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AUGUST 2020
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS CREATES SURVEY TO GATHER INPUT FOR CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD
The City of Cedar Rapids is asking residents for input on a survey for an independent Citizen Review Board.
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS CREATES SURVEY TO GET INPUT FROM RESIDENTS ABOUT CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD
The city of Cedar Rapids launched a survey for residents to provide input about a citizens review board and information about their interactions with the Cedar Rapids Police Department.
THE PROCESS OF PUTTING TOGETHER A CITIZENS REVIEW BOARD BEGINS IN CEDAR RAPIDS
The City of Cedar Rapids is getting closer to creating a Citizens Review Board and now they’re collecting data about people’s experience with officers. They say putting this board together is a community effort, and now they’re asking all residents to take a survey, which will help officials figure out the best way to conduct this.
JULY 2020
DALLAS MORNING NEWS: POLCO POLL
Do you agree with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide order requiring that masks be worn in public?
FORWARD LOOKOUT: POLCO POLL
The Dane County board wants input on how large the county board should be – your thoughts?
CHARLESTOWN DECIDES NOT TO PURCHASE BEACHFRONT PROPERTY; OLD MILL ROAD REDO PUT ON HOLD
The council voted to ask National Research Center, the firm selected to conduct a town-wide survey of residents, to advise the town on the best way to proceed with the public consultation process during the COVID-19 pandemic, when large gatherings are prohibited.
CEDAR RAPIDS ANNOUNCES FRAMEWORK TO FORM CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD
The City of Cedar Rapids has developed a 90-day plan for public engagement to establish the framework for an independent Citizen Review Board.
O’FALLON TO UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CLEARER FUTURE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
Because things have changed in the past 14 years, O’Fallon needs to update its overall Comprehensive Plan, which was adopted in 2006, for a clearer direction on future development.
CITY SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON WATER ST. CLOSURE BETWEEN BRIDGE SQUARE AND THE DAM
The City of Northfield is asking for input on permanently closing Water Street between Bridge Square and the dam, or seasonally closing it.
COUNTY BOARD BEGINS TO PLAN FOR REDISTRICTING PROCESS
The Dane County Board is taking steps to ensure its redistricting process is nonpartisan once census data is collected in the spring of 2021, and the board is seeking public opinion about its size.
CITY OF PASCO COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
The City of Pasco has released the results of the National Community Survey, a biennial survey the City has done since 2005. The City contracts with the National Research Center (NRC) in Colorado to conduct the survey in Pasco; previous survey information has been used in developing City Council goals.
DE PERE LAUNCHES SURVEY FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON RACIAL JUSTICE, INCLUSIVITY
The City of De Pere is launching a new online survey to learn more about racial justice in the community.
JUNE 2020
MARION RESIDENTS MORE COMFORTABLE EATING EATING OUTDOORS, SHOPPING SIDEWALK SALES
Half of Marion residents would feel very uncomfortable eating indoors at a restaurant or going to the gym, while a quarter would feel very uncomfortable going to a retail store, according to a recent survey conducted by the Marion COVID-19 Economic Recovery Task Force.
DALLAS MORNING NEWS: POLCO POLL
Should Texas cities be allowed to set their own requirements for wearing face masks in public to help stop the spread of the coronavirus?
WHAT’S CEDAR RAPIDS’ NO. 1 PROBLEM? STREET REPAIR, RESIDENTS SAY IN SURVEY
Cedar Rapids residents want more progress on repairing local streets, even as Paving for Progress makes headway on repairing roads.
LOUISVILLE CITY COUNCIL SEES INCREASE IN SATISFACTION WITH PROGRAMS, SERVICES
Louisville City Council on Tuesday received responses to its citizen survey, which indicated residents are pleased with the city’s programs and services.
WAUNAKEE SURVEYS RESIDENTS’ PERCEPTIONS OF EQUITY, INCLUSION
The Village of Waunakee has launched a survey in hopes of gauging residents’ perceptions of equity and inclusion. The survey is intended to help village government listen and learn about matters of equity and inclusion in the village and to help establish some baseline information from which to measure improvement over time
WISPOLITICS.COM: WISCONSIN’S PREMIER POLITICAL NEWS SERVICE
Is Tommy Thompson a good choice to lead the UW System?
CITY OF BRYAN SEEKING OPINIONS ABOUT FACE MASK REQUIREMENTS
The city of Bryan is accepting feedback from residents about whether masks should be required in businesses.
FRISCO RESIDENTS PUSH FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, SUSTAINABILITY IN COMMUNITY SURVEY
In March, Frisco pushed out a comprehensive quality of life survey to residents hoping to get vital feedback to inform the town’s direction into the future. Residents — and even a few out-of-towners — got a chance to voice opinions and concerns about everything from safety, community design, governance, health and more.
MAY 2020
EAU CLAIRE CITY MANAGER DELAYS RETIREMENT TO HELP WITH COVID-19
Eau Claire City Manager Dale Peters has delayed his retirement to help Eau Claire with the COVID-19 pandemic. The Eau Claire City Council is seeking input on the best qualities for the role of city manager as the position is still open.
DALLAS MORNING NEWS POLL: COVID-19 RESPONSE
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is easing restrictions put in place during the coronavirus pandemic by allowing hair and nail salons and barbershops to open on Friday, May 8. Do you agree with his decision?
BEAUMONT ONLINE COMMUNITY SURVEY
The City of Beaumont is asking residents to participate in a community survey. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the City, and to make comparisons with peer cities.
MARION ISSUES SURVEY TO RESIDENTS TO UNDERSTAND COMFORT LEVELS AS BUSINESSES REOPEN
A new online survey could help businesses owners and community leaders in Marion understand the comfort level of residents as businesses prepare to reopen.
TAKE A SURVEY REGARDING THE BUDGET IMPACTS OF COVID-19
Let the City know what you think about the future of Creekside Community Center and the Bloomington Motor Vehicle Office. Your feedback is important as the City considers closing the facilities due to financial challenges in 2020 and beyond.
OEDIT JOINS NATIONAL AND LOCAL PARTNERS TO CAPTURE THE ECONOMIC CHALLENGES COVID-19 POSES TO COLORADO’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade, in partnership with POLCO and Downtown, Colorado Inc. (DCI), has released a Colorado COVID-19 Business Survey. Recorded from April 10 to April 30 during the peak of the state’s economic interruption, the survey chronicles the economic challenges facing Colorado businesses.
MISSOULA COUNTY LAUNCHES SURVEY TO IMPROVE SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS
Missoula County is launching a survey this week to gather feedback from residents on their quality of life, the delivery of county services, safety, transportation, the economy and the natural environment, among other topics. The county is working with the National Research Center to conduct the survey, which aims to help county leaders better understand the needs of the communities they serve, according to a press release
SURVEY TO ADDRESS SERVICES IN MISSOULA COUNTY
Residents across Missoula County will receive mailed surveys this week asking them to provide feedback to help county leaders better understand the broader needs of the communities they serve. The county is working with the National Research Center to conduct the survey and analyze the results.
POLCO PARTNERS WITH WNA TO OFFER WISCONSIN NEWSPAPERS VALUABLE READERSHIP DATA
Since October, the online civic engagement platform Polco has partnered with the Wisconsin Newspaper Association to equip newspapers across the upper-midwestern state with valuable data and polling information on their readers.
APRIL 2020
WYOMING COUNCIL LOOKS AT COVID-19’S AFFECT ON CITY
Wyoming City Council reviewed the results of a survey on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the city as part of its meeting held Tuesday, April 21.
SURVEY SEEKS COVID-19 IMPACTED BUSINESSES
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade is conducting a statewide survey for businesses impacted by COVID-19.
POLCO POLL: DO YOU SUPPORT THE EXTENSION OF GOV. EVERS’ ‘SAFER AT HOME’ ORDER IN WISCONSIN?
Share your opinion on this topic by clicking into the link.
BEAUMONT’S COMMUNITY SURVEY
The City of Beaumont is asking residents to participate in its upcoming community survey. The scientific survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city and to make comparisons with peer cities.
BEAUMONT RESIDENTS COULD RECEIVE COMMUNITY SURVEY IN THE MAIL
Approximately 2,500 Beaumont residents should be receiving a community survey in the mail from the city of Beaumont that will ask them about their perceptions of the city and how it compares with other peer cities.
JESSIE OPOIEN: WE HOPE YOU’LL PARTICIPATE IN A NEW SERIES OF READER POLLS ON KEY ISSUES
March 2020
HONOLULU’S SPENDING ON HOMELESS STAGNATES EVEN AS PROBLEM PERSISTS
As Oahu continues to struggle with one of the worst rates of homelessness in the nation, Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s final budget proposal as mayor includes little new funding to tackle the problem.
SURVEY OF CHANHASSEN RESIDENTS SHOWS SUPPORT FOR PARK IMPROVEMENTS LEVY
Chanhassen residents would support a park bond referendum, according to a city survey conducted late last year.
LOUISVILLE CITY COUNCIL APPROVES 2020 COMMUNITY SURVEY QUESTIONS
Louisville City Council last week approved questions some residents will see on a community survey in the next couple of months.
MIDDLETOWN TO OUTLINE MANY CHALLENGES IN STRATEGIC PLAN
Town Council members and department heads drew from a recent survey of town residents during an almost four-hour long strategic planning session Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
GRAND RAPIDS EARNS HIGH MARKS IN COMMUNITY SURVEY
Results of a recent community survey showed Grand Rapids residents have a positive view of living in Michigan’s second-largest city.
WOODINVALE QUALITY OF LIFE RATED HIGHLY
Woodinville residents enjoy a high quality of life, feel safe in their community, prioritize mobility and value the city’s overall economic health, according to a survey conducted by the National Research Center. Areas of improvement include quality affordable housing and traffic flow throughout town.
RICHFIELD COMMUNITY SURVEY FOR 2020 BEGINS
Starting today Richfield residents are being asked to participate in the 2020 Richfield Community Survey, administered by the National Research Center. The survey will measure resident satisfaction around quality of life, city services, programming and amenities. In addition to the online option, the survey has also been mailed to 2,500 residents.
PAUL FANLUND: THE CAP TIMES IS IN AN ERA OF ‘OPEN WATER’-HOW ARE WE DOING?
When I’m asked how my career in journalism has evolved, I often use this analogy: Early on, it felt like being on railroad tracks. Today, it’s like being on open water.
February 2020
WALNUT CREEK RESIDENTS GIVE CITY HIGH MARKS IN NATIONAL SURVEY
Most of the news was good, some of it was disappointing and very little of it was a surprise, with the 2019 National Community Survey results showing Walnut Creek residents love their downtown, schools, open spaces and general quality of life, and don’t like traffic congestion.
SURVEY SAYS: JUPITER RESIDENTS LUKEWARM ON INDOOR REC DEVELOPMENT; WORRY OVER TRAFFIC
Residents are pretty pleased with their town, generally giving Jupiter high marks across the board on a recent survey.
MO CITY SURVEYING CITIZEN SATISFACTION
Missouri City residents have the opportunity to make their voices heard regarding the future of their community.
APACHE JUNCTION RESIDENT SURVEY UNDERWAY
The City of Apache Junction is conducting a comprehensive quality-of-life survey and information about the survey is in the mail.
APACHE JUNCTION RESIDENT SURVEY ENTERS ONLINE PHASE
Residents of the city of Apache Junction are invited to respond to a comprehensive quality of life survey the city is conducting.
January 2020
CITY OF OAKLEY ASKS FOR RESIDENT FEEDBACK
The Oakley City Council and staff are inviting residents to chime in regarding various aspects of city operations.
600 PLUS RESIDENTS KICKED OFF DECATUR’S 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
More than 600 Decatur residents gathered together Thursday evening at the Marriot Courtyard’s Decatur Conference Center to kick off the city’s 2020 strategic planning process. The last plan was released in 2010. Mayor Patti Garrett opened up the night saying that she was delighted to see so many people in the audience.
OAKLAND COUNTY SURVEY ASKING RESIDENTS TO RANK MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES
Oakland County leaders want residents to make their voices heard. Through Jan. 10, residents can visit www.OakGov.com to access the county’s Citizen Survey 2020.
SURVEY GIVES CITIZENS CHANCE TO VOICE THEIR CONCERNS
Making any decision without the necessary information is an easy way to make bad decisions. How can you effectively know what to improve or what should stay the same without asking the people who deal with those issues everyday? The answer is you can’t.
NORTHPORT RESIDENTS RATE CITY QUALITY OF LIFE HIGHLY
Eight in 10 residents of the city of North Port rated the quality of life good or excellent, according to the recently released 2019 version of the National Community Survey.
BOISE POLICE TO RAMP UP TRAFFIC SAFETY ENFORCEMENT
A 2020 goal for the Boise Police Department focuses on the fact that traffic safety is key to neighborhood safety. According to a Boise Police Department news release, officers across the city will be paying increased attention to traffic violations at major intersections, school zones, and neighborhoods.
IN THE CITY: COMMUNITY SURVEY REVEALS STRENGTHS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO IMPROVE SERVICES
Since 2011, the city of Fort Collins has conducted a Community Survey in order to hear directly from residents about their satisfaction with community amenities, their local government, and the overall quality of life in Fort Collins.
DECEMBER 2019
SURVEY SAYS: RESIDENTS RANK NILES AS A GOOD, AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE
Niles trustees heard results of a community survey at their Nov. 19 village board meeting, presented by the village’s marketing firm.
CITY OF MLT COMMUNITY SATISFACTION SURVEY COMING SOON
A Community Satisfaction Survey, designed to gather attitudes and opinions about city services and quality of life issues, will be mailed to 1,800 randomly selected households in Mountlake Terrace on Dec. 9.
CITY PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL SURVEY OF RESIDENTS
The city of Ashland is participating in a standardized survey about the quality of life and local services that was sent to 1,700 randomly selected homes.
WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE CITY IS UP TO? THERE’S NEW SOFTWARE FOR THAT.
Williamsburg creates a road map of projects based on a National Citizen Survey that measures local government’s performance with community feedback every two years. The data collected from the survey guide what is known as the Goals, Initiatives and Outcomes process that results in a list of initiatives that city residents have deemed important.
