Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and Findings November 18, 2005 Presented by

1. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and Findings November 18, 2005 Presented by Dan Nataf, Ph.D Director, Center for the Study of Local Issues Anne Arundel Community College 101 College Parkway Arnold, MD 21012 (410) 777-2733 (410) 777-4733 fax ddnataf@aacc.edu www2.aacc.edu/csli

2. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and FindingsThe Center for the Study of Local Issues Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and FindingsThe Center for the Study of Local Issues • CSLI conducts public interest surveys each semester (since 1978) • Respondents randomly chosen from universe of listed telephone numbers combined with computer generated numbers • Typical sample size: 300-525 respondents; students used as interviewers • Each survey includes demographic and attitude/behavior questions • Surveys themes include: • Growth/Development • Transportation • Economic conditions • Education • Tax and spending preferences • Policy preferences • Visit CSLI’s web site for previous surveys (www2.aacc.edu/csli)

3. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and FindingsThe Center for the Study of Local Issues: Web Site- Homepage

4. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent Trends and FindingsThe Center for the Study of Local Issues: Web Site- Search page

5. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsFocus on the Future: Main Challenges • Two Questions about Challenges for the next Decade • Main Economic Challenge • Main Environmental Challenge • Are local authorities up to the challenges? • Is the public confident in the ability of local authorities to respond to a disaster…?

6. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsMain Economic Challenge for the Next Decade

7. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsMain Environmental Challenge for the Next Decade

8. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsConfidence in/perceived preparedness of local authorities – meet challenges or terrorist strike/natural disaster

9. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsHow Prepared are Local Authorities in Event of Terrorist Strike - Trend

10. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsMost Important Issues Facing AA County Residents – 1995-2005 - Trends for Major Issues Growth Rises in Importance, Crime Drops

11. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsMost Important Issues – Economy, Environment NOT among Top Issues

12. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsPerception of Issues in 2010Negative expectations for all major issues (except economy)

13. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsEconomic Conditions in the County Spring 2002-Fall 2005AA County economy outperforms nation

14. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent TrendsCounty’s Direction: Right or Wrong?Positive feelings affected by perceptions of the economy

15. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsGas Prices: How has Public Accommodated Higher Cost? Downsizing, Changing Habits

16. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsGas Prices: How does Public Perceive Causes? Producers’ Profits and Wrong Policies to Blame

17. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsGas Prices: How does Public Perceive Solutions? Renewal Energy, Hybrids and Transit Expansion Preferred

18. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsSupport for Various State and Local PoliciesYes to Another Bridge, Pollution Fee and Stem Cell Research

19. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsPresident Bush’s Job ApprovalSlight Plurality Disapproves Do you approve of the job George W. Bush is doing as President? Approve45% Disapprove 48% Unsure 7%Gallup (11-15-05) Approve 37% Disapprove 60% Unsure 3% Those with ‘friend or family member currently serving in the military in Iraq or Afghanistan’(39% of sample):Approve 48% Disapprove 45% Unsure 6% Without: Approve 42% Disapprove 51% Unsure 6%

20. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsPresident Bush’s Job ApprovalPartisanship Rules! Do you approve of the job George W. Bush is doing as President? Approve: Democrats 20% Republicans 77% Independents: 40%

21. Public Opinion, Terrorism, Confidence - National Bush Handling of Terrorism ONLY

22. Public Opinion, Terrorism, Confidence - NationalBush - % approving handling of war in Iraq

23. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsPresident Bush’s Job ApprovalBest Policies by Party Registration

24. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsPresident Bush’s Job ApprovalWorst Policies by Party Registration

25. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Ideology

26. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Age

27. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Education

28. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Income

29. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Race

30. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Religion

31. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Gender

32. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsDemocratss vs. Independents and Unregistered

33. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Issue Cluster

34. Public Opinion in Anne Arundel County: Recent FindingsParty by Issue Cluster