Quitman's Mayor, Eddit Fulton, has put out the call and is asking for residents of Quitman to please complete a survey, as this may help determine the future of Quitman. These surveys are now available on-line. Just go to Quitman Community Survey. This survey is being conducted in conjunction with the Mississippi Development Authority and the Asset Development Division of the State of MIssissippi and is powered by Zoomerang

I have reprinted the survey below with some of my own responses so that everyone can see what the survey looks like. I would like to join Mayor Eddie Fulton in urging everyone to please complete this survey. Give you feedback so that we may work together to provide a great future for the citizens of Quitman.

Citizen Input for the City of Quitman

MDA's Asset Development Division would like your ideas, opinions and input on issues which pertain to the city of Quitman. There are no wrong answers and everyone's opinion counts.

1. Where do you live? Choose the answer which best describes your residence situation.
I live in the city of Quitman.
I live outside of the city of Quitman, but I live in Clarke County.
I live outside of Quitman and outside of Clarke County.

2. What are the top 3 - 5 things you like about Quitman as it is today?
1. Friendliness of the people
2. Rural, quite, peaceful, country setting
3. Access to lake, parks and recreation
4. Not too much traffic, in town shopping
5. Low noise level and no significant pollution

3. What are the top 3 - 5 things you would like to change about Quitman?
1. Fast broadband fiber optic Internet access
2. Humane animal shelter for city and Clarke Co.
3. Construction of a Wal-Mart or Target type store
4. Art coop and more small businesses
5. Legalize alcohol so more taxes to support projects

4. Rank by importance the following categories for the future of Quitman (with 1 being most important; 2 being next, and so on.)

Tourism –People visiting Clarkco, Archusa, Chickasawhay and Historical sites and shopping (10 lowest)

Schools – ensuring high academic standards and opportunity for all students’ performance (1)

Job Creation- growing a healthy local economy which supports jobs and opportunity for business (1)

Safety – ensuring low crime rates and general public safety (1)

Beautification- attractive downtown, residential, roads and parks; an attractive place to live (5)

Recreation- city parks and ball fields enjoyed by all citizens, well maintained (1)

Downtown Development- an attractive busy downtown where people like to shop and socialize (3)

Infrastructure – develop the necessary Water/Sewer/Roads/Broadband to ensure a good life style (1)

5. Please indicate your gender.
Male
Female
6. Please choose the answer which best describes your race.

7. Please select the category that includes your age.

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