CITY OF PASCO ASKS FOR COMMUNITY’S INPUT IN 2019 NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
The City of Pasco is seeking the input of the Pasco community for the “National Citizen Survey”, a biennial survey the City has done since 2005.
TRAFFIC WOES LIKELY TO DRIVE PALO ALTO’S 2020 PRIORITIES
As the Palo Alto City Council sets its eyes on 2020, members are preparing for another year in which the city’s transportation problems top their list of official priorities.
LOVELAND COUNCIL STRESSES GENERALIST ROLE DURING PREVIEW OF FOCUS 2020 STRATEGIC PLAN
Loveland City Council got its first look at the city’s Focus 2020 strategic plan on Tuesday, and council members shared their beliefs about the council’s proper role in decision-making and directing staff.
WHAT A SERIES OF COMMUNITY MEETINGS TELLS US ABOUT IMAGINE CLEARWATER
It was time for residents to see, for the first time, exactly where their $64 million was going.
KINGMAN SEEKS COMMUNITY’S PARTICIPATION IN QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
A quality of life survey is being conducted by the City of Kingman, and residents are encouraged to complete an online survey to go along with the 1,700 forms that were mailed to Kingmanites.
ASHLAND SURVEY: WALKING TRAILS, DOWNTOWN IMPROVE; TRAFFIC, PARKING STILL LACKING
Town officials are encouraged by the results of a recent community assessment that sought residents’ opinions on such matters as livability, integrity of local government and strategy.
CITY OF ISSAQUAH LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE
Mount Rainier, salmon, scenic views, photos of residents, blue, green, gold, links, calendars, tools, information, news — the city of Issaquah has a new website. The project began in early 2019 following an online survey collecting community feedback.
CLEARWATER IS A PRETTY NICE PLACE TO LIVE, SURVEY SAYS
The city’s downtown is struggling. It’s getting harder to find affordable housing. But overall, Clearwater is a pretty nice place to live.
NEW SAN JOSE SURVEY HIGHLIGHTS POOR QUALITY OF LIFE
For the fourth year in a row, less than half of San Jose residents surveyed by the city would rate their quality of life positively or recommend San Jose as a place to live, according to the 2019 National Community Survey.
COUNCIL REVIEWS COMMUNITY SURVEY PROGRESS
The St. Joseph City Council is looking at ways the city worked toward solving issues raised by the community last year and ways it can continue to improve.
BRIGHTON OFFICIALS PREPARE FOR BIENNUAL CITIZEN SURVEY
Brighton officials are hoping city residents will take a few minutes to go online and let them know how they rank various city services and programs as well as what issues they think are most important.
CITY SURVEY FINDS SCOOTERS ARE PROBLEMATIC ON HIKE AND BIKE TRAILS, SUGGESTS BANNING THEM
Love them or hate them, the city is still reviewing data surrounding how scooters can best be used in Austin.
THEN AND NOW: JOHNSON CITY MANAGERS REFLECT ON DECADES OF CHANGES
City Manager Pete Peterson has worked for Johnson City for about 29 years — more than one-sixth of the city’s 150 year lifespan.
TRAIL BLAZING DOWN SOUTH COLLEGE
The Port City’s most recent project from the 2014 transportation bond is now open to pedestrians and bikers.
November 2019
MARION RECEIVES HIGH MARKS FROM RESIDENTS IN QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
Over 1,000 Marion residents ranked their community as an “excellent” or “good” place to live in a survey released this week.
SURVEY SHOWS OKC RESIDENTS PLEASED, ON THE WHOLE
Oklahoma City residents agree — there’s much to like about this place they call home.
CITY INVITES CONTINUED ENGAGEMENT ON ISSUES OF RACE AND INCLUSION IN BLOOMINGTON
As part of ongoing efforts to address race, inclusion, and equity, the City continues to seek perspectives from the community, engage experienced advisors, and provide resources to prevent discrimination and support cultural diversity.
FINDINGS FROM COMMUNITY ASSESSMENT SURVEY OF OLDER ADULTS SHARED
Last Spring, the Pinellas Community Foundation (PCF) and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) joined forces to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the area’s aging community.
THE CITY WANTS TO HEAR YOUR OPINION ON HOW ITS DOING IN ONLINE SURVEY
The City and County of Honolulu is participating in the 2019 National Community Survey.
CHANHASSEN RELEASES LAKE ANN PARK PRESERVE FEASIBILITY STUDY
The city of Chanhassen has completed the Lake Ann Park Preserve Feasibility Study. The study provides a comprehensive overview of the next phase of the Lake Ann Park Preserve.
October 2019
TOWN OF VIENNA WINS TWO NATIONAL VOICES OF THE PEOPLE AWARDS
The Town of Vienna is among 22 communities nationwide who will be recognized Oct. 21 at the 105th International City/County Management Association (ICMA) conference in Nashville for excellence in delivering quality-of-life services to residents.
VIENNA RESIDENTS HAPPY WITH TOWN, SURVEY SAYS
The residents of Vienna have spoken about living in the Town of Vienna, and what they said was good.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: HELP MIDDLETOWN WITH SURVEY PARTICIPATION
The town of Middletown is asking all residents to respond to a survey about the quality of life in Middletown and what the town can do to improve the services it provides to the community.
SUGAR LAND COUNCIL MAN HOSTS FIRST-EVER VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING
Sugar Land District 2 Council Member Naushad Kermally recently hosted the city’s first-ever virtual town hall meeting to update constituents and residents across the city about neighborhood crime trends, upcoming city events, volunteer opportunities and provide information about the November bond election.
OAK PARK RESIDENTS ASKED TO TAKE PART IN COMMUNITY SURVEY
A new community survey will be showing up in the mailboxes of randomly selected Oak Park residents in the coming days as the village seeks feedback on a variety of topics.
CHANDLER SOLICITS FEEDBACK IN ANNUAL BUDGET SURVEY
The city of Chandler is starting its budget process, according to a news release, and officials are encouraging residents to contribute feedback in an annual budget survey.
RESIDENTS FEEL GOOD/EXCELLENT ABOUT HUTCHINSON, ACCORDING TO NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY
As they did three prior times, an overwhelming majority of Hutchinson residents said in a National Citizen Survey that their overall quality of life here is good.
SHAWNEE MAYORAL AND COUNCIL CANDIDATES ON THE ISSUES: WHAT’S THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING SHAWNEE?
Last month, we asked our readers what issues they wanted to hear the candidates running for local office address ahead of this fall’s local elections primary.
MAKING B-CS A HOME
What are you going to do when you graduate? Aggies are asked this question all the time, and we tend to consider the answer primarily with respect to our careers. However, isn’t where you live at least as important as what you’re doing there?
CORONADO HONORED WITH VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AWARD
The City of Coronado has earned a “Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Foundations,” an honor given to cities that best listen and act for the benefit of their communities.
SURVEY RESPONDENTS GIVE HIGH MARKS TO SCHAUMBURG PARK DISTRICT
Schaumburg Park District officials are pleased by the results of a recent Citizen Attitude and Opinion Survey on the district’s facilities and programs.
SURVEY SAYS…TAKE A PEEK AT WHAT SOME CITIZENS THINK OF RIVER FALLS
River Falls has received responses from citizens rating aspects of community and governance facets from the National Community Survey issued over the 2019 summer.
THE FUTURE OF AGING IN BOULDER COUNTY
The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) regularly collects research and data in order to provide information for the county’s “Age Well Strategic Plan”. This plan is updated every four years in order to understand the current and future trends of the aging population of Boulder County.
OKLAHOMA CITY RESIDENTS AMONG THE HAPPIEST IN THE NATION WITH WHERE THEY LIVE
Officials say that residents across the country aren’t nearly as happy with their hometown as Oklahoma City residents say they are about the city.
MIDDLETOWN SURVEY RESIDENTS
The Town of Middletown would like to hear from residents about the quality of life in Middletown and how the town government can improve services and amenities for the community.
GUEST VIEW: SURVEY RESULTS SHOULD BE A SPRINGBOARD TO IMPROVE SANGAMON COUNTY
The University of Illinois Springfield recently released results of the 2019 Sangamon County Citizen Survey.
SKOKIE COMMUNITY FORUM AIMS TO GUIDE ELECTED OFFICIALS, STAFF
Village staff invited residents to a community forum to provide feedback on what they want for the future of the community and how to achieve it.
September 2019
TINLEY PARK WANTS INPUT ON QUALITY OF VILLAGE LIFE
Tinley Park is looking for the community’s feedback about the quality of village life and services through an online survey.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, ALL RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN ASPEN’S CITIZEN SURVEY
The deadline to take Aspen’s 2019 Citizen Survey is September 13.
WAYNESBORO COUNCIL APPROVES MEASURES FOR GREENWAY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS
Waynesboro bicyclists are one step closer to having a new portion of the greenway to bike through. During a busy Waynesboro City Council meeting Monday night, council members heard from city staff on a number of issues. That included determining which route to move forward with for the third phase of the South River Greenway.
CITY COMMISSION TO HOST STRATEGIC PLANNING WORKSHOP
On Sept. 4, 2019, the Tallahassee City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss strategic planning for the next five years.
TOWN OF MIDDLETON SEEKS RESIDENT OPINION
The Town of Middletown is asking residents to participate in The National Community Survey™. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the town government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the town and to make comparisons with peer communities.
ISSAQUAH’S 2019 NATIONAL COMMUNITY SURVEY
Issaquah recently received the results of a National Research Center 2019 National Community Survey (NCS).
ORANGE COUNTY MAYOR JERRY DEMMINGS TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETING ON TRANSPORTATION ISSUES
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings continues his campaign Monday night for a penny-sales tax hike with another town hall meeting.
LAKEVILLE WINS VOICE OF THE PEOPLE AWARD
The city of Lakeville has been named the winner of the Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Economy. This award is only given to top performing jurisdictions that best listen and act for the benefit of their communities, according to the National Research Center.
SUGAR LAND FORMING NEW CITIZEN-LED MOBILITY MASTER PLAN TASK FORCE
For most Sugar Land residents, mobility and the ability to easily navigate the city whether by car, bicycle or on foot remains a top priority, according to the city’s most recent citizen satisfaction survey which city leaders say stressed the need for continued mobility improvements.
POLICE POLLING PUEBLOANS ABOUT COMMUNITY SAFETY
The Pueblo Police Department is seeking citizens’ input on how they perceive crime in the Home of Heroes.
HOW PDS ARE USING DATA FROM THE NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPLIED RESEARCH AND DATA PLATFORM
The National Law Enforcement Applied Research and Data Platform, funded by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and facilitated through the National Police Foundation, is a research initiative aimed at delivering actionable survey data to police executives to help inform policy, procedure, training and strategy.
PUEBLO POLICE ASKING FOR LOCALS TO TAKE PERCEPTION SURVEY
Police are asking locals to do a citizen perception survey. Police said the purpose of this survey is to determine the community’s perception of crime during the past three years.
PFLUGERVILLE APPROVES FY20 BUDGET, MAINTAINS CURRENT TAX RATE
City council members on Tuesday approved the city’s fiscal year 2020 budget, keeping the tax rate at the current rate,
WESTMINSTER RESIDENTS SATISFIED WITH QUALITY OF LIFE, FOCUSED ON SAFETY, SEEKING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Westminster residents think their city is a good place to live and does a nice job with snow removal. They would like to have more access to public transportation, however. And while they want to see improvements to the old Wakefield Valley golf course, they don’t want a tax hike to fund it.
CITIZEN COMMITTEES TO OFFER RECOMMENDATIONS ON IMPROVING GARY
Mayor-elect Jerome Prince has asked 75 citizens for their advice on how to improve the city of Gary. Those citizens came together for the first time Saturday at a transition team volunteer forum at Gardner Center for the Arts in Miller.
VIENNA TOWN GOVERNMENT PICKS UP NATIONAL ACCOLADES
The Vienna town government is among 22 communities nationwide that will be recognized later this month with “Voice of the People” awards for excellence.
August 2019
LENOIR COUNTY CONDUCTS CITIZEN SURVEY
Lenoir County residents are being asked to share their thoughts on the state of the county.
LETTER: A CHALLENGE TO CANDIDATES AND VOTERS
To the Editor: Bloomington is a great place to live, and I know I’m not the only one who thinks so. In our most recent Citizen Survey, 86% of our neighbors said their quality of life was good or excellent, and 91% said they’d recommend Bloomington as a place to live.
ERIE PRESENTS 2019 COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
Every two years Erie residents are able to answer questions about various topics in town. Recently, the Erie Board of Trustees received the responses and presented them. The town conducts the survey every two years, and National Research Center has been conducting them for the town since 2011.
CITIZENS URGE GROWTH OF DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD
It’s a survey meant to help guide Sangamon County in the coming months. The University of Illinois Springfield released the results of its latest citizen’s report, with some of the results focusing on downtown Springfield.
SURVEY FINDS SANGAMON COUNTY RESIDENTS WANT MORE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sangamon County residents say they want to see more economic development and population growth. That’s according to a recent county-wide survey.
SANGAMON COUNTY CITIZEN SURVEY: 57 PERCENT CONSIDERED MOVING IN PAST YEAR
Fifty-seven percent of Sangamon County residents who participated in a biennual survey considered moving in the last year. While perhaps not a surprising sentiment, as the state of Illinois has experienced population loss for five consecutive years, it is a striking increase from the past two surveys.
MARION LEADERS OFFER ONLINE SURVEY TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE IN THEIR CITY
The city of Marion opened an online survey Tuesday with the hopes of learning more about life in the city. This year’s citizen survey includes questions about quality of life, demographics, and local government services and use.
EDITORIAL: VOICE YOUR OPINION IN COMMUNITY SURVEY
We hear it all the time from our readers and on social media. “City Council doesn’t listen.” “They don’t care what we have to say.” “I have work and family, how am I supposed to make it to the meetings?”
NORTH PORT SURVEY GOING OUT
The city is seeking input from its residents again. The city announced Monday it is sending out its annual Citizen Survey to North Port residents. About 2,000 “residents have been randomly selected to receive the annual survey in the mail,” the city said in a social media post.
SEQUIM ROLLS OUT NEW ONLINE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT TOOL
The city of Sequim has announced an online portal for residents to give feedback about the community in an effort to find an improved method for citizen engagement. The city is working with Polco, an online polling service.
