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BOSTON GLOBE 2009 BOSTON MAYORAL ELECTION POLL

Prepared by: Andrew E. Smith, Ph.D.

The Survey Center University of New Hampshire May, 2009

Contents Technical Report.......................................................................... 1 Questionnaire ............................................................................... 2 Data Tables ................................................................................ 17

The Boston Globe Poll – 2009 Boston Mayoral Election Conducted by the UNH Survey Center May 2009 Technical Report

Field Period: April 30 to May 6, 2009 Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Median Completion Time: 12 minutes Sample Size: 508 randomly selected Boston adults (RDD) Sampling Error: 4.4+/-% Response Rate (AAPOR #4): 26.4%

1

The Boston Globe Conducted by the UNH Survey Center April 2009 ~ DRAFT 4/28/2009 DRAFT ~

INTRO: “Good afternoon/evening. My name is _____________________ and I’m calling from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center for the Boston Globe Poll. We are conducting a short, confidential study about politics and life in Boston, and we'd really appreciate your help and cooperation.” 1

CONTINUE

99

REFUSED

RESIDENT “Just to confirm, do you live in the City of Boston?” 1

LIVE IN BOSTON OR BOSTON NEIGHBORHOOD: ALLSTON BRIGHTON, CHARLESTOWN, DORCHESTER, EAST BOSTON, HYDE PARK, JAMAICA PLAIN, MATTAPAN, NORTH END, ROSLINDALE, ROXBURY, SOUTH BOSTON, SOUTH END, WEST ROXBURY

2

LIVE OUTSIDE BOSTON TERMINATE

99

NA / REFUSED TERMINATE

BIR1 “In order to determine who to interview, could you tell me, of the ADULTS who currently live in your household -including yourself -- who had the most recent birthday? I don’t mean who is the youngest, but rather, who had the most recent birthday?” 1 2 3 4

INFORMANT SKIP TO SEX SOMEONE ELSE (SPECIFY): ________________ SKIP TO INT2 DON'T KNOW ALL BIRTHDAYS, ONLY SOME CONTINUE WITH BIR2 BELOW DON'T KNOW ANY BIRTHDAYS OTHER THAN OWN SKIP TO SEX

99

REFUSED -- ENTER NON-RESPONSE INFORMATION

BIR2 “Of the ones that you do know, who had the most recent birthday?” 1 2 3

INFORMANT _____ SKIP TO SEX SOMEONE ELSE (SPECIFY): _______________________ SKIP TO INT2 PERSON NOT AVAILABLE

99

REFUSED

2

INT2 ASK TO SPEAK TO THAT PERSON “Hello, this is _____________________ calling from the University of New Hampshire for the Boston Globe. We are conducting a short, confidential study about politics and life in Boston, and we'd really appreciate your help and cooperation. You have been identified as the registered voter in your household who had the most recent birthday. Is this correct?” 1 2

YES APPOINTMENT

99

REFUSAL

SEX “Thank you very much for helping us with this important study. We really appreciate your help. Before we begin I want to assure you that all of your answers are strictly confidential. They will be combined with answers from other people from across Boston. Your telephone number was randomly selected from all families in Boston and this call may be monitored for quality assurance.” “Participation is voluntary. If you decide to participate, you may decline to answer any question or end the interview at any time.” IF ASKED: “This survey will take about ten minutes to complete.” RECORD SEX OF RESPONDENT 1 2 *

MALE FEMALE

99 NA

MIPMA “First of all ... there are many problems facing the City of Boston today. In general, what do you think is the most IMPORTANT problem facing the City of Boston today?” (PROBE: “Could you be more SPECIFIC or give me an example?”) RECORD VERBATIM PROBE FOR SPECIFIC RESPONSE

TRCKKBOS “Do you think things in the City of Boston are generally going in the right direction or are they seriously off on the wrong track?”

*

1 2

RIGHT DIRECTION WRONG TRACK

98 99

DK (PROBE: REPEAT QUESTION) NA

3

MAYAPP “GENERALLY SPEAKING, do you approve or disapprove of the way Tom Menino (men NEE noh) is handling his job as Mayor?” (IF APPROVE): “Would you say that you STRONGLY approve of the way he is handling his job as Mayor, or that you approve only SOMEWHAT?” (IF DISAPPROVE): “Would you say that you STRONGLY disapprove of the way he is handling his job as Mayor, or that you disapprove only SOMEWHAT?” (IF NEITHER, NOT SURE, DK): “Would you say that you lean a little more toward APPROVING or DISAPPROVING of the way he is handling his job as Mayor?”

*

1 2 3

STRONGLY APPROVE APPROVE SOMEWHAT LEAN TOWARD APPROVING

4

NEITHER, NOT SURE, DK

5 6 7

LEAN TOWARD DISAPPROVING DISAPPROVE SOMEWHAT STRONGLY DISAPPROVE

99

NA

MAYOR2 “How effective do you think Mayor Menino is at solving the problems that Boston faces … very effective … somewhat effective … not very effective … ort not effective at all?” 1 2 3 4

*

98 99

VERY EFFECTIVE SOMEWHAT EFFECTIVE NOT VERY EFFECTIVE NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

MAYOR3 “Have you, personally, ever met Mayor Menino?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

MAYOR4 “Mayor Menino has said he is running for a fifth term as mayor of Boston. Do you think he should run again?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

4

MAYOR5 “Do you think there should be a term limit for Mayor?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

MAYOR6 “Based on what you have seen or heard, do you think the City of Boston is well run or poorly run?” “Is that very or only somewhat?”

*

1 2 3 4 5

VERY WELL RUN SOMEWHAT WELL RUN NEUTRAL – VOUNTEERED SOMEWHAT POORLY RUN VERY POORLY RUN

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

FAV “Next, I'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person -- or if you have never heard of him or her. First, ... how about ... ROTATE FAV1 TO FAV2 FAV1

“Boston Mayor Tom Menino?” 1 2 3

FAVORABLE NEITHER FAVORABLE OR UNFAVORABLE - VOLUNTEERED UNFAVORABLE

*

98 99

DK / NEVER HEARD OF / KNOW TOO LITTLE TO SAY NA / REFUSED

FAV2

“Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon?”

FAV3

“Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty?”

FAV4

“South End businessman Kevin McCrea?”

5

MEET1 “Have you, personally, ever met City Councilor Sam Yoon?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

MEET2 “Have you, personally, ever met City Councilor Michael Flaherty?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

MEET3 “Have you, personally, ever met businessman Kevin McCrea?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

COUNCIL1 “I’d like to ask a few questions now about Boston City Council. Do you know who your city councilor is?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

COUNCIL2 “How effective do you think the Boston City Council is at solving the problems that Boston faces … very effective … somewhat effective … not very effective … ort not effective at all?”

*

1 2 3 4

VERY EFFECTIVE SOMEWHAT EFFECTIVE NOT VERY EFFECTIVE NOT EFFECTIVE AT ALL

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

6

COUNCIL3 “Who do you have more faith in to address the problems in Boston, the Mayor or the City Council?” ROTATE

*

1 2 3 4

MAYOR CITY COUNCIL BOTH EQUAL – VOLUNTEERED NEITHER - VOLUNTEERED

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

VOTEINT “Let’s turn to politics for a minute. As you know, the election for Mayor of Boston is being held in November. How interested would you say you are in the Boston mayoral election ... extremely interested ... very interested ... somewhat interested ... or not very interested?”

*

1 2 3 4

EXTREMELY INTERESTED VERY INTERESTED SOMEWHAT INTERESTED NOT VERY INTERESTED

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

LIKELY "Which of the following statements best describes you ... (READ NUMBERS 1 TO 5)

*

1 2 3 4 5

I will probably NOT vote in the 2009 Boston Mayoral election, SKIPTO I MAY vote in the Boston Mayoral election, Unless some emergency comes up, I WILL vote in the Mayoral election, I will DEFINITELY vote in the Mayoral election, or I just don't know at this time." SKIPTO

99

NA/REFUSED SKIPTO

ELECT “I’m going to ask you about some potential candidate matchups for the November Mayoral election.” ROTATE ELECT1 TO ELECT4 ELECT1 “If the election for Boston Mayor were held today, which of the following would you vote for ... Tom Menino or Sam Yoon?" (ROTATE CANDIDATES)

*

1 2 3

TOM MENINO SAM YOON OTHER CANDIDATE

97

WILL NOT VOTE

98 99

UNDCIDED / DK / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

7

ELECT2 “If the election for Boston Mayor were held today, which of the following would you vote for ... Tom Menino or Michael Flaherty?" (ROTATE CANDIDATES)

*

1 2 3

TOM MENINO MICHAEL FLAHERTY OTHER CANDIDATE

97 98 99

WILL NOT VOTE UNDCIDED / DK / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

ELECT3 “If the election for Boston Mayor were held today, which of the following would you vote for ... Tom Menino or Kevin McCrea?" (ROTATE CANDIDATES)

*

1 2 3

TOM MENINO KEVIN MCCREA OTHER CANDIDATE

97 98 99

WILL NOT VOTE UNDCIDED / DK / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

FIRE1 “The Boston Firefighters union has recently endorsed Michael Flaherty for Mayor. Does the endorsement of the firefighters union make you more likely or less likely to vote for Flaherty, or will this endorsement make little difference in your vote?”

*

1 2 3

MORE LIKELY TO VOTE FOR LESS LIKELY TO VOTE FOR MAKE NO DIFFERENCE IN VOTE

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

FIRE2 “Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about whether Boston firefighters should be subject to random drug and alcohol tests. How much would you say you have heard about this issue … a great deal … some … a little … or nothing at all?”

*

1 2 3 4

HEARD A LOT SOME LITTLE NOTHING AT ALL

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

8

FIRE3 “Do you, personally think Boston firefighters should be subject to random drug and alcohol tests?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

DEBATE1A “How important do you think it is for candidates for Boston Mayor to debate on television during Prime time … very important … somewhat important … or not important?”

*

1 2 3

VERY IMPORTANT SOMEWHAT IMPORTANT NOT IMPORTANT

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

DEBATE2 “How many debates would you, personally want to see between the candidates for Mayor?”

*

0 1 2 3 4

NONE ONE TWO THREE FOUR OR MORE

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

GENT “Let’s move on to some questions about life in Boston. Which of the following statements comes closest to your position about living in Boston? People from all social classes can live in Boston if they want to OR Boston has become a city where only wealthy people can afford to live.” ROTATE OPTIONS

*

1 2

ALL SOCIAL CLASSES CAN LIVE IN BOSTON ONLY WEALTHY CAN LIVE IN BOSTON

3

DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU WANT TO LIVE (VOLUNTEERED)

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

9

OWNRENT “Do you own or rent you home?”

*

1 2

OWN RENT SKIPTO PROPTAX

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE SKIPTO PROPTAX NA / REFUSED SKIPTO PROPTAX

FORECLOSE “How concerned are you that you might lose your home because of an increase in your loan payment, losing a job, or not being able to afford your payments … very concerned … somewhat concerned … not very concerned … or not concerned at all?”

*

1 2 3 4

VERY CONCERNED SOMEWHAT CONCERNED NOT VERY CONCERNED NOT CONCERNED AT ALL

98 99

DK / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

PROPTAX “Compared to other towns and cities in Massachusetts, would you say property taxes in Boston are higher … lower … or about the same?”

*

1 2 3

HIGHER ABOUT THE SAME LOWER

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE / DEPENDS – PROBE: “Based on what you have seen or heard …” NA / REFUSED

JOB1 “Do you believe there are good job opportunities for people like you in the City of Boston?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

EDUC1 “Let’s turn to education. How would you rate the quality of education provided by Boston Public Schools … excellent … good … fair … poor … or very poor?”

*

1 2 3 4 5

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR VERY POOR

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE / DEPENDS – PROBE: “Based on what you have seen or heard …” NA / REFUSED

10

EDUC2

“How many of the persons who CURRENTLY live in your household are under 18 years of age, including babies and small children?”

*

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

NONE SKIP TO EDUC4 ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN OR MORE

98 99

DK SKIP TO EDUC4 NA / REFUSED SKIP TO EDUC4

EDUC3 “Have you considered moving out of Boston to send your children to public schools in other communities?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

EDUC4 “Do you, personally, know someone who has moved out of Boston so that they could send their children to public schools in another community?”

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE NA / REFUSED

TRANSIT1 “Changing the subject, how would you rate the quality of public transportation in Boston, that is, the busses, commuter rail, and the “T” … excellent … good … fair … poor … or very poor?”

*

1 2 3 4 5

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR VERY POOR

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE / DEPENDS – PROBE: “Based on what you have seen or heard …” NA / REFUSED

11

TRANSIT2 “How would you rate the quality of taxicabs in Boston … excellent … good … fair … poor … or very poor?”

*

1 2 3 4 5

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR VERY POOR

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE / DEPENDS – PROBE: “Based on what you have seen or heard …” NA / REFUSED

CLEAN1 “How would you rate the cleanliness of streets, parks, and public spaces in Boston? Would you say they are almost always clean and litter free … usually clean … seldom clean … or never clean and litter free?”

*

1 2 3 4

ALMOST ALWAYS CLEAN USUALLY CLEAN SELDOM CLEAN NEVER CLEAN

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE – REPEAT QUESTION NA / REFUSED

GREENWAY “Now that it has opened, how do you like the Greenway? Would you say you like it a lot …that you like it a little … that you don’t like it very much … or that you don’t like it at all?”

*

1 2 3 4 5 6

LIKE IT A LOT LIKE IT A LITTLE NEUTRAL - VOLUNTEERED DON’T LIKE IT VERY MUCH DON’T LIKE IT AT ALL HAVE NEVER SEEN THE GREENWAY -- VOLUNTEERED

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE – REPEAT QUESTION NA / REFUSED

CRIME1 “Let’s think about crime and safety for a minute.” “How safe do you feel walking around your neighborhood in the daytime? Very safe … somewhat safe … somewhat unsafe … or very unsafe?”

