Approval of the Salt Lake City Ordinance:  Demographics

· Majorities in all demographic groups disapprove of the ordinance. 

· Slightly more women than men disapprove.

· Business owners disapprove the most (77%).

“As a result of this ordinance, police will respond to a burglar alarm only if someone on the scene can verify that a crime is being committed.  Would you say that you strongly approve, somewhat approve, somewhat disapprove, or strongly disapprove of this ordinance?”

                                                                                      Percentages

                                                              Approve      Disapprove

All adults 28 65

Men                                                             31                    62

Women                                                      25                    66

Age:

18-24                                                     32                    68

25-34                                                     17                    72

35-44                                                     30                    65

45-54                                                     25                    67

55-64                                                     26                    64

65+                                                        35                    55

Residency:

Less than 7 years                                 19                    61

7+ years                                                27                    65

Victim of break-in:

Yes, home                                             27                    66

Yes, work                                              24                    73

Business owner                                         20                    77

Democrat                                                   33                    61

Republican                                                 26                    67

Independent                                              25                    67