Most residents prefer the current structure of government with over 80 per cent of respondents saying they are well served by the two-tiered system

The City of Kitchener surveyed residents to see if they're in favour of an amalgamated government.

Most Kitchener residents prefer the current structure of government with over 80 per cent of respondents saying they are well served by the two-tiered system.

As well, 80 per cent believe that they are effectively represented by their current council as well.

That changes however, when over half of residents want one set of councillors to represent both the city and regional levels, whereas 40 per cent prefer the separation.

Meanwhile, if Kitchener would amalgamate, residents are split on whether it would function better on its own or with an upper-tiered regional council.

The results of the Environics survey were presented to city council on Monday.

Waterloo Region is one of over 80 upper and lower municipalities currently being reviewed by the province.

You can find more information about the survey here.