report that issues such as property values, crime and the sense of community in the neighborhoods ihb h hd had been negatively affected by illegal immigration. Another group that showed significant differences in opinions from other groups was the Southeast quadrant of the city. Negative effects of illegal immigration were also identified by this group. After examining the make up of this group, it appeared this group included a larger percentage of older residents and those who had lived in the city more than 20 years. Age Years in Carrollton Quadrant yrs or less 6 to North of Frankford/West of Josey y( (Northwest) 33% 37% 18% 33% 27% 17% North of Frankford/East of Josey (Northeast) 36% 24% 24% 28% 26% 23% South of Frankford/West of Josey (Southwest) 15% 24% 27% 15% 22% 33% South of Frankford/East of Josey (Southeast) 15% 16% 31% 23% 25% 27% 12

13 Conclusions and Recommendations (cont.) There are a small group of citizens who think the city s dealing with illegal immigration is a positive and necessary action, but a second group on the opposite end of the spectrum who find it to be a negative activity. The majority of citizens are either unwilling or unable to express a strong opinion either way. There appears to be a need for Carrollton to educate its citizens further, or run the risk of alienating one of the currently engaged parties, either the fors, or the againsts. Almost half the citizens agreed the city could be spending a small amount of time or effort to strengthen its illegal immigration initiatives, but they were more likely to view the issue as belonging in the Federal rather than the City s control. Citizens were more likely to suggest that the city work with Federal laws, and work with the Federal government, to change immigration laws to more effectively deal with the issue rather than taxing its citizens or compromising the services it currently offers. 13

14 Detailed Findings 14

15 Attitudes Toward Illegal Immigration Overall, the majority of Carrollton residents perceive the city s problems with illegal immigration to be about the same as other suburban communities in the area. Little difference in this opinion was discovered across age, income and education groups. Carrollton s problems with illegal immigration are worse than other suburban communities in the area. Carrollton has fewer problems with illegal immigration than other suburban communities in the area. 22% 15% 63% Carrollton s problems with illegal immigration are about the same as other suburban communities in the area. Q1: Based on your experiences, which best describes your feelings about illegal immigration in Carrollton? Base: Total =

16 Awareness More than half of Carrollton s residents feel they are not very or not at all aware of the actions the city is currently taking to address illegal immigration. Older residents and those who have lived in the city for more than 20 years have slightly higher awareness levels than younger and newer Carrollton residents. Awareness Levels els of City s Actions Toward Illegal Immigration 7% 7% 3% 33% 25% 33% 28% 32% 32% 12% 3% 4% 9% 18% 28% 38% 37% 33% 35% 21% 25% Very Aware Somewhat Aware Not Very Aware Not At All Aware 32% 36% 33% 29% 46% 33% 29% Total <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Years in Carrollton Age Q2: How would you describe your awareness of the actions the City of Carrollton is currently taking to address the issue of illegal immigration? Base: Total =407; <5 years = 81*, 6-20 years = 178, 21+=142; 18-34=33*, 35 to 49=15, 50+=230 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 16

17 City of Carrollton s Actions Among the 40% (n=164) who said they were somewhat to very aware of the actions the city is taking, 42% say the city is doing some things, but not enough, while about onethird feel the city is doing everything Federal law allows. Respondents who answered this question were primarily 50 years of age and older with a college degree or higher. Opinions of City s Actions Toward Illegal Immigration 42% 34% 10% 8% 7% Doing Nothing Some Things, Not Enough Everything Fed Law Allows More than Fed Law Allows Don't Know Q3: In your opinion, or to the best of your knowledge, how is the City of Carrollton doing in addressing the issue of illegal immigration. Are they Base: Total =164 17

18 Personal Experience with Illegal Immigration The majority of residents say illegal immigration has not affected them personally. Those who have lived in the city the longest are most likely to have been affected by it. Has Illegal Immigration Affected You Personally? 75% 89% 73% 68% No Yes 25% 11% 27% 32% Total < 5 years 6 to 20 years 21+ years Years in Carrollton Q4: Has illegal immigration affected you personally? Base: Total = 407; <5 years =81*, 6 to 20 years=178, 21+ years =

