TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Derek Wing
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
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Executive |
Malisa Files |
425-556-2166 |
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Executive |
Lisa Maher |
425-556-2427 |
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
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Executive |
Derek Wing |
Communications Manager |
TITLE:
title
2024 Annual Community Survey Results
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Staff from EMC Research will present the results of Redmond’s annual community survey. It was a survey of residents 18+ in Redmond, WA, and a postcard-to-web survey with a phone option. The survey was conducted from March 14 - April 14, 2024, n=572; Margin of Error +4.1 percentage points. The survey was provided in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Hindi.
☐ Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
☐ Receive Information ☒ Provide Direction ☐ Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
• Relevant Plans/Policies:
Community Strategic Plan, city budget, and other plans that use data collected from the annual community survey to track performance measures.
• Required:
N/A
• Council Request:
Council approved the project in city budget.
• Other Key Facts:
N/A
OUTCOMES:
CCouncilmembers will have a full understanding of the results of the annual community survey and have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss the results. .
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
• Timeline (previous or planned):
March 14, 2024 - Statistically valid survey by invitation only to a random subset of residents, including voters and non-voters. April 18, 2024 - Survey open online to the entire community. July 23, 2024 - EMC presents final survey results to Council. August - Results are shared with the community and posted on redmond.gov
• Outreach Methods and Results:
Postcard invitations soliciting participation in the annual community survey were mailed to about 18,000 Redmond households in March 2024. Follow-up contact was made to ensure a statistically valid representation of Redmond was achieved. The citywide online survey was promoted through enews, social media, emails, and other city communications.
• Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
$51,000
Approved in current biennial budget: ☒ Yes ☐ No ☐ N/A
Budget Offer Number:
0000027 Community outreach and involvement
Budget Priority:
Strategic and Responsive
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ☐ Yes ☐ No ☒ N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
General Fund
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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7/9/2024 |
Committee of the Whole - Finance, Administration, and Communications |
Provide Direction |
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
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Date |
Meeting |
Requested Action |
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N/A |
None proposed at this time |
N/A |
Time Constraints:
N/A
ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:
N/A
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment A - 2024 Annual Survey Results