Marist College Institute for Public Opinion

Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Phone 845.575.5050 Fax 845.575.5111 www.maristpoll.marist.edu

Economic Issues Top Priorities for Next Westchester County Executive Taxes Number One
*** Complete Tables for Poll Appended *** For Release: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Contact: Lee M. Miringoff Barbara L. Carvalho Mary E. Griffith Marist College, 845.575.5050

This Marist Poll reports: Economic concerns are top of mind for many Westchester County residents. Three in ten adults in the county -- 30% -- think taxes should be the top priority for the next Westchester County Executive. Jobs follows with 21%, and while education is third with 19%, 12% of adults in the county say economic development needs to be addressed. Seven percent of adults rank housing as the key issue in the county. Other issues important to Westchester County adults include poverty -- 4%, crime -- 3%, and transportation -- 3%. Less than one percent cite race relations as the top priority for the next Westchester County Executive. Less than 1% thinks another issue should be the top priority of the next Westchester County Executive. This poll has been conducted in partnership with the Business Council of Westchester County. During this evening's county executive debate, it's important for the voice of the public to be part of this discussion, says Dr. Lee M. Miringoff, Director of The Marist College Institute for Public Opinion. This survey identifies issues Westchester residents see as top priorities for the county. Are Local Taxes and Fees Fair? Given the services in their local community, Westchester County residents divide about whether or not the amount they pay in local taxes and fees is fair. Half -- 50% -- say the sum they pay is not fair while 48% report it is. Two percent are unsure. Among registered voters in the county, a majority -- 53% -- believes their local taxes and fees are unfair while 46% say the amount they pay is on target. One percent is unsure.

Homeowners are particularly displeased about the amount they pay in school and property taxes. Six in ten Westchester County homeowners -- 60% -- say, based on their local services, the amount they pay is not fair. 38% disagree and report the cost is fair. Two percent are unsure. Similar proportions of Westchester County registered voters who own their home share these views. 60% think the amount is fair. 39% believe it is unfair, and 1% is unsure. Jobs Picture Concerns Most Westchester County Residents When it comes to the jobs situation in the county, the second highest priority, nearly three in four residents -- 74% -- say, if they lost their job, it would be tough to find a similar position the same distance from their home. This includes 37% who think it would be very difficult and 37% who believe it would be difficult to acquire the same type of employment. However, 22% report it would not be very difficult to find a similar job while 5% say it would not be difficult at all. Westchester County Economy on the Mend More than six in ten adults in Westchester County -- 63% -- think the countys economy is on a steady course. 21% believe it has gotten better, and 16% say it has gotten worse. There has been a sharp decline in the proportion of residents who think Westchesters economy has gotten worse and an increase in those who think it has improved since a similar survey conducted four years ago. When The Marist Poll and Business Council of Westchester last reported this question in 2009, 55% said the economy was status quo, 12% said it had gotten better, and 33% thought it had gotten worse. Among registered voters, 62% say the economy in the county has levelled off. 21% report it has gotten better while 17% think it has gotten worse. In 2009, 54% of registered voters countywide thought the local economy had stayed about the same, 14% said it had gotten better, and 32% reported it had gotten worse. Residents are also more positive about the state of their personal family finances. Nearly six in ten -- 58% -- say their familys financial picture will stay about the same in the coming year. 32% think their personal money matters will get better while 10% believe they will get worse. In 2009, 50% said their familys finances would stay about the same. 27% reported their money matters would get better, and 23% thought they would get worse. Looking at registered voters, 58% think their family finances will not change in the coming year. This compares with 31% who say they will get better and 11% who report they will get worse. In 2009, 50% thought their financial picture would be status quo, 25% said it would get better while 25% believed it would get worse.

