Ashdod Ranks Last Among Large Cities in Resident Satisfaction Survey
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A new survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics shows Ashdod as the least satisfactory large city for residents, with 51% positive ratings. Petah Tikva led the rankings with 85% satisfaction, while a national gap in satisfaction was noted between Jewish and Arab citizens.
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- Ashdod ranked last among large Israeli cities in resident satisfaction.
- Only 51% of Ashdod residents expressed satisfaction with their municipality.
- Petah Tikva led the rankings with 85% satisfaction.
- A significant satisfaction gap exists between Jewish and Arab citizens.
- Ashdod Municipality questioned the survey's methodology and sample size.
A new survey by Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reveals significant disparities in resident satisfaction with municipal performance across major Israeli cities. Ashdod ranked lowest among the large cities surveyed, with only 51% of residents aged 20 and over rating their municipality positively. This places Ashdod below Haifa and Bnei Brak, where satisfaction levels stand at 56%.
In contrast, Petah Tikva topped the rankings with 85% resident satisfaction, followed by Rishon LeZion at 81% and Tel Aviv at 76%. Other cities surveyed included Beersheba (72%), Netanya (71%), and Jerusalem (68% overall, 70% among Jewish residents).
Nationally, approximately 66% of Israelis expressed satisfaction with their local authorities. However, the survey highlighted a notable gap between Jewish and Arab citizens, with 69% of Jewish respondents satisfied compared to only 53% of Arab respondents.
The Ashdod Municipality responded to the findings, citing recent achievements such as national education awards, defense ministry commendations, and successes in women's basketball and volleyball championships. They questioned the survey's methodology, particularly the sample size of around 100 respondents, and suggested that the results might not accurately represent the diverse population of Ashdod. The municipality also noted that the 51% satisfaction rate for Ashdod represents an increase since 2015.