*

1 2 3 4

VERY SAFE SOMEWHAT SAFE SOMEWHAT UNSFAE VERY UNSFAE

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE – REPEAT QUESTION NA / REFUSED

12

CRIME2 “How safe do you feel walking around your neighborhood at night? Very safe … somewhat safe … somewhat unsafe … or very unsafe?”

*

1 2 3 4

VERY SAFE SOMEWHAT SAFE SOMEWHAT UNSFAE VERY UNSFAE

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE – REPEAT QUESTION NA / REFUSED

CRIME3 “How would you rate the Boston Police Department in providing protection and safety to the people of Boston… excellent … good … fair … poor … or very poor?”

*

1 2 3 4 5

EXCELLENT GOOD FAIR POOR VERY POOR

98 99

DON'T KNOW / NOT SURE / DEPENDS – PROBE: “Based on what you have seen or heard …” NA / REFUSED

13

ZIPC “Now, a few final questions . . .” “What is your zip code?”

*

99998 99999

ENTER 5-DIGIT ZIPCODE

DK - DO NOT PROBE NA / REFUSED

D1 “What is the highest grade in school, or level of education that you’ve completed and got credit for ...” [READ RESPONSES]

*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

“Eighth grade or less, Some high school, High school graduate, (INCLUDES G.E.D.) Technical school, Some college, College graduate, Or postgraduate work?”

98 99

DK (DO NOT PROBE) NA / REFUSED

D2 “GENERALLY SPEAKING, do you usually think of yourself as a Republican, a Democrat, an Independent or what?” (IF REPUBLICAN): “Would you call yourself a STRONG Republican or a NOT VERY STRONG Republican?” (IF DEMOCRAT): “Would you call yourself a STRONG Democrat or a NOT VERY STRONG Democrat?” (IF INDEPENDENT, NO PREFERENCE, OR OTHER): “Do you think of yourself as closer to the Republican or to the Democratic party?”

*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

STRONG DEMOCRAT NOT VERY STRONG DEMOCRAT INDEPENDENT, BUT CLOSER TO DEMOCRATS INDEPENDENT--CLOSER TO NEITHER INDEPENDENT, BUT CLOSER TO REPUBLICANS NOT VERY STRONG REPUBLICAN STRONG REPUBLICAN

98 99

OTHER PARTY DK / NA / REFUSED

D3 “What is your current age?” ___ ___ : :: : (RECORD EXACT NUMBER OF YEARS OLD -- E.G., 45) : :: :

*

96 97 98 99

NINETY-SIX YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER REFUSED DK NA

14

D4 “How many years have you lived in Boston?”

IF “ALL MY LIFE” ASK – “About how many years is that?” RECORD EXACT NUMBER OF YEARS OF RESIDENCE 1

*

96 97 98 99

ONE YEAR OR LESS 96 YEARS OF MORE REFUSED DK NA

D5 “How many times have you moved in the past 5 years?”

*

0 1 2 3 4 5

NONE / HAVE NOT MOVED IN LAST 5 YEARS ONE TIME

98 99

DON'T KNOW REFUSED

5 OR MORE TIMES

D6 “Are you of Hispanic or Spanish origin?"

*

1 2

YES NO

98 99

DON'T KNOW REFUSED

D7 “Which of the following best describes your race? Is it ...White ... African-American ... Asian ... Native-American ... or some other race?”

*

1 2 3 4 5 6

WHITE (CAUCASIAN) BLACK (AFRICAN-AMERICAN) HISPANIC ASIAN NATIVE AMERICAN OTHER – SPECIFY: ________________________________

98 99

DON’T KNOW NO ANSWER/REFUSED

15

D8 “Including yourself, how many adults CURRENTLY live in your household?”

*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN OR MORE

98 99

DK NA / REFUSED

D9 “How much TOTAL income did you and your family receive in 2008, not just from wages or salaries but from ALL sources -- that is, before taxes and other deductions were made? Was it ... (READ CATEGORIES)

*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

ANNUAL Less than $15,000, $15,000 - $29,999, $30,000 - $44,999, $45,000 - $59,999, $60,000 - $74,999, $75,000 - $99,999, or $100,000 and over?”

97 98 99

REFUSED DK NA

MONTHLY EQUIVALENT LESS THAN $1,250 $1,250 - $2,499 $2,500 - $3,749 $3,750 - $4,999 $5,000 - $6,249 $6,250 - $8,333 $8,334 AND OVER

D10 “Not counting business lines, extension phones, or cellular phones -- on how many different telephone NUMBERS can your household be reached?”

*

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

ONE TWO THREE FOUR FIVE SIX SEVEN OR MORE

98 99

DK NA / REFUSED

D11 “Finally, would you be willing to be interviewed by a reporter to discuss your reactions to some of the topics we’ve been talking about?” 1 YES “Could I have just your first name in case a reporter wants to call you?” ____________________ 2 NO / DK (DO NOT PROBE) 99

NA / REFUSED

“Thank you for your time and participation. Your input has been very valuable. Goodbye.” 16

Tabular Results

City Regions CBD to Allston Brighton = East Boston, Charlestown, North End, Downtown, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Kenmore, Fenway, Allston Brighton South End / South Boston Southwest = Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury Southeast = Dorchester, Mattapan, Roxbury

17

"First of all ... there are many problems facing the City of Boston today. In general, what do you think is the most IMPORTANT problem facing the City of Boston today?" Crime/ Qual of Trans-Economy/Cost of High Violence Schoolsportation Jobs Housing Taxes CITY OF BOSTON 23% 9% 4% 23% 2% 4%

Other 30%

Don't Know 6%

(N=) 499

Democrat Independent Republican

26% 16% 12%

9% 6% 15%

4% 0% 11%

25% 23% 16%

3% 0% 0%

3% 10% 2%

25% 42% 42%

5% 3% 2%

355 63 44

Male Female

21% 24%

8% 10%

5% 3%

21% 25%

1% 3%

4% 3%

30% 29%

8% 4%

235 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

38% 21% 22% 15%

5% 9% 12% 6%

9% 6% 1% 3%

19% 23% 24% 27%

3% 3% 2% 1%

1% 3% 5% 5%

23% 32% 27% 35%

2% 4% 7% 8%

70 145 156 94

White African American Hispanic Other

18% 34% 33% 17%

11% 3% 15% 0%

5% 1% 3% 3%

25% 23% 14% 26%

0% 7% 0% 8%

5% 2% 5% 0%

30% 25% 23% 43%

5% 6% 8% 3%

278 101 54 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

38% 19% 23% 15%

2% 7% 8% 17%

2% 4% 5% 4%

22% 30% 27% 18%

0% 4% 4% 1%

5% 3% 5% 1%

22% 29% 27% 38%

9% 3% 1% 5%

106 75 163 133

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

29% 21% 23% 19% 22%

9% 2% 10% 9% 13%

4% 5% 0% 0% 8%

15% 29% 24% 29% 23%

0% 6% 0% 3% 1%

3% 6% 4% 1% 3%

30% 28% 37% 34% 24%

10% 3% 3% 5% 5%

60 75 37 57 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

23% 31% 15%

8% 10% 13%

4% 2% 3%

23% 14% 31%

2% 2% 5%

5% 3% 1%

29% 30% 32%

6% 8% 1%

325 71 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton20% Southend - S. Boston 21% Southwest 18% Southeast 29%

12% 6% 12% 5%

5% 3% 6% 2%

25% 23% 17% 25%

1% 0% 1% 5%

5% 4% 5% 2%

26% 43% 36% 24%

5% 0% 5% 8%

160 52 119 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

11% 7% 6% 9%

8% 6% 3% 1%

20% 21% 23% 25%

1% 3% 7% 2%

3% 2% 4% 5%

31% 27% 30% 29%

5% 5% 11% 4%

97 96 67 220

Not moved in past 5 years23% Moved one time 31% Moved 2 or more times 21%

9% 9% 14%

4% 3% 17%

23% 25% 17%

3% 0% 0%

4% 3% 0%

28% 29% 28%

6% 1% 3%

336 98 16

Own home Rent

17% 34%

12% 4%

4% 3%

26% 20%

2% 3%

4% 4%

30% 28%

6% 5%

312 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

25% 23% 22%

13% 9% 6%

2% 5% 3%

23% 30% 15%

1% 2% 4%

4% 3% 5%

29% 22% 39%

4% 7% 6%

115 208 172

22% 28% 15% 25%

18

"Do you think things in the City of Boston are generally going in the right direction or are they seriously off on the wrong track?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Right Wrong Direction Track 62% 27%

Don't Know 11%

(N=) 500

Democrat Independent Republican

67% 45% 56%

22% 48% 33%

11% 7% 10%

355 64 44

Male Female

60% 63%

27% 27%

13% 10%

240 260

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

63% 64% 62% 54%

29% 29% 25% 31%

9% 7% 14% 15%

70 144 156 96

White African American Hispanic Other

66% 55% 61% 53%

24% 30% 28% 33%

10% 15% 10% 14%

278 101 55 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

52% 71% 63% 64%

32% 19% 31% 22%

16% 10% 6% 14%

108 75 162 133

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

53% 56% 78% 55% 71%

41% 21% 21% 38% 17%

6% 23% 1% 8% 12%

63 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

61% 60% 67%

29% 30% 19%

9% 11% 13%

325 71 88

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

60% 58% 61% 65%

24% 32% 28% 28%

16% 10% 11% 7%

160 51 119 170

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

64% 70% 66% 55%

22% 22% 24% 34%

14% 8% 10% 11%

96 96 67 221

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

61% 66% 72%

27% 23% 25%

12% 11% 3%

337 97 16

Own home Rent

67% 51%

26% 30%

7% 19%

315 174

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

71% 58% 60%

18% 28% 31%

10% 14% 9%

115 211 171

19

"GENERALLY SPEAKING, do you approve or disapprove of the way Tom Menino (men NEE noh) is handling his job as Mayor?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Approve Neutral Disapprove (N=) 73% 8% 19% 506

Democrat Independent Republican

77% 57% 74%

7% 11% 0%

16% 32% 26%

359 66 44

Male Female

73% 73%

7% 9%

20% 18%

241 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

64% 72% 75% 75%

13% 8% 5% 6%

23% 20% 20% 18%

69 146 156 99

White African American Hispanic Other

73% 75% 79% 64%

6% 8% 14% 6%

21% 17% 7% 30%

280 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

77% 77% 70% 72%

12% 6% 6% 6%

11% 17% 25% 22%

111 76 162 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

76% 81% 61% 57% 73%

11% 3% 1% 13% 3%

13% 16% 38% 29% 24%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

71% 64% 85%

7% 15% 4%

22% 21% 10%

330 72 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

74% 65% 74% 74%

9% 2% 10% 8%

17% 33% 16% 18%

160 53 121 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

70% 76% 68% 74%

9% 8% 12% 6%

20% 16% 20% 20%

97 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

73% 74% 76%

7% 9% 14%

20% 17% 10%

344 98 16

Own home Rent

73% 73%

7% 10%

21% 17%

317 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

82% 71% 69%

3% 8% 11%

14% 21% 20%

117 211 174

20

"How effective do you think Mayor Menino is at solving the problems that Boston faces ... very effective ... somewhat effective ... not very effective ... or not effective at all?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Somewhat Not Very Not At All Don't Effective Effective Effective Effective Know 29% 53% 9% 6% 3%

(N=) 504

Democrat Independent Republican

31% 24% 17%

54% 51% 59%

8% 13% 13%

5% 12% 9%

2% 0% 2%

360 63 44

Male Female

31% 26%

51% 56%

9% 9%

6% 5%

2% 4%

239 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

22% 27% 30% 36%

55% 57% 54% 42%

11% 9% 7% 10%

6% 6% 7% 7%

6% 2% 2% 5%

70 143 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

26% 38% 36% 17%

56% 43% 51% 63%

10% 5% 7% 14%

7% 5% 4% 3%

1% 8% 3% 3%

280 104 56 40

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

34% 41% 25% 19%

44% 43% 59% 63%

10% 6% 9% 9%

7% 5% 6% 6%

4% 5% 0% 3%

110 76 160 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

40% 37% 27% 19% 24%

43% 49% 42% 65% 60%

10% 7% 24% 5% 9%

6% 7% 6% 8% 4%

1% 0% 0% 4% 3%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

30% 27% 26%

51% 47% 68%

11% 10% 2%

7% 6% 4%

2% 9% 0%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

23% 17% 28% 38%

64% 53% 53% 44%

6% 20% 9% 8%

5% 10% 6% 5%

1% 0% 4% 5%

161 53 119 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

19% 24% 34% 33%

62% 60% 44% 49%

10% 14% 9% 7%

2% 1% 10% 9%

7% 2% 4% 2%

95 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

29% 27% 39%

53% 58% 42%

9% 8% 9%

6% 4% 10%

2% 3% 0%

343 96 16

Own home Rent

28% 30%

59% 43%

7% 13%

5% 8%

2% 6%

317 176

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

50% 27% 16%

37% 57% 61%

6% 8% 12%

5% 5% 7%

2% 3% 4%

118 211 171

21

"Have you, personally, ever met Mayor Menino?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 57%

No 43%

(N=) 507

Democrat Independent Republican

57% 52% 61%

43% 48% 39%

360 66 44

Male Female

61% 53%

39% 47%

242 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

41% 57% 66% 52%

59% 43% 34% 48%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

58% 58% 61% 38%

42% 42% 39% 62%

280 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

56% 56% 59% 59%

44% 44% 41% 41%

110 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

55% 49% 67% 56% 54%

45% 51% 33% 44% 46%

62 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

57% 52% 61%

43% 48% 39%

330 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

52% 49% 70% 55%

48% 51% 30% 45%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

34% 60% 57% 65%

66% 40% 43% 35%

97 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

59% 54% 21%

41% 46% 79%

343 99 16

Own home Rent

63% 46%

37% 54%

318 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

75% 61% 41%

25% 39% 59%

118 211 174

22

"Mayor Menino is considering running for a fifth term as mayor of Boston. Do you think he should run again?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 62%