Almost Two-Thirds Think County is On Track 64% of county residents think Westchester is in moving in the right direction. 24% believe it is going in the wrong direction, and 12% are unsure. Among registered voters, 63% say Westchester County is on course while 26% report it has fallen off the track. 11% are unsure. Most Adults Give Neighborhood High Marks 91% of Westchester County residents rate their neighborhood highly. This includes a slim majority -- 51% -- who says their neighborhood is an excellent place to live and 40% who report it is a good place to live. Six percent call their neighborhood fair while 3% think poorly of their neighborhood. There are racial differences. Most white residents -- 96% -- consider their neighborhood to either an excellent or good place to live. This compares with 88% of Latinos and 68% of African American residents who say the same. Overall, nearly all Westchester County residents -- 96% -- are satisfied with the county as a place to live. Included here are 41% who are very satisfied and 55% who are satisfied. A mere 3% are not very satisfied with the county, and 2% are not satisfied at all. Nearly Seven in Ten Residents View County as Unaffordable But, is Westchester County affordable for the average family? 69% of adults do not think it is. This includes 57% who say it is not very affordable and 12% who report it is not affordable at all. Just 32% believe the county is affordable. Included here are just 2% who think it is very affordable and 30% who believe it is affordable. Moving Out? How many residents plan to move out of the county in the next five years? While seven in ten -- 70% -- say they plan to stay, almost one in four -- 24% -- expects to move someplace else. Six percent are unsure. Among those who plan to move out of the county in the next five years, 48% cite economic reasons for their relocation. 43% of those who want to leave the county mention noneconomic factors for their interest in moving. Among all Westchester County residents, regardless of whether or not they are planning to leave the county, 50% of residents say non-economic reasons would be the catalyst for them to relocate. These reasons include the desire to be closer to their family and friends -- 19%, a different climate -- 18%, better schools -- 7%, crime and safety -- 4%, and the proximity of shopping and entertainment --

2%. However, 43% would move away because of economic reasons such as the lack of affordability -- 32%, to be closer to jobs -- 6%, and taxes -- 4%. Eight percent of adults cite another reason they would relocate. In Case of Emergency Plurality Approves of Countys Disaster Preparedness If Westchester County were to face a disaster such as a terror attack, hurricane, or earthquake, 44% of residents think the county has an adequate response plan. 37%, however, say the county does not have an adequate plan for potential disasters. Nearly one in five residents -- 19% -- dont know enough about it to have an opinion on the countys disaster preparedness.

How the Survey was Conducted

Nature of the Sample: Marist Poll of 577 Westchester County Adults This survey of 577 Westchester County adults was conducted by the Marist Poll in partnership with the Business Council of Westchester County on September 23rd and September 24th, 2013. Adults 18 years of age and older residing in Westchester County were interviewed by telephone. Telephone numbers were selected based upon a list of telephone exchanges from throughout the county. To increase coverage, this landline sample was supplemented by respondents reached through random dialing of cell phone numbers. The samples were then combined and balanced to reflect the 2010 Census results for age, gender, income, and race. Results for adults are statistically significant within 4.1 percentage points. There are 481 registered voters. Results for this subset are statistically significant within 4.5 percentage points. There are 375 homeowners. The results for this subset are statistically significant within 5.1 percentage points. The error margin increases for cross-tabulations.

Nature of the Sample - Westchester County Westchester County Adults Col % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Homeowners Party Registration Democrat Republican Independent Other Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Other Age Age Education Gender Interview Type Under 45 45 or older Under 35 35 or older Not college graduate College graduate Men Women Landline Cell Phone 100% 83% 65% n/a n/a n/a n/a 33% 67% 62% 14% 17% 7% 44% 56% 25% 75% 38% 62% 47% 53% 67% 33% 100% 72% 45% 28% 26% 1% 27% 73% 64% 14% 15% 7% 39% 61% 18% 82% 33% 67% 46% 54% 70% 30% Westchester County Registered Voters Col %

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Westchester County Registered Voters: n=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Westchester County Homeowners: n=375 MOE +/- 5.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Do you think the top priority for Westchester's next County Executive should be: Economic Jobs Education development Housing Row % 21% 18% 17% 21% 17% 26% 19% 20% 25% 20% 24% 18% 22% 21% 23% 19% 23% 19% 20% 23% Row % 19% 18% 22% 11% 19% 24% 15% 15% 38% 24% 20% 19% 25% 17% 24% 16% 14% 24% 17% 23% Row % 12% 13% 10% 16% 14% 12% 13% 14% 6% 10% 12% 12% 10% 13% 10% 15% 16% 9% 14% 10% Row % 7% 7% 12% 4% 3% 9% 6% 5% 15% 8% 9% 6% 5% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7% 7%

Taxes Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 30% 32% 23% 47% 33% 12% 37% 36% 11% 16% 22% 35% 19% 32% 23% 33% 26% 32% 32% 23%

Other Row % 12% 12% 16% 2% 13% 17% 10% 11% 6% 21% 14% 10% 19% 9% 13% 11% 14% 10% 10% 15%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