CITY OF SEQUIM OFFERS NEW ONLINE CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT SERVICE
Seeking an improved method for citizen engagement, the City of Sequim announced last week an online portal for residents to give feedback about the community. The city is working with Polco, an online polling service.
CITY OF MILFORD SEEKS RESIDENT’S OPINION
The City of Milford is asking residents to participate in The National Community Survey™. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the City, and to make comparisons with peer cities.
GILBERT RANKS HIGHLY IN MANY AREAS IN NATIONAL SURVEY
Gilbert ranks No. 1 in the nation in quality of new development and availability of affordable quality food, according to residents responding in a national survey. The town also ranked fifth out of 395 municipalities with 98% of residents rating Gilbert as an excellent or good place to live, according to the 2019 National Citizen Survey.
CITY SEEKS INPUT ON ROUNDABOUT AT HWY. 246 AND JEFFERSON
The city of Northfield is asking the public to participate in a short survey related to a roundabout project at Highway 246 and Jefferson Parkway set to begin in 2020 by using Polco, a public engagement platform.
FLOWER MOUND LAUNCHES CITIZEN SURVEY
The town of Flower Mound’s 2019 citizen survey is now available online.
VIENNA WINS NATIONAL AWARDS FOR RECREATION, EVENT OPTIONS
The Town of Vienna has won Voice of the People Awards for Excellence in Recreation and Wellness as well as Excellence in Education and Enrichment.
July 2019
HAMILTON TO RESIDENTS: IT’S TIME TO PRIORITIZE WHAT WE NEED FOR THE CITY
Butler County’s largest city is asking its residents to participate this year in The National Community Survey, which lets them express how they feel about various aspects of Hamilton.
QUALITY OF LIFE IN CEDAR PARK IS HIGH, RESIDENT SURVEY SHOWS
Mobility, safety and the economy are Cedar Park residents’ top priorities, according to results from a National Citizen Survey released July 25.
ONLINE PLATFORM SURVEY ALLOWS ROCHESTER RESIDENTS TO VOICE CONCERNS
It’s a way for the city of Rochester to better connect with its residents – through your phone or computer. In March, the city rolled out a new public engagement platform called “Polco.” The city paid over $5,000 for the online platform that allows residents to directly provide input on the local government decision-making process.
POLCO DATA GIVES RESIDENTS A VOICE
In March the City of Rochester launched its POLCO survey site with the goal to hear from residents about projects and city decisions.
MOBILITY, SAFETY, ECONOMY TOP PRIORITIES FOR CEDAR PARK RESIDENTS
The results of a survey of Cedar Park residents — the first of its kind in city history — taken in the spring are in, revealing that safety, mobility and the economy are the most important issues among them.
MONDAY’S FRANKTALKS TO DISCUSS FRANKLIN’S HIGH RATING FOR QUALITY OF LIFE, GROWTH CONCERNS
Two officials from the city of Franklin will be guest speakers at Monday’s FrankTalks lecture to share information recently gathered from a national survey on life in Franklin.
June 2019
SURVEYS REVEAL PRIORITIES, CONCERNS FOR ST. AUGUSTINE AND ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH RESIDENTS
St. Augustine and St. Augustine Beach residents see nature and the sense of community as big benefits, according to recent resident surveys. Among the many parks and waterfront areas in the region, Lakeside Park near St. Augustine Beach City Hall is one place where people frequently take a stroll.
SHAKOPEE’S CRIME RATE DOESN’T REFLECT OVERALL FEELING OF SECURITY IN CITY
When Shakopee Police Chief Jeff Tate tells people Shakopee crime is down by more than eight percentage points since 1998, they don’t believe him.
WESTMINSTER SEEKS INPUT ON LOCAL QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SURVEY
The City of Westminster mailed surveys to residents seeking their input about quality of life. According to a news release from the city, “The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the City government is serving its residents, to gauge perceptions of Westminster as a community, and to make comparisons with other local governments.”
CITY ADOPTS PLATFORM FOR PUBLIC FEEDBACK
Stillwater has launched a new online civic engagement tool to seek public input, joining more than a dozen metro area communities already using Polco, a Wisconsin-based communications firm.
CITY USES POLLING APP FOR FEEDBACK
The City of Morgan Hill announced June 13 that city officials and staff will use the Polco platform to get residents’ feedback on government work and city issues.
SURVEY RETURNS TO CAPTURE ‘ACCURATE ASSESSMENT OF CITIZEN SATISFACTION’ IN LAKE ZURICH
Lake Zurich will check in with residents again this summer in the village’s third biennual survey on community issues since 2015.
CITY OF STILLWATER TO UTILIZE NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PLATFORM
The City of Stillwater is excited to announce the launch of Polco, an innovative engagement platform where residents can have input into the community decision-making process.
CITY LAUNCHES POLLING PAGE TO GAUGE PUBLIC OPINION ON POLICY
The city of Morgan Hill Thursday announced the launch of an online polling page to gather resident input on government policy, according to a news release from the city. An account was created on Polco, a civic engagement platform where local government officials and residents can communicate.
WORKFORCE HOUSING, CHILDCARE RECOMMENDATIONS DELIVERED TO TOWN BOARD
Workforce housing and childcare shortages in Estes Park will now be addressed in the town’s strategic plan after Assistant Town Administrator Travis Machalek presented the ad-hoc task force on workforce housing and childcare’s key recommendations to the Board of Trustees on Tuesday night.
SURVEY: EDINA RESIDENTS STILL GIVE THEIR CITY HIGH MARKS, BUT CONCERN ABOUT REDEVELOPMENT INCREASES
The vast majority of Edinans still think highly of their city, but there is increasing angst over its growth, according to results of the 2019 quality of life survey released this month.
LAKE ZURICH SURVEYING RESIDENTS ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE IN THE VILLAGE
Lake Zurich will once again ask residents what they think about the quality of life in the community, their satisfaction with municipal services, where public resources should be directed and where they think the village is headed overall.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN
Results of a survey mailed to 2100 St. Louis County residents earlier this year have been released. It shows that the quality of life is high and that recreational opportunities abound in the county.
COUNTY SURVEY SHOWS CONCERNS WITH OPIOID EPIDEMIC
While concerns about the opioid epidemic and employment opportunities are prominent in St. Louis County, residents are still happy with their quality of life, according to recently released survey results.
POLCO’S TOOLS HELP GOVERNMENTS COAX CITIZENS OUT OF ECHO CHAMBERS
Nick Mastronardi is finding success in countering the negative trend of endless partisan bickering by helping local governments gather public sentiments through online polling.
BIKING IN BOWLING GREEN: WANTED, NEEDED AND UNFUNDED
BikeWalk BG, Bowling Green’s pedestrian and bicycle advocating group, recently released a map of the city’s bicycling routes. It defines where it’s safe or unsafe to ride and the limitations of Bowling Green’s often disconnected bicycle infrastructure.
CITY OFFICIALS WORK TO ADDRESS CITIZEN CONCERNS OUTLINED IN 2019 SURVEY
The results of the 2019 National Citizens Survey presented at city council last week confirmed what many New Braunfels city officials already have heard — New Braunfelsers want the city to focus on mobility, the economy and safety.
LIVERMORE MAYOR URGES PUBLIC TO REJECT DOWNTOWN PLAN NAYSAYERS
Livermore Mayor John Marchand, in his State of the City address at a Livermore Valley Chamber of Commerce-sponsored assembly, called on the community to reject an effort underway that would undermine already-approved plans for multimillion-dollar improvements to the city’s downtown.
May 2019
2019 SURVEY RESULTS HIGHLIGHT BLOOMINGTON’S CULTURAL LIFE, PARKS AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY
Results of the second biennial city-wide survey were presented at the May 29 meeting of the Bloomington City Council.
FRANKLIN CITIZEN SURVEY SHOWS PLENTY OF POSITIVES, REVEALS SOME GLARING CHALLENGES
The city of Franklin has recently released the results of a citizen survey, and it’s perhaps no surprise that an overwhelming number of folks have a favorable view of living here.
CITY OF NORTHFIELD SEEKS YOUR INPUT ON RECYCLING AWARENESS
The City is asking for the public to participate in three short survey questions related to recycling awareness using POLCO, a public engagement platform. In April, the City, in partnership with Dick’s Sanitation (DSI), announced changes to solid waste services.
NORTHFIELD CITY STAFF AND COUNCIL SEEK BETTER ENGAGEMENT WITH COMMUNITY
The Northfield City Council was presented with the 2020-21 budget calendar by city staff. City Administrator Ben Martig encouraged the council to identify priority areas, including more of the city’s cost drivers such as personnel costs, by their July work session.
LAKEWOOD RELEASES CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS: INFOGRAPHIC
The city of Lakewood conducts a citizen survey every few years. It is an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on the quality of life, on how well the city delivers services, on how we are communicating with you, and on what priorities you think need attention.
NILES PREPARES SURVEY FOR RESIDENTS
Niles officials are preparing to survey residents on a variety of subjects, from rating village services to gauging community involvement and residents’ wants and needs.
ROUND ROCK SEEKING INPUT ON POLICIES FOR FUTURE GROWTH
It’s no secret Round Rock is growing — but how the city grows will be key to what our community looks like 10 years from now.
RESIDENTS REAFFIRM A HIGHER QUALITY OF LIFE IN MCKINNEY
Once again, citizens confirmed that McKinney is an excellent place to live, work and play based on feedback from its most recent citizen survey. The survey results highlighted five major findings from the data.
POLCO COMPLETES ANOTHER ROUND OF FUNDING
Online civics engagement start-up Polco closed a $1.7M round of equity funding on April 19, 2019. Though based in Madison, Wisconsin, Polco, short for Policy Confluence, Inc. was launched through the Bryan, Texas-based Seed Sumo accelerator in 2015.
YANKTON TESTS NEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT TOOL
The City of Yankton announces the launch of a digital survey tool residents can use to provide input about city services and planning efforts. The launch is a cooperative effort with Yankton Area Progressive Growth (YAPG) who has been using the Polco platform for several months already.
IN MY TOWN, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT INTERSECTS LOVE AND INNOVATION
Having resided in Purcellville, Va. since 2006, my family and I settled here because we have always loved its balance of old and new and its small-town warmth.
CAPE CORAL CITIZEN SURVEY AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS WHO WANT TO TAKE PART
The city of Cape Coral is asking for input from the people who live here. For years, the city has conducted a citizen survey to solicit public opinion on a myriad of city issues and services, and now the city is again using the services of the National Research Center to conduct its biennial citizen survey.
MADISON ONLINE POLLING STARTUP POLCO BUYS BOULDER, COLORADO SURVEY FIRM
Polco, a Madison company that conducts online surveys about community issues, has snagged $4 million from investors, half in equity and half as a loan, and used the money to make its first acquisition.
NILES BOARD APPROVES COMMUNITY SURVEY
The Niles board of trustees has approved a village-wide community survey that will cost tens of thousands of dollars. At their April 23 board meeting, trustees unanimously approved a contract with National Citizen Survey to conduct the survey.
FEEDBACK SOUGHT IN CAPE CORAL CITIZEN SURVEY
If you’re a Cape Coral resident who wants to let the city know how you feel about local issues, now’s your chance. The city is using the services of the National Research Center to conduct its biennial Citizen Survey.
ST. AUGUSTINE RESIDENTS SURVEY SAYS: KEEP WORKING ON TRAFFIC
The city of St. Augustine recently received the results of a 2019 resident survey and, no surprise, needed traffic improvements top residents’ list of top budget priorities.
April 2019
WHAT DO CONSTITUENTS WANT? CITIES GO ONLINE TO FIND OUT
Bar Harbor, Maine, is the gateway to Acadia National Park. Although its year-round population isn’t quite 5,500, officials there face big-city complexities in serving a town that caters to tourists.
NEW WORK GROUP FORMED TO ADDRESS HOUSING AFFORDABILITY AND BALANCE IN WILLIAMSBURG
A new work group is looking to bring affordability and rental balance to the neighborhoods of Williamsburg.
COMPETING PLANS FOR MILLIONS OF NEW ANN ARBOR TAX DOLLARS HEADED FOR SHOWDOWN
There are two competing proposals for how to spend millions of dollars in new tax revenue in Ann Arbor, and they’re headed for a showdown at City Council.
CITY SEEKS RESIDENT OPINIONS
The City of DeLand is asking residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey. Surveys were mailed and residents are asked to complete and return by April 5.
FAYETTEVILLE RELEASES LIVABILITY REPORT
A study commissioned by the city of Fayetteville last fall offers a snapshot about how residents feel about various aspects of their community.
SCHAUMBURG’S BUDGET MAINTAINS PATH OF PROGRESS ON PRIORITIES SET BY VILLAGE BOARD
The Village of Schaumburg’s proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/20 Budget allocates the resources necessary to maintain the village’s nationally recognized premier services while advancing various priorities which include street reconstruction, redevelopment in North Schaumburg, and operational improvements with total revenues and expenditures balancing and the General Fund showing a surplus.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH, STRONGER SEPTEMBERFEST ACTS AMONG SCHAUMBURG BUDGET GOALS
Schaumburg trustees plan to approve a balanced $255 million budget April 23 that prioritizes stronger community outreach, road repairs, and economic development on and near the former Motorola Solutions campus.
CITY OF PASCO: PASCO IS INVESTING IN PEOPLE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND THE FUTURE
Progress is often thought of in these terms: What is being built? What is the next big thing? What street, park or facility is the city building next?
LIVERMORE SCORES HIGH ON NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
Over 80% of Livermore residents rated quality of life and safety throughout the city excellent or good. The same percentage rated overall appearance and reputation, as well as city services leadership and governance as excellent or good.
COUNTY LAUNCHES ONLINE CITIZEN SURVEY
Pasco County has launched its annual Citizen Survey, which allows residents to voice their opinion on issues facing the county and to help shape the county’s future.
CITY OF FATE ASKING RESIDENTS TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
The City of Fate wants to hear from you! Last month, Fate began working with National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) to participate in the National Citizen Survey. Paper surveys were sent to 1,600 Fate residents.
LIKE MILTON? CITY ASKS RESIDENTS TO TAKE SURVEY
Milton residents again are asked to participate in a National Citizen Survey to gauge resident satisfaction and assist the city in its long-term community planning.
