Most proponents and opponents of government consolidation are more likely to consider consolidation for their local government if such a change results in an improvement in the quality of public services, if it attracts businesses to the community, or if it lowers property taxes. Other positives for residents on both sides of the argument include lower costs for public services, less overlap of services, grant money, and improved efficiency.

^{Please tell me if you think each of the following circumstances would make you more likely to support consolidation of your local government with a neighboring town or city, less likely to support consolidation, or would it not make a difference to your position.}