Hanford Voices Heard: Explore How Your Feedback Shapes Our City's Future

The City of Hanford recently worked with Polco, a company specializing in community engagement and survey research, to carry out the National Community Survey (NCS). This survey, which was open online from mid-March to mid-April, aimed to collect residents' views on various aspects of community life and local government services. Over 500 communities in 46 states have used Polco's NCS. About 600 people participated in the survey.

Residents of Hanford could access the survey through social media, the City’s website, and a utility bill insert. The insert was particularly effective in attracting respondents, indicating strong community interest in local governance and quality of life.

The survey included 29 questions, focusing mainly on ten key areas of community livability such as Economy, Mobility, Community Design, Utilities, Safety, Natural Environment, Parks and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Education, Arts, and Culture, and Inclusivity and Engagement. These areas help understand the residents' satisfaction and priorities.

The preliminary survey results were presented to the Revenue Measure Committee (RMC) on April 10. The insights helped the committee draft a plan for city needs, in preparation for a potential revenue measure on the November 2024 ballot. This shows the survey's role in future city planning.

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