AGENCIES TO SURVEY SENIORS ABOUT THEIR NEEDS
The Pinellas Community Foundation and the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas are joining forces to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment of the area’s aging community. Nearly 30 percent of residents in Pinellas and Pasco counties are over 60 years old.
January 2019
ZONING STANDARDS UPDATE MAY LEAD TO MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING
A 2018 survey of residents by the National Research Center revealed a lack of variety and affordable houses as two main top concerns. One way to help is to ensure the city’s residential zoning standards are conducive to more affordable houses.
VIENNA CITIZENS GIVE THE TOWN HIGH MARKS IN ALL BUT TRAFFIC AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Last October, the town participated in the National Citizen Survey, a survey aimed at helping local governments understand their citizens’ perspective on their community. The town received a relatively high amount of feedback, with 695 residents or 45 percent of those surveyed answering.
KELOWNA CITIZENS LOVE THEIR CITY LESS THAN THEY USED TO
When asked by a pollster, 94 per cent of Kelowna residents say their overall quality of life is good or very good, according to the 2018 Citizen Survey.
VIENNA HIGHLY RATED IN NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
Results from the Town of Vienna’s participation in the National Citizen Survey, conducted in October 2018, indicate that overall, Vienna residents really dig where they live.
SURVEY FINDS SKOKIE RESIDENTS HAPPIER WITH ROAD REPAIRS, OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE
The survey results were complied into a report that rated everything from village services and quality of life, to safety and transportation, Tennes said. The survey results are available on the village website.
LONGMONT RESIDENTS IN SURVEY CONCLUDE LIFE IS GOOD IN CITY
A majority of residents responding to a recent survey said they thought “life is good in Longmont,” according to the Boulder-based firm that conducted the survey for the city.
LOOKING TOWARD THE NEW YEAR
Our 2018 Citizen Survey highlighted many areas of superior service at Town Hall, but there are a couple of areas where the customer service is not up to your expectations.
FAYETTEVILLE POSTS CITIZEN SURVEY ONLINE
After 1,600 Fayetteville residents were invited by mail this fall to participate in the National Citizen Survey, an online version has now been posted so all city residents have the opportunity to reply.
LOOKING TOWARD THE NEW YEAR
Our 2018 Citizen Survey highlighted many areas of superior service at Town Hall, but there are a couple of areas where the customer service is not up to your expectations. We realize that you are tired of the talk and want positive solutions.
December 2018
WHITE PEOPLE GIVE ANN ARBOR POLICE HIGH MARKS; BLACK PEOPLE DON’T
December 2018 – ANN ARBOR, MI – Ann Arbor officials are taking note of recent survey results that show black residents haven’t viewed their interactions with city police as favorably as white residents.
ALBERT LEA FOCUSES ON BRINGING NEW BUSINESSES TO TOWN
December 2018 – For years, community members in Albert Lea have asked city leaders to bring more shopping and employment options to town. Now, the city is sharing preliminary results of a new initiative designed to do just that.
CITIZEN SURVEY SHOWS IMPROVEMENT IN RECREATION, WELLNESS
December 2018 – Public approval of the city of Paducah’s recreation and wellness opportunities has increased, data from the most recent Citizen Survey shows.
THE HOME FRONT: COLORADO’S ECONOMIC GROWTH LIKELY TO SLOW IN 2019
December 2018 – “The Colorado economy will continue to grow next year, but the pace might slow a tad. That’s the message from the 2019 Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forecast released today,” reports The Boulder Daily Camera.
LONGMONT RESIDENTS IN SURVEY CONCLUDE LIFE IS GOOD IN CITY
December 2018 – About nine of every 10 respondents said their overall quality of life in Longmont was “excellent or good,” the National Research Center said in its written report of results from the city’s 2018 Customer Satisfaction Survey.
HAMILTON RISING: RESIDENTS GIVE CITY HIGH MARKS IN SURVEY
December 2018 – Hamilton residents this decade say they have seen significant improvement to the city’s economy, as well as recreation and wellness, the National Citizen Survey, last conducted in Hamilton during 2017, found.
CITY OF PALM COAST TO HOLD CITIZEN SURVEY STARTING JAN 2
December 2018 – The city has conducted regular surveys of its residents since 2002. Every other year, the city takes part in a statistically valid survey called the National Citizen Survey, conducted through the mail by National Research Center.
LONGMONT CITY COUNCIL GETS BRIEFING ON 2018 ‘CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY’
December 2018 – City Council on Tuesday got a brief overview of a sampling of city residents’ opinions about the community in general and what they think about some of the services they’re getting from city government.
AFTER THE GAVEL
December 2018 – It was a quick council meeting last week highlighted by the results of the National Research Center, Inc. National Citizen Survey
RESULTS OF THE ONLINE SURVEY WILL BE POSTED TO THE CITY’S WEBSITE AFTER THE SURVEY PERIOD ENDS IN FEBRUARY
December 2018 – Palm Coast will be holding this year’s citizen survey online from Jan. 2 to Feb. 2. The city has conducted regular surveys of its residents since 2002. Every other year, the city takes part in a statistically valid survey called the National Citizen Survey, conducted through the mail by National Research Center.
THE HOME FRONT: COLORADO’S ECONOMIC GROWTH LIKELY TO SLOW IN 2019
December 2018 – “About nine of every 10 respondents said their overall quality of life in Longmont was “excellent or good,” the National Research Center said in its written report of results from the city’s 2018 Customer Satisfaction Survey.
November 2018
HAMILTON RISING: RESIDENTS GIVE CITY HIGH MARKS IN SURVEY
November 2018 – Hamilton residents this decade say they have seen significant improvement to the city’s economy, as well as recreation and wellness, the National Citizen Survey, last conducted in Hamilton during 2017, found.
AFTER THE GAVEL
November 2018 – It was a quick council meeting last week highlighted by the results of the National Research Center, Inc. National Citizen Survey and the approval of a single-family home development off Old Novi Road to be built by Robertson Brothers Homes.
CITIZEN’S SURVEY PART 2: O’FALLON HAS IMPROVED IN SEVERAL KEY AREAS
November 2018 – Ratings for several aspects of economy improved since 2016; these included shopping opportunities, economic development and the proportion of residents who had a positive outlook on their economic future.
COLUMBIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOCUSES ON TRANSPARENT CITY GOVERNMENT FOR 2019 LOCAL PRIORITIES
November 2018 – The Columbia Chamber of Commerce revealed its local priorities for 2019 Wednesday morning, which included a few issues that have been a hot topic during city council meetings within the past year. Two of the priorities involve the city’s budget and transparency and efficiency at city council meetings.
October 2018
NATIONAL CITIZEN’S SURVEY GARNERS INPUT FROM O’FALLON RESIDENTS ABOUT CITY SERVICES
October 2018 – In this series, I will share with you the results of the recently completed 2018 National Citizen’s Survey. This survey has now been completed six times dating back to 2005. We typically like to have it performed every two years in order to gauge the opinions of O’Fallon’s residents.
CITY IMAGE INCREASES BY 3 PERCENT
October 2018 – Results gathered this year are part of the city’s National Citizen Survey, the third survey since 2012 designed to provide a baseline on how city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city and to make comparisons with peer cities.
ALBERT LEA CITY COUNCIL DISCUSSES CITIZEN SURVEY
October 2018 – The Albert Lea City Council discussed a Citizen Survey Monday Night. The Survey, which is conducted every 3 years, showed that around two-thirds of survey takers said economic development should be the city’s top priority going forward.
CITY OF ROCHESTER TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
October 2018 – Members of the public will soon be able to express their views about the City of Rochester. For the first time, the city is participating in the National Citizen Survey. It gathers opinions on a range of community issues, and has been used in 46 states.
SURVEY SHOWS APPETITE FOR RECREATION FACILITY IN ROSEMOUNT
October 2018 – A recent survey of Rosemount residents showed the majority support of some kind of recreational facility, whether it’s a pool, walking track or fitness center. The results of a mail-in survey conducted by the National Research Center were shared with the Rosemount City Council on Tuesday.
CITY OF CANANDAIGUA’S GRADES ARE IN
October 2018 – City residents overwhelmingly indicated that Canandaigua is an excellent or good place to live, with the quality of life in the city also rated excellent or good.
September 2018
THE WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP CONDUCTING RANDOM SURVEY OF SERVICES
September 2018 – The Township contracted with National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) to provide a low-cost, high-quality method to conduct market research. The survey centers on community livability and includes questions about the quality of life in the community, local policies, rating of local government services and other topics.
CITY CONTINUES BIENNIAL GOAL-SETTING PROCESS WITH PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
September 2018 – 45 city residents participated in two public workshops Thursday and Friday, where city staff gathered public input to help inform its biennial Goals, Initiatives and Outcomes plan.
CITY INVITES SURVEY PARTICIPANTS
September 2018 – The city staff invites residents to participate in Denton’s annual citizen survey, which is available online through Oct. 15. The 15-minute survey contains questions that allow Denton to compare results with the opinions expressed in other communities around the country.
MOHLER ANNOUNCES 2018 BALTIMORE COUNTY CITIZEN SURVEY
September 2018 – “This comprehensive survey will help us assess citizen satisfaction with county services and identify opportunities for improvement.”
PADUCAH, KY POLICE, FIRE DEPARTMENTS RECEIVE HIGH SAFETY RATINGS FROM CITIZEN SURVEY
September 2018 – One of the first questions on the survey asked citizens to rate their feeling of safety in their neighborhood during the day in Paducah. The results show that 91 percent rated their feeling of safety as very safe or somewhat safe.
CITIZEN SURVEY SHOWS TWIN FALLS RESIDENTS ARE GENERALLY MORE SATISFIED FROM 2 YEARS AGO
September 2018 – The city uses the survey data to compare citizen’s level of satisfaction with previous years and gauge how well people are satisfied with city programs and services, Twin Falls Grant and Community Relations Manager Mandi Thompson said.
AUGUST 2018
SAMMAMISH LOOKS FOR CITIZEN FEEDBACK ON QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SURVEY
August 2018 – The city of Sammamish is, for the second time, participating in the National Citizen Survey in order to gather feedback from residents on the quality of life in the city.
CITY REVEALS SOME RESPONSES FROM CITIZEN SURVEYS
August 2018 – The City of Paducah has received the results from the National Citizen Survey that was mailed earlier this year to 1,500 randomly-selected city households. The National Citizen Survey gathers feedback from citizens about the three pillars of a community: Community Characteristics, Governance, and Participation.
ONLINE OPT-IN VERSION AVAILABLE FOR EDMOND’S CITIZEN SURVEY
August 2018 – Results from the online opt-in survey will be weighted and analyzed separate from the random and scientific sample of 3,500 Edmond households that received invitations to participate in the mail in early August.
CITY COUNCIL TO DISCUSS RESULTS OF CITIZEN SURVEY
August 2018 – City staff and Morgan Adams of the National Research Center will provide City Council with the results of the 2018 National Citizen Survey at its meeting Thursday.
JULY 2018
RESIDENTS ASSESS CITY’S LIVABILITY IN COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY
July 2018 – The City of Coronado has once again reached out to residents to assess their satisfaction with the City’s performance using a comprehensive, scientifically valid survey sent out to the community earlier this year.
LONGMONT CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER CONTENT OF ‘2018 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
July 2018 – Every two years, Boulder-based National Research Center Inc., conducts a poll for the city to get residents’ opinions about — and to measure their ratings of — Longmont’s quality of life, its community amenities, its local government and the services the city provides.
CITY WANTS BATTLE CREEK RESIDENTS TO TAKE SURVEY
July 2018 – Battle Creek city officials invite everyone who lives in Battle Creek to participate in the ongoing National Citizen Survey. The survey is designed to provide data on how well city government is doing providing services to neighbors, gauge perceptions of the city and make comparisons to other cities.
PUBLIC FORUM ON SUSTAINABILITY
July 2018 – The National Citizen Survey that Sedona conducted last year revealed very strong support for “investing in creating sustainability policies and programs” for each of six environmental issues…
CITY OF EDMOND SEEKING RESPONSES FROM RESIDENTS ON SURVEY
July 2018 – The National Research Center, Inc. is conducting the survey for the city to determine the level of satisfaction among citizens when it comes to the majority of services provided.
JUNE 2018
WESTMINSTER BUDGET WORK STARTS WITH PUBLIC INPUT
June 2018 – Westminster officials are set to begin working on the 2019-2020 budget, not with numbers or financial forecasts but by finding out what people want.
MEASURE TO LIMIT OFFICE GROWTH QUALIFIES FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION
June 2018 – A citizens initiative that would roughly halve the amount of new office space that Palo Alto would allow to be built between now and 2030 has officially garnered enough signatures to land on the November ballot.
2018 CITY OF CANON CITY CITIZEN SURVEYS BEGIN MAILING OUT THIS WEEK
June 2018 – These surveys have been instrumental in guiding the city’s direction as the results of the 2016 citizen survey were used to create the city’s 2017-2020 Strategic Plan.
BETHLEHEM TWP. CITES SURPRISING SURVEY RESPONSES
June 2018 – A Bethlehem Township Commissioner Monday called attention to some of the surprising responses from township residents regarding quality of life.
These comments were recently released in the nearly 100-page municipal survey conducted by a national research firm.
CITY OF PADUCAH SEEKS COMMUNITY FEEDBACK IN ONLINE SURVEY
June 2018 – “This survey will help Paducah’s elected officials, city manager, and staff understand the needs and values of our community which in turn will be critical as we allocate resources, develop projects, and plan for the future.”
MAY 2018
MAINTAINING CIVILITY, STANDARDS, INTEGRITY IN OAK PARK
May 2018 -“It is a bizarre, historically uncharacteristic, and sad day in Oak Park when our village government chooses to defend how a resident chooses to impact their neighbor’s property.”
HCBOS OKS 2019 INITIATIVES
May 2018 – “The Hanover County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a list of FY2019 initiatives that included a promise to examine and assess a compensation issue that is effecting numerous employees in various county departments.”
MY VIEW: WHAT MAKES A COMMUNITY VIBRANT?
May 2018 – “Earlier this year, the City of Alexandria released its findings from the National Citizen Survey, an assessment by residents about the quality of life in Alexandria. Nine out of 10 survey respondents rated Alexandria as an excellent or good place to live.”
