New survey reveals what problems give Chisinau people headache
Poor quality of roads and sidewalks, problems with sanitation, public transport and corruption remain the priority of Chisinau locals, according to a survey on a sample of 1300 people during July 5-August 4.
The data show that the top problems are:
1. Quality of road (48%) and sidewalks (20%);
2. Problems with sanitation (33%);
3. Public transport (13%)
4. Aspect of the city (15%);
5. Corruption (13%).
Meanwhile, most citizens feel pleased with the gasification and water supply centralized system.
However, the people know little about local officials. 64% of survey participants don't know who are municipal counselors and only 26% say that they are informed the activities of Municipal Council, 36% about Chisinau City Hall activities.
23% of participants say they will probably cast their vote in local elections, 60% say definitely.
38% say the problems remain unresolved. Others say the officials are working slowly, that it exists bureaucracy, negative attitudes.
Half of them say the officials need to be pro-European.