City of Fort Pierce Officials are pleased to announce that the City of Fort Pierce will be conducting a comprehensive quality of life survey. The survey will initially be available to randomly selected residents, who will receive a mailed invitation to participate. Soon after, all residents will be able to complete the survey online by visiting www.cityoffortpierce.com
“We’re very excited to be conducting this survey,” says Nick Mimms, City Manager. “This survey will help the Commission and staff identify priorities for the community and improve the quality of life in Fort Pierce.”
For the past few weeks, staff have been working with Polco, an independent consultant and civic engagement company, to develop the survey. The instrument, known as The National Community Survey™, allows the City of Fort Pierce to compare results and benchmark residents’ opinions against other communities across the country. The survey will include questions about quality of life, important characteristics of the community, services provided by the City of Fort Pierce, and priorities for the future. The survey will be available in English and Spanish.
About The National Community Survey™ (The NCS™): The NCS was among the first scientific surveys developed to gather resident opinion on a range of community issues and has been used in more than 350 jurisdictions across 46 states. The NCS is a cost-effective survey of resident opinion and an important benchmarking tool that allows for comparison among communities. Communities using the NCS have reported that the tool improved service delivery, strengthened communications with community stakeholders, and helped leaders identify clear priorities for use in strategic planning and budget setting. The NCS is the only resident survey endorsed by the International City/County Management Association and the National League of Cities.
Residents with questions about the survey may contact Audria V. Moore by phone at 772-467-3184 or by email at amoore@cityofforpierce.com.