Bexar County

Community Issues
Survey
Key Findings from a Countywide Voter
Survey Conducted September 17-21, 2020

220-5963
 Methodology

 619 interviews conducted

throughout Bexar County
among registered voters
 Interviews conducted between
September 17-21, 2020
 Interviews conducted online
and on landlines and cell
phones in English and Spanish
 Margin of sampling error
of +/-4.0% at the
95% confidence level
 Some percentages may not
sum to 100% due to rounding
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General Mood
of the County

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 Four-in-ten continue to believe things in the
area are headed in the right direction.
Thinking about in general, would you say things are going in the
right direction or would you say they are off on the wrong track?

Right Direction Wrong Track Mixed Don't Know

September... 42% 25% 25% 8%

June... 43% 23% 28% 6%
Bexar County
April... 58% 12% 24% 5%

February... 43% 17% 30% 9%

September... 42% 28% 25% 5%

June... 42% 27% 25% 6%

City of San Antonio
April... 57% 17% 20% 5%

February... 45% 22% 28% 5%

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Q1.
 The Mayor and City Council are
viewed favorably, though their
approval has declined since April.
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr.
Total Total
Don't Know
Appr. Disappr.
Sept. ... 40% 25% 8% 19% 7% 65% 28%

June ... 43% 24% 9% 17% 6% 67% 27%

April ... 38% 36% 8% 11% 7% 74% 19%

San Antonio Mayor
Ron Nirenberg 56% 30%
Feb. ... 24% 32% 11% 19% 15%

49% 36%
Sept. ... 12% 36% 18% 18% 16%
55% 31%
June ... 16% 38% 13% 18% 15%
60% 21%
The San Antonio April ... 20% 40% 12% 9% 19%
City Council 48% 33%
Feb. ... 13% 35% 19% 14% 19%

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Q2 b & d. For each of the following, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing.
 Voters also approve of the performance of
Judge Wolff and the Commissioners Court.
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr.
Total Total
Don't Know
Appr. Disappr.
Sept. ... 31% 29% 9% 19% 12% 60% 27%

June ... 33% 29% 12% 12% 13% 63% 24%

April ... 32% 38% 7% 7% 15% 71% 14%

Bexar County Judge
Nelson Wolff 55% 17%
Feb. ... 23% 32% 11% 6% 28%
 
 

48% 23%
Sept. ... 13% 34% 15% 9% 29%
46% 21%
June ... 14% 32% 14% 8% 33%
Bexar County's 52% 12%
Commissioners April ... 17% 36% 9% 35%
Court 46% 16%
Feb. ... 12% 34% 12% 38%

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Q2 c & e. For each of the following, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing.
 Voters generally approve of the
performance of law enforcement officials.
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr. Don't Know
Total Total
Appr. Disappr.
Sept. ... 33% 37% 12% 9% 9% 70% 22%
San Antonio Police
Chief William June ... 38% 39% 9% 5% 10% 77% 13%
McManus

  60% 24%
Sept. ... 27% 33% 13% 11% 16%
Bexar County Sheriff 64% 19%
Javier Salazar June ... 26% 38% 13% 6% 17%
59% 19%
Feb. ... 27% 33% 10% 9% 22%

The San Antonio Police 55% 29%

Officers Association, 31% 24% 15% 14% 16%
known as SAPOA

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Q2 f, g & l. For each of the following, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing.
 Local utilities and other agencies serving the
public continue to have broad public approval.
Total
Total
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr. Don't Know Appr.
Disappr.
Sept. ... 25% 43% 12% 11% 8% 69% 23%
April ... 37% 41% 10% 8% 77% 14%
CPS Energy Feb. ... 28% 46% 12% 10% 5% 73% 22

63% 9%
Alamo Colleges Dist... 31% 32% 7% 27%

62% 27%
Sept. ... 25% 37% 15% 12% 11%
74% 15%
The San Antonio April ... 33% 41% 10% 5% 12% 62% 32%
Water System, Feb. ... 25% 37% 20% 12% 7%
known as SAWS
55% 17%
Sept. ... 23% 32% 9% 8% 28% 64% 11%
VIA Metropolitan April ... 33% 31% 7% 25% 64% 18%
Transit Feb. ... 31% 33% 12% 5% 19%