Westchester County Adults Col % Do you think the top Taxes priority for Westchester's Jobs next County Executive Education should be: Economic development Housing Poverty Crime Transportation Race relations Other 30% 21% 19% 12% 7% 4% 3% 3% <1% <1%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Do you think the local taxes and fees that you pay in Westchester County are generally fair or not fair given the services available in your community? Fair Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 48% 46% 48% 44% 44% 53% 45% 47% 43% 57% 52% 45% 61% 45% 54% 45% 51% 45% 44% 56% Not fair Row % 50% 53% 51% 54% 55% 44% 54% 50% 56% 43% 45% 54% 38% 53% 46% 52% 49% 52% 54% 43% Unsure Row % 2% 1% 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 3% 1% 0% 3% 1% 1% 2% 0% 3% 1% 3% 2% 1%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Homeowners Do you think the amount you pay in school and property taxes is fair or not fair given the services available in your community? Fair Row % Westchester County Homeowners Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Race Education Age Gender Interview Type White Non White Not college graduate College graduate Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 38% 39% 44% 30% 44% 41% 32% 35% 40% 41% 39% 44% 33% 37% 43% Not fair Row % 60% 60% 54% 69% 56% 57% 66% 63% 58% 57% 59% 55% 64% 60% 57% Unsure Row % 2% 1% 2% 0% 0% 2% 3% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 3% 3% 0%

Marist Poll Westchester County Homeowners: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=375 MOE +/- 5.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voter Homeowners: N=343 MOE +/- 5.3 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults If you or someone in your household were to lose your job, would it be very difficult, difficult, not very difficult, or not difficult at all to find another similar position about the same distance from your house? Very difficult Row % Westchester County Adults* Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 37% 37% 43% 25% 42% 45% 35% 36% 47% 29% 36% 38% 30% 39% 33% 40% 36% 38% 41% 31% Difficult Row % 37% 38% 33% 41% 39% 34% 39% 35% 35% 37% 39% 35% 38% 37% 39% 36% 40% 34% 33% 42% Not very difficult Row % 22% 21% 20% 27% 16% 16% 22% 23% 17% 27% 20% 22% 27% 20% 24% 19% 20% 23% 21% 22% Not difficult at all Row % 5% 5% 3% 7% 3% 6% 4% 6% 0% 7% 5% 4% 6% 4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=517 MOE +/- 4.3 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=459 MOE +/- 4.6 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. *Excludes those who volunteered that they are retired.

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Westchester County Adults Right now, do you think the Westchester County economy is getting better, getting worse, or staying about the same? Staying about the Getting better Getting worse same Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 21% 21% 21% 20% 25% 19% 24% 21% 9% 33% 20% 22% 31% 19% 24% 20% 26% 16% 20% 24% Row % 16% 17% 17% 13% 18% 21% 12% 14% 25% 14% 16% 16% 12% 16% 13% 16% 11% 20% 18% 11% Row % 63% 62% 62% 67% 57% 60% 65% 65% 66% 53% 64% 63% 57% 65% 63% 63% 63% 63% 62% 65%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults In the coming year, do you expect your personal family finances to get better, get worse, or stay about the same? Get better Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 32% 31% 34% 29% 24% 35% 33% 25% 38% 55% 34% 30% 48% 27% 45% 23% 38% 26% 24% 48% Get worse Row % 10% 11% 12% 11% 10% 14% 8% 11% 14% 5% 9% 11% 3% 13% 5% 14% 8% 13% 12% 8% Stay about the same Row % 58% 58% 53% 59% 66% 50% 59% 64% 48% 40% 57% 59% 49% 60% 50% 63% 55% 61% 65% 44%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults In general, thinking about the way things are going in Westchester County, do you feel things are going in the right direction or that things are going in the wrong direction? Right direction Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 64% 63% 60% 67% 65% 66% 65% 66% 52% 78% 73% 60% 76% 63% 73% 61% 68% 61% 60% 73% Wrong direction Row % 24% 26% 27% 26% 24% 24% 23% 22% 29% 17% 16% 28% 14% 26% 19% 26% 23% 25% 27% 18% Unsure Row % 12% 11% 13% 7% 11% 10% 12% 12% 19% 5% 11% 12% 10% 11% 8% 13% 9% 14% 13% 9%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Overall, how would you rate your neighborhood as a place to live? Excellent Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 51% 54% 49% 61% 55% 29% 58% 58% 15% 45% 36% 60% 36% 55% 44% 55% 48% 53% 52% 47% Good Row % 40% 37% 36% 35% 40% 51% 37% 38% 53% 43% 51% 33% 53% 36% 43% 38% 44% 37% 38% 44% Fair Row % 6% 5% 8% 3% 4% 13% 4% 2% 20% 7% 7% 6% 9% 5% 8% 5% 6% 6% 6% 6% Poor Row % 3% 3% 7% 1% 1% 7% 2% 1% 11% 5% 5% 2% 2% 4% 4% 2% 2% 4% 4% 2%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Overall, are you very satisfied, satisfied, not very satisfied, or not at all satisfied with Westchester County as a place to live? Very satisfied Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 41% 40% 38% 45% 36% 33% 43% 45% 30% 37% 35% 44% 41% 40% 40% 41% 40% 41% 41% 39% Satisfied Row % 55% 55% 57% 49% 60% 61% 53% 50% 60% 63% 60% 51% 57% 54% 56% 54% 56% 53% 53% 57% Not very satisfied Row % 3% 3% 1% 6% 4% 2% 3% 4% 2% 0% 3% 3% 2% 3% 2% 3% 2% 5% 3% 3% Not at all satisfied Row % 2% 2% 4% 1% 1% 4% 1% 1% 8% 0% 1% 2% 0% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1% 2% 1%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Overall, would you describe the cost of living in Westchester County for the average family as very affordable, affordable, not very affordable, or not affordable at all? Very affordable Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 2% 2% 1% 3% 2% 0% 3% 0% 3% 2% 1% 2% 4% 1% 3% 0% 3% 0% 0% 4% Affordable Row % 30% 25% 24% 30% 22% 44% 22% 26% 36% 47% 42% 22% 49% 24% 37% 25% 32% 27% 26% 37% Not very affordable Row % 57% 61% 60% 60% 61% 45% 62% 66% 37% 40% 47% 63% 41% 61% 51% 60% 56% 58% 60% 51% Not affordable at all Row % 12% 13% 16% 7% 15% 12% 13% 9% 24% 11% 10% 13% 6% 14% 9% 14% 9% 15% 14% 8%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Thinking about five years from now, do you plan to stay in Westchester County or do you plan to move someplace else? Plan to stay in Westchester County Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 70% 70% 73% 69% 67% 65% 71% 74% 59% 65% 64% 73% 56% 75% 63% 75% 70% 69% 74% 62% Plan to move someplace else Row % 24% 24% 21% 24% 29% 30% 23% 21% 35% 29% 30% 21% 39% 20% 31% 19% 24% 25% 20% 32%

