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2. How will this survey be used?

   This survey is designed to gather valuable feedback from Martinsville residents about the City Charter. By sharing your thoughts, you play a vital role in ensuring that our local governance reflects the priorities and needs of our community. We appreciate your time and commitment to making our city stronger! 

4. City Charter
   Link to City Charter

   If you would like to read the City of Martinsville's Charter, as it stands, please click the provided link.

5. What is a City Charter?

   In Virginia, a City Charter is a document granted by the General Assembly that defines a city's governmental structure, powers, and operations.

   It is a special document that acts as a rulebook for city operations, telling us (A) who is in charge and who handles certain decisions (like city council), and (B) what the city council is allowed to do (like fixing roads, collecting trash, or making local ordinances).

7. Contact Information (Optional)

   Please provide your contact information if you are interested in attending an in-person or online community forum related to the charter review and would like to receive a follow-up with more details, upon availability.

9. Name
10. Email Address
12. 1. Are you eligible to vote in Martinsville, VA?*
    -- Select One --NoYes

    We will only use this data to filter for responses.

13. 2. Have you read the City Charter?*
    -- Select One --NoPartiallyYes

    Please select "No," "Partially," or "Yes."

15. 3. Are there any sections you believe need improvements or updates (e.g., tone, content, relevance, etc.)?*

    Please provide examples, if possible.

17. 4. Which areas do you think should be prioritized in a charter update? (Select all that apply).*

    1. Local government structure (e.g., roles of Mayor, Council, City Manager; appointment powers; council voting rules)
    2. Citizen participation and Transparency (e.g., public hearings, access to meetings, community engagement)
    3. Public Services and Infrastructure (e.g., sanitation, utilities, emergency services, green initiatives)
    4. Elections and Voting Procedures (e.g., alignment with state law, special elections, redistricting)
    5. Financial/Budgetary Management (e.g., budgeting process, audits, debt limits)
    6. Language Modernization (e.g., removing outdated terms, simplifying legal language)
    7. Other (please specify below)
19. If selected "Other" in question #4, please specify.
21. 5. Do you think the Charter is easy to understand?*
    -- Select One --1 - Very difficult to understand2 - Somewhat difficult to understand3 - Neither difficult or easy to understand4 - Somewhat easy to understand5 - Very easy to understand

    Please tell us how easy the current Charter is to understand, with "1" being "very difficult to understand" and "5" being "very easy to understand."

23. 6. Do you believe the current charter supports transparency and accountability?*
    -- Select One --NoNeutralYes

    Please select "No," "Neutral," or "Yes."

25. Please explain why you chose "Yes," "No," or "Neutral" in question #6. What charter revisions can improve this?*
27. If you would like to complete this survey over the phone or if you have any questions, please contact:

    Email: khernandez@martinsvilleva.gov; Phone Number: 276-403-5067.

29. Check if you would like someone to follow up with you:

    1. Yes, I would like a follow-up.
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