Plus, steps to become a data-driven government, missed opportunities in local government budgeting, and how Coral Gables received over 24,000 survey responses.
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How Shakopee Made Taxpayer Education Enticing
Learn how the Minnesota city launched a successful taxpayer education campaign. Shakopee used Polco’s Taxpayer Receipt, a tool that shows residents a line item breakdown of where their tax dollars go. To get residents to use the tool, the City used innovation, humor, and relatability in a promotional video to tackle the seemingly mundane topic of taxes.
Downtowns are a main driver of economic growth. But vacant spaces, street camps, and business concerns hinder them from thriving. In this webinar, see what makes a downtown boom. Hear success stories about revitalized city centers. Inspire your own downtown’s potential. Coming 2/29.
We love to see what surveys cities come up with on their own. Check out some of these recent examples of how local governments use Polco to engage residents and get ideas for yourself!
Whitehall, TK – Law Enforcement Priorities 👮
Woodstock, VA – Park Master Plan 🌳
The State of Montana – Veterans Long-term Care Needs Survey 🇺🇸
Borger, TX – Community Garden Survey 🌸
South Lake Tahoe, CA – Bijou Park Connector Multi-Use Trail Survey 🥾