Unsure Row % 6% 6% 6% 7% 3% 5% 6% 5% 6% 6% 6% 6% 5% 6% 5% 6% 6% 7% 6% 6%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults Regardless of whether or not you plan to move, which of the following best captures the major reason why you would ever want to move from where you currently live? Non-economic Economic reasons reasons Other Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Plans for Five Years Plan to stay in Westchester County Plan to move someplace else Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more Race White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 43% 43% 44% 45% 46% 41% 48% 42% 46% 45% 35% 39% 41% 44% 39% 45% 42% 44% 42% 43% 43% 41% Row % 50% 50% 51% 47% 46% 52% 43% 52% 47% 48% 57% 54% 50% 49% 52% 49% 50% 49% 51% 49% 49% 51% Row % 8% 7% 5% 7% 8% 7% 9% 5% 8% 7% 8% 8% 9% 7% 9% 6% 8% 6% 7% 8% 7% 8%

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Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. Westchester County Adults Col % Regardless of whether or not you plan to move, which of the following best captures the major reason why you would ever want to move from where you currently live? Can't afford it Want to be closer to family or friends Want a different climate Want better schools Want to be closer to job Taxes Crime or safety reasons Want to be closer to shopping or entertainment Other 32% 19% 18% 7% 6% 4% 4% 2%

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Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/- 4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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Westchester County Adults In the event of a major disaster such as a terror attack, an earthquake, or a hurricane, do you think Westchester County has an adequate emergency response plan currently in place, or not? Plan is adequate Row % Westchester County Adults Westchester County Registered Voters Party Registration^ Democrat Republican Non-enrolled Income Race Less than $50,000 $50,000 or more White African American Latino Education Age Age Gender Interview Type Not college graduate College graduate Under 35 35 or older Under 45 45 or older Men Women Landline Cell Phone 44% 42% 36% 55% 40% 46% 45% 45% 48% 44% 52% 39% 63% 39% 51% 40% 43% 45% 40% 52% Plan is not adequate Row % 37% 39% 43% 29% 38% 29% 40% 37% 29% 37% 31% 40% 27% 41% 35% 39% 39% 35% 38% 36% Unsure Row % 19% 20% 21% 16% 22% 25% 15% 18% 23% 19% 17% 20% 11% 21% 15% 21% 18% 19% 22% 12%

Marist Poll Westchester County Adults: Interviews conducted September 23rd and September 24th, 2013, n=577 MOE +/4.1 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding. ^Westchester County Registered Voters: N=481 MOE +/- 4.5 percentage points. Totals may not add to 100% due to rounding.

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