The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly
survey of 70 business leaders, representing small and large businsses in a variety
of industries.
QUESTION: Are you satisfied with the basic services – police, fire, trash pick-up, snow removal, etc. – provided by the city or town in which you live or could they be better?
Satisfied with service: 67%
It could be better: 33%
QUESTION: What is your perception of the public school system in the city or town in which you live?
It’s a strong school system, competitive with private schools: 33%
It’s an under-performing system that needs to be improved: 33%
It’s an average system, not especially good – or bad: 33%
QUESTION: How would you best describe the property taxes that you pay?
It seems to be a fair rate, given the services provided: 33%
Compared to other states, taxes are much too high: 67%
QUESTION: Do you envision yourself remaining in Rhode Island or nearby Massachusetts when you retire or are you likely to move south or some other part of the country that you expect would be more affordable?
Staying around here: 45%
Likely to move: 55%