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Q2 h-k. For each of the following, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing.
 The Governor’s approval ratings have
dropped sharply in the county – particularly
with Democrats and independents.
Strng. Appr. Smwt. Appr. Smwt. Disappr. Strng. Disappr. Don't Know Total Total
Appr. Disappr.
Sept.... 24% 21% 16% 34% 5% 45% 50%

61% 35%
June... 34% 26% 15% 20% 5%
Governor
Greg Abbott 70% 27%
April... 39% 32% 12% 15%

(Change in Total Approval by Party)

Party April 2020 June 2020 September 2020 Change

Democrats 44% 32% 14% -30%

Independents 67% 64% 49% -28%
Republicans 94% 91% 81% -13%
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Q2a. For each of the following, please tell me if you approve or disapprove of the job they are doing.
Federal, State,
and Local
Elections

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 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris lead the
race for President by 17 points.
If the election for President and Vice President were held
Biden/Harris Trump/Pence Other/Undecided
today, for whom would you vote if the candidates were:
Donald Trump and Mike Pence, the Republicans; Democ... 96%
and Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, the Democrats? Independ... 42% 30% 28%
Republi... 6% 91%

/ 52%
1 60% 29% 11%

5 46% 34% 20%

Joe Biden/Kam...
65+ 44% 48% 8%

/ 35%
Wh 41% 49% 10%

Lat 60% 25% 15%

Donald Trump/M...
All Voters of C... 63% 23% 14%

Clinton (D) beat Men 39% 44% 17%

Other/Undecided 13%
Trump (R) 54% to W 64% 27% 9%

40% in 2016
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Q4 Candidate Total. Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting
 The race for US Senate is tighter than the
race for President, but Hegar leads.
In the election for U.S. Senate, do you think M.J. Hegar John Cornyn Other/Undecided
you will vote for MJ Hegar, the Democrat;
Democ... 93%
or John Cornyn, the Republican?
Independ... 36% 38% 26%
Republi... 6% 88% 6%

49%
1 55% 31% 14%

5 44% 40% 15%

65+ 41% 50% 9%

38%
Wh 39% 54% 7%
J...
Lat 55% 27% 18%
All Voters of C... 58% 26% 17%

Other/Undecided 13%
O’Rourke (D)
Men 38% 45% 17%
beat Cruz (R) 59%
to 40% in 2018 W 58% 32% 10%

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Q5 Candidate Total. Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting
 Voters prefer incumbent Javier Salazar over
Gerard Rickhoff for Bexar County Sheriff.
In the election for Bexar County Sheriff,
do you think you will vote for Javier Salazar Gerard Rickhoff Other/Undecided
Javier Salazar, the Democrat; or Democ... 89% 5% 5%

Gerard Rickhoff, the Republican? Independ... 50% 24% 27%

Republi... 29% 63% 8%

59%
1 62% 24% 14%
Jav...
5 55% 25% 20%
65+ 57% 35% 8%

27%
Wh 51% 38% 10%
Gerar...
Lat 64% 19% 17%
All Voters of C... 66% 18% 16%

Other/Undecided 14%
Men 51% 34% 15%

W 65% 21% 14%

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Q6 Candidate Total. Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting
 Over half back Albert Uresti for
County Tax Assessor-Collector.
In the election for Bexar County Tax
Assessor-Collector, do you think you will Albert Uresti Stephen David Pennington Other/Undecided
vote for Albert Uresti, the Democrat; or
Democ... 84% 8% 8%
Stephen David Pennington, the Republican?
Independ... 50% 21% 29%
Republi... 19% 70% 11%

55%
1 56% 25% 18%
Al...
5 51% 28% 21%
65+ 55% 35% 10%

28%
Wh 49% 40% 11%
Stephen David ...
Lat 56% 22% 22%
All Voters of C... 60% 21% 19%
Other/Undecided 17%
Men 45% 34% 21%
W 63% 24% 13%

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Q7 Candidate Total. Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting
 Nearly two-thirds would vote in support of
renewing a one-eighth sales tax for PRE-K 4 SA.
SALES AND USE TAX FOR THE “PRE-K 4 SA” EARLY Total Yes Total No Undecided
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. Renewed
adoption of a sales and use tax at the rate of 1/8 Democ... 84% 8% 9%

of 1% for the purpose of continued financing of Independ... 64% 26% 10%

authorized programs of the San Antonio Early
Childhood Education Municipal Development Republi... 40% 52% 9%

Corporation for a maximum period of 8 years.

