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Participation Are the residents of Ramsey connected to the community and each other? An engaged community harnesses its most valuable resource, its residents. The connections and trust among residents, government, businesses and other organizations help to create a sense of community; a shared sense of membership, belonging and history. Around half of residents gave a positive rating to the overall sense of community in Ramsey and this level was similar to what was seen in benchmark communities. More than four in five residents reported that they would recommend Ramsey to others and that they would remain in Ramsey for the next five years. About 4 in io residents reported that they had contacted a City employee in the last 12 months. All of these ratings were similar to the national benchmark. The survey included over 15 activities and behaviors for which respondents indicated how often they participated in or performed each, if at all. Levels of Participation tended to be mixed across the different facets, but overall reported levels were similar to those in benchmark communities. Within the facet of Safety more than 8 in io residents reported that they had not been the victim of crime or reported a crime in the 12 months prior to the survey. Most residents reported that they recycled at home and indicated that they were not under housing cost stress, both of which were higher than levels reported in comparison communities. Meanwhile, around 2 in io respondents indicated that they worked in Ramsey, a rate of participation lower than those observed elsewhere. Within the facet of Recreation and Wellness, about three-quarters or more reported that they had visited a City park or stated that they were in excellent or good health. Around 4 in io residents stated they had attended a City - sponsored event, a lower rate of participation than those in benchmark communities. Within the facet of Community Engagement, residents reported that they had contacted Ramsey elected officials, watched a local public Sense of Community Excellent Good meeting and voted in local elections at levels that were similar to the national 7% 44% benchmark. However, fewer respondents indicated that they had campaigned Poor for an issue, cause or candidate, volunteered or attended a local public ii°r° meeting than residents in comparison communities. Fair 39% Percent rating positively (e.g., very/somewhat likely, yes) 86% Comparison to national benchmark •Higher •Similar ■ Lower 86% 40% r T T Recommend Ramsey Remain in Ramsey Contacted Ramsey employees 7