The Better Pensacola Forum is a non-profit organization created for the purpose of conducting independent, accurate, and credible research designed to help local leaders develop practical strategies to improve the quality of life in our area. Pensacola Young Professionals also continues to work in various ways to make Pensacola a better place to live, work, and play. In order to most effectively capitalize on their common goals and shared vision for Pensacola, the two organizations formed an alliance in 2011.
Since 2008, Better Pensacola Forum (BPF) has conducted annual surveys of Pensacola voters. 2011 saw the fourth annual Quality of Life survey of Escambia County voters, and it was commissioned by Pensacola Young Professionals.
The 2011 survey of Escambia County voters showed continuing anxiety about economic conditions and job security. However, the findings also documented continued positive trends and improvements in attitudes and confidence in progress being made, particularly in the City of Pensacola.
These improvements are anchored by a shared vision, confidence in the leadership, plans for the city’s revitalization, and a sense that things in the city are headed in the “right direction”. The new city charter, a stronger and more accountable form of city government, and progress in the signature economic development effort on the city’s waterfront give Pensacola’s citizens hope and confidence in the future.
An overwhelming majority (78%) of Pensacola City voters say that the city is on the ‘Right Track’. This is a 20 percentage point increase over 2010 (59%) and a whopping 52 point increase from 2008.
Pensacola Young Professionals is proud to have been part of the driving force behind the Maritime Park and we are optimistic about the future of the Pensacola Bay Area. PYP leaders and members are passionate about making a difference so that our community is a better place to live, work, and play for us all.
PENSACOLA YOUNG PROFESSIONALS AND BETTER PENSACOLA FORUM RELEASE 2011 “QUALITY OF LIFE” VOTER SURVEY RESULTS
“An overwhelming majority (78%) of Pensacola City voters says that the city is on the ‘right track,’ a 20% increase over 2010 (59%).” – Larry Harris, Mason-Dixon Polling & Research
See the BPF PYP Escambia 2011 Survey