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Local Government Survey

 

Statewide Survey Results

Communications

Local government responded with the following satisfaction level for timeliness in answering phone calls, email messages, letters and requests for materials:

Phone calls 89%
Email messages 96%
Letters 82%
Requests for material 91%

Service Delivery

How services are delivered:

Local government responded in agreement (strongly agreed or agreed) with the following statements, Ecology staff:
 
Communicate clearly 88%
Are knowledgeable 93%
Are courteous 98%
Listen 92%

Ease and clarity of materials:

Local government responded in agreement with the following statements, Ecology staff write:
 
Easy-to-use materials 71%
Clear regulations 57%

Assistance

Local government responded in agreement with the following statements, Ecology staff:
 
Provide information about Ecology services and products 71%
Provide technical assistance when needed 88%

Partnering

In partnering, local government responded in agreement with the following statements, Ecology staff:
 
Understand what drives local government decisions

62%

Develop environmental priorities together 62%
Consider local government’s information in decisions  77%
Work together toward creative solutions 76%
Partner effectively with local government 76%

Permit Assistance Center

Three questions were asked about the knowledge and use of the Permit Assistance Center located in Ecology’s Headquarters Building in Lacey. Local government responded affirmatively to the following

Knowledge of the Permit Assistance Center  45%
Requested information from the Permit Assist. Center 20%
The information was helpful 84%

Financial Assistance

Three questions were asked about the knowledge and receipt of Ecology grants and loans. Local government responded affirmatively to the following:

Knowledge about Ecology grants and loans 76%
Receipt of an Ecology grant or loan 55%
Satisfaction with
Grant or loan agreement 92%
Technical assistance on the project 88%
Financial reimbursement 88%

Detailed results (PDF):

Background Information (PDF)

Description of the survey - who was surveyed, how the survey was conducted and the response rate