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Community engagement research and news for local government leaders
New Polco Partnership Gives Governments Better Data
Local governments are focused on making data-driven decisions. But the available information is often incomplete and misleading. Polco partnered with industry leaders to enhance local government analytics and performance measurement by providing data that tells a story.
ICMA Executive Director/CEO Marc Ott presents a VOP award to Fate, Texas.
Each year, Polco and ICMA present the The Voice of the People (VOP) Awards. The accolade recognizes governments that listen to resident sentiment and take action.See the full list of this year’s winners.
Polco partnered with NLC to create a survey that captured a bird's-eye view of regional infrastructure spending needs. Our Solution Session, Better Infrastructure Decisions Through Resident Feedback, focuses on how NLC intends to use the data to help communities achieve their goals. Thursday, Nov. 17, 10 a.m. CT
And be sure to stop by the Polco booth #633 and say hello!
It's Halloween time, but that doesn't mean community engagement has to be scary! Some may think asking for feedback encourages complaining. However, cities that reach out to residents are often the most successful. Polco encourages collaboration—not complaints!—so don't be afraid to spark participation and improve your community together.🎃 Jessie O'Brien | Polco Copywriter and The Civil Review Editor
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