In early March, the City of Shafter started to advertise a community survey asking residents where they think the city should focus its efforts in the future.
According to the city, the survey takes about 15 minutes and covers topics including public safety, city amenities, and residential and commercial growth. Shafter’s Assistant City Manager Michael James noted on Monday that the survey had received approximately 150 responses since it opened in mid-March.
The survey also includes information about the person taking it, such as family income, the type of home they live in, and age. James says the demographic questions are meant to ensure the survey reaches all walks of life in the city…