2018 CITIZEN SURVEY TO POSE RECREATIONAL MARIJUANA QUESTIONS
May 2018 – “What we are trying to do is test the waters so that we can again answer some questions in the future.”
APRIL 2018
OLDER ADULTS RATE COUNTY AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE
April 2018 – “Central Indiana communities and agencies need to do more to support older adults, according to the 2017 Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).”
COUNCIL DISCUSSES CITIZEN SURVEY, WEIGHS BUDGET CHANGES
April 2018 – “The National Citizen Survey provides the opportunity for the city to determine priorities based on bench-marked citizen input,” said Andrew Trivette, assistant city manager. “Using this data, the city can identify areas of service that need improvement or new services to initiate.”
CITY MANAGER’S NOTES: 99% OF RESIDENTS RATE DUBLIN EXCELLENT OR GOOD
April 2018 – “This is the fourth time that we have taken part in the National Citizen Survey, having previously participated in 2009, 2012 and 2015.”
MARCH 2018
BOWLING GREEN CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2018 -“It really gives us a good idea of what our citizens are feeling about the job we’re doing, what they’d like to see done in the future, and it gives us a lot of really great feedback,” said Kim Lancaster.
VALLEY-WIDE’S MODERN, INTEGRATED CLINIC SLATED TO OPEN IN EARLY 2019
March 2018 – the new clinic addresses Cañon City’s citizen survey, which reported 78 percent of citizens felt it is important for the community to focus on health and wellness
CITY OF DECATUR OFFERS OPT-IN VERSION OF 2018 NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2018 – The City o fDecatur now has an opt-in version of this year’s National Citizen Survery, which was originally given to only 1,500 randomly selected households,
SEDONA CITY COUNCIL CITY HELPS PAY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY COSTS
March 2018 -“Ensuring an adequate supply of affordable housing in Sedona is also a key interest of city council, established as one of the council priority areas for 2018,” a city report states. “In the citizen survey conducted in fall 2017, 63 percent of the respondents rated the availability of affordable quality housing in Sedona as poor.”
PASO ROBLES MULLS GARAGE TO ADDRESS DOWNTOWN PARKING
March 2018 – “clamor” for parking has “increased dramatically” in the community, according to Mayor Steve Martin. “It’s not just one or two people. We see it ranking higher on our citizen survey. We see it coming up in our goal setting sessions,” Martin said.
MAYOR TALKS STREET REPAIRS, PARKING, CANNABIS
March 2018 – We’ve revised and finalized the goals statements for the City following a day-long workshop that drew a large number of citizens from a varied cross-section of the community. It was a very positive process that dove-tailed well with our recent citizens’ survey.
ST. JOHNS TO LAUNCH CITIZEN SATISFACTION SURVEY
March 2018 – If the City of St. John’s shows up on your Caller ID in the near future, you may be a part the first citizen satisfaction survey. These types of surveys are used across the country to gauge different municipal issues and needs based on resident responses.
OCTOBER 2017
MAJORITY OF LAKE ZURICH RESIDENTS APPROVE OF VILLAGE SERVICES IN LATEST COMMUNITY SURVEY
October 2017 – In a recently released community survey, a large majority of residents who responded said Lake Zurich is an excellent or good place to live, but they also identified areas of improvement, including efforts to create a vibrant downtown
SURVEY FINDS THAT BUFFALO GROVE RESIDENTS FEEL SAFE, WANT BETTER DOWNTOWN
October 2017 – A survey of Buffalo Grove residents about their community netted a high response rate but no surprises
ALBEMARLE COUNTY RELEASES 2017 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
October 2017 – Albemarle County is pleased to release the results of its 2017 Citizen Survey, which indicates that citizens continue to rate overall quality of life in the County very high.
AGING IN VIBRANT PLACE IN LAKEWOOD’S DOWNTOWN
October 2017 – Seniors drawn to pedestrian friendly Belmar, City Commons
LAKE ZURICH GETS HIGH MARKS IN CITIZEN SURVEY
October 2017 – Lake Zurich residents give high marks to the village’s quality of life, municipal services and civic engagement opportunities, according to the results of a citizen survey released Monday.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN BROWNSBURG – REALLY LIKE IT THERE
October 2017 – A 2017 Citizen Survey of Brownsburg residents shows nine in ten residents rate their town as a good or excellent place to live.
SEPTEMBER 2017
RANDY R. SMITH VIES FOR CAÑON CITY COUNCILMAN AT LARGE
September 2017 – Cañon City residents are being asked in a citizen survey if the city should consider purchasing the Abbey complex. Smith said he would have to view all pros and cons before making an informative decision.
CITY OFFICIALS OUTLINE CHALLENGES AWAITING MANKATO-NORTH MANKATO AREA
September 2017 – As federal and state support slips, Mankato and North Mankato will have to tackle more large-scale issues either on their own or with local collaboration.
THRIVE ALLIANCE SEEKS OLDER ADULT OPINIONS
September 2017 – Thrive Alliance is asking residents to participate in The Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults™ (CASOA™).
FIRE CHIEF TURMOIL FACTORED INTO JOHNSON CITY’S EMPLOYEE SURVEY RESULTS
September 2017 – Johnson City Human Resources Director Steve Willis referred to the city’s employee survey and subsequent action plan as “just as important, if not more important, than any project this city will undertake.”
DOLLY GONZALES SEEKS CAÑON CITY COUNCIL SEAT
September 2017 – Local business owner Dolly Gonzales has thrown her hat into the ring for the at-large city council seat that currently is held by Councilman Scott Eckstrom who is not seeking re-election.
LETTER: THRIVE ALLIANCE SURVEY SEEKS OLDER ADULTS’ OPINIONS
September 2017 – Thrive Alliance is asking residents to participate in the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA).
NEW BRIGHTON SUBMITS $1.9 MILLION OFFER TO BUY KOREAN CHURCH PROPERTY
September 2017 – New Brighton is aiming to make an investment by acquiring a plot of land just blocks from City Hall and its public safety facility.
CITY OFFICIALS SEEK FEEDBACK FROM GREELEY, WINDSOR RESIDENTS AS SURVEY DEADLINE APPROACHES
September 2017 – City officials sent surveys to 3,000 randomly selected households in Greeley.
INNOVATION IN ACTION: EMPLOYEE COMMUTER SURVEY IS NOW AN APP
September 2017 – Every three years CU Boulder partners with the city of Boulder on a commuter transportation survey. For the first time, it’s available to employees as a mobile app as well as the traditional online format.
ARAPAHOE COUNTY VOTER PARTICIPATION, SATISFACTION HIGH
September 2017 – Voters in Arapahoe County have high satisfaction in the conduct of elections and participate at a higher rate than the national average, according to recent surveys.
EDITORIAL: DOING WHAT’S BEST FOR KIDS
September 2017 – As area families settle into their school-year routines, we’re reminded that Hutchinson is a good place to raise children.
LYNCHBURG CONDUCTING CITIZEN SURVEY
September 2017 – This month, you have the chance to make your voice heard. The city is conducting its biennial survey which is mailed to 1500 households.
CITIZEN SURVEYS SENT OUT TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HORRY COUNTY
September 2017 – Those who live in Horry County should check their mailboxes, as there’s a chance they’ll find a small yellow card in there.
COUNCIL VIEWS RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS
September 2017 – At a workshop held prior to the regular Milford City Council meeting on Monday, September 11, Evan Miller, who is working as an (ICMA) Fellow with the City, presented information regarding a survey recently sent to residents by the National Citizen Survey (NCS)
MORE THAN 2,000 SURVEYS BEING MAILED TO IOWA CITY HOUSEHOLDS
September 2017 – The City of Iowa City is conducting a survey with the National Research Center to gather residents’ opinions on community issues.
AS BRAYTON POINT TAXES WITHER, RESIDENTS SAY THEY’D BE WILLING TO PAY MORE FOR SOME SERVICES
September 2017 – Selectmen and top officials requested the question be asked on the recently compiled survey conducted by the National Research Center Inc.
PUBLIC SAFETY, EDUCATION RANK HIGH IN SOMERSET, BUT TOWN HAS WORK TO DO IN OTHER AREAS
September 2017 – About 9 in 10 citizens responding to the town’s contracted national survey rate Somerset as a good or excellent place to live and raise children.
HOME FRONT: CITY HAPPINESS SURVEY; DISASTER PREP FOR PETS
September 2017 – Starting on Sept. 18, the city of Palo Alto will be mailing a National Citizen Survey to 3,000 households that is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents.
CAN NEW PERKS MAKE UP FOR SMALLER PENSIONS?
September 2017 – Many governments hope so, as they add benefits like napping pods and kid-friendly workplaces to keep employees happy.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IDENTIFIED AS KEY TO UPTOWN JACKSON GROWTH
September 2017 – Ramirez de Miess suggested closely reviewing the results of the recent citizen survey to identify how uptown is perceived and how it can grow.
BOWEN: SURVEY SAYS BOOST PASCO WITH MORE JOBS, LESS BLIGHT
September 2017 – Pasco is a tale of two counties. There is the rapid growth, substantial commercial investments, ongoing road construction, new jobs and climbing residential affluence in central and east Pasco.
MARIJUANA CITIZEN’S PANEL GETS DIRECTION FROM NEVADA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
September 2017 – Nevada County supervisors on Tuesday, Sept. 5, assigned its marijuana citizen’s panel specific topics to focus on when making recommendations for a permanent grow ordinance; a task that potentially could increase the number of meetings the advisory group will hold.
AUGUST 2017
PAPILLION PREPARING FOR RESIDENTS’ SURVEY
August 2017 – Papillion residents will have an opportunity to weigh in on how well they think their community serves them.
STUDY: CANNON BEACH A POPULAR DRAW FOR LABOR DAY
August 2017 – Vacation rentals are a sensitive subject on the North Coast, where some residents worry that catering to tourists drives up housing costs and erodes the quality of life in neighborhoods.
DEVELOPERS WANTED: KALAMAZOO CREATES NEW MARKETING STRATEGY
August 2017 – A new strategy shows how Kalamazoo intends to market itself an attractive place to live, work and invest.
CITIZEN SURVEY, BUDGET AMONG ITEMS ON TODAY’S COUNCIL AGENDA
August 2017 – Among the topics on this evening’s City Council agenda is a presentation of results of the Citizen Survey. Results of the survey, administered by the National Citizen Survey, show “a potential opportunity for improvement in two categories: Mobility and Parks and Recreation,” according to the city.
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP TO CONDUCT SURVEY ABOUT BETHLEHEM AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
August 2017 – In the coming months, a sampling of Bethlehem Township residents will be asked to participate in a survey that township officials hope will provide insight into whether the township should continue to be part of the Bethlehem Area Public Library.
ASK US: READER DOUBTS VALUE OF $34,000 MANKATO-NORTH MANKATO SURVEY
August 2017 – The survey in question, done earlier this year, was initiated by the city of Mankato as part of its five-year strategic planning process.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS IN MARION
August 2017 – Earlier this year, during March and April, National Research Center, Inc. of Boulder, Colorado conducted a survey for the City of Marion to find out how residents rate specific factors about the community. A presentation with the results was recently presented to the City Council, and that presentation is available on the City of Marion website under “News.”
FIRST ROUND OF CAÑON CITY CITIZEN SURVEYS IN THE MAIL
August 2017 – The first round of National Citizen Survey’s for Cañon City now is in the mail. The City of Cañon City asks residents to take time to fill out and return the surveys in order to give input and insight on the city’s strengths and how officials can work to improve the community and city government
JULY 2017
MARION CITY COUNCIL TABLES CONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION
July 2017 – One of the most positive notes at the meeting came when the results of the NCS (National Citizen Survey) were shared with the council and other attendees. This was a study undertaken in the spring this year. You can see the survey results on the City of Marion website.
SURVEY SAYS: 3 IN 4 ENJOY LIVING IN LAS CRUCES
July 2017 – The latest National Citizen Survey conducted by the city of Las Cruces shows nearly three-quarters of residents surveyed positively rated their overall quality of life, according to a news release issued by city officials.
FLOWER MOUND RESIDENTS RATE SAFETY, TOWN SERVICES HIGHLY IN SURVEY
July 2017 – The results of the survey were published Friday in a town news release and reflect that residents ranked Flower Mound favorably in several areas, including quality of life, town services, safety and as a place to live and raise a family.
LAS CRUCES: CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS SUPPORT NEW STRATEGIC PLAN
July 2017 – The latest National Citizen Survey conducted by the City of Las Cruces shows that nearly three-quarters of Las Crucens surveyed positively rated their overall quality of life.
SOUTH SUBURBAN LOOKS TO FUTURE OF PARKS
July 2017 – District publishes first-ever comprehensive master plan
CITY OF CAÑON CITY TO SEND OUT CITIZEN SURVEYS FOR SECOND YEAR
July 2017 – About 1,500 households randomly will be selected to receive survey
ISLANDERS NEEDED FOR SURVEY
July 2017 – It’s survey time once again on Bainbridge Island, and city officials are encouraging residents to share their opinions on city services and other Bainbridge topics. Questionnaires are currently being distributed for the National Citizen Survey.
FLOWER MOUND RESIDENTS RATE SAFETY, TOWN SERVICES HIGHLY IN SURVEY
July 2017 – People love living in Flower Mound, according to a new town survey of residents.
JUNE 2017
THE BEST AND WORST NEW YORK NEIGHBORHOODS FOR SUBWAY SERVICE, RAT CONTROL AND 42 OTHER JOYS OF URBAN LIFE
June 2017 – What do New Yorkers think of their city? These 44 maps represent their attitudes on a host of issues spanning city life.
NYC RESIDENT FEEDBACK SURVEY: COMMUNITY DISTRICT RESULTS
June 2017 – Reveal Wide “Satisfaction Gap” Between Districts
CHARDON LAUNCHES NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
June 2017 – The city hired National Research Center to participate in the survey, an instrument that was developed with the assistance of the International City/County Management Association in 2001 to provide cities with a low-cost method to measure citizen opinion.
MILFORD RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SURVEY
June 2017 – The city of Milford is encouraging residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey, designed to provide a baseline of how the Milford city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city and to make comparisons with peer cities
BUFFALO GROVE WANTS TO HEAR FROM ALL RESIDENTS IN LATEST COMMUNITY SURVEY
June 2017 – Looking to gain a better understanding of residents’ thoughts on local services, Buffalo Grove officials are mailing out a community survey.