No Don't Know (N=) 32% 5% 504

Democrat Independent Republican

66% 50% 61%

30% 44% 38%

5% 6% 1%

361 63 44

Male Female

66% 59%

32% 33%

2% 7%

239 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

62% 66% 57% 66%

30% 30% 40% 29%

7% 4% 3% 5%

70 143 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

60% 65% 76% 63%

37% 25% 17% 34%

3% 10% 7% 3%

281 104 55 40

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

69% 60% 60% 60%

25% 29% 38% 37%

6% 11% 2% 3%

111 76 161 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

68% 74% 53% 50% 58%

28% 22% 43% 45% 41%

5% 4% 4% 4% 1%

63 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

59% 56% 77%

37% 36% 19%

4% 8% 4%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

59% 41% 67% 69%

35% 55% 30% 25%

6% 5% 4% 6%

161 53 119 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

54% 67% 68% 63%

39% 31% 31% 32%

7% 2% 1% 6%

95 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

62% 64% 70%

34% 31% 30%

5% 6% 0%

343 96 16

Own home Rent

61% 65%

35% 28%

4% 7%

318 176

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

73% 59% 61%

22% 39% 32%

5% 3% 7%

118 211 171

23

"Do you think there should be a term limit for Mayor?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 52%

No Don't Know (N=) 44% 4% 505

Democrat Independent Republican

48% 74% 52%

48% 22% 48%

4% 4% 0%

359 66 44

Male Female

53% 51%

45% 43%

2% 6%

240 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

47% 50% 51% 57%

46% 48% 47% 37%

7% 3% 2% 6%

70 145 156 99

White African American Hispanic Other

50% 54% 51% 48%

46% 41% 43% 52%

4% 5% 6% 0%

279 103 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

54% 50% 58% 41%

43% 45% 37% 57%

3% 5% 5% 2%

109 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

64% 48% 49% 55% 50%

31% 50% 48% 40% 48%

5% 2% 3% 5% 2%

62 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

57% 46% 37%

40% 47% 57%

3% 6% 6%

330 72 88

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

54% 57% 47% 53%

43% 43% 49% 42%

3% 0% 4% 5%

161 53 121 170

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

44% 57% 50% 52%

50% 40% 46% 44%

6% 2% 3% 4%

96 96 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

56% 42% 44%

40% 57% 40%

4% 2% 16%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

54% 49%

41% 48%

4% 3%

316 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

39% 57% 55%

59% 40% 40%

3% 3% 5%

118 210 174

24

"Based on what you have seen or heard, do you think the City of Boston is well run or poorly run?" "Is that very or only somewhat?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Somewhat Somewhat Very Don't Well Run Well Run Neutral Poorly RunPoorly RunKnow 22% 41% 15% 13% 8% 2%

(N=) 501

Democrat Independent Republican

23% 23% 11%

43% 29% 45%

14% 21% 13%

11% 11% 25%

6% 16% 6%

3% 0% 0%

359 63 44

Male Female

26% 19%

39% 43%

11% 18%

11% 14%

9% 6%

3% 1%

237 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

22% 22% 17% 31%

35% 43% 44% 37%

12% 13% 17% 13%

18% 16% 10% 9%

11% 6% 9% 7%

2% 1% 2% 3%

70 141 155 99

White African American Hispanic Other

23% 17% 32% 20%

41% 49% 33% 30%

14% 15% 12% 21%

14% 12% 0% 23%

8% 5% 10% 3%

0% 1% 13% 3%

281 102 56 39

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

19% 29% 22% 20%

41% 42% 42% 38%

14% 8% 13% 21%

13% 11% 12% 15%

7% 9% 9% 5%

6% 1% 2% 0%

111 76 161 131

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

25% 16% 28% 20% 23%

48% 39% 31% 39% 40%

6% 25% 16% 14% 13%

6% 7% 18% 19% 18%

15% 7% 7% 8% 4%

0% 6% 0% 0% 1%

63 75 37 55 104

No children in HH One child Two or more children

20% 22% 27%

44% 35% 40%

13% 21% 17%

14% 15% 7%

8% 6% 6%

1% 2% 2%

328 69 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

18% 13% 31% 24%

40% 35% 41% 44%

15% 22% 13% 13%

17% 20% 7% 10%

6% 10% 7% 8%

4% 0% 1% 1%

161 53 115 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

16% 27% 20% 23%

41% 39% 42% 42%

12% 17% 11% 16%

24% 9% 14% 10%

5% 4% 11% 9%

3% 4% 2% 1%

94 96 66 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

21% 23% 30%

45% 33% 20%

14% 15% 30%

12% 22% 3%

7% 6% 17%

2% 2% 0%

340 96 16

Own home Rent

25% 17%

43% 36%

14% 16%

12% 15%

6% 11%

1% 5%

317 174

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

39% 19% 15%

34% 41% 46%

15% 15% 14%

5% 14% 15%

6% 7% 8%

1% 3% 1%

118 209 171

25

"Next, I'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person -- or if you have never heard of him or her. First, how about ... Boston Mayor Tom Menino."

CITY OF BOSTON

Favorable NeutralUnfavorable DK 74% 6% 17% 3%

(N=) 506

Democrat Independent Republican

78% 63% 74%

5% 7% 6%

15% 26% 18%

2% 4% 1%

361 66 44

Male Female

75% 73%

4% 8%

17% 17%

4% 2%

241 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

69% 72% 75% 77%

5% 9% 5% 5%

24% 17% 18% 15%

2% 3% 3% 3%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

75% 81% 72% 60%

7% 5% 9% 0%

17% 14% 8% 30%

1% 0% 12% 9%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

77% 81% 65% 77%

3% 1% 10% 6%

15% 18% 20% 16%

5% 0% 5% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

77% 73% 78% 64% 70%

7% 6% 2% 4% 10%

14% 16% 20% 30% 19%

2% 5% 0% 3% 1%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

72% 68% 90%

8% 6% 1%

19% 24% 7%

2% 2% 2%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

68% 67% 75% 81%

8% 5% 8% 4%

18% 28% 15% 15%

6% 0% 2% 1%

161 53 122 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

71% 69% 81% 75%

8% 10% 4% 5%

18% 15% 15% 19%

4% 7% 0% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

74% 74% 81%

7% 4% 0%

17% 17% 19%

2% 4% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

76% 69%

5% 8%

18% 17%

2% 5%

317 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

87% 73% 67%

2% 6% 9%

11% 17% 20%

0% 4% 4%

118 211 173

26

"Next, I'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person -- or if you have never heard of him or her. First, how about ... Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty."

CITY OF BOSTON

Favorable NeutralUnfavorable DK 43% 14% 11% 31%

(N=) 505

Democrat Independent Republican

45% 49% 35%

14% 11% 29%

10% 12% 14%

32% 28% 21%

359 66 44

Male Female

44% 43%

15% 13%

13% 9%

28% 34%

242 263

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

30% 52% 42% 43%

11% 11% 17% 16%

20% 11% 11% 7%

38% 26% 29% 34%

70 145 157 98

White African American Hispanic Other

49% 36% 39% 22%

17% 7% 10% 20%

11% 13% 8% 18%

23% 44% 43% 40%

281 102 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

39% 47% 47% 39%

12% 13% 12% 21%

7% 10% 14% 13%

43% 30% 26% 26%

110 75 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

44% 40% 50% 52% 51%

8% 14% 19% 5% 12%

9% 2% 21% 22% 11%

39% 44% 10% 22% 25%

62 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

46% 36% 42%

13% 19% 15%

13% 14% 3%

27% 31% 40%

329 72 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

39% 41% 47% 46%

19% 19% 11% 10%

10% 21% 11% 9%

31% 20% 32% 35%

161 51 122 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

26% 48% 40% 49%

16% 16% 10% 15%

16% 10% 13% 10%

42% 25% 38% 27%

97 97 68 224

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

46% 41% 23%

13% 16% 46%

9% 16% 14%

32% 27% 17%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

43% 42%

18% 9%

11% 11%

28% 38%

317 177

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

56% 52% 25%

15% 10% 18%

8% 10% 14%

22% 27% 43%

118 211 173

27

"Next, I'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person -- or if you have never heard of him or her. First, how about ... Boston City Councilor Sam Yoon."

CITY OF BOSTON

Favorable NeutralUnfavorable DK 38% 12% 12% 38%

(N=) 499

Democrat Independent Republican

42% 33% 24%

8% 25% 12%

11% 13% 21%

39% 29% 42%

357 64 42

Male Female

38% 37%

13% 10%

14% 10%

34% 42%

237 262

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

41% 35% 42% 30%

6% 13% 14% 9%

14% 16% 7% 16%

39% 36% 36% 46%

70 145 153 97

White African American Hispanic Other

37% 35% 36% 53%

12% 17% 5% 7%

17% 5% 4% 3%

34% 43% 55% 37%

276 101 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

22% 38% 37% 51%

9% 10% 17% 9%

9% 9% 14% 14%

59% 43% 32% 26%

107 76 160 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

34% 35% 70% 33% 45%

9% 7% 0% 25% 16%

6% 9% 8% 11% 11%

51% 49% 22% 31% 27%

62 72 35 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

37% 50% 34%

14% 10% 5%

13% 10% 12%

36% 30% 49%

326 73 86

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

33% 45% 41% 38%

15% 16% 11% 8%

11% 16% 11% 13%

42% 23% 37% 41%

161 51 121 167

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

46% 36% 37% 35%

8% 12% 12% 12%

7% 14% 7% 16%

39% 39% 44% 37%

96 95 68 220

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

39% 40% 34%

13% 5% 22%

12% 16% 8%

36% 39% 36%

338 96 16

Own home Rent

40% 33%

12% 12%

13% 11%

36% 44%

310 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

49% 37% 33%

7% 13% 13%

16% 12% 9%

28% 39% 45%

116 208 172

28

"Next, I'd like to get your overall opinion of some people in the news. As I read each name, please say if you have a favorable or unfavorable opinion of this person -- or if you have never heard of him or her. First, how about ... Southend businessman Kevin McCrea."

CITY OF BOSTON

Favorable NeutralUnfavorable DK 5% 4% 4% 86%

(N=) 499

Democrat Independent Republican

5% 10% 1%

5% 3% 1%

4% 5% 4%

86% 82% 94%

355 65 42

Male Female

4% 5%

6% 3%

6% 3%

84% 88%

239 260

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

2% 6% 4% 5%

3% 4% 6% 2%

8% 3% 7% 2%

87% 87% 82% 91%

68 145 155 95

White African American Hispanic Other

4% 6% 8% 4%

5% 3% 1% 3%

4% 5% 4% 8%

87% 86% 87% 85%

275 101 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

5% 5% 7% 3%

3% 3% 8% 2%

2% 2% 3% 9%

90% 90% 82% 86%

108 75 159 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

1% 9% 17% 0% 6%

4% 5% 3% 8% 5%

4% 2% 0% 10% 3%

91% 85% 80% 82% 86%

62 75 37 57 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

4% 6% 9%

5% 3% 6%

4% 7% 2%

87% 84% 83%

326 72 87

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

1% 0% 7% 9%

7% 4% 4% 2%

5% 2% 5% 4%

87% 93% 83% 85%

160 49 121 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

6% 5% 5% 5%

3% 3% 5% 5%

3% 3% 4% 6%

89% 89% 86% 84%

96 97 68 218

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

4% 10% 2%

5% 1% 0%

4% 6% 1%

86% 83% 96%

335 99 16

Own home Rent

6% 4%

5% 3%

4% 5%

85% 88%

312 176

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

8% 5% 3%

7% 4% 4%

5% 5% 3%

80% 87% 90%

117 210 169

29

"Have you, personally, ever met City Councilor Sam Yoon?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 20%

No 79%

DK 1%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

22% 16% 13%

77% 84% 87%

1% 0% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

20% 20%

79% 79%

2% 0%

242 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

19% 19% 23% 15%

81% 81% 75% 85%

0% 0% 2% 1%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

18% 22% 11% 35%

81% 78% 82% 65%

0% 0% 7% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

6% 9% 23% 35%

90% 91% 77% 65%

4% 0% 0% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

13% 13% 21% 34% 28%

86% 82% 79% 66% 72%

1% 5% 1% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

17% 31% 22%

83% 69% 77%

0% 0% 0%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

20% 22% 16% 22%

77% 78% 83% 78%

3% 0% 0% 0%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

20% 17% 11% 24%

80% 79% 89% 76%

0% 4% 0% 0%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

21% 20% 3%

77% 80% 97%

1% 0% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

24% 12%

76% 85%

0% 2%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

29% 19% 16%

71% 79% 84%

0% 2% 0%

118 211 174

30

"Have you, personally, ever met City Councilor Michael Flaherty?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 28%

No 71%

DK 2%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

28% 33% 22%

70% 67% 73%

2% 0% 5%

361 66 44

Male Female

30% 26%

68% 73%

2% 1%

242 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

18% 26% 33% 29%

82% 72% 64% 70%

0% 2% 3% 1%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

32% 34% 11% 14%

68% 64% 82% 86%

1% 2% 7% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

26% 31% 35% 21%

70% 69% 65% 77%

4% 0% 1% 2%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

16% 24% 23% 42% 32%

83% 70% 71% 58% 67%

1% 6% 6% 0% 1%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

28% 27% 30%

71% 73% 70%

1% 0% 0%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

19% 41% 30% 30%

78% 59% 69% 68%

3% 0% 1% 1%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

8% 27% 24% 38%

92% 69% 73% 61%

0% 4% 3% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

31% 25% 8%

67% 75% 92%

2% 0% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

32% 20%

67% 77%

1% 3%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

47% 29% 14%

53% 69% 84%

0% 2% 2%

118 211 174

31

"Have you, personally, ever met businessman Kevin McCrea?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 2%

