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Participation <br /> Are the residents of Ramsey connected to the community and each other? <br /> An engaged community harnesses its most valuable resource,its residents.The connections and trust among <br /> residents,government,businesses and other organizations help to create a sense of community;a shared sense of <br /> membership,belonging and history.Around half of residents gave a positive rating to the overall sense of <br /> community in Ramsey and this level was similar to what was seen in benchmark communities. <br /> More than four in five residents reported that they would recommend Ramsey to others and that they would <br /> remain in Ramsey for the next five years.About 4 in io residents reported that they had contacted a City employee <br /> in the last 12 months.All of these ratings were similar to the national benchmark. <br /> The survey included over 15 activities and behaviors for which respondents indicated how often they participated <br /> in or performed each,if at all.Levels of Participation tended to be mixed across the different facets,but overall <br /> reported levels were similar to those in benchmark communities.Within the facet of Safety more than 8 in io <br /> residents reported that they had not been the victim of crime or reported a crime in the 12 months prior to the <br /> survey.Most residents reported that they recycled at home and indicated that they were not under housing cost <br /> stress,both of which were higher than levels reported in comparison communities.Meanwhile,around 2 in io <br /> respondents indicated that they worked in Ramsey,a rate of participation lower than those observed elsewhere. <br /> Within the facet of Recreation and Wellness,about three-quarters or more reported that they had visited a City <br /> park or stated that they were in excellent or good health.Around 4 in io residents stated they had attended a City- <br /> sponsored event,a lower rate of participation than those in benchmark <br /> Sense of community communities.Within the facet of Community Engagement,residents reported <br /> that they had contacted Ramsey elected officials,watched a local public <br /> Excellent Good meeting and voted in local elections at levels that were similar to the national <br /> 7% 44% benchmark.However,fewer respondents indicated that they had campaigned <br /> Poor for an issue,cause or candidate,volunteered or attended a local public <br /> "%— meeting than residents in comparison communities. <br /> Fair <br /> 39% <br /> Percent rating positively Comparison to national <br /> (e.g., very/somewhat likely, benchmark <br /> yes) <br /> ■Higher miSimilar Lower <br /> :.• <br /> 0. <br /> Recommend Ramsey Remain in Ramsey Contacted Ramsey <br /> employees <br /> 7 <br />