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           Phase II  Results    MAOF

What do you like about Greater Bakersfield?  What are our strengths?
Geographical Location 14
Centennial Garden 13
Small Town Feeling 12
Employment Opportunities 12
Good School District System 11
Racially Diverse 10
Local University CSUB 10
Good Leadership (Community) 10
Valley Plaza Mall/Edwards, Theatre, ETC. 9
Affordable Housing 9
Improved Downtown 8
Different Entertainment Activities 6
Specialized Medical Facilities 5
Address Needs Of Less Fortune 5
Feel Safe And Secure 4
Open To Entrepreneurs 4
Nice Parks/Rec. Facilities 4
Religious Diversity 2
Good Freeway System 2
Kern County Fair 1
Healthy Fairs 1
What don't you like about Greater Bakersfield? What are our weaknesses?
Gangs 13
Lack Of Youth Activities 13
Lack Of Adequate Police Patrol In High Crime Areas 11
High Utility bills 11
Poor Condition Of Existing Roads 10
Air Quality 9
Lack Of Youth Programs To Address Teen. Pregnancy 9
Lack Of Affordable Housing For Low Income 8
Poor Water Quality 8
Blighted Areas 7
Lack Of Affordable Child Care 7
Lack Of Adequate Public Transportation 6
Lack Of Services For Mentally ill 6
Lack  Of Youth Programs To Address Drop Out Rate 6
Lack Of City Street Lighting 5
Homeless 5
Inadequate Drug Rehabilitation Programs 4
Kern County Fair (New Ideas) 4
Slow Criminal Justice Process (Court System) 4
Inadequate Freeways 3
Noise Pollution (Leaf, Flowers) 3
Lack Of Jet Service 2
Lack Of Accessible Services For Handicap 2
Lack Of Foster Care Programs 2
Not Enough Shopping Centers 1
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