No 96%

DK 2%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

1% 9% 1%

97% 91% 97%

2% 0% 2%

361 66 44

Male Female

3% 2%

95% 97%

2% 1%

242 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

1% 0% 3% 3%

97% 100% 93% 96%

2% 0% 4% 1%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

3% 2% 3% 0%

97% 97% 87% 100%

1% 1% 11% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

4% 0% 4% 1%

89% 100% 96% 99%

7% 0% 0% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

1% 0% 11% 4% 1%

94% 95% 89% 96% 99%

5% 5% 0% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

3% 2% 1%

96% 97% 97%

1% 2% 1%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

2% 0% 3% 4%

95% 100% 96% 95%

4% 0% 1% 1%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

0% 3% 3% 3%

100% 91% 96% 97%

0% 5% 2% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

3% 2% 0%

95% 97% 100%

2% 1% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

3% 1%

96% 96%

1% 3%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

4% 4% 0%

95% 93% 100%

1% 3% 0%

118 211 174

32

"I'd like to ask a few questions now about Boston City Council. Do you know who your city councilor is?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 48%

No Don't Know (N=) 51% 1% 507

Democrat Independent Republican

50% 41% 47%

49% 54% 52%

1% 5% 1%

360 66 44

Male Female

52% 44%

46% 55%

2% 1%

242 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

22% 56% 50% 49%

78% 44% 48% 48%

0% 0% 1% 3%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

55% 40% 44% 26%

44% 57% 56% 74%

1% 3% 0% 0%

280 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

43% 46% 45% 60%

56% 53% 52% 40%

1% 1% 3% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

41% 39% 61% 61% 52%

55% 58% 39% 39% 46%

3% 3% 0% 0% 2%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

48% 42% 53%

50% 58% 47%

2% 0% 0%

330 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

46% 55% 54% 44%

53% 40% 46% 55%

1% 5% 0% 2%

161 52 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

28% 51% 38% 59%

72% 48% 59% 40%

0% 2% 3% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

52% 50% 13%

46% 50% 87%

2% 0% 0%

344 98 16

Own home Rent

56% 32%

43% 66%

1% 2%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

68% 50% 33%

32% 49% 64%

0% 1% 3%

118 211 174

33

"How effective do you think the Boston City Council is at solving the problems that Boston faces ... very effective ... somewhat effective ... not very effective ... or not effective at all?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Somewhat Not Very Not At All Don't Effective Effective Effective Effective Know 6% 53% 18% 10% 13%

(N=) 503

Democrat Independent Republican

6% 8% 0%

59% 29% 54%

16% 22% 35%

9% 18% 9%

11% 23% 3%

358 66 43

Male Female

9% 4%

46% 60%

21% 15%

13% 8%

12% 14%

238 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

2% 7% 3% 10%

55% 56% 52% 49%

16% 16% 20% 21%

8% 9% 14% 9%

19% 13% 11% 10%

67 146 156 98

White African American Hispanic Other

4% 4% 20% 0%

53% 53% 41% 77%

23% 10% 12% 6%

11% 17% 4% 3%

10% 16% 23% 14%

278 104 56 41

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

5% 12% 4% 2%

59% 46% 49% 57%

9% 15% 23% 23%

14% 9% 10% 9%

12% 18% 13% 9%

110 75 161 134

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

13% 2% 15% 3% 2%

43% 57% 41% 58% 53%

15% 12% 19% 15% 26%

16% 10% 21% 11% 9%

14% 19% 4% 12% 9%

62 75 35 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

6% 4% 4%

49% 63% 64%

21% 15% 12%

12% 7% 11%

13% 11% 11%

326 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

8% 2% 5% 7%

51% 57% 50% 56%

22% 12% 20% 15%

9% 15% 7% 13%

11% 14% 18% 10%

157 53 122 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

3% 8% 4% 6%

58% 45% 56% 54%

18% 20% 11% 20%

7% 7% 12% 13%

14% 20% 16% 8%

93 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

5% 7% 0%

53% 50% 61%

18% 20% 6%

11% 11% 10%

13% 11% 23%

342 99 16

Own home Rent

4% 9%

53% 52%

21% 13%

11% 10%

11% 16%

316 175

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

10% 7% 2%

56% 54% 51%

19% 19% 15%

9% 11% 10%

5% 8% 21%

118 210 170

34

"Who do you have more faith in to address problems in Boston, the Mayor or the City Council?" ROTATE RESPONSES Mayor 67%

Council 16%

Equal 6%

Democrat Independent Republican

67% 68% 75%

17% 14% 16%

5% 2% 5%

4% 13% 4%

7% 3% 0%

360 66 44

Male Female

68% 66%

15% 16%

7% 4%

5% 7%

4% 6%

242 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

60% 64% 70% 73%

27% 19% 12% 12%

0% 6% 8% 4%

3% 8% 5% 8%

10% 3% 6% 3%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

65% 77% 70% 59%

18% 9% 18% 19%

6% 5% 0% 10%

6% 5% 3% 9%

5% 5% 10% 3%

280 103 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

74% 70% 65% 62%

12% 12% 19% 19%

1% 7% 6% 9%

4% 4% 8% 4%

9% 7% 2% 7%

110 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

76% 68% 52% 65% 62%

11% 13% 33% 18% 21%

1% 10% 2% 7% 7%

3% 4% 5% 4% 7%

9% 5% 9% 6% 2%

62 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

69% 60% 69%

16% 18% 15%

3% 9% 9%

8% 2% 3%

3% 12% 3%

330 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

60% 70% 62% 77%

20% 16% 15% 12%

7% 6% 9% 2%

4% 7% 8% 6%

9% 1% 5% 4%

161 52 122 171

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

60% 65% 78% 68%

20% 21% 9% 15%

7% 2% 7% 5%

7% 3% 2% 8%

6% 8% 5% 4%

97 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

66% 73% 68%

16% 13% 19%

6% 4% 0%

6% 7% 0%

5% 4% 13%

343 98 16

Own home Rent

70% 61%

16% 17%

4% 9%

6% 7%

4% 7%

317 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

70% 70% 62%

14% 14% 19%

10% 5% 3%

3% 5% 9%

3% 5% 7%

118 211 174

CITY OF BOSTON

Neither Don't Know (N=) 6% 5% 506

35

"Let's turn to politics for a minute. As you know, the election for Mayor of Boston is being held in November 2009. How interested would you say you are in the Boston mayoral election ... extremely interested ... very interested ... somewhat interested ... or not very interested?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Extremely Very Somewhat Not Very Interested Interested Interested Interested 23% 42% 26% 9%

Don't Know 1%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

25% 17% 20%

41% 46% 43%

26% 22% 34%

7% 13% 3%

1% 1% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

21% 26%

45% 38%

24% 28%

10% 7%

0% 1%

242 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

9% 21% 25% 29%

20% 43% 53% 40%

57% 28% 10% 27%

12% 7% 11% 4%

2% 0% 1% 0%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

25% 21% 33% 3%

41% 42% 44% 39%

25% 26% 19% 42%

8% 11% 3% 17%

1% 0% 0% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

23% 32% 23% 19%

40% 36% 41% 44%

30% 26% 27% 25%

7% 5% 9% 10%

0% 2% 0% 1%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

18% 26% 26% 10% 25%

41% 44% 41% 53% 42%

30% 26% 33% 24% 24%

8% 4% 0% 13% 9%

2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

21% 29% 26%

45% 33% 36%

24% 32% 30%

9% 6% 8%

1% 0% 1%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

19% 24% 28% 24%

42% 35% 38% 46%

28% 35% 25% 22%

9% 6% 10% 8%

1% 0% 0% 1%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

13% 14% 17% 33%

36% 54% 44% 39%

35% 28% 31% 20%

14% 4% 8% 8%

1% 0% 0% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

21% 31% 9%

44% 40% 27%

26% 19% 54%

9% 10% 3%

0% 0% 7%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

24% 22%

44% 36%

23% 31%

8% 9%

0% 2%

318 179

36

"Which of the following best describes you ... 1) I will probably NOT vote in the 2009 Boston Mayoral Election, 2) I MAY vote in the Boston Mayoral election, 3) unless some emergency comes up, I WILL vote in the Mayoral election, 4) I will DEEFINITELY vote in the Mayoral election, or 5) I just don't know at this time." Probably NOT Vote 5%

May Vote 8%

Don't Know 6%

(N=) 504

Democrat Independent Republican

5% 4% 6%

7% 11% 10%

6% 12% 10%

76% 62% 71%

6% 10% 3%

361 66 44

Male Female

6% 4%

11% 6%

6% 9%

72% 72%

5% 8%

242 262

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

10% 4% 4% 7%

24% 9% 5% 4%

6% 10% 7% 7%

42% 72% 81% 79%

18% 5% 4% 3%

70 144 157 98

White African American Hispanic Other

5% 3% 3% 16%

6% 14% 9% 15%

11% 2% 6% 0%

73% 77% 71% 59%

5% 4% 11% 10%

281 103 54 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

4% 3% 6% 6%

6% 5% 14% 4%

9% 7% 6% 8%

72% 75% 68% 78%

9% 10% 6% 4%

111 75 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

8% 9% 7% 3% 2%

12% 10% 7% 14% 10%

4% 2% 5% 10% 6%

69% 73% 74% 67% 77%

7% 5% 6% 6% 4%

63 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

5% 6% 7%

9% 7% 11%

6% 8% 10%

73% 77% 68%

7% 3% 3%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

8% 4% 3% 5%

7% 13% 8% 9%

9% 9% 9% 5%

69% 70% 74% 75%

8% 4% 6% 6%

161 53 121 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

14% 2% 0% 4%

16% 9% 13% 4%

7% 10% 3% 8%

51% 72% 76% 81%

12% 7% 7% 2%

97 95 68 224

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

5% 3% 29%

8% 10% 13%

7% 9% 9%

76% 69% 29%

4% 8% 21%

343 97 16

Own home Rent

3% 10%

8% 10%

9% 4%

77% 63%

4% 12%

317 177

CITY OF BOSTON

Unless EmerDefinitely Will Vote Vote 8% 72%

37

"I'm going to ask you about some potential candidate matchups for the November 2009 Mayoral election." ROTATE MATCHUPS AND CANDIDATES - Tom Menino or Sam Yoon" Won't Vote Undecided (N=) 1% 11% 440

Menino 63%

Yoon 21%

Other 4%

Democrat Independent Republican

66% 50% 65%

19% 28% 27%

4% 8% 1%

1% 1% 0%

11% 13% 8%

322 55 39

Male Female

66% 60%

19% 23%

4% 3%

1% 1%

10% 12%

211 229

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

58% 57% 66% 66%

26% 22% 20% 21%

3% 5% 5% 2%

0% 1% 1% 1%

12% 14% 9% 10%

50 129 142 88

White African American Hispanic Other

65% 63% 70% 48%

19% 24% 11% 32%

4% 3% 2% 8%

1% 0% 0% 0%

11% 10% 17% 12%

248 95 47 32

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

75% 75% 54% 56%

12% 15% 25% 29%

1% 3% 8% 1%

1% 0% 1% 0%

11% 7% 11% 14%

95 65 141 120

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

62% 73% 48% 54% 58%

20% 15% 50% 24% 30%

1% 2% 0% 11% 2%

0% 2% 0% 0% 1%

17% 8% 2% 11% 8%

53 64 31 53 98

No children in HH One child Two or more children

59% 55% 78%

22% 32% 9%

5% 2% 2%

1% 0% 2%

12% 11% 9%

283 66 80

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

59% 54% 63% 69%

19% 31% 21% 19%

4% 6% 3% 3%

3% 3% 1% 0%

15% 6% 13% 8%

135 48 109 147

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

47% 63% 65% 67%

36% 20% 23% 17%

6% 0% 2% 5%

0% 0% 2% 1%

11% 17% 8% 10%

70 85 63 207

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

63% 66% 56%

20% 19% 44%

4% 4% 0%

1% 0% 0%

12% 11% 0%

307 86 8

Own home Rent

63% 61%

24% 14%

3% 6%

1% 2%

8% 17%

292 137

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

80% 58% 55%

12% 21% 28%

1% 5% 4%

1% 1% 2%

6% 14% 12%

115 191 134

CITY OF BOSTON

38

"I'm going to ask you about some potential candidate matchups for the November 2009 Mayoral election." ROTATE MATCHUPS AND CANDIDATES - Tom Menino or Michael Flaherty?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Menino Flaherty 61% 23%

Other Undecided 3% 14%

(N=) 439

Democrat Independent Republican

65% 36% 55%

21% 34% 30%

3% 8% 0%

12% 22% 15%

321 55 39

Male Female

66% 56%

19% 26%

2% 4%

14% 14%

210 229

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

67% 58% 60% 59%

11% 21% 29% 25%

9% 2% 1% 3%

14% 19% 10% 13%

50 129 142 87

White African American Hispanic Other

56% 69% 74% 59%

29% 15% 13% 3%

1% 3% 2% 22%

14% 13% 11% 16%

247 95 47 32

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

67% 61% 57% 58%

20% 19% 29% 21%

1% 3% 3% 5%

12% 17% 11% 17%

95 65 141 120

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

62% 72% 65% 55% 54%

21% 15% 34% 33% 28%

1% 3% 0% 2% 5%

15% 11% 1% 10% 13%

53 64 31 53 98

No children in HH One child Two or more children

57% 55% 74%

27% 19% 11%

3% 8% 0%

13% 17% 14%

282 66 80

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

56% 51% 60% 69%

27% 37% 15% 20%

4% 3% 4% 1%

13% 9% 21% 10%

135 48 109 147

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

57% 60% 75% 58%

18% 22% 13% 28%

10% 1% 2% 1%

15% 16% 10% 13%

70 85 63 207

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

56% 71% 57%

26% 18% 7%

3% 4% 0%

15% 7% 36%

306 86 8

Own home Rent

62% 57%

22% 24%

3% 4%

13% 15%

292 137

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

68% 59% 58%

23% 26% 17%

2% 2% 5%

8% 12% 20%

114 191 134

39

"I'm going to ask you about some potential candidate matchups for the November 2009 Mayoral election." ROTATE MATCHUPS AND CANDIDATES - Tom Menino or Kevin McCrea?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Menino McCrea 70% 7%