19 The Negative Effect of Illegal Immigration Of the 25% (n=103) respondents who said they were affected by illegal immigration were asked to explain how the issue has affected them personally. Negative comments centered around increased crime and concerns that illegal immigrants use the city services that legal residents pay for with taxes. Citizens feel they will end up paying more in taxes or insurance because of the illegal residents. Total % Negative (NET) 82% They take jobs away from legal residents 11% They create a rise in crime 10% They use services legal citizens pay for (hospitals, schools) 10% They cause automobile accidents/do not have car insurance 11% They do not speak English 9% There is a negative effect on schools 9% Illegal immigration effects my business 8% Taxes are raised 8% They cause property values to go down 6% They do not care for their property 4% Other 20% Q5: Would you please tell me how illegal immigration has affected you personally? Base: Total = 103 (answered yes to Q4) 19

20 The Positive Effect of Illegal Immigration While the majority of mentions were negative, some residents find the illegal immigrants to have a positive effect on the community by performing jobs and providing services, as well as spending money in the community. Total % Positive (NET) 12% They provide workers/work is here for them 4% I have had friends who were here illegally 3% They provide lawn service employment 2% They are here to spend money 1% They maintain their property 1% Other 1% Q5: Would you please tell me how illegal immigration has affected you personally? Base: Total = 103 (answered yes to Q4) 20

21 The Effect of Illegal Immigration by Topic Total Half of the residents surveyed neutral regarding how the city has been affected by illegal immigration in terms of the topics presented. However, differences in opinions were discovered when comparing residents by the four quadrants (examined in the following slides). Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Other Issues 3% 4% 6% 7% 6% 6% 6% 9% 11% 10% 51% 46% 26% 25% 15% 19% 50% 51% 51% Very Positive Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative 25% 24% 24% Very Negative 9% 8% 10% Property Crime Quality of Sense of Economic Values Life Community Development Q6: Based on your experience, how has illegal immigration affected the following: Base: Total = 407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 21

22 Property Values When comparing respondents by quadrant and years living i in Carrollton, those living i in the Southwest and Southeast quadrants as well as those living in the city the longest feel illegal immigration has had a negative effect on property values. Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Property Values 3% 4% 5% 5% 2% 1% 7% 7% 6% 7% 2% 2% 7% 4% 57% 56% 49% 43% 57% 46% 53% Very Positive Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative 24% 23% 23% 33% 15% 29% 28% Very Negative 13% 11% 20% 17% 15% 16% 13% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q6a: Based on your experience, how has illegal immigration affected property values? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years = 81*, 6-20 years= 178, 21+ years = 142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 22

23 Crime The influence of illegal immigration on crime is more of a concern to residents who have lived in Carrollton more than 20 years. Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Crime 3% 3% 3% 5% 5% 5% 5% 3% 5% 4% 7% 7% 6% 8% 48% 42% 48% 54% 44% 48% 44% 22% 28% 25% 16% 28% 27% 27% Very Positive Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative Very Negative 23% 25% 19% 20% 14% 17% 17% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q6b: How has crime in Carrollton been effected by illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years = 81*, 6-20 years= 178, 21+ years = 142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 23

24 Quality of Life in the Neighborhoods More residents in the Southeast quadrant feel illegal immigration has had a negative effect on the quality of life in the neighborhoods. Newer residents have more positive feelings about the quality of life in the neighborhoods. 5% 12% Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Quality of Life 10% 8% 5% 8% 8% 7% 11% 10% 5% 7% 10% 6% 56% 50% 50% 45% 51% 51% 49% Very Positive Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative 22% 26% 26% 28% 19% 28% 27% Very Negative 6% 7% 10% 15% 10% 8% 11% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q6c: How has the quality of life in Carrollton s neighborhoods been effected by illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years = 81*, 6-20 years= 178, 21+ years = 142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 24

