Selected
Major Findings, cont.
•Rumors of crime were initially widespread, but after
initially spiking, fear of crime
subsided fairly quickly. Fear of crime
continued its years-long decline; and
fear after Katrina was not as high or as sustained as it was during the time of the Baton Rouge serial killer.
•A majority of citizens are willing to pay higher taxes
for recovery. They would prefer some other solution, but they are
increasingly skeptical that a real
alternative exists.
•Crowding in Baton Rouge produced substantial problems
and irritants, though these
have subsided somewhat over time.
However, even as the situation
improved, blame of government rose, especially of federal and state government.
Local government was better regarded.
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