Other 5%

Won't Vote Undecided (N=) 1% 17% 441

Democrat Independent Republican

74% 56% 65%

5% 18% 8%

4% 11% 9%

1% 0% 0%

16% 15% 17%

322 57 39

Male Female

73% 67%

8% 7%

5% 5%

1% 1%

13% 20%

212 230

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

65% 65% 74% 74%

3% 7% 9% 7%

11% 3% 6% 5%

0% 2% 0% 0%

21% 22% 11% 14%

50 129 143 87

White African American Hispanic Other

70% 77% 76% 53%

9% 4% 6% 0%

5% 3% 2% 22%

1% 0% 0% 5%

15% 16% 16% 20%

249 95 47 32

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

78% 80% 65% 64%

8% 5% 10% 3%

1% 6% 7% 6%

0% 0% 1% 1%

12% 9% 16% 25%

95 65 143 120

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

70% 77% 69% 73% 65%

9% 10% 15% 5% 10%

1% 3% 0% 10% 7%

0% 0% 0% 0% 3%

21% 10% 16% 12% 16%

53 64 33 53 98

No children in HH One child Two or more children

67% 63% 85%

9% 4% 5%

6% 10% 0%

1% 0% 2%

18% 22% 9%

284 66 80

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

61% 70% 72% 78%

7% 11% 6% 7%

9% 6% 5% 2%

0% 6% 0% 0%

23% 8% 18% 14%

135 48 109 148

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

59% 69% 73% 73%

4% 8% 9% 7%

11% 1% 2% 6%

0% 2% 0% 1%

26% 20% 17% 12%

71 87 63 207

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

67% 75% 82%

8% 7% 0%

6% 5% 0%

1% 0% 0%

18% 13% 18%

308 86 8

Own home Rent

71% 67%

7% 8%

5% 7%

1% 0%

16% 18%

294 137

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

85% 65% 65%

4% 8% 9%

3% 7% 5%

1% 1% 0%

7% 20% 22%

114 193 134

40

"The Boston Firefighters union has recently endorsed Michael Flaherty for Mayor. Does the endorsement of the firefighters union make you more likely or less likely to vote for Flaherty, or will this endorsement make little difference in your vote?"

CITY OF BOSTON

More Likely 11%

Less No Don't Likely Difference Know 20% 65% 4%

(N=) 443

Democrat Independent Republican

12% 7% 9%

20% 6% 39%

65% 81% 52%

4% 6% 0%

322 57 39

Male Female

12% 10%

24% 16%

61% 69%

3% 5%

212 230

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

17% 12% 10% 9%

18% 20% 22% 18%

64% 66% 65% 64%

2% 2% 4% 9%

50 130 143 88

White African American Hispanic Other

14% 2% 20% 7%

24% 14% 12% 11%

59% 75% 63% 82%

3% 9% 5% 0%

250 96 47 32

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

17% 8% 10% 10%

10% 16% 21% 29%

67% 74% 63% 60%

5% 2% 6% 0%

96 65 144 120

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

12% 12% 3% 8% 10%

5% 15% 28% 28% 26%

80% 68% 65% 63% 58%

3% 5% 4% 1% 5%

54 64 33 53 98

No children in HH One child Two or more children

10% 9% 12%

17% 28% 22%

67% 63% 64%

6% 0% 1%

286 66 80

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

12% 16% 11% 8%

17% 37% 18% 17%

68% 47% 66% 68%

3% 0% 5% 6%

135 48 109 150

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

11% 17% 4% 11%

27% 18% 22% 17%

60% 61% 65% 68%

2% 3% 8% 4%

71 87 63 209

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

11% 12% 32%

20% 22% 6%

65% 65% 39%

4% 2% 22%

311 86 8

Own home Rent

10% 14%

22% 14%

66% 65%

3% 7%

296 137

41

"Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about whether Boston firefighters should be subject to random drug and alcohol tests. How much would you say you have heard about this issue ... a great deal ... some ... a little ... or nothing at all?" Great Deal 57%

Some 25%

A Little 12%

Nothing At All 6%

Don't Know 0%

(N=) 507

Democrat Independent Republican

56% 55% 53%

27% 24% 30%

11% 15% 9%

6% 6% 8%

0% 0% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

64% 50%

18% 31%

13% 11%

6% 7%

0% 1%

241 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

35% 55% 68% 57%

36% 29% 17% 26%

14% 9% 12% 12%

16% 7% 3% 3%

0% 0% 0% 2%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

61% 53% 53% 41%

23% 29% 26% 36%

11% 11% 7% 15%

5% 5% 14% 7%

0% 1% 0% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

59% 65% 52% 54%

21% 22% 29% 27%

9% 9% 12% 14%

9% 3% 7% 5%

1% 0% 0% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

47% 56% 59% 57% 52%

25% 30% 27% 27% 30%

14% 9% 13% 13% 14%

13% 6% 1% 3% 4%

0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

57% 58% 57%

24% 28% 24%

13% 8% 9%

6% 7% 9%

0% 0% 0%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

55% 55% 51% 63%

25% 23% 32% 21%

13% 19% 9% 10%

7% 3% 9% 5%

0% 0% 0% 1%

161 53 121 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

31% 52% 43% 73%

36% 28% 31% 18%

17% 11% 23% 6%

16% 9% 4% 2%

0% 0% 0% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

59% 52% 55%

27% 20% 5%

11% 12% 27%

4% 17% 12%

0% 0% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

61% 49%

23% 28%

11% 12%

4% 10%

0% 1%

318 179

CITY OF BOSTON

42

"Do you, personally think Boston firefighters should be subject to random drug and alcohol tests?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 88%

No Don't Know (N=) 10% 2% 507

Democrat Independent Republican

89% 82% 81%

8% 16% 16%

2% 2% 3%

361 66 44

Male Female

85% 89%

13% 7%

1% 3%

241 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

81% 90% 87% 86%

13% 10% 13% 9%

7% 1% 1% 5%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

91% 88% 76% 77%

7% 9% 24% 13%

2% 3% 0% 10%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

86% 84% 92% 85%

11% 15% 7% 10%

3% 1% 1% 5%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

90% 90% 76% 92% 90%

8% 9% 23% 7% 5%

2% 1% 1% 2% 4%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

87% 85% 90%

11% 9% 9%

2% 6% 0%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

86% 95% 91% 84%

9% 5% 7% 14%

4% 0% 2% 2%

161 53 121 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

82% 83% 92% 90%

13% 17% 5% 8%

5% 0% 3% 2%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

88% 86% 86%

9% 14% 13%

3% 0% 1%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

89% 85%

8% 14%

3% 1%

318 179

43

"How important do you think it is for candidates for Boston Mayor to debate on television during prime time ... very important ... somewhat important ... or not important?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Somewhat Not Don't ImportantImportantImportant Know 54% 34% 10% 1%

(N=) 502

Democrat Independent Republican

55% 52% 60%

36% 34% 24%

9% 14% 11%

0% 1% 5%

361 66 44

Male Female

59% 50%

31% 36%

9% 11%

0% 3%

237 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

47% 58% 57% 52%

43% 29% 35% 29%

10% 11% 8% 14%

0% 2% 0% 4%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

54% 54% 49% 57%

34% 34% 43% 29%

12% 7% 6% 14%

0% 5% 3% 0%

281 103 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

49% 54% 59% 49%

41% 37% 30% 35%

8% 7% 11% 14%

1% 2% 0% 2%

110 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

55% 51% 58% 55% 58%

30% 40% 30% 36% 30%

15% 9% 5% 8% 12%

0% 0% 6% 1% 0%

62 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

52% 63% 55%

35% 29% 35%

12% 7% 10%

2% 1% 0%

330 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

59% 45% 46% 59%

30% 45% 40% 30%

11% 7% 14% 8%

0% 3% 0% 3%

161 51 121 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

57% 49% 50% 56%

30% 43% 40% 30%

13% 8% 6% 12%

0% 0% 3% 2%

97 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

55% 53% 41%

34% 35% 50%

10% 12% 9%

1% 0% 0%

343 99 16

Own home Rent

56% 49%

32% 38%

10% 11%

1% 2%

317 179

44

"How many debates would you, personally want to see between the candidates for Mayor?" Four Don't or More Know 13% 6%

CITY OF BOSTON

None 6%

One 13%

Two 29%

Three 33%

Democrat Independent Republican

4% 16% 0%

15% 5% 12%

29% 21% 42%

34% 32% 26%

12% 23% 8%

6% 3% 12%

359 66 44

Male Female

6% 6%

12% 14%

28% 30%

34% 32%

14% 11%

7% 6%

236 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

1% 4% 8% 6%

18% 19% 6% 13%

42% 35% 24% 22%

29% 21% 40% 39%

6% 16% 13% 12%

4% 4% 8% 7%

70 143 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

5% 8% 6% 8%

14% 7% 14% 19%

33% 16% 26% 39%

35% 43% 23% 19%

11% 18% 11% 7%

2% 8% 20% 8%

279 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

10% 5% 7% 2%

10% 16% 10% 18%

22% 26% 33% 34%

32% 37% 30% 33%

15% 12% 15% 8%

11% 4% 5% 6%

111 76 163 133

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

9% 5% 5% 2% 1%

13% 14% 16% 12% 15%

18% 28% 24% 42% 36%

31% 28% 25% 36% 40%

24% 15% 22% 7% 6%

5% 9% 8% 1% 1%

63 75 37 57 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

7% 1% 7%

10% 16% 20%

31% 22% 31%

33% 40% 28%

13% 16% 9%

6% 5% 4%

331 71 88

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

3% 3% 9% 7%

16% 16% 11% 9%

36% 35% 34% 18%

30% 31% 32% 37%

7% 10% 12% 19%

7% 4% 2% 9%

160 51 120 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

5% 7% 5% 6%

27% 11% 7% 9%

35% 42% 35% 20%

25% 20% 37% 41%

4% 15% 9% 16%

4% 4% 8% 7%

95 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

7% 5% 0%

13% 12% 16%

29% 28% 22%

32% 36% 47%

12% 14% 13%

6% 5% 3%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

6% 7%

11% 15%

33% 24%

34% 29%

10% 18%

6% 7%

317 177

(N=) 500

45

"Let's move on to some questions about life in Boston. Which of the following statements comes closest to your position about living in Boston? People from all social classes can live in Boston if they want to ... OR ... Boston has become a city where only wealthy people can afford to live." ROTATE RESPONSES

CITY OF BOSTON

All Social Only Classes Wealthy Depends 64% 24% 10%

Don't Know 2%

(N=) 502

Democrat Independent Republican

67% 59% 58%

21% 24% 37%

8% 17% 5%

3% 0% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

67% 61%

23% 25%

9% 10%

1% 4%

237 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

68% 57% 60% 79%

16% 33% 26% 12%

12% 9% 11% 6%

4% 1% 3% 2%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

67% 58% 67% 58%

20% 34% 20% 27%

10% 6% 11% 15%

3% 2% 3% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

68% 73% 57% 64%

24% 21% 29% 20%

5% 1% 12% 15%

2% 5% 3% 1%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

57% 64% 66% 61% 61%

34% 28% 22% 22% 23%

6% 7% 12% 16% 12%

3% 1% 0% 0% 4%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

65% 64% 59%

23% 20% 32%

10% 13% 7%

3% 3% 2%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

66% 61% 67% 61%

19% 18% 20% 32%

10% 21% 11% 5%

4% 0% 1% 2%

161 51 121 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

58% 64% 64% 68%

26% 21% 24% 24%

9% 16% 10% 6%

7% 0% 2% 2%

97 96 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

65% 59% 62%

23% 27% 19%

9% 9% 18%

2% 5% 0%

343 99 16

Own home Rent

71% 53%

20% 30%

7% 13%

2% 3%

318 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

69% 64% 63%

21% 24% 25%

9% 10% 10%

2% 2% 2%

114 210 174

46

"Do you own or rent you home?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Own 64%

Rent 36%

(N=) 497

Democrat Independent Republican

62% 66% 83%

38% 34% 17%

358 65 44

Male Female

67% 61%

33% 39%

236 261

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

47% 60% 69% 69%

53% 40% 31% 31%

69 145 156 99

White African American Hispanic Other

73% 49% 50% 51%

27% 51% 50% 49%

279 101 56 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

54% 49% 68% 74%

46% 51% 32% 26%

111 76 162 134

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

42% 40% 64% 68% 84%

58% 60% 36% 32% 16%

63 74 36 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

64% 70% 63%

36% 30% 37%

328 73 88

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

60% 67% 79% 56%

40% 33% 21% 44%

161 50 120 166

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

54% 67% 65% 65%

46% 33% 35% 35%

95 96 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

69% 56% 32%

31% 44% 68%

342 97 15

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

66% 69% 58%

34% 31% 42%

114 206 173

47

"How concerned are you that you might lose your home because of an increase in your loan payment, losing your job, or not being able to afford your payments ... very concerned ... somewhat concerned ... not very concerned ... or not concerned at all?" - HOMEOWNERS ONLY

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Somewhat Not Very Not At All Don't Concerned Concerned Concerned Concerned Know 12% 16% 27% 45% 0%

(N=) 316

Democrat Independent Republican

11% 17% 9%

19% 9% 13%

29% 23% 17%

41% 51% 61%

0% 0% 0%

223 43 36

Male Female

11% 13%

9% 23%

32% 22%

47% 42%

1% 0%

159 158

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

7% 5% 16% 13%

23% 20% 20% 4%

21% 42% 26% 14%

49% 33% 38% 68%

0% 0% 0% 0%

32 87 107 67

White African American Hispanic Other

7% 31% 17% 5%

14% 31% 11% 4%

26% 22% 23% 50%

53% 13% 50% 40%

0% 2% 0% 0%

204 49 28 21

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

29% 16% 6% 6%

3% 13% 25% 17%

22% 25% 29% 32%

46% 46% 40% 45%

0% 0% 0% 1%

59 36 111 99

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

18% 34% 9% 4% 4%

22% 16% 31% 21% 9%

22% 7% 28% 48% 29%

34% 43% 32% 27% 58%

4% 0% 0% 0% 0%

25 29 23 40 88

No children in HH One child Two or more children

9% 13% 17%

15% 23% 15%

25% 26% 35%

50% 38% 33%

0% 0% 0%

207 51 55

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

4% 1% 15% 19%

13% 20% 12% 23%

27% 19% 28% 29%

55% 60% 44% 29%

1% 0% 0% 0%

96 34 95 91

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

4% 17% 13% 12%

22% 12% 34% 12%

31% 26% 17% 29%

43% 45% 37% 48%

0% 0% 0% 0%

51 65 44 147

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

12% 7% 30%

15% 23% 21%

25% 35% 0%

47% 36% 49%

0% 0% 0%

233 54 5

Own home

12%

16%

27%

45%

0%

316

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

12% 14% 8%

15% 17% 16%

23% 27% 31%

50% 43% 44%

0% 0% 1%

75 141 100

48

"Compared to other towns and cities in Massachusetts, would you say property taxes in Boston are higher ... lower ... or about the same?"

