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The QOL report follows the six objectives of the Community Strategic Plan: health, economy, environment, culture, civic engagement, and learning. This report measures the quality of life of CK’s citizens.
This document, published by the Community Strategic Plan Implementation Committee, represents a collaborative effort among many community groups who provided the information. It will become the standard to which Chatham-Kent compares itself from year to year. Some examples are: |
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Chatham-Kent citizens are more likely than other Ontarians to participate in municipal elections, with 44.3% exercising their right to vote in the 2003 election compared to the provincial average of 30 to 35%. However, voter turnout was 52% for the 2000 election.
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As a measure of water quality and public health, between 2002 and 2003, the number of weeks area beaches were open for swimming increased from 7 to 10.
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2003 was a banner year for agricultural building permits. New greenhouse development in Chatham-Kent saw a $12 million increase since 1999.
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The volume of waste diverted from landfills through blue box recycling increased from 2,788 metric tonnes in 1998 to 3,747 metric tonnes in 2003.
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Per capita giving to United Way went up from $14.75 to $17.28, putting Chatham-Kent 10th in Canada out of 126 United Ways.
Where Can I get My Copy?
The Chatham-Kent Quality of Life Indicators Report is available as a download via the link on the right-hand side of your screen. This is a large file, so we recommend this only for high speed users. You can also pick up a copy by visiting any municipal service centre, information desk, or library branch.
Give Us Your Feedback !!
We welcome your feedback on our first report by inviting you to fill out the survey found on page 21. You can also fill this survey out on-line by clicking the link on the right hand side of this page.
For further information about the Quality of Life Indicators Report, please email: CKcsp@chatham-kent.ca