1 70% 22% 8%
Definitely yes 46%
Total 5 61% 26% 13%
Probably yes 18% Yes 65+ 60% 32% 8%

Undecided, lean yes 2%

66%

Wh 60% 34% 6%

Undecided, lean no 2% Lat 72% 19%8%

Total
Probably no 5% No All Voters of C... 71% 19%10%
Definitely no 18%25%
Men 64% 27% 9%

Undecided 9% W 67% 24% 9%

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Q8. Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting; Asked in City of San Antonio Only
 Over half would also vote in favor of a one-eighth cent
sales tax on improving local transportation in San Antonio.
ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT - PROPOSITION A. Previously Created with Voter Approval by
VIA Metropolitan Transit Authority. To provide enhanced public transportation and public transportation
mobility options, the Advanced Transportation District (known as the “District”) will utilize a 1/8 of 1%
(1/8 of 1¢) sales and use tax. The 1/8 of 1% (1/8 of 1¢) sales and use tax proceeds shall be used for
advanced public transportation services, operations, passenger amenities, equipment and other
innovative, advanced public transportation purposes or public transportation mobility enhancement
purposes. The District's local sales and use tax will increase by a rate of 1/8 of 1% (1/8 of 1¢) to a rate of
3/8 of 1% (3/8 of 1¢), with such increase to begin on January 1, 2026. This is a reallocation of an existing
sales and use tax resulting in no net tax increase. The increase by 1/8 of 1% (1/8 of 1¢) of the local sales
and use tax tare to 3/8 of 1% (3/8 of 1¢) to begin on January 1, 2026.

Total Yes Total No Undecided

Definitely yes 35% Total Democ... 74% 17% 9%

57% 29% 14%
Probably yes 19% Yes Republ... 39% 50% 10%

Undecided, lean yes 4%

59%
62% 28% 11%
62% 30% 8%
Undecided, lean no 2% 65+ 50% 34% 16%
Total
Probably no 9% No W 65% 26% 9%
Definitely no 19% 30% 59% 31% 10%
All Voters of ... 60% 29% 12%

Undecided 11% Men 53% 38% 10%

64% 23% 13%

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Q9. Do you think you would vote yes or no on this initiative? Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting; Asked in City of San Antonio Only
 Over six-in-ten favor re-allocating sales tax funds for
job training and local economic stimulus.
READY TO WORK SA WORKFORCE PROGRAM FOR JOB TRAINING AND SCHOLARSHIPS, A
REALLOCATION OF AN EXISTING SALES AND USE TAX RESULTING IN NO NET TAX INCREASE.
For the purpose of financing authorized programs related to job training and the awarding
of scholarships of the San Antonio Early Childhood Education Municipal Development
Corporation, an increase of 1/8 of 1% of sales and use tax not to extend beyond December
31, 2025 and commencing upon the full collection of the sales and use tax previously
authorized by the voters for the Edwards Aquifer Protection Venue Project and the Parks
Development and Expansion Venue Project. This is a re-allocation of an existing sales and
use tax resulting in no net tax increase.
Total Yes Total No Undecided

Definitely yes 38% Total Democ... 77% 12%11%

59% 30% 11%
Probably yes 24% Yes Republ... 51% 38% 11%

Undecided, lean yes 2%

64%
65% 24% 11%
67% 23% 11%

Undecided, lean no 2% 65+ 58% 30% 11%

Total
Probably no 5% No W 58% 33% 9%
Definitely no 19% 25% 69% 20% 11%
All Voters of ... 70% 19% 11%

Undecided 11% Men 61% 29% 10%

66% 22% 12%

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Q10. Do you think you would vote yes or no on this initiative? Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting; Asked in City of San Antonio Only
 However, when voters are asked about using
money from the City budget to fund aquifer
protection, support drops to less than half.
Proposition B – After Discussion of Aquifer
Ready to Work SA Funding Replacement

Definitely yes 38% Total 20% Total

Probably yes 24% Yes 24% Yes
64% 47%
Undecided, lean yes 2% 3%

Undecided, lean no 2% 1%
Total Total
Probably no 5% No 14% No
Definitely no 19%
25% 20% 35%

Undecided 11% 18%

Q10. Do you think you would vote yes or no on this initiative?