Higher 41%

About the Same 23%

Lower 16%

Don't Know 21%

(N=) 497

Democrat Independent Republican

42% 32% 32%

22% 29% 23%

15% 12% 30%

21% 26% 15%

359 66 44

Male Female

40% 42%

25% 21%

20% 12%

15% 25%

234 263

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

42% 41% 39% 42%

9% 19% 26% 30%

14% 18% 18% 11%

34% 21% 17% 17%

70 144 155 99

White African American Hispanic Other

38% 52% 40% 35%

27% 9% 32% 15%

19% 7% 14% 11%

16% 31% 15% 38%

279 102 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

55% 33% 42% 31%

21% 30% 20% 25%

5% 15% 19% 20%

19% 23% 20% 23%

111 76 163 132

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

51% 48% 30% 49% 33%

14% 17% 35% 25% 25%

10% 10% 28% 21% 25%

24% 26% 8% 5% 17%

63 75 37 55 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

38% 36% 52%

27% 12% 19%

17% 12% 17%

19% 39% 12%

330 69 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

40% 61% 24% 47%

26% 24% 27% 16%

13% 6% 31% 11%

21% 9% 18% 26%

160 50 118 169

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

38% 35% 48% 42%

15% 23% 22% 26%

14% 15% 16% 17%

33% 27% 14% 15%

96 97 66 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

40% 39% 48%

24% 18% 12%

17% 15% 1%

19% 28% 38%

340 98 16

Own home Rent

36% 52%

29% 11%

22% 4%

14% 33%

318 175

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

35% 40% 45%

35% 20% 18%

17% 18% 12%

12% 21% 25%

114 207 172

CITY OF BOSTON

49

"Do you believe there are good job opportunities for people like you in the City of Boston?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 63%

No Don't Know (N=) 28% 9% 488

Democrat Independent Republican

63% 59% 82%

28% 29% 15%

8% 13% 3%

350 64 42

Male Female

64% 63%

25% 30%

11% 7%

230 257

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

74% 61% 62% 63%

25% 27% 33% 24%

1% 12% 5% 13%

70 146 155 90

White African American Hispanic Other

69% 53% 71% 48%

23% 41% 27% 24%

9% 6% 2% 27%

270 103 56 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

52% 57% 67% 72%

40% 39% 22% 17%

8% 4% 10% 11%

107 73 157 134

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

49% 62% 73% 55% 81%

45% 26% 20% 24% 13%

7% 13% 7% 21% 6%

59 74 36 57 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

62% 72% 58%

29% 20% 30%

9% 8% 12%

317 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

68% 50% 69% 59%

18% 40% 25% 35%

14% 9% 6% 7%

155 47 120 166

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

62% 69% 64% 62%

21% 23% 33% 31%

17% 8% 3% 7%

97 95 67 216

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

65% 62% 65%

27% 29% 30%

9% 10% 5%

330 98 16

Own home Rent

68% 55%

23% 35%

9% 10%

307 177

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

68% 60% 64%

26% 28% 27%

5% 12% 9%

114 205 166

50

"Let's turn to education. How would you rate the quality of education provided by Boston Public Schools ... excellent ... good ... fair ... poor ... or very poor?"

Excellent 7%

Good 23%

Fair 28%

Poor 22%

Very Poor 9%

Don't Know 12%

(N=) 498

Democrat Independent Republican

9% 2% 3%

26% 15% 15%

28% 28% 25%

20% 29% 26%

7% 12% 16%

10% 14% 15%

360 66 44

Male Female

8% 7%

21% 24%

27% 28%

23% 21%

11% 6%

11% 13%

234 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

9% 7% 8% 8%

28% 17% 19% 35%

18% 34% 30% 23%

26% 19% 24% 17%

14% 6% 7% 10%

6% 16% 12% 7%

70 143 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

6% 9% 12% 7%

24% 24% 31% 4%

27% 29% 34% 18%

21% 22% 13% 38%

8% 9% 3% 10%

14% 6% 8% 23%

280 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

14% 6% 4% 7%

31% 32% 18% 13%

21% 32% 31% 29%

20% 9% 23% 30%

8% 15% 6% 8%

6% 6% 17% 14%

110 76 162 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

12% 7% 8% 2% 6%

34% 24% 18% 11% 21%

18% 31% 33% 27% 32%

21% 20% 29% 28% 22%

10% 7% 11% 7% 3%

5% 10% 1% 25% 16%

62 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

5% 12% 12%

24% 20% 23%

27% 27% 35%

21% 21% 19%

9% 8% 8%

15% 12% 3%

329 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

4% 8% 6% 11%

19% 13% 25% 28%

26% 26% 30% 28%

24% 19% 21% 21%

8% 14% 9% 8%

19% 20% 10% 4%

161 51 119 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

5% 7% 8% 8%

20% 14% 29% 25%

23% 34% 24% 29%

24% 26% 10% 22%

8% 4% 10% 9%

19% 15% 18% 6%

97 96 68 224

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

8% 3% 16%

22% 23% 8%

29% 24% 26%

21% 20% 30%

8% 12% 5%

12% 18% 15%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

7% 9%

23% 23%

28% 27%

23% 18%

8% 9%

11% 14%

315 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

9% 6% 8%

25% 22% 23%

34% 28% 23%

15% 23% 24%

10% 8% 8%

6% 14% 14%

114 209 171

CITY OF BOSTON

51

"How many of the persons who CURRENTLY live in your household are under 18 years of age, including babies and small children?"

CITY OF BOSTON

None 66%

One 15%

Two 11%

Three 4%

Four 2%

Five 1%

Six 0%

(N=) 2%

501

Democrat Independent Republican

61% 82% 80%

18% 7% 4%

12% 6% 9%

4% 5% 3%

2% 0% 4%

1% 0% 0%

0% 0% 0%

1% 1% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

67% 65%

12% 17%

12% 9%

2% 6%

3% 1%

1% 0%

0% 1%

2% 1%

236 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

48% 48% 75% 89%

28% 16% 14% 5%

12% 26% 4% 1%

6% 6% 1% 3%

6% 4% 0% 0%

0% 0% 2% 0%

0% 0% 1% 0%

0% 0% 2% 2%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

73% 62% 57% 41%

13% 14% 15% 29%

9% 8% 12% 29%

4% 7% 4% 1%

2% 4% 3% 0%

0% 3% 0% 0%

0% 0% 3% 0%

0% 1% 7% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

62% 78% 73% 52%

14% 9% 8% 28%

6% 8% 12% 15%

8% 3% 2% 4%

1% 2% 3% 1%

3% 0% 0% 0%

1% 0% 0% 0%

5% 0% 1% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

73% 61% 80% 57% 64%

10% 10% 13% 18% 20%

10% 13% 7% 21% 10%

3% 8% 0% 4% 3%

1% 4% 0% 0% 3%

0% 0% 0% 0% 0%

2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

0% 5% 0% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

100% 0% 0%

0% 100% 0%

0% 0% 59%

0% 0% 24%

0% 0% 11%

0% 0% 4%

0% 0% 2%

0% 0% 0%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

72% 74% 65% 59%

11% 20% 17% 15%

10% 7% 11% 12%

3% 0% 4% 7%

0% 0% 1% 5%

0% 0% 0% 2%

0% 0% 1% 0%

4% 0% 0% 1%

161 51 121 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

58% 58% 70% 72%

23% 13% 10% 14%

14% 18% 12% 6%

3% 3% 5% 5%

3% 1% 3% 2%

0% 4% 0% 0%

0% 0% 0% 1%

0% 4% 0% 1%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

68% 57% 61%

15% 12% 33%

9% 19% 1%

4% 7% 4%

2% 3% 0%

1% 0% 0%

0% 1% 0%

1% 0% 0%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

66% 67%

16% 12%

10% 12%

4% 5%

2% 2%

1% 0%

0% 0%

1% 3%

317 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

60% 72% 63%

19% 11% 16%

14% 8% 11%

5% 4% 4%

1% 1% 4%

0% 2% 0%

0% 0% 1%

1% 2% 1%

114 210 173

52

Have you considered moving out of Boston to send your children to public schools in other communities?" HOUSEHOLDS WITH CHILDREN

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 39%

No Don't Know (N=) 60% 0% 160

Democrat Independent Republican

36% 55% 78%

63% 45% 22%

1% 0% 0%

136 11 8

Male Female

28% 48%

72% 51%

0% 1%

71 89

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

43% 49% 18% 30%

55% 51% 82% 70%

2% 0% 0% 0%

36 76 35 9

White African American Hispanic Other

41% 30% 50% 40%

59% 68% 50% 60%

0% 2% 0% 0%

75 38 20 25

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

30% 25% 46% 43%

68% 75% 54% 57%

2% 0% 0% 0%

36 16 42 65

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

56% 32% 28% 36% 58%

40% 68% 72% 64% 42%

5% 0% 0% 0% 0%

16 26 8 25 38

One child Two or more children

37% 41%

63% 58%

0% 1%

71 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

47% 48% 46% 28%

53% 52% 54% 70%

0% 0% 0% 1%

39 13 42 66

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

47% 45% 28% 34%

51% 55% 72% 66%

2% 0% 0% 0%

41 36 21 61

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

37% 50% 17%

62% 50% 83%

1% 0% 0%

103 42 6

Own home Rent

44% 29%

56% 69%

0% 1%

105 54

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

42% 38% 39%

58% 60% 61%

0% 1% 0%

44 55 61

53

"Do you, personally, know someone who has moved out of Boston so that they could send their children to public schools in another community?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Yes 58%

No Don't Know (N=) 41% 1% 498

Democrat Independent Republican

57% 57% 74%

42% 43% 25%

1% 0% 1%

358 66 44

Male Female

57% 59%

42% 40%

1% 0%

236 263

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

61% 72% 55% 44%

39% 28% 43% 56%

1% 0% 2% 0%

70 146 154 99

White African American Hispanic Other

65% 47% 34% 67%

34% 53% 66% 32%

1% 0% 0% 1%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

45% 49% 65% 69%

53% 51% 35% 29%

1% 0% 0% 2%

111 76 163 133

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

48% 56% 65% 69% 69%

51% 43% 35% 31% 31%

1% 1% 0% 0% 0%

61 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

52% 66% 74%

47% 31% 26%

1% 3% 0%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

57% 72% 74% 44%

41% 28% 26% 56%

2% 0% 1% 0%

159 51 121 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

59% 59% 51% 60%

41% 41% 49% 39%

1% 0% 0% 2%

95 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

58% 60% 46%

41% 40% 51%

1% 0% 3%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

64% 48%

35% 51%

1% 1%

314 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

64% 58% 55%

36% 41% 44%

0% 1% 1%

114 207 173

54

"Changing the subject, how would you rate the quality of public transportation in Boston, that is, the busses, commuter rail, and the "T" ... excellent ... good ... fair ... poor ... or very poor?"

Excellent 17%

Good 46%

Fair 22%

Poor 7%

Very Poor 4%

Don't Know 4%

(N=) 500

Democrat Independent Republican

17% 15% 18%

46% 49% 46%

22% 22% 28%

7% 6% 5%

4% 6% 2%

4% 3% 0%

361 66 44

Male Female

13% 20%

52% 40%

23% 22%

6% 8%

4% 4%

2% 5%

235 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

19% 16% 15% 18%

42% 43% 50% 46%

21% 26% 19% 22%

10% 7% 9% 4%

7% 6% 3% 3%

0% 2% 4% 7%

70 145 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

21% 9% 12% 24%

46% 45% 46% 46%

22% 23% 21% 21%

6% 10% 12% 3%

3% 5% 5% 6%

2% 8% 5% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

13% 18% 16% 23%

45% 53% 44% 45%

15% 14% 29% 24%

15% 7% 3% 7%

7% 4% 4% 2%

4% 4% 4% 0%

111 76 162 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

13% 17% 17% 6% 28%

38% 50% 57% 60% 37%

26% 17% 19% 25% 22%

9% 10% 2% 5% 6%

11% 3% 0% 3% 1%

2% 2% 4% 1% 7%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

19% 18% 10%

44% 43% 55%

22% 24% 23%

6% 8% 6%

4% 6% 4%

4% 1% 3%

330 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

17% 30% 20% 11%

48% 37% 45% 48%

22% 14% 26% 21%

8% 9% 3% 9%

3% 3% 4% 5%

2% 7% 1% 6%

161 51 120 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

22% 27% 9% 14%

41% 40% 51% 48%

24% 21% 21% 22%

6% 11% 6% 7%

6% 1% 3% 5%

1% 1% 10% 4%

97 97 68 225

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

16% 18% 37%

46% 52% 32%

24% 12% 15%

6% 10% 4%

2% 8% 10%

5% 1% 3%

343 99 16

Own home Rent

18% 15%

48% 42%

23% 21%

5% 12%

2% 8%

5% 2%

316 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

29% 12% 15%

41% 45% 50%

14% 29% 20%

8% 7% 6%

4% 3% 5%

4% 4% 3%

114 210 172

CITY OF BOSTON

55

"How would you rate the quality of taxicabs in Boston ... excellent ... good ... fair ... poor ... or very poor?"

