- Second Annual East of the River Survey
calendar_month Posted February 21, 2025
ElectED DC released results from its third annual East of the River Survey, the only independent survey of the aspirations, priorities and needs of communities East of the River. The survey, conducted by Public Policy Polling from December 15-17, 2024 gathered responses from 624 registered voters in East of the River communities in Wards 7 and 8.
Our Findings
Neighborhood Safety and Crime
redo41% of respondents identified neighborhood safety and crime as the most important issue
Housing Costs and Rising Prices
redo33% of respondents listed housing costs and rising prices as their top concern
General Dissatisfaction
redo60% of respondents were dissatisfied with the state of affairs east of the river, and only 12% reported satisfaction
Progress on Key Issues
redo40% were “very dissatisfied” with progress on their most important issues, while only 26% expressed any level of satisfaction
High-Quality Schools
redo40% strongly disagreed that there are enough high-quality public schools in Wards 7 & 8
Schools and Career Pathways
redo27% strongly disagreed that schools in Wards 7 & 8 provide pathways to good jobs and financial stability
School Safety as a Concern
redo45% of respondents cited school safety as the main reason they would not send their children to schools in Wards 7 & 8
Trust in Leaders
redoOnly 5% strongly agreed that they trust city government leaders, while 31% strongly disagreed
Economic Sentiments
redo44% felt pessimistic about the community’s economy, while only 26% expressed optimism
Accountability in School Districts
redo61% strongly agreed that school districts should be held accountable for ensuring equitable resources for students
Neighborhood Safety and Crime keyboard_arrow_down
41% of respondents identified neighborhood safety and crime as the most important issue
Housing Costs and Rising Prices keyboard_arrow_down
33% of respondents listed housing costs and rising prices as their top concern
General Dissatisfaction keyboard_arrow_down
60% of respondents were dissatisfied with the state of affairs east of the river, and only 12% reported satisfaction
Progress on Key Issues keyboard_arrow_down
40% were “very dissatisfied” with progress on their most important issues, while only 26% expressed any level of satisfaction
High-Quality Schools keyboard_arrow_down
40% strongly disagreed that there are enough high-quality public schools in Wards 7 & 8
Schools and Career Pathways keyboard_arrow_down
27% strongly disagreed that schools in Wards 7 & 8 provide pathways to good jobs and financial stability
School Safety as a Concern keyboard_arrow_down
45% of respondents cited school safety as the main reason they would not send their children to schools in Wards 7 & 8
Trust in Leaders keyboard_arrow_down
Only 5% strongly agreed that they trust city government leaders, while 31% strongly disagreed
Economic Sentiments keyboard_arrow_down
44% felt pessimistic about the community’s economy, while only 26% expressed optimism
Accountability in School Districts keyboard_arrow_down
61% strongly agreed that school districts should be held accountable for ensuring equitable resources for students