25 Sense of Community The groups that feels strongest that illegal immigration has had a negative effect on the sense of community are those living in the Southeast quadrant and, again, those who have lived in the city the longest. Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Sense of Community 4% 4% 4% 4% 13% 10% 6% 10% 10% 12% 13% 9% 11% 13% 54% 24% 9% 53% 18% 3% 56% 22% 8% 42% 31% 12% 57% 16% 50% 50% Very Positive 26% 6% 7% 24% 11% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q6d: How has the overall sense of community in Carrollton been effected by illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years = 81*, 6-20 years= 178, 21+ years = 142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 25 Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative Very Negative

26 Economic Development Of all the issues discussed, residents feel economic development is least negatively affected by illegal immigration. Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Effect on Economic Development 1% 5% 6% 3% 11% 9% 9% 7% 9% 8% 11% 7% 13% 11% 52% 52% 46% 54% 61% 54% 40% Very Positive Somewhat Positive Neutral Somewhat Negative Very Negative 23% 28% 24% 23% 17% 24% 30% 12% 4% 9% 14% 6% 10% 11% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q6e: How has economic development been effected by illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years = 81*, 6-20 years= 178, 21+ years = 142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 26

27 Importance of Other Issues Versus Illegal Immigration The majority of residents feel all the other issues presented are more important t to deal with over illegal immigration. Opinions of Illegal Immigration s Importance 71% 69% 56% 56% 55% 61% 58% 57% 47% 43% More Important Equal Less Important 27% 29% 25% 28% 21% 21% 8% 10% 14% 14% 24% 25% 29% 31% 19% 19% 16% 14% 26% 29% Police Econ Dev Water & Sewer Streets Property Codes DART Senior Citizen Svs Fire Parks & Rec Libraries Q7: In terms of dealing with the issue of illegal immigration, how important is Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 27

28 The Cost of Dealing with Illegal Immigration Carrollton residents are divided on whether or not the city should incur legal costs to pursue city ordinances dealing with illegal immigration. While 51% agree Carrollton should pursue city ordinances dealing with illegal immigration even if it leads to incurring legal costs, 41% disagree and 7% are unsure. Should Carrollton Incur Legal Costs? 7% No 41% Yes 51% Don t Know/ Not Sure Q8: You may be aware that when cities deal with issues such as illegal immigration, they often incur substantial legal costs. Should Carrollton pursue city ordinances dealing with illegal immigration even if it leads to incurring legal costs? Base: Total=407 28

29 The Cost of Illegal Immigration by Subgroup When examining opinions regarding incurring costs by quadrant and years in the city, very little difference across groups was discovered. Should Carrollton Incur Legal Costs? 57% 50% 47% 53% 52% 53% 50% Yes No Don't Know 39% 39% 47% 41% 44% 42% 38% 4% 12% 7% 7% 4% 5% 12% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q8: Should Carrollton pursue city ordinances dealing with illegal immigration even if it leads to incurring legal costs? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 29

30 Checking Immigrant Status Again, citizen opinion is split when asked if Carrollton should work to change Federal regulations regarding checking an individual s legal resident status. About half believe the city should work to change Federal law while almost half feel the city should only check when a crime has been committed. What Do You Think Carrollton Should Do? 6% Do nothing to determine if the person arrested for a criminal offense is an illegal immigrant. Follow the Federal law, checking illegal immigrant status only for individuals who are arrested for a criminal offense. 46% 48% Work to change Federal immigration laws so more can be done to clean-up the problem of illegal immigration. Q9: You may or may not know that t according to Federal law, Carrollton cannot check an individual s legal resident status in this country unless the person has committed a criminal act for which any person would be arrested. Base: Total=407 30

