Whitby Budget Engagement

Comment Analysis

Comment Categories

Methodology

Breakdown by tone

Negative Neutral Positive

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Breakdown by type

Policy recommendation Value judgment

Observation Question General

Breakdown by request

Comments are read through to identify similar requests/recommendations

Comments marked with checkmark in area

Checkmarks summed at top of spreadsheet

Requests organized from most common to least common

Transportation and Operations Services

Community Services

Safety, Fire and Emergency Services

Economic Development

Community Planning and Development Services

Summary and Key Takeaways

Winter road maintenance is a major priority

Metrolinx unpopular, but GO Trains popular

Increased transit service to GO Station

Development priorities unpopular

Concerns over traffic from new developments

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Major desire to see new industries in Whitby

Green space maintenance and improvement should be prioritized

High tax burden and city salaries consistent theme across categories

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