Answers Ranked According to Compiled Preferences
1. What do you like best about Cloverdale
Small Town Feel, Parks, Variety of Businesses, School System, Service Clubs, Recreational Opportunities,
Other: country feel, cool summer evenings, Eagle’s Nest, Plank,
Cloverdale Nursery, The Estate, scenery of Alexander Valley,
welcoming attitude toward newcomers, friendly people,
everything, walking trails, trees, people who volunteer
2. What does Cloverdale need most?
Car Wash, Major Supermarket, Skate park, dog park, More
traffic lights on Cloverdale Blvd.
Other: dry cleaner, Smart Train, restaurants & wine tasting room, something for the kids to do like Scandia, bowling alley, batting cages; more creative or upscale restaurants, shoe store, attract & retain a wider variety of small businesses that attract both residents and visitors, a city government that doesn’t live in the past, traffic light at Treadway, four way stop at Treadway, public bathrooms, more business shopping developments, better transportation services
3. How long have you lived in Cloverdale?
Over twenty years
Five to ten years
One to five years, less than one year
4. Do you use or attend any of the following?
Friday Night Live, Citrus Fair, Car Show, 4th of July Fireworks,Cloverdale Senior Center, City Council Meetings, Public Swimming pool, Food pantry/free food programs
Other: Yorty Creek, river, cemetery, Pumpkin Patch, library, Plank, Eagles Nest, Cloverdale Nursery, 68 Shuttle bus, Creative Notions, Ray’s Market, City Park, Farmer’s Market, swimming pool if it were solar heated, jazz club, local businesses & restaurants
5. What is your favorite non-profit in Cloverdale?
Cloverdale Performing Arts Center, Cloverdale Senior
Multipurpose Center, History Center, Sculpture Trail, Lions Club, Cloverdale Arts Alliance, Rotary, American Legion, Alexander Valley Film Society, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Eagle Pride Boosters Club, Food Pantry
Other: Jefferson PTA, library, Toastmasters, Boys & Girls Club, Vet’s Building
6. Describe your experience living in Cloverdale in one word:
Peaceful, Safe, Quiet, Comfortable, Great, Friendly, Refreshing,
Community, Pleasant , Wonderful, Fortunate, Mundane, Home,
Happiness, Nature, Best, Slow paced & scenic, Glorious,
Walking, Uplifting, OK, Interesting, Content, Happy, Heaven, Awesome, Pleasurable
Additional comments:
“We do need a traffic light at Cloverdale Blvd and Treadway Dr”
“Speed bumps on Foothill Drive”
“City needs more education or enforcement in fire-hardening homes/properties”
“Love small town feel. Love hiking trails”
“Too far removed from healthcare & other things I need, living here is difficult in my old age.”
“I’m concerned about our economic health going forward after (and during) the current pandemic. Are we preparing for the worst while hoping for the best?”
“Small town at its best”
“Some think this town should be “artsy”. Not my thing – prefer a “hometown” feel.”
“I love small town living. But my motto for Cloverdale is “COMING SOON’’.
“Both my adult children and my grandchildren live here too and love it!”
“Having participated in other Chambers of Commerce, I am especially happy with Cloverdale’s”
“Would like conversation on closing First St. between Blvd. & Main to through traffic and open to pedestrians; it would help businesses there.”
“Transportation between Cloverdale and Ukiah”
“I want to see a major effort to make Cloverdale a diverse, integrated community – now, please”
“Would enjoy a little more culture & amenities – need a better grocery store”
“Love being involved in our community. Waiting – impatiently! – to be involved again.”
“Would be great if there was something similar to the “Epicenter” like in Santa Rosa here in Cloverdale. A place where children and adults can enjoy (day/night). “
“Would be great to have the dogs on leash law and the law of no skateboards or bikes on the sidewalks followed through. Too many barking dogs left to bark freely. Would like more supervision of children at Friday Night Live”
“Support for small businesses”
“Need Urgent Care for for weekends”