DAN TOLAND COLUMN: CHARTING THE COURSE FOR THE FUTURE
June 2017 – We always want to hear your thoughts at City Hall. There are two opportunities, one underway and one coming up, that I wanted to tell you about and also encourage your participation. Both will provide us with feedback that will help us — as a community — chart our course for the future.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY SEEKS RESIDENTS’ OPINIONS
June 2017- Albemarle County is among jurisdictions in 2017 participating in the National Citizen Survey, and some 1500 county residents will be receiving postcards urging them to participate.
MILFORD ASKING CITIZENS TO HELP SHAPE ITS FIRST STRATEGIC PLAN
June 2017 – The City of Milford is asking its residents to help shape its first five-year strategic plan.
MILFORD RESIDENTS ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL SURVEY
June 2017 – The city of Milford is encouraging residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey, designed to provide a baseline of how the Milford city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the city and to make comparisons with peer cities.
CAPE CORAL GEARS UP FOR ELECTION SEASON
June 2017 – As spring fades to summer there are many opportunities for Cape Coral residents to get engaged. And, of course, infrastructure construction continues with a sewer main repair impacting drivers on Cape Coral Parkway.
MAY 2017
SENIORS SEEK TO STAY IN CENTENNIAL
May 2017 – City’s Innovation Team works through program to help people remain in their homes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF SOMERSET? SURVEY AIMS TO FIND OUT
May 2017 – Teaming with a national surveying organisation, town officials are seeking citizen input on questions like Somerset’s quality of life, local policies, demographics, rating of local government services and use of those services.
BLOOMINGTON’S FIRST COMMUNITY-WIDE SURVEY PROVIDES DATA FOR RESIDENTS AND CITY
May 2017 – During January, the City of Bloomington contracted with National Research Center, Inc. to conduct the 2017 Bloomington Community Survey.
LAKE ZURICH OFFICIALS TO SURVEY RESIDENTS ABOUT QUALITY OF LIFE, COMMUNITY ISSUES
May 2017 – For the second time in three years, Lake Zurich officials are interested to know residents’ thoughts on what the future of the village should look, officials said.
CITY COUNCIL REVIEWS AND SUPPLIES INPUT REGARDING FY 2017-18 BUDGET
May 2017 – Coronado’s City Council took a slight departure from the norm recently, when they held a Special Meeting Tuesday, May 9, 2017, regarding the budget for Fiscal Year 2017-18.
CAPE CORAL RESIDENTS CAN ‘OPT IN’ TO TAKE PART IN CITY SURVEY
May 2017 – For those who really want to say how they feel about Cape Coral, but weren’t mailed a survey, now is your chance to be heard.
IN SURVEY, MAJORITY OF RESIDENTS HAPPY WITH SANTA FE’S QUALITY OF LIFE
May 2017 – The latest survey on Santa Fe’s livability and quality of life turned up mixed results for the city.
NORTH MANKATO RANKS HIGH IN CITIZEN SURVEY
May 2017 – It’s good to live in North Mankato, or so its citizens think.
2017 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS PRESENTED TO CITY COUNCIL BY THE NATIONAL RESEARCH CENTER
May 2017 – During the City Council Meeting of Monday, May 8, 2017 Morgan Adams, with the National Research Center (NRC), provided a presentation and facilitated a discussion on the results and major conclusions of the 2017 New Braunfels Citizen Survey.
CITY TO SEEK CITIZEN SATISFACTION
May 2017 – City officials want to know just how satisfied you are living in Thunder Bay.
RESIDENT RESPRESENTATION VARIES IN SURVEYS THAT HELPED CRAFT CHESTERFIELD’S BUDGET
May 2017 – Affluent residents were the dominant voice in two surveys that played a critical role in crafting Chesterfield County’s budget proposal.
RESULTS ARE IN: DENVER CITIZEN SURVEY FINDS GOOD AND BAD FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
May 2017 – Getting a sense of what the citizens of the City and County of Denver think are key issues their elected officials should address depends on who is asked..
TRAFFIC AND CRIME REMAIN CONCERNS FOR COLLEGE PARK RESIDENTS, SURVEY FINDS
April 2017 – The majority of College Park residents surveyed during a city study said they like their neighborhood, though many raised concerns about the city’s schools, traffic and crime.
SURVEY REVEALS RESIDENTS UNHAPPY WITH ROAD CONDITIONS
April 2017 – A quarter of citizens say they still want to see improvements on the repair and the maintenance of city streets
STREETS GET BAD GRADE IN CITIZEN SURVEY
April 2017 – It’s no surprise that just 28 percent of the people who responded to this year’s National Citizen Survey, sent out to 3,000 randomly selected Sioux Falls households back in January, said they were satisfied with the quality of the streets here.
ST. CHARLES SHARES RESIDENT SURVEY RESULTS
April 2017 – The city of St. Charles has released the results of its 2016 Resident Survey, which assesses residents’ perspectives on the overall quality of life in St. Charles.
NWCCOG SENIOR GAP ANALYSIS PRESENTATION
April 2017 – Gap Analysis Presentation of Home and Community-based Services for an Aging Population in the NWCCOG Region
SURVEY: SIOUX FALLS AN OVERWHELMINGLY GOOD PLACE TO LIVE
April 2017 – A survey of roughly 870 Sioux Falls residents shows that most feel the city is a good place to live.
STREETS GET BAD GRADE IN CITIZEN SURVEY
April 2017 – People like it in Sioux Falls. Except when they’re driving.
COUNTY SURVEY: QUALITY OF LIFE RANKS HIGH, DEVELOPMENT AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING STILL TOP CONCERNS
March 2017 – Washoe County recently released the results of its citizen survey. Unsurprisingly, Reno-area residents rank many factors high but growth and development are top concerns.
MARION SEEKS RESIDENT OPINIONS THROUGH NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2017 – The City of Marion wants to determine how well the city government is serving residents and gauge perceptions of the city. The city is participating in the National Citizen Survey and asks residents to provide their opinions.
AVON CITIZEN SURVEY DUE SOON
March 2017 – The deadline for the Town of Avon citizen satisfaction survey is quickly approaching, with completed forms due in just a few weeks.
PEOPLE WANT RECREATION, JOB OPPORTUNITIES
March 2017 – Tracy residents may feel good about the local economy, but they have doubts about finding enrichment within the city’s borders.
LOMBARD GETS HIGH MARKS ON RESIDENT SURVEY
March 2017 – Lombard officials asked residents to tell them what it’s like to live in the village, and they’re happy with what they heard.
FRANKLIN CITIZEN SURVEY SHOWS CHANGING TRENDS, DEMOGRAPHICS
March 2017 – Franklin City Administrator Eric Stuckey and Budget and Analytics Manager Michael Walters Young explained Monday why it’s important for cities to collect and gauge public opinion often and how the information gleaned can help local governments measure success.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2017 – Residents of New Braunfels who were not randomly selected by the National Research Center to participate in the 2017 National Citizen Survey can still have their opinions heard.
CITY OF CAÑON CITY OKS STRATEGIC PLAN
March 2017 – The city council on Monday adopted the proposed 2017-20 Strategic Plan that identifies the long-term or overall goals and interest of the city and guides decision making in the area of economic development, public safety, infrastructure, attractive built environment, community investment opportunities, and public trust, transparency and accountability.
YORKTOWN PARKS SURVEY SHOWS USAGE, GAPS
March 2017 – Yorktown official’s efforts to grow the parks and trails around the town hasn’t gone unnoticed by the community. In a recent survey, a total of 519 people responded, a number higher than the responses for the National Citizen Survey in 2015.
NEXT FRANKTALKS TO LOOK INTO CITIZENS’ SURVEY RESULTS IN ‘CITY HALL ON WHEELS’
March 2017 – Officials will take a deep data dive into the results of the National Citizen Survey, conducted last fall in Franklin by the National Research Center in conjunction with the International City & County Management Association.
COMMUNITY SURVEY, LANDFILL, WATER RIGHTS TOP CITY AGENDA
March 2017 – Kerrville City Council considered community survey results, landfill expansion and a water rights permit at their regular meeting Feb. 28.
SCOTTSDALE EARNS HIGH MARKS FROM RESIDENTS IN CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2017 – The vast majority of Scottsdale residents are pleased with where they live and with services provided by the city, according to The National Citizen Survey, which the city commissioned late in 2016.
RESIDENTS RATE CITY SERVICES IN BIENNIAL CITIZEN SURVEY
March 2017 – Pearland residents are generally as satisfied as they were two years ago with life in Pearland according to a biennial independent research survey conducted by the National Research Center.
CAÑON CITY COUNCILOR ASHLEY SMITH: CODE ENFORCEMENT CONUNDRUM
February 2017 – When the new City Council actively reached out to the community through open forums and a Citizens’ Survey, we received a strong message about an apparent lack of consistency with code enforcement.
SURVEY ASKS RESIDENTS IF KALAMAZOO IS A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK
February 2017 – The city of Kalamazoo is asking a sample of residents to participate in a survey designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents and and make comparisons with Kalamazoo’s peers.
LAS CRUCES CITY SURVEY ONLINE THROUGH MARCH 10
February 2017 – Las Cruces residents have a chance to participate in the third survey the City of Las Cruces has commissioned to receive opinions on community characteristics, the government of the city and your ability to participate in local city government decision making.
ST. AUGUSTINE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!
February 2017 – Have you ever wanted to give government a piece of your mind?
CITIZEN SURVEY REVEALS POSITIVE VIEWS OF JOHNSON CITY
February 2017 – Findings within the 2016 Citizen Survey likely will play into Johnson City’s projected $245 million, five-year spending plan.
MCKINNEY SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT IN QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
February 2017 – The city of McKinney is conducting a resident survey to gauge citizen satisfaction in McKinney. Residents are encouraged to complete the online survey by Feb. 22.
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY 2017
January 2017 – Make your voice heard – participate in the National Citizen Survey.
EL CERRITO RESIDENTS RANK QUALITY OF LIFE CATEGORIES IN ANNUAL SURVEY
January 2017 – El Cerritans responded similarly to other cities nationwide in seven out of eight categories in the 2016 National Citizens Survey Community Living Report, presented Feb. 7 to the City Council.
WESTMINSTER IS TALKING TRASH, RECYCLING
January 2017 – The Westminster City Council has been talking trash for almost a year now, but it isn’t the sport’s version of talking trash. They are literally talking trash hauling, recycling and related topics.
RESIDENTS RATE COON RAPIDS’ QUALITY OF LIFE HIGH IN SURVEY
January 2017 – Of residents responding to a survey, 72 percent rated the quality of life in Coon Rapids excellent or good, while 81 percent said the city and its neighborhoods were good places to live.
AVON TO SURVEY CITIZENS
January 2017 – A random sample of 1,500 Avon residents will soon be receiving notifications that they have been selected to complete a citizen satisfaction survey for the town.
SURVEY: FRANKLIN RANKED 8TH IN THE NATION FOR QUALITY OF LIFE
January 2017 – In just a few short years, Franklin has grown to be one of the most popular cities of its size in the country.
AROUND TOWN: PARKS & REC; PARTING WORDS
January 2017 – The City released pages of suggestions recorded in the annual National Citizen Survey last week.
CITY CONDUCTING 2017 NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
January 2017 – The City of New Braunfels will launch a survey of its citizens during the first week of February.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS AVAILABLE ONLINE
January 2017 – Charles County Government, in partnership with the National Research Center, Inc., conducted the National Citizen Survey™ (NCS™) to obtain a baseline measurement for how Charles County Government is serving residents.
CITIZENS SURVEY NETS HIGH MARKS FOR FRANKLIN, EXCEPT IN MOBILITY
January 2017 – Franklin residents who responded to a voluntary survey on the quality of life gave the city higher ratings than residents surveyed in similar-sized communities, according to a summary of the results released this week.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY PLANNED IN CHARDON
January 2017 – City Council recently agreed to survey a sample of residents via the National Research Center’s The National Citizen Survey. Exactly when is yet to be determined.
3,000 SIOUX FALLS RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE CITIZEN SURVEY VIA MAIL
January 2017 – The City of Sioux Falls will conduct a citizen survey this month, asking 3,000 residents for their ideas and opinions about the City.
LA PLATA TOWN COUNCIL REVIEWS RECENT CITIZENS SURVEY RESULTS
January 2017 – This year the staff used the National Citizen Survey to identify the citizens’ priorities and use their findings to develop strategic efforts that will help the town improve.
ONLINE SURVEY LETS RESIDENTS ANSWER, “HOW IS SCOTTSDALE DOING?”
January 2017 – An online survey lets any Scottsdale resident rate their quality of life and provide anonymous feedback on city programs and services.
10 TAKEAWAYS FROM A CITYWIDE SURVEY ABOUT LIVING IN BOULDER
January 2017 – Anyone who’s spent time in Boulder likely doesn’t need to be convinced that residents of the city are happy to be here.
CITY’S 5-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BEGINS WITH LOOK AT CITIZEN SURVEY
January 2017 – City Manager Pete Peterson headed an extremely long capital improvements plan workshop Thursday, which began with an overview of Johnson City’s 2016 Citizen Survey.
WOODLANDS TOWNSHIP OKS ADDITIONAL $6K FOR RESIDENT SURVEYS
January 2017 – The Woodlands Township will spend an additional $6,000 to mail out more resident surveys to meet the targeted number of 1,500 responses.
SURVEY: LONGMONT A GOOD PLACE TO LIVE, BUT …
December 2016 – Longmonters are increasingly worried about their cost of living but also willing to pay a little more to alleviate transportation and affordable housing issues, according to the results of the biennial city survey.
SCOTTSDALE LAUNCHES CITIZEN SURVEY
November 2016 – Some Scottsdale residents have been randomly selected to participate in a survey to measure their views on the community and city programs and services.
COMMUNITY SURVEY: HOUSEHOLDS TO EVALUATE CITY
November 2016 – The City of Shawnee is asking residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey (NCS), which is being distributed randomly to many Shawnee homes.
