Researchers from the Institute for Urban Policy Research at the University of Texas at Dallas measured the quality of life of North Texans.
About 2,900 residents from Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties participated in the 20-minute survey, which was available in English and Spanish. Dallas County was divided into Northern and Southern Dallas Counties.said having access to data on where resources should be allocated and what type of policies will improve the quality of life for North Texas residents is important as the region grows.
Satisfaction was highest in Collin and Denton counties, with 53% and 51%, respectively, reporting the government performed somewhat or very well. That’s compared with 44% reporting government performance as well or very well in Northern Dallas County, 42% in Tarrant, and 38% in Southern Dallas County.
About 29% of respondents said they had complained to a department, official representative or both. The rest of the respondents said they did nothing. Respondents in Southern Dallas County were the most likely to take action, with 40% engaging local officials in one or both manners.The survey also examined voting participation and civic engagement. Half of North Texas residents strongly agree voting is a civic duty and 76% at least agree.
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