CITY OF FRANKLIN VOTER POLL - FEBRUARY 2005

How the poll was conducted: This poll was conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research, Inc. of Washington, D.C. on February 9 and 10, 2005. A total of 400 registered voters from the City of Franklin were interviewed.

Those interviewed were selected by the random variation of the last four digits of telephone numbers. A cross-section of exchanges were utilized to ensure an accurate profile of the city electorate.

The margin for error, according to standards customarily used by statisticians, is no more than plus or minus 5 percentage points. This means that there is a 95 percent probability that the "true" figure would fall within that range if all city voters were surveyed.

QUESTION: The city of Franklin has a rich Civil War History. On November 30, 1864, the city was the scene of one of the most terrible battles of the Civil War. More than 9,000 Soldiers in blue and gray fell as a result of the battle. Are you aware of this unique event in Franklin's history?

QUESTION: Unlike many communities throughout the country, until recently Franklin has done little to protect the remains of the Franklin battlefield. Do you support or oppose further preservation of Franklin battlefield?

QUESTION: Do you believe that Franklin City has a responsibility to protect the Franklin Battlefield and other historic resources in the city, or not?

QUESTION: A coalition of national and local nonprofit groups has joined forces to transform the Franklin County Country Club into the city's first battlefield park. The 110-acre park would include walking trails and a battlefield interpretive center. Do you support or oppose this project?

QUESTION: If the Franklin Country Club property is not preserved as a battlefield park, it may be developed as a residential subdivision. Were you aware of this, or not?

QUESTION: Opponents of the battlefield park have repeatedly claimed in the local media that the Franklin Country Club property is not historically important. Historians and preservationists disagree. Do you believe the property is or is not historically important?

QUESTION: Last fall, the Mayor and Board of Aldermen agreed to set aside $2.5 million for the purchase and preservation of the Franklin Country Club site as a battlefield park. This funding is contingent upon the nonprofit community raising the other $2.5 million to purchase the site. Do you support or oppose this use of public funds for historic preservation in Franklin?

QUESTION: Would you be more likely or less likely to support public officials who advocate preservation of Franklin's history?

QUESTION: Are you personally interested in the Civil War and historical events that occurred in Franklin, or not?

DEMOGRAPHICS

QUESTION: How long have you lived in the City of Franklin?

QUESTION: What is your age?

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