All of these statistics were presented at the City Council Meeting. Many are the result of the “Imagine Santaquin” polling that the City performed.
What are important goals for Santaquin?
50%: Coordinate to reduce traffic.
43%: Build walking & biking trails.
28%: Balance housing, starters vs upscale. (Participants could choose from several options. Results are not out of 100%.)
Notable Demographic Stats:
38%: Lived here for 5 years or less.
48%: Between ages 30 and 44.
Should businesses come here?
57%: Want people to commute to other cities for work.
39%: Want family sustaining and professional jobs here in Santaquin.
Is living in Santaquin good?
31%: Life is great!
68%: Life is good.
08%: Life is fine.
Is Santaquin growing at a good pace?
48%: We’re growing too fast!
38%: We’re growing fast, but not too fast.
10%: We’re growing at the ‘right’ pace.
Is the growth a good thing?
10%: Positive.
30%: Somewhat positive.
38%: Somewhat negative.
23%: Very negative.
20 years from now, what do you hope to see more of?
#1: Parks, trails, and recreation.
#2: Business, dining, shopping, and jobs.
#3: Rural feel.
#4: Housing with affordable to large lots.
These are the reported results of the survey. The City Council and Mayor are going to be making real policy decisions based on this information.
This town is small enough that every vote makes a big difference. Many citizens didn’t respond to the survey; similarly, many didn’t vote.
Only 2,562 votes were cast in the 2021 Santaquin mayoral election. According to the 2020 census, the adult population of Santaquin was about 8,235.
If you did not report your opinions when the poll was mailed, consider taking a moment next time and letting the leaders of the City know what the residents of Santaquin truly think.
Consider voting in the next election as well.