This article talks about the citizens of Somerville Massachusetts filling a survey in 2011 that question them “On a scale of 1 to 10 how happy are you now “. 7,500 people mailed the survey back many of them not really answering the question but the article mentions a particular man that rate it  his happiness with a 6. The man explains the reason behind why he rate his happiness with a 6 was because wants to be 3 inches taller and fluent in Quechua . The article also mentions that Mayor Joseph and how rapidly he approved this survey. Mayor Joseph believe that focusing on people happiness was more important than economic growth, Mr  Curtatone  also agree and mention that “cities keep careful track of finances but a bond rating doesn’t tell us about how people feel.Dr Gilbert’s believe that asking this question was a great a great idea to understand more of the residents feelings towards the town. Also the residents are really happy and flatter with the government attention and changes that they made to the town  to make it more comfortable and better environment.Officials hope to continue with this type of surveys and compare with other towns.