Ladies and gentlemen,
Here are the results from the very first EuroPoll.
E-Poll: City Council Reform
Number of participants: 24
1. Are you currently a member of the City Council?
Yes: 54.2%
No: 45.8%
2. Do you feel that you are well-informed with regards to the reform current being discussed in the City Council?
Yes: 66.7%
No: 33.3%
3. How do you feel about the prospect of City Council reform?
Very optimistic: 25%
Somewhat optimistic: 41.7%
Neutral: 12.5%
Somewhat pessimistic: 12.5%
Very pessimistic: 8.3%
4. Mayor Swakistek, in discussing reform, had this to say: "The reason I want the City Council to be rebranded with a new name, a seal and lots of high quality work is to basically turn us around from being seen as the red-headed, somewhat slow step-child of the Senate, to be almost on equal footing with them. Ideally, I'd see us even more well-placed than the Senate, so that new and experienced members alike feel proud of just being a part of the City Council." How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Strongly agree: 37.5%
Somewhat agree: 29.2%
Neutral: 4.2%
Somewhat disagree: 20.8%
Strongly disagree: 8.3%
5. Common-Sense Politics, in discussing reform, had this to say: "I wouldn't support any terminology which suggests this body is more than it is, an unelected and open lay legislative body. So for me, words like "congress", "parliament", etc are out. ." How much do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Strongly agree: 58.3%
Somewhat agree: 25.0%
Neutral: 8.3%
Somewhat disagree: 4.2%
Strongly disagree: 4.2%
Survey Analysis:
Overall, people feel somewhat optimistic about City Council reform; which show that most people support it. Some people went so far to say that "The City council is the place where ALL citizens are welcome and respected and can express their opinion about legislation unlike the Senate (which has turned into a "Good Ole Boy's club")."
While another seemingly 'neutral' survey participant said this "Changing ascetics will never change the actual function or efficiency of an entity."
There you have it folks, Swakistek seems to be getting a big 'thumbs up' from the people of this region. That should be a sign to the Senate, that it is time to pass the City Assembly Act.
Remsol
Secretary of Media