31 Checking Immigrant Status by Subgroup Slightly more residents in the Northeast quadrant feel the city should follow Federal law when checking immigrant status while more in the Southeast feel the city should work to change the law. What Do You Think Carrollton Should Do? 48% 39% 50% 57% 46% 47% 53% Work to Change Fed Law Follow Federal Law Do Nothing 43% 58% 42% 40% 46% 47% 44% 9% 3% 9% 3% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Quadrant 9% 6% 4% <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Years in Carrollton Q9: You may or may not know that according to Federal law, Carrollton cannot check an individual s legal resident status in this country unless the person has committed a criminal act for which any person would be arrested. What do you think Carrolton should do? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 31

32 Familiarity with 287(g) Prior to the survey, few residents had heard of the Federal government s 287(g) program with only 2% very familiar with the program. How Familiar Are You with the Federal Government s 287(g) Program? Somewhat Familiar Very Familiar 2% 7% 92% Not Familiar 25% 67% Heard of it, know nothing about it Never heard of it Q10: How familiar are you with the Federal Government s 287(g) program a tool to help cities address illegal immigration? Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 32

33 Increasing Jail System Costs After asking the residents their level of awareness of the Federal 287 (g) program, interviewers gave a brief explanation of the program then asked if the city should increase jail costs. With an understanding of the program s goals, most residents agree with increasing jail costs to train staff to fully implement the program. Should Carrollton Increase Jail Costs? Question introduction read by interviewers: The Federal 287(g) program allows cities like Carrollton to train jailers to carry out the duties of a Federal Immigration and Customs Agent in determining the legal status of an individual who has been arrested for a criminal offense. Carrollton has currently authorized two jailer positions to be trained in the 287(g) process. 58% 32% 69% 65% 16% 22% 54% 52% 55% 63% 38% 46% 38% 24% 11% 15% 13% 9% 13% 3% 7% Total High Some College 18 to to School College Education Grad Age Q11: Should Carrollton increase the operating costs of the current jail system so it can hire and train more staff to fully implement the Federal 287(g) program on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis? Base: Total=407; High School=55*, Some College =83, College Grad or Higher=259; 18-34=33*, 35 to 49 =115, 50+=230 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. Yes No Don't Know 33

34 Increasing Jail System Costs by Region Slightly more residents who have lived in the city the longest feel the city should increase jail costs than those who have spent less time in the city, but half of more of all groups agree. Should Carrollton Increase Jail Costs? 51% 61% 60% 58% 54% 59% 63% Yes No Don't Know 35% 31% 32% 29% 30% 38% 23% 14% 8% 8% 13% 11% 8% 13% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6 to 20 years 21 years + Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q11: Should Carrollton increase the operating costs of the current jail system so it can hire and train more staff to fully implement the Federal 287(g) program on a 24 hour, 7 days per week basis? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 34

35 Programs for Addressing Illegal Immigration Carrollton residents are supportive of programs to educate residents and business on dealing with illegal immigrants. They are also supportive of additional law enforcement programs. However, the majority of residents do not agree with building a new jail to detain illegal immigrants. Should Carrollton Pursue? 46% 44% 33% 20% 21% 23% 17% 16% 13% 12% 7% 7% 10% 13% 17% 22% 13% 18% 16% 31% Definitely Should Probably Should Neutral Probably Not Definitely Not 47% believe the city should not build a new jail. Add Law Enforcement Programs Education for Businesses Education for Residents Build New Jail Q12: I would like to tell you about a few other activities the City of Carrollton might consider. Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 35

36 Additional Law Enforcement Significantly more residents who have lived in the city more than 20 years strongly support additional law enforcement programs than newer residents. Should Carrollton Pursue Additional Law Enforcement Programs? 50% 34% 46% 54% 37% 43% 54% 29% 25% 18% 22% 18% 21% 20% 14% 15% 20% 18% 17% 7% 12% 9% 14% 7% 9% 4% 7% 15% 16% 6% 9% 8% 10% 11% 6% Definitely Should Probably Should Neutral Probably bl Not Definitely Not Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q12a: Should Carrollton pursue additional law enforcement programs to address illegal immigration that might become available if Federal law is changed? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 36