CAÑON CITY COUNCIL ADOPTS $33.7M BUDGET
November 2016 – The Cañon City Council during its regular meeting Monday approved a resolution adopting the 2017 budget. City Administrator Tony O’Rourke said the budget is balanced, prudent and responsive to expectations articulated in the recent citizen survey.
SATISFIED? UPCOMING CITIZEN SURVEY WILL RATE CITY SERVICES
November 2016 – Residents and business owners in Mankato and North Mankato will be able to express their level of satisfaction with city services via $50,000 in scientific surveys to be conducted early next year.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY REQUESTS OPINIONS FROM RESIDENTS
November 2016 – Charlotte County is asking residents to participate in The National Citizen Survey. The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how the city government is serving residents, to gauge perceptions of the county, and to make comparisons with peer counties.
CITY OF SCOTTSDALE LAUNCHES CITIZEN SURVEY
November 2016 – Some Scottsdale residents have been randomly selected to participate in a survey to measure their views on the community and city programs and services.
RESIDENTS GETTING CITY’S ‘COMMUNITY SURVEY’
November 2016 – Postcards for the first notification to households that have been selected to participate in the “Citizen Survey Kerrville” were mailed Nov. 3, as city officials sample the opinions of residents on a variety of topics.
CITY OF CAÑON CITY REVIEWS SURVEY FINDINGS
November 2016 – About 30 people attended Thursday’s town hall meeting hosted by the city council to discuss the results from a recent citizen survey.
GO WHERE THEY ARE, NOT WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO BE
November 2016 – The City of Albert Lea conducted a survey of 500 residents in 2015. The survey asked respondents to answer 149 questions, all about life in Albert Lea. National Research Center, Inc. (NRC), the organization that conducted The National Citizen Survey™ (The NCS™), provided a breakdown of the results in a variety of formats, including by ward. The City scored the weakest in the fifth and sixth wards. 30% of those who responded believed the City had a positive image or reputation. 18% had confidence in city government.
SURVEY SHOWS WATER CONCERNS WEIGH ON ASPENITES
November 2016 – The City of Aspen released results from its 2016 citizen survey last week. River health ranked at the top of the list of issues of concern for respondents.
CITY OF ASPEN SURVEY RESULTS HIT THE GOOD, BAD AND UGLY
November 2016 – Aspen residents feel safe, enjoy the quality of life and the city’s open space and trails, but they’re down on the Parking Department, and some believe too many dog owners are getting away with not picking up dog poop and ignoring the leash laws.
SURVEY: CITY’S APPEARANCE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
October 2016 – More than three fourths of citizens responding to a recent community survey feel Cañon City’s natural environment overall is positive, however, less than half have a positive impression of the city’s built environment, which includes infrastructure, signage, buildings and overall physical look.
QUALITY OF LIFE HIGH IN EDMOND
October 2016 – Edmond residents continue to enjoy a high quality of life, according to 2016 results of Edmond’s Citizen Satisfaction Survey.
NOT TO GET ALL SCIENTIFIC, BUT LET’S GET ALL SCIENTIFIC
October 2016 – Avondale’s decision to use a new method for its annual Citizen Satisfaction Survey had us confused until we reached out to the city and asked what was up with that?
EAU CLAIRE CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS ANNOUNCED
October 2016 – According to Kathy Paul, the quality of life in Eau Claire is only getting better.
EAU CLAIRE RESIDENTS GIVE CITY HIGH MARKS ON SURVEY
October 2016 – Eau Claire residents have an affinity for their hometown if results of a survey completed earlier this month are any indication.
CITY OF CAÑON CITY SURVEY RESULTS WILL HELP GUIDE FUTURE
October 2016 – Results recently released from the community scientific and online surveys will serve as Cañon City Council’s roadmap in planning the next few years of the city’s future.
FRANKLIN WANTS CITIZENS TO PARTAKE IN SURVEY ABOUT CITY SERVICE
October 2016 – The city of Franklin is asking its citizens to partake in a survey aimed to provide a baseline of how the government is serving its resident.
FRANKLIN REQUESTING RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN CITIZEN SURVEY
October 2016 – The City of Franklin is requesting residents to fill out a survey it hopes will show city government how residents view the city’s service and how that perception ranks with peer cities.
RESIDENT SURVEY BEING MAILED TO 3,000 LOMBARD HOMES IN MID-OCTOBER
October 2016 – The village has partnered with the National Research Center to mail a citizen survey to 3,000 residences selected at random.
WHAT ARE YOU THOUGHTS ON THE CITY? JOHNSON CITY WANTS TO KNOW
September 2016 – Johnson City asks for your participation in Citizen Survey
RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY ONLINE
September 2016 – Charles County Government is partnering with National Research Center, Inc. to conduct the National Citizen Survey™ (NCS™).
SHAWNEE IS ASKING CITIZENS FOR FEEDBACK
September 2016 – Several Shawnee citizens will receive a survey in the mail soon from the National Research Center in an attempt to gather information for city leaders regarding what is most important to those they serve.
OPEN HOUSE TO SHARE RESULTS OF COMMUNITY LIVABILITY STUDY
September 2016 – The City of Edmonds is hosting an open house next week to share results of a recently-conducted citywide survey on livability, in which nearly all of those responding rated the city’s quality of life as excellent or good.
MILTON SCORES HIGH ON QUALITY OF LIFE SURVEY
September 2016 – Milton residents give their community high marks on governance and the quality of life, and practical matters like shopping and jobs score well, but they have mixed responses on such matter as transportation.
RESIDENTS GIVE BETTENDORF HIGH MARKS
September 2016 – A recent survey in Bettendorf has revealed its residents view the city and its services in a favorable light.
COMPLIMENTS AND COMPLAINTS WELCOME IN LAKE FOREST SURVEY
September 2016 – Residents eager to offer their perspective on the city of Lake Forest will get their chance this fall.
CITY SURVEY YIELDS VALUABLE INFORMATION
September 2016 – Local residents looking to influence development in Eau Claire now have a vehicle with which to do just that.
FRIDAY IS THE DEADLINE TO OFFER INPUT THROUGH CITIZEN SURVEY
September 2016 – Friday is the last day to offer citizen input that is being solicited by the Cañon City Council and the City of Cañon City.
EDMOND CITIZEN SURVEY NOW OPEN TO ALL RESIDENTS
September 2016 – Residents of Edmond not randomly selected to participate in this year’s city survey can still have their opinions heard.
WE LOVE OUR EDMONDS
August 2016 – The results of a survey on Edmonds’ livability are in, and they confirm what many of us have known intuitively: Residents love living here, even if a growing number of them can’t afford to live or find work in city limits.
CAÑON CITY COUNCILOR JIM MEISNER: ONLINE SURVEY, LET’S DO THIS
August 2016 – The online citizen survey is now on the Cañon City website.
COUNTY TO LAUNCH NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY THIS MONTH
August 2016 – Charles County Government is partnering with National Research Center, Inc. to conduct the National Citizen Survey™ (NCS™).
CITY OF PADUCAH COMMISSION MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
August 2016 – The Paducah Board of Commissioners along with the city manager and city directors participated in the Next Steps Workshop led by the National Research Center. NRC Vice President Michelle Kobayashi facilitated the strategic planning session.
CITY OF BAINBRIDGE ISLAND WINS VOICE AWARD
August 2016 – The City of Bainbridge Island is the winner of the 2015 Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Natural Environment, the National Research Center, Inc. in Boulder, Colorado recently announced.
COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS 2016
August 2016 – In Littleton, every decision made by city staff members is well thought out and based on feedback from the community.
CITY OF EDMOND SEEKS RESPONSES FROM CITIZENS
August 2016 – There are 3,500 homes in Edmond that are currently receiving surveys in the mail asking about satisfaction with the services provided by the City of Edmond.
CITY OF GREER EARNS NATIONAL ‘VOICE OF THE PEOPLE’ AWARD
August 2016 – Key planning through such tools as the Greer Community Master Plan and monitoring progress through the National Citizen Survey have proven to be effective as the City of Greer works to improve not only infrastructure but also the quality of life for residents.
BOOMING SIOUX FALLS WINS NATIONAL AWARD
August 2016 – The City of Sioux Falls has received the ‘Voice of the People Award for Excellence in Economy’ from the National Research Center.
COUNCIL TO LOOK BACK AT PROGRESS
August 2016 – Council members will receive a final tracking report on the 2014-16 GIOs as well as information on how the city has scored on the National Citizen Survey, which is used to help formulate and evaluate the GIOs, cumulatively from 2008 to 2016.
SURVEY SHOWS O’FALLON KEEPS GETTING BETTER
August 2016 – In May of this year, O’Fallon conducted the National Citizen Survey through the National Research Center.
CANNON BEACH ADOPTS FIRST STRATEGIC PLAN
August 2016 – The Cannon Beach City Council has adopted the city’s first strategic plan, though some residents called for the council to wait another month to allow for more community input.
CAÑON CITY COUNCILOR JIM MEISNER: AND THE SURVEY SAYS?
August 2016 – With that said, Tony is on staff and we are conducting a community survey to reaffirm what our community wants from their city government.
O’FALLON COMMUNITY SURVEY SHOWS WIDESPREAD SATISFACTION
August 2016 – According to National Citizen’s Survey (NCS), 95 percent of O’Fallon residents believe O’Fallon is a good place to live, and 96 percent believe it is a good place to raise children.
NEXT STEPS WORKSHOP FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING, REVIEW OF CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
July 2016 – The Paducah Board of Commissioners along with city directors will participate in a Next Steps Workshop led by the National Research Center.
CHARLOTTESVILLE PARTICIPATES IN NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
July 2016 – Because each city’s survey is developed using a standard template, and many cities can be surveyed at one time, The National Citizen Survey™ is a very efficient way to measure citizen opinion.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY COMES TO CHARLOTTESVILLE
July 2016 – Miriam Dickler, Director of Communications for City of Charlottesville, discusses with Les Sinclair The National Citizens Survey and what City of Charlottesville residents need to know to participate.
EDMONDS RESIDENTS STILL HAVE TIME TO WEIGH IN ON SURVEY
July 2016 – People here will get the chance to rate their city in a number of categories, including its parks and police, the friendliness of the community, whether they’ve experienced discrimination and if they’d consider paying for more parks or police services.
GIVE THE CITY A PIECE OF YOUR MIND. GO
July 2016 – Edmonds residents have the opportunity to let city leaders know how they feel about their government services and the overall state of their city by voicing their opinions through an anonymous online survey.
CITY OF BILLINGS ASKING FOR RESIDENTS’ FEEDBACK
July 2016 – Do you have an idea you think could improve the Magic City? The City of Billings wants to hear from you! The City of Billings is asking all residents to participate in the National Citizen Survey (NCS).
COUNTY SURVEY TELLS US WHAT YOU THINK
July 2016 – The overall quality of life for people in St. Louis County is good and improving. That’s just one of the things residents told us through their answers to a citizens survey conducted earlier this year.
BILLINGS RESIDENTS ASKED TO COMPLETE NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
July 2016 – The city of Billings wants residents to participate in the National Citizen Survey.
CITY WANTS SURVEY INPUT ON COMMUNITY LIVABILITY
June 2016 – The city of Bowling Green wants to hear from about 1,500 households about the quality of life here.
SURVEY FOR SELECTED CITIZENS OF BOWLING GREEN BEGINS IN JULY
June 2016 – The 2016 Bi-Annual Citizen Survey, a low-cost citizen survey for local governments, will begin in early July.
CAÑON CITY COUNCIL SEEKS PUBLIC OPINION WITH SURVEY
June 2016 – To get public input on what the Cañon City Council could do to improve the community, the council has approved a contract for an independent company to help conduct a citizen survey.
BUDGET, CITIZENS’ SURVEY, CODE ENFORCEMENT ON COUNCIL AGENDA
June 2016 – The Council and Rothweiler have talked about priorities for the 2016-2017 budget at several meetings, including one a month ago where the Council approved midyear raises for some city workers and said they plan to make some changes as part of next year’s budget.
TOWN OF ESTES PARK SEEKS FEEDBACK THROUGH CITIZEN SURVEY
June 2016 – This summer, the Town of Estes Park will be seeking community input using the National Citizen Survey™.
NEW SURVEY SHOWS CEDAR RAPIDS STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES
Juen 2016 – A new survey shows where citizens believe Cedar Rapids is flourishing and where there’s room for improvement.
HOW GOVERNMENT WORKERS DIFFER FROM PRIVATE-SECTOR COUNTERPARTS
June 2016 – According to Tom Miller, president of the National Research Center, which also conducts employee surveys for state and local governments, employees are happiest when they feel their jobs fit their talents and that they’re making meaningful contributions.
WHAT EMPLOYEE SURVEYS REVEAL ABOUT WORKING IN GOVERNMENT
June 2016 – Depending on whether you work for states and localities, the federal government or the private sector, your job satisfaction may differ.
SURVEY PROVIDES INSIGHT FOR CANNON BEACH GOALS
June 2016 – During two full days of strategic planning sessions, Cannon Beach city councilors and staff considered major community issues, from parking to short-term rentals, before coming to a consensus on city priorities for the next five years.
WILLIAMSBURG CONDUCTING BIENNIAL QUALITY-OF-LIFE SURVEY
May 2016 – The National Citizen Survey, which is run by the National Research Center and the International City/County Management Association, is being mailed to a random sample of about 1,200 Williamsburg residents over a six-week period in May and June.
AURORA CITIZEN SURVEY: ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PEDESTRIAN WORK ARE TOP PRIORITIES
May 2016 – Aurora Ward IV Councilman Charlie Richardson said the city faced challenges championing itself as the “Safest Large City” in Colorado. A year after seeing crime dip — and after several recent years that saw crime plummet in Aurora — crime in Aurora climbed in 2015.
RESIDENTS RATE COUNTY HIGHLY, BUT CRIME A WORRY
May 2016 – Olmsted County residents have a positive view of the county as a place to live, work and raise a family, according to results from a recent National Research Center survey.
MOST GREER RESIDENTS FEEL SAFE, BELIEVE CITY IS GREAT PLACE TO LIVE
May 2016 – Greer is a safe community with a high quality of life and excellent emergency services, according to results from the city’s latest National Citizen Survey, but public transportation and availability of walking and bicycling trails are lacking.
