City of Manhattan Beach Community Opinion Survey Summary Report (PDF)

Results of the Community Opinion Survey that were presented at the City Council meeting on February 15, 2022 demonstrate nearly nine out of ten Manhattan Beach residents (88%) are pleased with the City’s overall efforts to provide municipal services. The randomized, scientifically reliable survey conducted in December 2021, gave residents the opportunity to provide feedback on their satisfaction levels with local government services, as well as funding priorities.

Key conclusions indicate residents value culture, lifestyle, and safety as follows:

• Ninety-four percent of respondents favorably reviewed the overall quality of life in Manhattan Beach.
• Ninety-three percent indicated residents perceived Manhattan Beach as a safe place to live.
• More than eight out of ten respondents gave excellent or good marks to Manhattan Beach as a place to recreate (85%), raise a family (84%), and as a place to shop and dine (81%).

Additionally, projects identified as top priorities, if funding becomes available include maintenance and infrastructure. Fixing potholes, and repairing and improving streets and sidewalks is the top priority, followed by repairing and upgrading the City’s sewer and wastewater systems, and improving the maintenance of parks and amenities including restrooms, sports courts, and dog runs. Residents may also support redesigning public spaces to allow for outdoor dining, and additional park and recreation facility renovations. However, the items are lower priority in comparison to the City’s maintenance and infrastructure projects.

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