37 Education for Residents More residents in the Northwest and Southeast quadrants than those in the other quadrants feel the city definitely should provide education programs for residents, but across groups about half feel the city should or probably should provide education. Should Carrollton Provide Education Programs for Residents? 37% 25% 26% 46% 25% 37% 35% 25% 21% 17% 17% 17% 22% 11% 18% 13% 26% 12% 15% 30% 14% 16% 15% 16% 14% 11% 15% 7% 18% 20% 20% 23% 19% 11% 13% Definitely Should Probably Should Neutral Probably Not Definitely Not Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q12b: Should Carrollton provide education programs for residents on their options and responsibilities for dealing with illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 37

38 Education for Businesses Across quadrants and years living in the city, the majority (more than 60%) of residents agree that the city definitely should or probably should provide education for businesses on their options and responsibilities for hiring illegal immigrants. Should Carrollton Provide Education Programs for Businesses? 47% 38% 45% 48% 33% 47% 47% 17% 10% 10% 17% Definitely Should 30% Probably Should 30% Neutral 25% 19% 18% 24% Probably bl Not 9% Definitely Not 16% 12% 15% 12% 9% 20% 8% 4% 8% 7% 5% 9% 15% 11% 16% 13% 10% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q12c: Should Carrollton provide education programs for businesses on their options and responsibilities for hiring illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 38

39 Build a New Jail Across subgroups, while nearly one-third believe the city definitely should not build a new jail, almost 20% or more feel the city definitely should build a new jail. Should Carrollton Build and Staff a New Jail? 27% 18% 22% 23% 20% 23% 23% 16% 9% 16% 12% 11% 10% 16% 16% 9% 18% 18% 21% 23% 19% 18% 24% 13% 20% 14% 13% 15% Definitely Should Probably Should Neutral Probably bl Not Definitely Not 36% 30% 30% 32% 33% 27% 28% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q12d: Should Carrollton build and staff a new jail to detain illegal immigrants if it is needed? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 39

40 Increase Property Taxes When asked if Carrollton should increase property taxes to address illegal immigration, 3 out of 4 residents said no. Among those who are willing to see a tax increase, the majority support only the lowest level of increases. Should Carrollton Increase Property Taxes? 74% No 26% Yes Suggested Property Tax Increases: 63% support less than 3% 28% support 3% to 5% 10% approve of more than 6% Q13: Should the City of Carrollton increase property taxes to address illegal immigration? Q13a: What level of property tax increase would you consider? Base: Total=407; Q13a Total= 104 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 40

41 Increase Property Taxes by Subgroup While little difference is discovered when comparing citizens by length of residency in the city, more residents in the south are opposed to tax increase than those in the north Ṡhould Carrollton Increase Property Taxes? 32% 30% 20% 20% 24% 26% 26% Yes No 68% 70% 80% 80% 77% 74% 74% Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q13: Should the City of Carrollton increase property taxes to address illegal immigration? Base: Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 41

42 Cutting Existing Programs When asked if the city should cut existing programs to pay for increased costs to address illegal immigration, 82% said no, with no statistically significant difference between groups. Should Carrollton Cut Existing Programs? 18% 22% 20% 13% 19% 25% 16% 18% Yes No 87% 82% 78% 80% 81% 84% 82% 75% Total Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast <5 years 6-20 years 21+ years Quadrant Years in Carrollton Q14: Should Carrollton cut existing programs to pay for increased costs to address illegal immigration? Base: Total=407, Northwest=102, Northeast=103, Southwest=101, Southeast=101; <5years=81, 6 to 20 years =178, 21 + years=142 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 42

43 Cutting Existing Services Among the 18% who agree to cutting city services, 20% (or 15 residents) would be willing to reduce parks and recreation spending. Total %** N=75 Parks and Recreation 20% 15 Police/Fire services 5% 4 Government administration 4% 3 Streets/Road services 3% 2 Library Services 3% 2 Recycling program 2% 2 Rd Reduce all services 2% 2 Public transportation 2% 2 Other 10% 10 Don t know 45% 34 Q14a: Which services would you be willing to reduce or eliminate so the city can address illegal immigration? Base: Total=407; Q14a Total= 75 ** Total does not equal 100%. Four percent of respondents suggested cutting Federal Taxes which is not a city service and was removed from the data table. NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 43