Excellent 4%

Good 30%

Fair 26%

Poor 15%

Very Poor 8%

Don't Know 17%

(N=) 495

Democrat Independent Republican

3% 2% 6%

31% 33% 25%

29% 12% 29%

15% 21% 14%

8% 9% 7%

14% 23% 20%

359 65 43

Male Female

4% 3%

35% 26%

23% 29%

14% 17%

10% 6%

14% 20%

232 262

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

4% 4% 3% 4%

23% 32% 35% 25%

38% 30% 20% 21%

12% 14% 16% 18%

12% 6% 10% 6%

10% 14% 15% 25%

70 145 154 99

White African American Hispanic Other

4% 1% 3% 7%

37% 18% 29% 20%

25% 22% 22% 38%

14% 22% 17% 10%

7% 6% 12% 14%

13% 31% 16% 12%

278 103 56 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

0% 3% 4% 6%

28% 41% 30% 29%

26% 20% 23% 33%

20% 6% 21% 12%

10% 8% 7% 7%

16% 22% 14% 13%

109 76 160 134

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

2% 3% 11% 1% 5%

18% 27% 37% 30% 42%

24% 20% 24% 34% 20%

16% 15% 22% 20% 11%

11% 12% 0% 5% 9%

28% 23% 6% 11% 12%

62 75 37 58 104

No children in HH One child Two or more children

3% 7% 3%

33% 21% 26%

25% 31% 28%

16% 9% 19%

6% 18% 4%

17% 15% 19%

325 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

3% 6% 5% 2%

36% 42% 26% 24%

27% 22% 28% 26%

15% 13% 16% 16%

10% 6% 8% 7%

10% 11% 17% 25%

160 50 118 167

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

6% 4% 2% 3%

27% 38% 39% 26%

31% 26% 19% 26%

16% 12% 13% 17%

9% 11% 3% 8%

11% 9% 24% 20%

96 96 68 222

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

3% 3% 19%

30% 28% 30%

22% 38% 32%

16% 13% 5%

8% 7% 13%

20% 11% 1%

338 99 16

Own home Rent

4% 3%

29% 31%

28% 24%

16% 14%

7% 10%

16% 18%

312 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

5% 2% 4%

27% 32% 31%

21% 26% 30%

15% 15% 16%

14% 6% 7%

18% 20% 13%

114 206 171

CITY OF BOSTON

56

"How would you rate the cleanliness of streets, parks, and public spaces in Boston? Would you say they are almost always clean and litter free ... usually clean ... seldom clean ... or never clean and litter free?" Almost 15%

Usually 51%

Seldom 21%

Never 7%

DK 5%

(N=) 501

Democrat Independent Republican

17% 5% 15%

52% 44% 60%

19% 34% 18%

8% 7% 1%

4% 11% 6%

361 66 44

Male Female

16% 15%

55% 48%

20% 23%

7% 6%

2% 8%

236 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

16% 16% 14% 17%

53% 57% 47% 48%

19% 19% 24% 26%

10% 5% 9% 4%

2% 3% 6% 5%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

15% 15% 15% 22%

59% 46% 28% 46%

19% 23% 37% 11%

4% 5% 14% 21%

3% 12% 5% 0%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

9% 24% 17% 15%

44% 48% 56% 53%

27% 21% 17% 22%

12% 6% 4% 7%

8% 2% 6% 3%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

12% 19% 22% 12% 17%

40% 48% 36% 52% 62%

41% 15% 30% 22% 16%

5% 12% 1% 8% 4%

2% 6% 10% 6% 2%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

13% 19% 19%

52% 49% 54%

24% 16% 16%

5% 11% 8%

6% 4% 4%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

16% 3% 21% 15%

48% 67% 51% 49%

22% 16% 23% 21%

9% 14% 2% 6%

5% 0% 3% 9%

161 51 121 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

20% 11% 20% 14%

54% 57% 40% 52%

16% 19% 26% 24%

6% 10% 5% 7%

2% 4% 10% 4%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

14% 16% 32%

52% 50% 48%

23% 18% 15%

5% 13% 2%

6% 3% 3%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

13% 19%

56% 44%

21% 23%

5% 10%

6% 4%

317 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

25% 12% 14%

45% 53% 53%

19% 23% 22%

7% 7% 6%

4% 5% 6%

114 210 173

CITY OF BOSTON

57

"Now that it has opened, how do you like the Greenway? Would you say you like it a lot ... that you like it a little ... that you don't like it very much ... or that you don't like it at all?" Like A Lot 38%

Like A Little 21%

Neutral 3%

Don't Know 6%

(N=) 497

Democrat Independent Republican

41% 24% 45%

21% 24% 24%

2% 5% 6%

3% 3% 1%

1% 0% 1%

28% 40% 17%

6% 5% 5%

360 66 44

Male Female

40% 36%

24% 18%

2% 4%

4% 2%

0% 1%

25% 32%

5% 6%

232 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

42% 34% 43% 35%

21% 29% 21% 12%

0% 3% 2% 4%

2% 4% 3% 2%

0% 0% 1% 1%

30% 23% 29% 34%

5% 8% 2% 11%

70 145 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

43% 18% 39% 44%

23% 17% 22% 24%

3% 6% 0% 0%

3% 2% 0% 6%

1% 0% 0% 0%

23% 50% 30% 21%

5% 7% 9% 4%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

27% 35% 41% 49%

22% 17% 19% 25%

3% 4% 3% 2%

2% 2% 3% 5%

1% 0% 0% 1%

40% 40% 25% 15%

6% 2% 10% 3%

111 76 162 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

28% 41% 31% 39% 56%

23% 19% 23% 20% 18%

2% 3% 1% 2% 3%

2% 2% 0% 12% 3%

0% 1% 0% 0% 1%

42% 31% 35% 26% 16%

3% 3% 9% 1% 4%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

39% 46% 26%

18% 29% 26%

3% 1% 3%

3% 2% 5%

1% 0% 0%

30% 16% 36%

6% 5% 4%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

53% 49% 34% 23%

21% 10% 23% 22%

2% 6% 3% 3%

2% 7% 1% 4%

0% 0% 1% 1%

15% 25% 34% 39%

7% 3% 3% 7%

159 51 119 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

45% 43% 34% 34%

21% 27% 21% 19%

1% 4% 2% 3%

1% 2% 4% 4%

0% 1% 0% 1%

26% 19% 34% 33%

5% 5% 6% 6%

97 97 68 224

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

38% 34% 42%

20% 25% 27%

3% 2% 0%

4% 2% 4%

1% 0% 0%

30% 33% 7%

5% 5% 20%

342 99 16

Own home Rent

42% 33%

21% 21%

3% 2%

3% 2%

1% 0%

25% 34%

4% 8%

313 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

47% 37% 33%

12% 26% 20%

4% 3% 2%

2% 2% 4%

1% 0% 1%

23% 27% 36%

11% 5% 3%

114 208 172

CITY OF BOSTON

Don't LikeDon't Like Never Much At All Seen 3% 1% 29%

58

"Let's think about crime and safety for a minute. How safe do you feel walking around your neighborhood in the daytime? Very safe ... somewhat safe ... somewhat unsafe ... or very unsafe?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Safe 66%

SomewhatSomewhat Very Safe Unsafe Unsafe 26% 5% 3%

Don't Know 0%

(N=) 498

Democrat Independent Republican

67% 67% 84%

26% 24% 13%

5% 3% 3%

2% 6% 0%

0% 0% 0%

361 65 44

Male Female

71% 61%

24% 28%

3% 6%

2% 3%

0% 0%

233 264

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

63% 66% 71% 62%

25% 29% 24% 24%

7% 4% 4% 7%

6% 1% 1% 7%

0% 0% 0% 1%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

80% 41% 54% 59%

17% 41% 30% 41%

2% 9% 13% 0%

1% 8% 3% 0%

0% 1% 0% 0%

281 104 56 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

44% 68% 72% 77%

39% 20% 24% 22%

11% 5% 3% 1%

6% 7% 0% 0%

0% 0% 0% 0%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

49% 66% 76% 73% 79%

38% 27% 12% 23% 21%

2% 7% 12% 3% 0%

10% 0% 0% 1% 0%

2% 0% 0% 0% 0%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

71% 48% 66%

21% 44% 29%

4% 5% 2%

3% 2% 3%

0% 0% 0%

328 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

74% 68% 74% 52%

21% 32% 21% 33%

4% 0% 3% 8%

1% 0% 2% 6%

0% 0% 0% 1%

159 51 120 167

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

67% 65% 73% 64%

26% 27% 19% 28%

5% 5% 2% 5%

2% 3% 5% 3%

0% 0% 1% 0%

97 96 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

68% 58% 88%

25% 32% 12%

5% 5% 0%

2% 5% 0%

0% 0% 0%

343 99 16

Own home Rent

74% 54%

21% 33%

3% 8%

2% 5%

0% 0%

314 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

64% 67% 67%

32% 23% 27%

3% 6% 4%

1% 4% 2%

0% 1% 0%

114 207 173

59

"How safe do you feel walking around your neighborhood at night? Very safe ... somewhat safe ... somewhat unsafe ... or very unsafe?"

CITY OF BOSTON

Very Safe 30%

SomewhatSomewhat Very Safe Unsafe Unsafe 37% 16% 15%

Don't Know 2%

(N=) 493

Democrat Independent Republican

32% 22% 40%

35% 42% 50%

17% 23% 6%

15% 12% 5%

2% 1% 0%

357 65 44

Male Female

36% 24%

41% 33%

14% 18%

7% 22%

2% 2%

233 260

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

25% 31% 36% 18%

27% 42% 39% 35%

33% 15% 11% 16%

15% 11% 13% 23%

0% 0% 1% 9%

70 146 157 96

White African American Hispanic Other

36% 23% 20% 23%

41% 25% 37% 36%

14% 15% 18% 36%

7% 36% 22% 6%

3% 1% 3% 0%

279 102 56 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

13% 31% 36% 35%

31% 33% 40% 41%

17% 23% 14% 14%

33% 12% 8% 10%

6% 0% 2% 0%

110 73 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

10% 32% 32% 34% 40%

36% 36% 31% 42% 42%

18% 12% 17% 12% 16%

29% 19% 19% 12% 1%

7% 1% 0% 0% 0%

61 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

33% 18% 28%

36% 34% 43%

15% 30% 12%

13% 18% 15%

2% 0% 2%

324 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

30% 36% 35% 23%

38% 48% 38% 32%

18% 9% 15% 18%

10% 5% 10% 26%

3% 3% 1% 1%

159 49 119 167

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

28% 22% 45% 29%

32% 53% 28% 34%

29% 12% 10% 14%

10% 13% 15% 18%

0% 0% 1% 4%

97 95 68 223

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

31% 25% 19%

38% 37% 36%

17% 15% 36%

12% 23% 9%

3% 0% 0%

340 98 16

Own home Rent

36% 18%

40% 33%

14% 21%

9% 25%

2% 3%

313 177

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

27% 31% 30%

41% 37% 34%

14% 12% 22%

17% 17% 11%

1% 2% 2%

114 205 171

60

"How would you rate the Boston Police Department in providing protection and safety to the people of Boston ... excellent ... good ... fair ... poor ... or very poor?"

