Results of Walmart Survey
There were 65 responses
from Ward 4, of which 34 were from Takoma.
1. On a scale of one to five, with 1 as totally opposed and 5 as the
highest approval, please rank your overall support/opposition for the project
Ward 4: 1.
42% 2. 12% 3. 11% 4. 18% 5.
17%
Takoma only : 1. 26% 2.
12% 3. 15% 4. 29% 5. 18%
2.
What are your reasons for supporting the project? Check any that apply:
a) I want to shop there.
Ward 4:
31% Takoma only: 38%
b) We need more
retail/grocery options in our neighborhood.
Ward 4:
38% Takoma only: 47%
c) DC needs the sales and
property tax revenue.
Ward 4:
40% Takoma only: 50%
d) DC needs the jobs.
Ward 4:
43% Takoma only: 56%
e) The site needs to be
developed.
Ward 4:
42% Takoma only: 50%
f) Other:
Ward 4:
8% Takoma only: 15%
3.
What are your reasons for
opposing the project? Check any that apply:
a) The store will generate too much traffic.
Ward 4:
57% Takoma only: 41%
b) The store will
generate other environmental and quality-of-life problems.
Ward 4:
38% Takoma only: 32%
c) Competition from Walmart
will force small businesses to close.
Ward 4:
65% Takoma only: 56%
d) I want to see the site used differently.
Ward 4:
32% Takoma only: 12%
e) I am concerned about Walmart’s
employment and/or business practices.
Ward 4:
60% Takoma only: 56%
f) Other:
Ward 4:
11% Takoma only: 9%
4. Some people want Walmart to sign a
binding, enforceable agreement on jobs, transportation, environmental issues,
charitable contributions and more. Check any that apply:
a) I want the City to require an agreement as a
condition of approving the store.
Ward 4:
46% Takoma only: 44%
b) I’d like an agreement, but do not think it is
necessary before approving the store.
Ward 4:
23% Takoma only: 32%
c) I do not want the City to negotiate an
agreement.
Ward 4:
9% Takoma only: 9%
d) Other:
Ward 4:
26% Takoma only: 26%
5.
If you want an agreement,
what should it include about jobs? ? Most of the following are from the group, Walmart, Respect DC. Check any that apply:
a) At least 50 percent of the store’s jobs should
go to Ward 4 residents.
Ward 4:
28% Takoma only: 24%
b) At least 65 percent of the store’s
jobs should go to DC residents.
Ward 4:
54% Takoma only: 56%
c) At least 65 percent of the store’s
jobs should be at least 40 hours per week.
Ward 4:
46% Takoma only: 41%
d) The minimum wage for Walmart jobs should be $12.50 per hour.
Ward 4:
42% Takoma only: 41%
e) Walmart should be
prohibited from practices that effectively ban union organizing.
Ward 4:
57% Takoma only: 53%
f) Walmart should not
require that applicants state if they have a criminal record on the initial job
form. (Applicants would be required to disclose their record in interviews.)
Ward 4:
34% Takoma only: 29%
g) Other:
Ward 4:
8% Takoma only: 9%
6.
If you want an agreement,
what should it include about transportation and other concerns? ? Many of the following are from the group, Walmart, Respect DC. Check any that apply:
a) Walmart should pay
for all needed improvements, including the intersection at Georgia and
Missouri.
Ward 4:
65% Takoma only: 62%
b) Walmart should
provide bus service to area Metro Stations.
Ward 4:
35% Takoma only: 35%
c) Walmart should comply
with DC’s Green Building Act, which goes into effect in 2012.
Ward 4:
69% Takoma only: 68%
d) Walmart should agree
not to apply for the property tax exemption available to grocery stores.
Ward 4:
46% Takoma only: 38%
e) Walmart security
officers should patrol the underground parking lot at all times.
Ward 4:
57% Takoma only: 59%
f) Walmart should
contribute a minimum amount of money to specific D.C. nonprofit groups.
Ward 4:
35% Takoma only: 29%
g) Walmart should fund
advertising, investment and other programs for area small businesses.
Ward 4:
37% Takoma only: 29%
h) Other:
Ward 4:
6% Takoma only: 6%