44 Additional Suggestions for Increased Costs Residents who said they did not want the city to increase taxes nor cut other services were asked to provide their own ideas for paying for additional illegal immigration programs. The top suggestion is to look to Federal grants and funds. Other top suggestions include raising sales tax and tightening the city budget. Total % N=387 Use Federal grants, money or bonds 19% 73 The city should not have to pay anything 9% 34 Raise taxes 6% 23 Raise sales tax 5% 18 Raise property taxes 4% 15 Tighten the budget/find room in the budget 3% 10 Enforce current laws 2% 8 Decrease immigration/send them back 2% 8 The illegal immigrants should pay 2% 7 Business tax 2% 6 More jobs 1% 5 Impose fines on businesses that hire them 1% 5 Other misc. 10% 41 Don t know/refused 37% 142 Q15: How would you propose the city should pay for dealing with the issue of illegal immigration? Base: Total=387 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 44

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46 Demographic Profile of Respondents 46

47 Carrollton Residents Total % Length of Residence Less than 1 year 3% 1 to 5 years 17% 6 to 10 years 19% 11 to 20 years 24% Type of Residence 21 years or more 35% Don t know/refused 2% Own 85% Rent 13% Don t know/refused 2% Q16: How long have you lived in the city of Carrollton? Q17: Do you rent or own your home? Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 47

48 Household Composition Total % Household Size 1 15% Average % % 5+ 11% Refused 2% Number of Children in HH None 57% Average % 2 16% 3+ 10% Refused 2% Marital Status Married 71% Single/Never Married 12% Widowed 8% Divorced/Separated 7% Refused 2% Q18: Counting yourself, how many people live in your household? h Q19: And of those persons living in your household, how many are under 18 years of age? Q22: What is your marital status? Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 48

49 Education and Employment Total % Education Level Some High School or Less 3% High School Graduate 11% One to three years College 20% Employment Status College Graduate 44% Post-graduate work 20% Refused 3% Employed Full Time 55% Employed Part Time 8% Retired 26% Not employed, seeking employment 4% Not employed, not seeking employment 4% Full-time student 1% Refused 3% Q20: Which of the following ranges best describes the last grade of school you had the opportunity to complete? Q21: Which of the following phrases best describes your employment status? Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 49

50 Income Total % Income Less than $15,000 2% $15,000 to $24,999 5% $25,000 to $49,999 12% $50,000 to $74,999 15% $75,000 to $99,999 18% $100,000 to $199,999 22% $200,000 or more 5% Refused 21% Average $96,110 Q25: Which of the following ranges best describes your total annual household income? Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 50

51 Age, Gender and Ethnicity Total % Age % % % Gender Ethnicity % Refused 7% Male 46% Female 54% Caucasian 78% Hispanic 4% African-American 7% Asian-American 6% Native American 2% Other ethnic group 3% Refused 1% Q23: What is your age, please? Q24: Do you consider yourself to be? Gender recorded by interviewer based on voice. Base: Total=407 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 51

52 Demographics by Quadrant 52

53 Demographics by Quadrant Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Length of Residence Less than 1 year 3% 5% 3% 2% Type of Residence Household Size 1 to 5 years 24% 18% 9% 17% 6 to 10 years 19% 23% 19% 17% 11 to 20 years 28% 22% 20% 27% 21 years or more 27% 32% 50% 38% Don t know/refused 3% -- 3% -- Own 83% 85% 89% 83% Rent 15% 14% 8% 17% Don t know/refused 2% 1% 3% % 15% 15% 22% 2 35% 31% 49% 52% % 39% 26% 21% 5+ 16% 16% 9% 4% Refused 3% 1% 2% 2% Q16: How long have you lived in the city of Carrollton? Q17: Do you rent or own your home? Q18: Counting yourself, how many people live in your household? Base: NW=102, NE=103, SW=101, SE=101 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 53

