1. Wadsworth Community Survey Results
March 2008
Mayor Robin Laubaugh, City of Wadsworth
Dale Fortner, Superintendent, Wadsworth City Schools
Jim Pope, Chief Executive Officer, Wadsworth Rittman Health System
C. Allen Nichols, Director, Wadsworth Public Library

2. Background
Wadsworth City Schools is eligible to receive several million dollars of State funding in support of needed renovation and replacement of school facilities.

3. Background (continued)
A small group of community leaders representing the organizations that are responsible for meeting the needs of the community, began searching for ways to bring the most value, services and programming to Wadsworth.

4. Purpose
This survey was created to get input and insight from the community to guide the development of cost effective collaborative services, programs, and facilities.

5. The Survey
A 39 item survey was created focusing on 4 areas of potential development:
Fitness and Recreation
Health and Wellness
Senior services
Education

6. The Process
The survey was advertised throughout the community in local media, at community meetings, on the partners’ web sites, and in recent utility mailings
The survey was available for 3 weeks via the Internet and at locations throughout the community where assistance was also available.

7. Survey Validation
Of the 26,003 people residing in our community (US Census, 2000), 18,596 are over 18 and were eligible to complete the survey.
There were 2,566 respondents representing 14% of the eligible population.

8. Survey Validation (continued)
In general, surveys like ours are considered successful and representative if they exceed a return rate in excess of 4.5%.
This survey exceeded the minimum necessary return rate.

9. Respondent Characteristics – Age

10. Respondent Characteristics - Gender

11. Health & Wellness Preferences

12. Fitness & Recreation Preferences

13. Leisure Activity Preferences

14. Leisure Activity Preferences

15. Use of a Fitness Center

16. Membership Interest Steiner Memberships “Other” Memberships
Interest in New Facility
Memberships

17. Primary Care: Physician Availability

18. Specialty Care: Physician Availability

19. The Center for Older AdultsNO
YES

20. Center Relocation: Service & Programming Integration

21. High School Events & Facility Access

22. Collaborations
Healthy collaborations create strategic alliances linking people of all ages with:
Education
Healthcare
Fitness and Wellness
Library
Community Agencies
Businesses

23. Benefits
These collaborations enable the sharing of financial and professional resources by:
Fully engaging people in the community
Providing Expanded Services and Programming
Supporting Economic growth
Saving often millions of dollars when compared to non-collaborative ventures

24. We appreciate your input and look forward to hearing additional comments about what is important to you.

25. Mayor Robin Laubaugh, City of Wadsworth 330-335-1521
Dale Fortner, Superintendent, Wadsworth City Schools
(330)
Jim Pope, Chief Executive Officer, Wadsworth Rittman Health System
(330)
C. Allen Nichols, Director, Wadsworth Public Library
(330)

26. Questions & Discussion