Randomly selected Davenport households are receiving surveys this week from the City of Davenport seeking input on city services, public safety, and quality of life issues.
The survey is designed to measure the community’s level of satisfaction with the city as a place to live, work, and raise a family. This marks the 10th survey the city has conducted in the past decade – having had one every two years since 2006.
“The survey is a way to directly communicate with leadership and influence their decision making during the budget process,” Davenport Mayor Mike Matson said in a news release Wednesday, Sept. 18. “The city is grateful to everyone who takes the time to fill out the survey and give input that helps us address many of the opportunities and challenges in our community.”
According to the city, surveys were mailed to 5,000 randomly selected residents. They take about 15 minutes to complete. There are also instructions in the packet to complete the same survey online. Paper surveys should be mailed back to ETC Institute of Olathe, Kansas using the addressed and stamped envelope provided.
ETC Institute will compile the results for city leaders and staff and results will be publicly available in the month of December. The results will also be shared at public forums during the upcoming budget cycle, which begins in January 2025.
All individual survey responses will remain anonymous and confidential. The City of Davenport will not be informed which residents received or completed surveys. The survey will be opened to all residents beginning in mid-October for a limited time.
Residents can review the 2022 community survey results by visiting the City of Davenport website here.