54 Demographics by Quadrant Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Number of Children in HH None 44% 51% 63% 73% Marital Status 1 20% 23% 11% 12% 2 19% 16% 16% 12% 3+ 17% 8% 7% 4% Refused 1% 2% 4% -- Married 77% 69% 74% 63% Single/Never Married 11% 12% 9% 17% Widowed 4% 8% 10% 11% Divorced/Separated 6% 11% 4% 7% Refused 3% 1% 3% 2% Q19: And of those persons living i in your household, h how many are under 18 years of age? Q22: What is your marital status? Base: NW=102, NE=103, SW=101, SE=101 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 54

55 Demographics by Quadrant Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Education Level Some High School or Less 3% 4% 3% -- High School Graduate 7% 13% 13% 12% One to three years College 16% 23% 25% 18% College Graduate 52% 40% 41% 42% Post-graduate work 20% 18% 16% 28% Refused 3% 3% 1% 2% Employment Status Employed Full Time 63% 61% 50% 46% Employed Part Time 11% 5% 9% 7% Retired 12% 25% 30% 39% Not employed, seeking employment 8% 1% 2% 5% Not employed, not seeking employment 2% 6% 6% 2% Full-time student 1% % Refused 4% 2% 4% 1% Q20: Which of the following ranges best describes the last grade of school you had the opportunity to complete? Q21: Which of the following phrases best describes your employment status? Base: NW=102, NE=103, SW=101, SE=101 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 55

56 Demographics by Quadrant Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Income Age Less than $15,000 1% 3% 2% 1% $15,000 to $24,999 3% 10% 4% 3% $25,000 to $49,999 12% 12% 12% 13% $50,000 to $74,999 11% 16% 15% 20% $75,000 to $99, % 12% 21% 20% $100,000 to $199,999 27% 22% 22% 17% $200,000 or more 10% 1% 6% 2% Refused 17% 25% 19% 25% % 12% 5% 5% % 26% 27% 18% % 40% 44% 46% 70+ 7% 14% 16% 24% Refused 6% 8% 8% 7% Q25: Which h of the following ranges best describes your total t annual household h ldi income? Q23: What is your age, please? Base: NW=102, NE=103, SW=101, SE=101 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 56

57 Demographics by Quadrant Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast Gender Male 50% 49% 49% 37% Female 50% 51% 51% 63% Ethnicity Caucasian 75% 74% 78% 85% Hispanic 2% 6% 5% 3% African-American 6% 7% 6% 8% Asian-American 11% 7% 7% -- Native American 1% 3% 1% 1% Other ethnic group 5% 4% 2% 2% Refused 1% -- 1% 1% Gender recorded dby interviewer i based on voice. Q24: Do you consider yourself to be? Base: NW=102, NE=103, SW=101, SE=101 NOTE: Totals may not equal 100% due to rounding. 57

58 About The Julian Group 58

59 About The Julian Group The Julian Group consulting practice started in January, Its mission is to offer independent and unbiased insights; helping clients make direct, interactive, and powerful connections to their customers through the use of innovative multidisciplinary research techniques, followed with insightful strategic recommendations. Over the past three years, The Julian Group has enjoyed diverse experiences collaborating with clients from a wide range of industries and sectors most recently addressing issues primarily related to communications and telecom; but also with education, energy, entertainment, financial services, housing and real estate, restaurant and food services, and toys. A sample of recent clients includes well- known brands including, but not limited to AT&T, AVON, Pepsico, the Tennessee Valley Authority, City of Killeen, and Texas A&M University. Paula Julian and her partner, Casey Bernard, bring more than twenty-five years experience to the category holding previous positions in direct marketing, advertising, interactive marketing and marketing research agencies, as well as client-side work in strategy and research. They reside in Dallas, Texas. 59