Q11. Suppose you knew that the City Council was taking action to ensure that most of the funding for Aquifer Protection was being replaced out of the general City
budget. In that case, would you vote yes or no on the Ready to Work SA program ballot measure I just described?
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Asked Only of Those Planning on Voting; Asked in City of San Antonio Only
Policy Around Voting
and Elections

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 Most voters intend to vote
in person before election day.
Do you plan on voting in the presidential election this November?
How are you planning to vote?

In person, on the day of the ele... 21%

In person, before the day of the ele... 59%

By 17%

Don’t plan on v... 0%

Don't know/Ref... 2%

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Q3.
 This preference cuts across most
segments of the electorate.
By Party, Gender and Age

In Person, on the Day of the Election In Person, Before the Day of the Election By Mail Don't Plan on Voting/Don't Know/Refused

Demo... 17% 53% 29%

Indepen... 24% 60% 13%
Republ... 24% 67% 7%

Men 22% 61% 14%

W 21% 58% 20%

23% 62% 13%

24% 65% 10%
65+ 15% 47% 34%

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Q3. Do you plan on voting in the Presidential Election this November?
 Bexar County voters support a wide
range of policy changes to make it
easier to register and vote.
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Total
Supp. Opp.
Automatically registering Texans to vote when they tu... 57% 17% 7% 18% 74% 25%

Automatically registering Texans to vote when they get a 54% 14% 7% 21%
driver’... 68% 28%

^Allowing any voter who wants to vote by mail to ... 52% 14% 6% 27% 66% 33%

Allowing people to register to

v... 49% 17% 9% 22% 66% 31%
Automatically mailing applications
to vote by mail to every voter, 40% 18% 6% 33% 58% 39%
and allowing them to choose
whether to apply
Allowing people to register to vote on Electio... 36% 20% 11% 32% 56% 42%

Automatically sending all voters a ballot to vote b... 36% 13% 6% 41% 49% 47%

Q12. Here are some changes people have proposed for rules around voting in Texas. Please indicate if each is something you would strongly support, somewhat
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support, somewhat oppose, or strongly oppose. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 Residents also believe that
voting by mail would very easy,
but have doubts about it being secure.
I am going to read you a series of words and phrases that could be used to describe
voting by mail. Please tell me if this word or phrase describes voting by mail
very well, somewhat well, not too well, or not at all well. Total Total
Very Well Smwt. Well Not Too Well Not at All Well Don't Know Well Not Well
46% 26% 9% 14% 5% 73% 22%
Has less health risks than
voting in-person 52% 18% 8% 19% 70% 27%
^Increases voter tu... 45% 22% 11% 16% 6% 67% 27%
39% 19% 12% 26% 58% 38%
 
A radical c... 36% 18% 18% 23% 55% 41%
^Acc...
Slows down the counting of 33% 22% 12% 28% 5% 55% 40%
election results 28% 27% 14% 19% 12% 55% 33%
^The way of the f... 33% 20% 12% 29% 5% 54% 41%
S 32% 22% 13% 31% 53% 44%
P 28% 24% 10% 29% 9% 52% 39%
Non-par... 30% 19% 14% 22% 14% 50% 36%
Increases voter... 31% 16% 12% 34% 6% 48% 46%
29% 16% 13% 36% 5% 45% 50%
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Q13. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 There are big partisan differences in
perceptions of voting by mail.
(Total Saying Each Describes Voting by Mail “Well”)

Party
Word/Phrase All
Voters Dems. Inds. Reps.
^Easy 73% 88% 73% 50%
Has less health risks than
voting in-person 70% 91% 63% 48%
^Increases voter turnout 67% 91% 63% 40%
^Safe 58% 84% 59% 21%
A radical change 55% 57% 56% 50%
^Accurate 55% 80% 53% 21%
Slows down the counting
of election results 55% 43% 60% 63%
^The way of the future 54% 80% 49% 22%
Secure 53% 82% 47% 20%
Proven 52% 70% 56% 19%
Non-partisan 50% 66% 51% 23%
Increases voter fraud 48% 26% 50% 74%
Risky 45% 35% 46% 58%

Q13. I am going to read you a series of words and phrases that could be used to describe voting by mail. Please tell me if this word or phrase describes voting by mail
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very well, somewhat well, not too well, or not at all well. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 Life in the
Greater San Antonio
Area

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As in prior surveys, there is no single issue that
voters point to as the dominant local problem.
What do you think is the most serious problem facing the greater
San Antonio area that you would like to see local government do something about?
(Open-ended; 3% and Above Shown)

