Fewer than half of area residents feel they can trust the Adams County government.
This response was found in the results of a recent quality-of-life survey conducted by the county with the help of the National Research Center. In all, about 3,000 households in Adams County were randomly selected to fill out the survey. A little more than 500 responded.
About 44 percent of residents believed they could trust Adams County government to do what is right always or most of the time, according to the survey, which was conducted in May.
The low numbers are likely tied to recent scandals involving county officials, including Commissioner Alice Nichol and County Assessor Gil Reyes. Both have been accused of using their positions in government to help enrich themselves.
Here’s a look at some of the other results of the survey:
• Nearly three-quarters of residents feel Adams County is an excellent or good place to live.
• About half of respondents thought Adams County government generally acts in the best interest of the community and is responsive to residents.
• The overall quality of services provided by Adams County was rated as excellent or good by about 60 percent of respondents.
• Only 40 percent of respondents consider the value of the services provided for the taxes paid as excellent or good, while an additional 41 percent consider the value of services provided for taxes paid as fair.
• The highest-rated services were open space and parks and trails systems. The lowest-rated services were economic development and roadway maintenance.
