Community Survey Results

In a presentation of the City's financial position and growing deficit, the Orange City Council directed staff to bring back an agreement with a professional research firm to study the feasibility of potential revenue measures while identifying budget/service priorities. On October 24, 2023, the City Council approved an agreement with Fairbank, Maslin, Maullin, Metz & Associates (FM3) to conduct the survey. FM3 released the survey in mid-December and the results were presented at the February 27, 2024, City Council meeting.

The survey showed nearly half of survey participants believe the City of Orange is heading in the right direction but would like the City to assist those experiencing homelessness, address crime, bolster safety, and provide more affordable housing. Additionally, as the City of Orange continues to prepare the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget, Orange residents stressed they would like to maintain 9-1-1 emergency responses, fire protection, property crime prevention, assist individuals experiencing homelessness, and recruit and retain well-trained paramedics, firefighters, and police officers.

In studying the feasibility of two potential revenue measures, the results underscored the importance of communication and ensuring Orange residents have a stronger understanding and connection with the City.