Results From Algonquin's Community Survey Are In ...

ALGONQUIN, IL — The 2023 Algonquin Community Survey, an annual initiative for the past twelve years, was recently reviewed by the Algonquin Village Board. The survey aims to capture resident perceptions about quality of life and the effectiveness and value of municipal services in Algonquin, according to a news release from the village of Algonquin.

Residents expressed considerable satisfaction in several areas including: Algonquin as a place to live — with a 94.3 percent positive rating; your neighborhood as a place to live — with a 92.5 percent positive rating; and Algonquin as a place to raise children, with an 89.8 percent positive rating.

The services that received the highest praise from residents included 911 services, garbage collection, parks maintenance, recycling, and responding to citizen calls, according to a news release.

Since the inception of the annual community survey, there's been a 6.5% increase in the overall quality of life and the range of services offered to the community.

“Our commitment is to provide excellent services,” said Village President Debby Sosine. “It's encouraging to see our community's positive response to initiatives.”

The survey also highlighted considerable improvement in areas such as the ease of car travel in Algonquin, (33.4% improvement), traffic flow on major streets (29.3% improvement), and value of services for the taxes residents pay to the Village (19.1% improvement).

“The significant growth in the community's satisfaction year after year clearly indicates our progress,” stated Village President Debby Sosine. “This consistent increase in satisfaction is a direct result of our commitment to maximizing every resource, ensuring that every effort and investment translates into enhanced services.”

The annual operating and capital budget of the Village is shaped by input from the Algonquin Community Survey, aiding in goal setting and resource allocation, according to village officials.

The proposed budget for the 2024–2025 fiscal year, currently in development, plans to increase funding for the enhancement of the village’s transportation network, park facilities, and the water and sewer infrastructure.

To access the 2023 Algonquin Community Survey Report, and also previous results and the Comprehensive Results dashboard, visit www.algonquin.org/survey.