Crime/safety 17%
Policing (supporting, better training, brutality, accountability) 12%
Jobs/economy 10%
Homelessness 9%
Traffic/transportation 9%
Infrastructure/repair/improvements 9%
Education/schools 8%
Government/City leadership (corruption/regulation/liberal policies/Democratic) 8%
Taxes/spending/budget/revenue 7%
COVID-19/coronavirus 5%
Racial issues/discrimination/racial justice/equality 4%
Health care/health insurance 3%

Other 11%
Don't know/Unsure 3%
Refused 2%

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Q14.
 Closure of local businesses due to the
pandemic and domestic violence are seen as
the most serious problems today.
Ext. Ser. Prob. Very Ser. Prob. Smwt. Ser. Prob. Not a Ser. Prob. Don't Know Ext.Very
Ser. Prob.
Child abuse 49% 26% 17% 75%
^Closure of local businesses due to the 49% 26% 16% 7% 75%
coronavirus outbreak 74%
Homeless... 37% 37% 22%
74%
Domestic viol... 36% 38% 14% 8%
72%
The cost of healthcare 46% 26% 20% 6% 67%
Property crimes, such as burglary and theft 33% 34% 22% 7% 65%
The amount you pay in local property taxes 40% 25% 18% 10% 7% 65%
Crime, gangs, and drugs 35% 30% 29% 64%
^The spread of coronavirus 40% 25% 20% 15% 60%
57%
Unemploy... 33% 27% 27% 9%
53%
Low w... 31% 26% 23% 12% 8% 52%
Income inequality 29% 24% 26% 19% 44%
^Rate increases on your water bill 28% 25% 30% 14% 31%
^Civil unrest 23% 21% 27% 24% 5%
^Inadequate public transit service options 13% 18% 28% 30% 11%
Q15. I’m going to read you a list of issues that some people say are problems in the greater San Antonio area. Please tell me if you think it is an extremely serious
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problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 There continue to be big partisan differences
in concern about the coronavirus, as well as
some economic issues.
(% Viewing Each as an Extremely/Very Serious Problem)
Party
All
Issue
Voters Dems. Inds. Reps.
Child abuse 75% 72% 84% 62%
^Closure of local businesses
due to the coronavirus outbreak 75% 71% 79% 76%
Homelessness 74% 83% 70% 70%
Domestic violence 74% 79% 72% 70%
The cost of healthcare 72% 89% 68% 53%
Property crimes, such as burglary and theft 67% 62% 67% 76%
The amount you pay in local property taxes 65% 59% 68% 69%
Crime, gangs, and drugs 65% 59% 65% 73%
^The spread of coronavirus 64% 83% 66% 35%
Unemployment 60% 74% 57% 43%
Low wages 57% 75% 53% 39%
Income inequality 53% 71% 55% 21%
^Rate increases on your water bill 52% 51% 56% 48%
^Civil unrest 44% 41% 47% 44%
^Inadequate public transit service options 31% 40% 32% 17%
Q15. I’m going to read you a list of issues that some people say are problems in the greater San Antonio area. Please tell me if you think it is an extremely serious
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problem, a very serious problem, a somewhat serious problem, or not a serious problem. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 Impacts of the
Coronavirus Pandemic

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 A growing number of voters thinks the worst
of the pandemic is over.
When it comes to the pandemic, do you think that:

The Worst is Over Unsure The Worst is Yet to Come

September... 38% 20% 41%

June... 31% 13% 57%

April... 31% 11% 58%

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Q16.
 This perception has grown across partisan
lines, but particularly among GOP voters.
(% Saying the Worst is Over)

Party April 2020 June 2020 September Change

2020

Democrats 12% 14% 18% +6%

Independents 30% 26% 37% +7%

Republicans 52% 54% 69% +17%

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Q16. When it comes to the pandemic, do you think that:
 However, three in five continue to express more
concern over social distancing ending too soon
as opposed to going on too long.
When it comes to social distancing and the closure of businesses in
the greater San Antonio area, which of the following concerns you more right now:
Social distancing will end too soon Social distancing will go on
and prolong the epidemic, Both/Neither/ and cause more damage to
endangering the economy and Don't Know the economy and residents’
putting lives at risk livelihoods