CITY SURVEY ASKS FOR RESIDENT INPUT
May 2016 – Yellow postcards with black lettering arrived at the homes of Trinidaddians last week, announcing the City of Trinidad’s 2016 Citizen Survey.
2016 MILTON CITIZEN SURVEY BY THE NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
May 2016 – The survey is designed to provide a baseline of how your city government is serving you, to gauge perceptions of the City of Milton, and to make comparisons with peer cities.
SAVAGE’S COMMUNITY SURVEY NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE
May 2016 – Residents of Savage who did not receive a mailed version of the community survey last month can now share their thoughts about the city online.
MILTON LAUNCHES RESIDENT SURVEY
May 2016 – The city of Milton is asking residents to participate in the National Citizen Survey.
LONGMONT CITY COUNCIL WEIGHS SURVEY QUESTION OPTIONS
May 2016 – The Longmont City Council on Tuesday discussed extra items for the citizen survey, which the city sends out every two years.
PADUCAH LOOKS FOR INPUT WITH CITIZEN SURVEY
April 2016 – The city of Paducah wants to know how it best serves you and where it can improve.
HIGH RESPONSE FOR CITIZEN SURVEY IN CANNON BEACH
April 2016 – Along with input from the City Council and staff, the survey will play a major role in informing the city’s strategic plan.
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA RELEASES FINDINGS FROM 2016 COMMUNITY SURVEY
April 2016 – Residents were surveyed using the National Citizen Survey, developed in conjunction with the National Research Center and the International City and County Managers’ Association.
SEEKING SATISFACTION: TEXAS-SIDE CITIZENS CAN LET CITY KNOW HOW IT’S DOING IN SURVEY
April 2016 – Texarkana, Texas, wants to know what its citizens think the city is doing well and what can use some improvement, and it will be seeking this information through a citizen survey.
SAVAGE’S BI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY SURVEY STARTING NEXT MONTH
April 2016 – The city of Savage’s bi-annual community survey is scheduled to hit residents’ mailboxes next month, and residents are also encouraged to take the survey online when the response period opens.
METRO CITIES REACH OUT IN NEW WAYS TO SURVEY RESIDENTS
April 2016 – As land lines keep losing favor, citizen survey methods change.
SELECTED PADUCAH RESIDENTS TO RECEIVE SURVEYS SOON
April 2016 – Some Paducah residents will soon have an opportunity to voice their opinions through a survey the city is sending out in the mail.
PRE-NOTIFICATION POSTCARDS TO BE DISTRIBUTED NEXT WEEK FOR CITIZEN SURVEY
April 2016 – The City of Paducah has contracted again to use the National Citizen Survey through the National Research Center, Inc. to gather feedback from citizens about city services, civic participation, characteristics of Paducah, and various community topics.
PALO ALTO CLEAN, SCHOOL POLICY ON GIFTS, NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
March 2016 – The commission will discuss the results of the National Citizen Survey; the ongoing update of the city’s Comprehensive Plan; and the Department of Planning and Community Environment work plan.
SKOKIE RESIDENTS GIVE THUMBS UP TO HOMETOWN IN SURVEY
March 2016 – The great majority of Skokie residents gives their hometown high marks for neighborhoods, available programs and services, and other aspects of life in the village, according to an independent national survey.
HOMELESSNESS, REVENUE AND WEST AUGUSTINE AMONG TOPICS AT ST. AUGUSTINE CITY COMMISSION MEETING
March 2016 – St. Augustine’s first National Citizen Survey could drive changes in the city’s focus, financially and otherwise.
PASCO CITY SURVEY RESULTS IN
March 2016 – For the past ten years the City of Pasco has been conducting the “National Citizen Survey” every other year in order to help the City Council develop goals for the next two years.
COUNCIL HEARS CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
March 2016 – Tuesday’s work session saw city council members discuss the usefulness of the results from a recent survey of city residents which saw a response rate of just under 25 percent.
VERNON HILLS SURVEYS RESIDENTS
March 2016 – The village of Vernon Hills says it will be conducting its first comprehensive quality of life survey.
CITY CHALLENGES REQUIRE BALANCING PRIORITIES
March 2016 – On Monday evening, Mayor Troxell and I hosted the annual State of the City event.
METRO CITIES REACH OUT IN NEW WAYS TO SURVEY RESIDENTS
March 2016 – As land lines keep losing favor, citizen survey methods change.
BOULDER COUNTY USES CASOA TO PREPARE FOR AGING POPULATION
March 2016 – I was pleased to see both Spense Havlick’s comments addressing the aging of Boulder County’s population, and the recent article and senior resource guide published in the Daily Camera.
2016 CITIZEN SURVEY MAILED IN WESTMINISTER
March 2016 – Every two years the City of Westminster conducts its citizen survey.
FORT COLLINS SCORES HIGH ON CITIZEN SURVEY
January 2016 – Here’s a news flash for you: Life in Fort Collins continues to be good.
ATHENS-CLARKE COUNTY ENLISTS CITIZEN SURVEY FOR COMMUNITY FEEDBACK
January 2016 – The Athens-Clarke County Unified Government reached out to the National Research Center to purchase a customized survey, known as the National Citizen Survey (NCS), a feedback-oriented survey that will be sent this month to 1,800 randomly-selected citizens in the entire geo-boundary of Athens-Clarke County.
A MORE INCLUSIVE CITIZEN SURVEY
January 2016 – Pasco is a city where the residents are predominantly Hispanic but its leadership is predominantly white.
ANONYMOUS SURVEYS COULD INFLUENCE NEXT ST. AUGUSTINE BUDGET
January 2016 – St. Augustine officials are looking for feedback from 3,000 residents…
WICHITA TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY FOR FIFTH YEAR
January 2016 – The City of Wichita will begin mailing out surveys to local residents this week in order to grade several areas of service, as well as prioritize future spending.
CITIZEN SURVEY LAUNCHES THIS MONTH
January 2016 – Beginning this week, postcards will be sent out to hundreds of Sierra Vista households asking residents to keep an eye on their mailboxes for a survey that city management hopes will provide insight into how the city can improve its services and how it compares to similar municipalities.
BOZEMAN MAKES CITIZEN SURVEY AVAILABLE ONLINE
January 2016 – In November, the City of Bozeman asked the National Research Center to conduct the National Citizen Survey of approximately 1,400 randomly selected Bozeman residents in preparation for the upcoming Vision and Strategic Planning process that the city will be entering in the first half of 2016.
CANNON BEACH SURVEYS READY FOR MAILING IN THE NEW YEAR
December 2015 – Cannon Beach considers what to ask residents on survey questionnaire.
CITY SEEKS PUBLIC FEEDBACK ON THEIR WORK
December 2015 – As it has done every other year since 2009, the Elk Grove city staff is offering its residents an opportunity to share opinions on City Hall’s work in a citywide survey.
‘LIVABILITY’ SURVEY SAYS MARTINEZ IN LINE WITH NATIONAL AVERAGES
December 2015 – Results of a $25,000 National Citizen Survey of “livability” in Martinez provided plenty data, but few surprises.
CITY SURVEY REVEALS CONCERN OVER ROADS
December 2015- With a 23 percent return rate, some Rio Ranchoans are…
CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS FOR 2015 RELEASED
December 2015 – The Rio Rancho 2015 Citizen Survey results are in.
WE AGREE MORE AND MORE | IN OUR OPINION
December 2015 – Bainbridge city officials are still mulling over the recent results from the National Citizen Survey that was conducted on the island, the third year the comprehensive survey has polled residents on issues ranging from business and shopping to development and the environment.
VERNON HILLS LATEST LAKE COUNTY COMMUNITY TO SURVEY RESIDENTS
December 2015 – Vernon Hills will become the latest Lake County community to survey residents for input and observations on a variety of topics.
SURVEY TO GAUGE CITIZEN PRIORITIES
December 2015 – Beginning next month, hundreds of randomly selected Sierra Vista residents will be asked to complete a survey mailed to their home, which city leaders hope will provide valuable information to help the city determine future project and budget priorities.
SURVEY: ANN ARBORITES HAPPY WITH HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE
December 2015 – Ann Arborites like their city, and they give it positive reviews in many categories ranging from the arts to the economy to the great outdoors.
LEAGUE OF WOMEN IN GOVERNMENT MAKES NRC TOP TEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT BLOGS TO FOLLOW!
November 2015 – League of Women in Government makes the list!
SURVEY SAYS: RESIDENTS LOVE THE ISLAND LIFE, MOSTLY
November 2015 – Outstanding place to call home, a nearly unmatched quality of life and a right neighborly island.
RESPONDENTS FOR HORRY COUNTY SURVEY FOCUS ON SAFETY ISSUES
November 2015 – Horry County is using your feedback to improve your quality of life.
DOVER LOOKS TO SURVEY RESIDENTS
November 2015 – The city is asking residents to participate in the 2015 National Citizen Survey.
SURVEY: HORRY COUNTY RESIDENTS HAVE MIXED FEELINGS ABOUT SAFETY OF COMMUNITY
November 2015 – Most Horry County residents feel secure in their neighborhoods, but many do not have that same sense of safety in the rest of the county, according to a recent survey.
LAKEWOOD TO SURVEY CITIZEN SATISFACTION
November 2015 – The City of Lakewood has questions and it’s turning to its residents for the answers.
GAITHERSBURG RESIDENTS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN CITIZEN SURVEY
November 2015 – The City of Gaithersburg is in the process of conducting a biennial citizen survey and all who live, work or conduct business in the City of Gaithersburg are invited to participate.
RESIDENTS GIVE HUTCHINSON HIGH MARKS
November 2015 – As they did two prior times, an overwhelming majority of Hutchinson residents said in a National Citizen Survey that their overall quality of life here is good.
CITIZEN SURVEY TO BE MAILED TO 1,400 PALM COAST RESIDENTS
November 2015 – This year, the National Citizen Survey will create an online survey open to all Palm Coast residents, in addition to mailing a paper survey to randomly selected households.
PALM COAST LAUNCHING 2015 CITIZEN SURVEY OF CITY SERVICES
October 2015 – The city of Palm Coast is asking for residents’ input on the services it provides.
NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY SHOWS PERCEPTIONS OF HAMILTON CONTINUE TO IMPROVE
October 2015 – With the recent announcements of two major new employers, London-based Barclaycard and Colorado-based StarTek, bringing hundreds of new jobs to Hamilton, it may come as no surprise that the city performed comparatively well on the 2015 National Citizen Survey.
ERIE COULD MAKE POT BAN PERMANENT
October 2015 – With Erie’s pot moratorium set to expire at the end of the year, trustees during their meeting tonight will consider two ways of prohibiting retail marijuana shops and facilities in town.
SURVEY: YAKIMA CITIZENS MORE CONFIDENT IN PUBLIC SAFETY, LESS IN CITY HALL
October 2015 – Positive views of Yakima’s police and fire services trended up while confidence in city government as a whole dropped in this year’s Citizen Survey results.
NORFOLK GETS ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD BASED ON CITIZEN SURVEY
October 2015 – Thanks to its residents, the city has received the 2015 Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Natural Environment.
GREER SURVEYS HELP HONE SERVICES
October 2015 – In an effort to collect feedback that will help the city of Greer shape its services, focus resources and improve communication, 1,400 random city households began receiving a National Citizen Survey from the National Research Center this week.
PASCO COUNCIL WANTS INPUT ON RED-LIGHT CAMERAS, DISTRICT-BASED VOTING
October 2015 – The Pasco City Council wants to know if residents would be in favor of installing safety cameras at certain intersections in an attempt to cut down on motorists who run red lights.
SURVEY: RESIDENTS LIKE LAKE ZURICH, MIGHT PAY EXTRA TAXES FOR SOME SERVICES
October 2015 – Lake Zurich residents really like their town and are willing to pay more in taxes to ensure good snow plowing and ice removal.
THE LONGER AMERICANS LIVE SOMEWHERE, THE LESS THEY LIKE IT
October 2015 – The reasons for citizens’ dissatisfaction vary from place to place — but age isn’t one of them.
HORRY COUNTY TO MAIL OUT 3,000 SURVEYS IN PREPARATION FOR STRATEGIC PLANNING
September 2015 – If you happen to be one of the 3,000 Horry County residents to receive the National Citizen Survey in the mail, your opinions will help shape county policy for the next several years.
JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WHO LIVES IN EDINA LIKES IT THERE, BUT…
September 2015 – Cost of living may not be anything to write home about in Edina, but the results of a new survey show an overwhelming majority of the residents are happy to call the Twin Cities suburb “home” in the first place.
ALBEMARLE COUNTY RELEASES 2015 CITIZEN SURVEY RESULTS
August 2015 – Albemarle County is pleased to release the results of its 2015 Citizen Survey which indicates that citizens continue to rate overall quality of life in the County very high.
CITY OF PEARLAND STAFF TASK FORCE GIVES COUNCIL RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON CITIZEN SURVEY
August 2015 – During the regular meeting of the Pearland City Council on Monday (July 27), the City Staff Task Force presented ideas for implementation of Citizen Perception Survey recommendations from the Biennial Citizen Survey that was conducted in December 2014 and presented to Council in March 2015.
MAJORITY OF ERIE SURVEY RESPONDENTS SAY NO TO RETAIL POT
July 2015 – The results of a community survey conducted in Erie this spring reveal a majority of the more than 1,000 respondents oppose retail marijuana — in line with the town’s current moratorium.
SUWANEE RESIDENTS RANK CITY AT TOP FOR NATIONAL AWARDS
July 2015 – Suwanee residents are happy. National survey results have Suwanee ranked at the top for two Voice of the People Awards for Excellence in community engagement as well as recreation and wellness by the International City/County Management Association and National Research Center.
LIVERMORE WINS FOUNDATIONS OF LIVABILITY 2015 AWARD
July 2015 – City wins foundations of livability 2015 award. The National Research Center announced Livermore as the winner of the 2015 Voice of the People Award for Transformation in Foundations of Livability, based on high marks from the 2014 National Citizen Survey.
THE CITIZENS MOST VOCAL IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT
July 2014 – Citizen participation in local government is abysmally low, but a national survey shows what types of people are most and least likely people to speak up.
2014 NATIONAL CITIZEN SURVEY
2014 – Mayor Michael B. Hancock’s vision for Denver is a world class city where everyone matters.