Excellent 19%

Good 46%

Fair 23%

Poor 6%

Very Poor 4%

Don't Know 2%

(N=) 496

Democrat Independent Republican

20% 13% 23%

46% 48% 48%

23% 26% 18%

6% 4% 3%

4% 8% 6%

2% 0% 2%

361 66 44

Male Female

19% 18%

49% 43%

22% 24%

4% 8%

5% 4%

1% 3%

231 265

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

13% 13% 22% 27%

32% 49% 43% 52%

37% 25% 22% 15%

6% 8% 7% 3%

8% 4% 5% 3%

4% 3% 1% 1%

70 146 155 99

White African American Hispanic Other

25% 12% 8% 7%

48% 37% 50% 45%

21% 27% 29% 26%

3% 17% 2% 8%

2% 5% 11% 13%

2% 3% 1% 1%

281 102 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

21% 22% 19% 12%

38% 46% 46% 52%

23% 25% 21% 25%

9% 3% 6% 7%

8% 0% 5% 3%

1% 4% 2% 1%

111 76 163 133

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

16% 17% 16% 12% 24%

44% 38% 54% 47% 43%

20% 27% 13% 28% 26%

14% 7% 4% 11% 5%

3% 8% 13% 0% 1%

2% 2% 0% 2% 2%

63 75 37 56 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

19% 15% 19%

46% 45% 49%

23% 25% 23%

6% 9% 5%

4% 3% 3%

2% 3% 1%

329 70 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

21% 16% 16% 19%

42% 56% 53% 41%

25% 12% 21% 25%

3% 11% 3% 9%

5% 4% 5% 3%

3% 0% 1% 2%

159 51 118 168

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

9% 13% 25% 23%

41% 56% 39% 45%

30% 21% 30% 19%

7% 3% 2% 9%

6% 5% 4% 3%

8% 1% 0% 0%

97 97 66 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

19% 17% 5%

48% 39% 57%

24% 21% 19%

5% 11% 0%

3% 8% 15%

1% 4% 3%

341 99 16

Own home Rent

22% 13%

47% 45%

21% 25%

6% 7%

3% 7%

2% 3%

315 176

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

30% 16% 15%

42% 50% 44%

18% 23% 26%

6% 6% 6%

3% 3% 6%

1% 2% 3%

114 205 173

CITY OF BOSTON

61

Party Identification

CITY OF BOSTON

DemocratIndependentRepublican 77% 14% 9%

(N=) 471

Male Female

72% 80%

17% 11%

10% 9%

219 251

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

86% 78% 78% 72%

9% 11% 14% 16%

5% 12% 9% 12%

68 139 150 92

White African American Hispanic Other

74% 81% 78% 84%

13% 15% 17% 15%

13% 4% 6% 1%

274 93 53 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

83% 82% 67% 81%

11% 12% 20% 8%

6% 5% 13% 11%

103 74 155 132

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

77% 88% 81% 77% 75%

16% 8% 12% 17% 13%

7% 5% 7% 7% 13%

59 74 37 52 103

No children in HH One child Two or more children

71% 91% 84%

17% 6% 8%

12% 2% 8%

309 70 87

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

81% 76% 70% 77%

7% 12% 21% 16%

11% 12% 10% 7%

153 48 114 156

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

85% 74% 82% 73%

6% 18% 7% 17%

9% 8% 10% 10%

93 92 65 214

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

77% 77% 77%

14% 14% 20%

9% 9% 3%

328 94 15

Own home Rent

74% 82%

14% 14%

12% 4%

302 165

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

82% 75% 75%

10% 15% 15%

8% 10% 10%

111 198 158

62

Sex of Respondent

CITY OF BOSTON

Male 48%

Female 52%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

44% 58% 51%

56% 42% 49%

361 66 44

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

38% 54% 49% 44%

62% 46% 51% 56%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

49% 31% 47% 67%

51% 69% 53% 33%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

39% 47% 45% 54%

61% 53% 55% 46%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

37% 38% 50% 56% 52%

63% 62% 50% 44% 48%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

48% 39% 48%

52% 61% 52%

331 73 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

52% 51% 47% 44%

48% 49% 53% 56%

161 53 122 172

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

43% 55% 45% 46%

57% 45% 55% 54%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

50% 40% 41%

50% 60% 59%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

50% 43%

50% 57%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

42% 52% 47%

58% 48% 53%

118 211 174

63

Age of Respondent

CITY OF BOSTON

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 15% 31% 33%

65+ 21%

(N=) 472

Democrat Independent Republican

17% 11% 8%

31% 26% 37%

33% 36% 30%

19% 27% 25%

349 56 44

Male Female

12% 18%

35% 27%

34% 33%

19% 23%

227 245

White African American Hispanic Other

10% 17% 25% 33%

29% 23% 34% 56%

36% 43% 20% 11%

25% 17% 21% 0%

275 92 52 42

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

15% 11% 16% 16%

12% 31% 37% 40%

36% 32% 31% 34%

37% 26% 16% 10%

106 73 153 129

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

15% 15% 15% 14% 15%

21% 25% 43% 41% 45%

27% 36% 26% 38% 31%

36% 25% 16% 7% 9%

61 72 36 57 104

No children in HH One child Two or more children

11% 28% 19%

22% 34% 61%

38% 31% 16%

29% 7% 4%

309 70 87

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

15% 14% 10% 19%

27% 32% 37% 30%

38% 24% 33% 32%

20% 30% 20% 20%

151 50 113 157

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

39% 13% 20% 3%

44% 52% 22% 19%

13% 28% 46% 40%

4% 7% 11% 37%

95 92 68 215

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

8% 27% 69%

28% 39% 20%

38% 28% 5%

26% 7% 6%

324 94 16

Own home Rent

11% 21%

29% 33%

36% 28%

23% 18%

295 174

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

6% 7% 29%

30% 31% 32%

37% 42% 20%

27% 20% 19%

105 200 163

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Race of Respondent

CITY OF BOSTON

African White American Hispanic 58% 22% 12%

Other 9%

(N=) 484

Democrat Independent Republican

57% 55% 83%

21% 21% 9%

12% 14% 7%

10% 10% 1%

355 63 44

Male Female

61% 55%

14% 28%

12% 11%

13% 5%

224 259

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

39% 56% 65% 72%

22% 15% 25% 17%

19% 12% 7% 12%

20% 17% 3% 0%

70 141 154 96

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

50% 54% 65% 63%

30% 28% 20% 11%

17% 16% 8% 6%

3% 3% 8% 19%

109 73 159 132

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

37% 40% 49% 62% 83%

35% 32% 20% 20% 6%

27% 16% 16% 3% 3%

0% 13% 15% 15% 8%

60 75 37 58 104

No children in HH One child Two or more children

64% 50% 46%

20% 21% 26%

10% 12% 13%

5% 17% 15%

318 71 89

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

75% 86% 64% 30%

2% 3% 10% 52%

11% 0% 19% 11%

12% 12% 7% 6%

151 50 116 167

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

52% 58% 45% 65%

11% 13% 36% 25%

10% 17% 16% 8%

27% 12% 2% 2%

93 95 68 221

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

62% 50% 54%

21% 24% 5%

11% 12% 17%

6% 15% 24%

335 97 16

Own home Rent

67% 43%

16% 30%

9% 16%

7% 12%

305 174

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

63% 57% 55%

19% 22% 23%

16% 12% 7%

1% 8% 15%

113 200 167

65

Level of Education

CITY OF BOSTON

High School Some College or Less College Graduate 23% 16% 34%

Post Grad 28%

(N=) 486

Democrat Independent Republican

24% 18% 14%

17% 15% 9%

29% 50% 45%

30% 18% 33%

357 62 44

Male Female

19% 26%

16% 16%

32% 35%

33% 24%

225 261

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

24% 9% 25% 41%

11% 16% 15% 20%

35% 40% 31% 26%

30% 36% 29% 13%

70 144 154 95

White African American Hispanic Other

19% 33% 37% 8%

14% 20% 22% 5%

37% 31% 25% 29%

30% 15% 16% 59%

280 99 51 43

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

60% 20% 12% 12% 5%

16% 25% 19% 14% 6%

16% 34% 33% 45% 45%

8% 21% 36% 29% 44%

59 75 37 58 102

No children in HH One child Two or more children

22% 21% 24%

19% 10% 11%

37% 18% 34%

22% 52% 31%

318 73 88

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

21% 17% 17% 31%

14% 15% 17% 17%

33% 36% 36% 32%

33% 33% 30% 20%

158 51 120 158

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

7% 19% 20% 33%

10% 11% 23% 18%

36% 37% 31% 31%

47% 33% 27% 18%

96 96 64 221

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

23% 20% 21%

17% 13% 15%

32% 32% 43%

27% 36% 21%

334 97 16

Own home Rent

19% 29%

12% 22%

36% 29%

32% 20%

306 177

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

22% 22% 24%

22% 14% 14%

33% 34% 34%

23% 30% 28%

114 198 170

66

Household Income

CITY OF BOSTON

Less than More than $30K $30K-$60K$60K-$75K$&5K-$100K 100K 19% 22% 11% 17% 31%

(N=) 339

Democrat Independent Republican

18% 23% 15%

25% 13% 13%

12% 11% 9%

16% 21% 13%

30% 32% 49%

258 41 26

Male Female

15% 22%

18% 26%

12% 10%

21% 14%

35% 28%

158 181

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

18% 11% 16% 38%

22% 15% 24% 30%

11% 13% 9% 10%

16% 20% 21% 7%

32% 41% 30% 15%

49 117 106 59

White African American Hispanic Other

12% 30% 41% 1%

16% 34% 30% 29%

9% 11% 16% 17%

19% 17% 5% 27%

45% 8% 9% 26%

193 70 39 32

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

53% 19% 8% 5%

22% 38% 21% 16%

7% 14% 10% 14%

11% 16% 22% 18%

8% 12% 39% 47%

67 50 119 96

No children in HH One child Two or more children

21% 13% 17%

20% 14% 29%

13% 10% 4%

15% 21% 23%

30% 42% 27%

222 49 64

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

18% 2% 15% 28%

22% 13% 21% 25%

8% 12% 8% 16%

18% 20% 16% 16%

34% 53% 40% 15%

103 34 88 115

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

12% 6% 14% 29%

13% 18% 30% 25%

13% 18% 9% 8%

14% 18% 22% 16%

47% 40% 25% 22%

70 68 60 139

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

19% 16% 21%

23% 23% 16%

10% 9% 25%

17% 21% 7%

31% 31% 30%

237 63 13

Own home Rent

13% 28%

14% 35%

11% 10%

19% 14%

43% 13%

207 130

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

16% 17% 21%

27% 22% 19%

13% 10% 11%

8% 21% 19%

36% 30% 30%

73 150 115

67

Area of City

CITY OF BOSTON

CBD to A.B. 32%

S. Boston Southwest Southeast Southend Boston Boston 10% 24% 34%

(N=) 508

Democrat Independent Republican

34% 17% 39%

10% 8% 13%

22% 36% 25%

33% 38% 23%

361 66 44

Male Female

35% 29%

11% 10%

23% 25%

31% 36%

242 266

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

32% 28% 37% 31%

10% 11% 8% 15%

16% 28% 24% 23%

42% 32% 32% 31%

70 146 157 99

White African American Hispanic Other

40% 3% 29% 43%

15% 1% 0% 13%

27% 11% 39% 18%

18% 84% 33% 25%

281 104 56 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

29% 29% 32% 38%

8% 10% 11% 12%

18% 27% 26% 26%

44% 35% 31% 23%

111 76 163 135

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

29% 31% 22% 32% 33%

1% 6% 11% 12% 17%

20% 25% 18% 25% 34%

50% 39% 49% 31% 17%

63 75 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

35% 24% 25%

11% 14% 4%

24% 29% 24%

30% 34% 48%

331 73 89

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

48% 33% 17% 28%

11% 10% 11% 10%

20% 29% 27% 23%

22% 28% 46% 38%

97 97 68 226

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

33% 27% 27%

9% 14% 13%

26% 19% 22%

32% 40% 39%

344 99 16

Own home Rent

31% 36%

11% 9%

30% 14%

29% 41%

318 179

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

26% 32% 35%

11% 9% 12%

29% 22% 24%

35% 37% 29%

118 211 174

68

Years Lived in Boston 10 Years or Less 20%

11 to 20 Years 20%

21 to 30 Years 14%

More than 30 Years 46%

(N=) 488

Democrat Independent Republican

22% 9% 20%

19% 26% 18%

15% 8% 15%

44% 58% 47%

357 63 44

Male Female

18% 22%

23% 17%

13% 15%

46% 47%

229 259

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

53% 29% 8% 4%

18% 33% 16% 6%

19% 10% 20% 8%

10% 28% 55% 82%

70 145 156 98

White African American Hispanic Other

17% 10% 18% 59%

20% 12% 29% 27%

11% 24% 21% 3%

52% 54% 32% 10%

278 102 55 43

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

6% 12% 22% 34%

17% 14% 22% 24%

11% 20% 12% 13%

66% 54% 43% 29%

110 74 160 134

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

14% 13% 25% 17% 31%

7% 17% 32% 21% 26%

13% 24% 15% 23% 14%

66% 47% 28% 39% 29%

62 74 37 58 105

No children in HH One child Two or more children

17% 30% 22%

17% 17% 28%

15% 9% 16%

50% 44% 34%

323 73 87

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

30% 21% 16% 13%

21% 19% 24% 16%

8% 15% 16% 19%

41% 46% 45% 52%

154 50 118 166

Not moved in past 5 years Moved one time Moved 2 or more times

11% 42% 56%

21% 18% 27%

16% 6% 6%

52% 33% 11%

338 98 16

Own home Rent

17% 25%

21% 18%

14% 14%

48% 44%

308 178

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

11% 17% 29%

12% 26% 18%

10% 15% 16%

66% 43% 37%

112 205 168

CITY OF BOSTON

69

Times Moved in Past 5 Years Never 75%

1 Time 22%

2+ Times 3%

(N=) 458

Democrat Independent Republican

75% 75% 77%

22% 20% 22%

3% 5% 1%

336 62 39

Male Female

79% 71%

18% 25%

3% 4%

217 241

18 to 34 35 to 49 50 to 64 65 and over

41% 70% 82% 92%

41% 28% 17% 7%

18% 2% 0% 1%

62 132 151 90

White African American Hispanic Other

79% 75% 72% 54%

18% 24% 23% 36%

3% 1% 5% 10%

264 93 50 39

High school or less Some college College graduate Post-graduate

77% 80% 74% 71%

19% 17% 21% 27%

3% 3% 5% 3%

100 72 146 130

Less than $30K $30K to $60K $60K to $75K $75K to $100K More than $100K

77% 77% 72% 75% 76%

18% 20% 18% 24% 20%

5% 3% 10% 2% 4%

57 72 33 55 97

No children in HH One child Two or more children

78% 76% 62%

19% 17% 37%

3% 8% 1%

301 70 84

CBD to Allston/Brighton Southend - S. Boston Southwest Southeast

79% 67% 80% 70%

18% 29% 17% 26%

3% 4% 3% 4%

145 47 110 156

10 yrs or less in Boston 11 to 20 years 21 to 30 years More than 30 years

42% 76% 89% 84%

48% 19% 10% 15%

10% 5% 1% 1%

87 92 62 211

Own home Rent

80% 67%

18% 27%

2% 6%

293 160

Extremely interested Very interested Some/little interest

69% 78% 76%

29% 20% 18%

1% 2% 6%

103 196 156

CITY OF BOSTON

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