September... 59% 8% 33%

June... 58% 5% 36%

April... 56% 16% 28%

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Q17.
 Two-thirds would get the COVID-19 vaccine
when it becomes available, but only half
would get it before the end of the year.
When Available This Year

Very likely 39% Total 29% Total

Likely Likely
Somewhat likely 24% 63% 20% 50%

Somewhat unlikely
10% Total 14% Total
Very unlikely Unlikely Unlikely
21% 31% 30% 44%

Don’t know
6% 6%

Q18. How likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available? Would you say you are very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very
unlikely to take the vaccine? Split Sample
Q19. How likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available before the end of the year? Would you say you are very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat
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unlikely, or very unlikely to take the vaccine? Split Sample
 Liberal voters are much less likely to get
vaccinated if a vaccine arrives this year.
Very Lkly. Smwt. Lkly. Smwt. Unlkly. Very Unlkly. Don't Know Total Total
Lkly. Unlkly.
Conserva... 41% 22% 9% 23% 5% 63% 32%
Get the COVID-19
vaccine when it Mode... 38% 26% 12% 17% 7% 64% 29%
becomes available
66% 33%
Lib 44% 22% 13% 20%
   

52% 46%
Conserva... 34% 18% 14% 32%
Get the COVID-19 60% 39%
vaccine if it becomes
Mode... 32% 28% 9% 29%
available before the 39% 49%
end of the year
Lib 23% 17% 18% 31% 11%

Q18. How likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available? Would you say you are very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat unlikely, or very
unlikely to take the vaccine? Split Sample
Q19. How likely are you to get the COVID-19 vaccine if it becomes available before the end of the year? Would you say you are very likely, somewhat likely, somewhat
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unlikely, or very unlikely to take the vaccine? Split Sample
Distance Learning

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 Only one-third of parents believe distance
learning has been productive, though views are
less negative than in April.
April 2020 September 2020

Extremely productive 9% Ext./Very 19% Ext./Very

Productive Productive
Very productive 25% 33% 18% 37%

Somewhat productive 41% Smwt./Not 34% Smwt./Not

Productive Productive
Not productive at all at All at All
7% 48% 5% 39%
Not attending through
distance learning/
Don't know 19% 23%

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Q21. Are the children in your household currently attending school through distance learning online? Asked Only of Parent/Guardian of Children 18 Years Old or Younger
 Seven-in-ten parents believe local schools
have been doing a better job with distance
learning this fall compared to last spring.
What kind of job do you think local schools
have been doing with distance learning this Men 65% 27% 8%

fall compared to last spring: a better job, a W 77% 18% 5%

worse job, or about the same?

Much better 47% Total San Ant... 68% 26% 6%

Somewhat better Better Other Ci... 79% 15% 7%

26% 72%

About the same Wh 67% 26% 7%

15%
Lat 73% 22% 5%

Somewhat worse African Ameri... 100%

Much worse 5% Total All Voters of C... 77% 18% 6%

2% Worse
6% <$60... 71% 17%12%
Don’t know
$60,000-$100... 71% 25% 5%

6% $100,... 78% 17% 5%

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Q22. Asked Only of Parents with Children Participating in Distance Learning Online
 Parents largely feel that teachers deserve
higher salaries, even if it means
paying more in taxes.
Strng. Agr. Smwt. Agr. Smwt. Disagr. Strng. Disagr. Don't Know Total Total
Agr. Disagr.
Teachers deserve higher salaries even if it means paying 53% 24% 13% 10% 77% 23%
more ...

The state should promote a uniform coordination of academic innovation among school dist... 47% 30% 9% 8% 6% 77% 17%

75% 25%
I feel well-prepared to support my children in distance lea... 42% 33% 11% 14%

63% 19%
School districts have done a good job of ensuring all students have equal access to the Int... 33% 30% 12% 7% 18%

39% 55%
My kids have fallen behind academically in the 14% 24% 16% 39% 7%
past ...

Q23. I’d like to read some statements about local schools in Bexar County. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with that statement. Asked Only of Parent/Guardian
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of Children 18 Years Old or Younger
 Parents support limiting the number of
students allowed in school at one time,
are split on returning to contact sports.
Strng. Supp. Smwt. Supp. Smwt. Opp. Strng. Opp. Don't Know Total Total
Supp. Opp.

Limiting the number of students who are allowed in a school classroom at one... 64% 22% 11% 85% 14%

51% 47%
Allowing contact sports to 28% 22% 21% 26%
return at school...

Q24. Here are some proposals that have been made for local public schools. Please tell me if you strongly support it, somewhat support it, somewhat oppose it, or
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strongly oppose it.
 Opinions on
Recent Protests

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 Voters still feel safe when they
see the police in their neighborhood.
Strng. Agr. Smwt. Agr. Smwt. Disagr. Strng. Disagr.
Total Total
Don't Know
Agr. Disagr.
I feel safer when I Sept.... 53% 24% 11% 10% 77% 21%
see the police in my
neighborhood June... 59% 24% 11% 5% 82% 16%
Police unions have  
been a barrier to
holding local police Sept.... 45% 21% 11% 17% 7% 65% 28%
officers accountable 68% 21%
for misconduct June... 40% 28% 9% 11% 12%
   
Local police are fair 61% 33%
and impartial when Sept.... 29% 32% 24% 9% 6%
enforcing the law 69% 25%
Local police officers June... 34% 34% 14% 11% 6%  
have good
relationships with 56% 29%
communities of Sept.... 24% 31% 17% 12% 15% 62% 21%
color in San Antonio  
^Too many June... 29% 33% 14% 7% 17%
local police are 44% 45%
biased against
African Americans Sept.... 19% 25% 14% 32% 11% 36% 49%
June... 16% 20% 16% 33% 15%

Q25 a, b, c, f & g. I’d like to read some statements that have been recently made about the current protests and law enforcement’s response in the greater San
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Antonio area. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with that statement. ^Not Part of Split Sample
 Voters oppose the idea of “defunding” SAPD, but a
majority is open to some re-allocation of funding.

Strng. Agr. Smwt. Agr. Smwt. Disagr. Strng. Disagr. Don't Know Total Total
Agr. Disagr.

Funds currently going to the 51% 47%

San Antonio Police Department should be re-allocated to fund other programs like mental health, substance abuse t... 28% 23% 13% 34%

San Antonio Police’s internal investigation process for investigating and disciplining officers for misconduct is impartial and... 24% 27% 15% 19% 16% 51% 33%

46% 49%
Racism in Bexar County should be considered a health c... 23% 23% 16% 33%

20% 76%
The San Antonio Police Department should be def... 8% 12% 15% 61%

Q25 d, e, h & i. I’d like to read some statements that have been recently made about the current protests and law enforcement’s response in the greater San Antonio
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area. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with that statement. Split Sample
 There are notable partisan and ethnic
differences in views of policy around policing.
(Total Agree)

Race/Ethnicity Party
All All
Statement Voters Whites Latinos Voters Dems. Inds. Reps.
of Color
Funds currently going to the
San Antonio Police Department
should be re-allocated to
fund other programs like 51% 42% 59% 59% 71% 49% 25%
mental health, substance
abuse treatment
San Antonio Police’s internal
investigation process for
investigating and disciplining 51% 55% 55% 48% 37% 46% 76%
officers for misconduct is
impartial and just
Racism in Bexar County should
be considered a health crisis 46% 39% 54% 54% 71% 42% 19%
The San Antonio Police
Department should 20% 13% 26% 26% 31% 23% 2%
be defunded
Q25 d, e, h & i. I’d like to read some statements that have been recently made about the current protests and law enforcement’s response in the greater San Antonio
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area. Please tell me if you agree or disagree with that statement. Split Sample
 Over six-in-ten would support a measure to repeal laws
establishing collective bargaining rights for police and
fire unions and to reform internal police investigations.
Voters of San Antonio may be asked in an Total Yes Total No Undecided
upcoming election to vote on a measure to repeal
the City laws that establish collective bargaining Democ... 77% 12% 10%
rights and other terms for police and fire unions. Independ... 64% 21% 14%
The measure will also reform internal
investigation procedures when disciplining local Republi... 47% 42% 11%

police officers for misconduct.

1 69% 21% 11%
Definitely yes 41%
Total 5 59% 25% 15%
Probably yes 23% Yes
65% 65+ 64% 25% 12%
Undecided, lean yes 2%

Wh 57% 29% 14%

Undecided, lean no 1% Lat 75% 18%7%
Total
Probably no 6% No All Voters of C... 72% 18%10%
Definitely no 15%23%
Men 67% 25% 8%

Undecided 12% W 64% 21% 15%

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Q26. Do you think you would vote yes or no on this measure? Asked in City of San Antonio Only
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