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2021 Community Engagement Survey

The Town of Ashland is committed to providing accurate, timely, and actionable information to all of our residents. In an effort to improve the flow of public information and increase community engagement, we would appreciate your thoughtful feedback below.

If you prefer to share your feedback around our communication efforts and channels more directly, please contact Martha J. Miller, Community Engagement Manager, at: mmiller@ashlandva.gov / (804) 798-9219.
1.How would you rate your level of involvement with the Town of Ashland's government?(Required.)
2.How satisfied are you with your level of involvement?(Required.)
3.What prevents you from being more involved?(Required.)
4.How would you rate the Town's communication with residents?(Required.)
5.Tell us more about why you provided the above rating for the Town's communication with residents?
6.Have you heard about?(Required.)
Yes
No
Town website
Town Facebook page
Newsflash & Notify Me email subscriptions
SMS/Text Message alert subscriptions
Channel 17
Community meetings
7.What would you like to know more about?(Required.)
8.How would you like to receive this information?(Required.)
Town website
Social media
Email
SMS/Text Messages
Mobile app
Community meeting
Channel 17
Postal mail
Phone call
Town's budget & budget process
Construction updates & street closures
Emergency notifications
Town events
Police updates
Employment opportunities
Neighborhood-specific information
Zoning changes
Opportunities for public input
Town Council meetings
9.What other information would you like to know?
10.What would be your ideal venue to express personal opinions on Town issues?(Required.)
11.Community Engagement is defined as a two-way dialog with meaningful involvement of residents in creating civic priorities, making decisions, and effectively using public resources.

According to this definition, what do you think are some of the barriers that the Town of Ashland needs to overcome to have successful community engagement?
12.What would motivate you to become more involved with the Town of Ashland?
Providing the following demographic information is optional, but will help us identify potential preferences for effective information delivery and ensure survey results are reflective of the entire community. Thank you for providing this information.
13.Age:
14.To which gender do you most identify?
15.Are you of Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin?
16.How would you describe yourself?
17.What is your connection to Ashland? (check all that apply)
18.How many years have you lived in the Town of Ashland?
19.What is your current employment status?
20.Please indicate the highest level of formal education you have completed:
21.Please use the space below to provide any additional comments.
22.If you would like Town staff to follow-up with you directly regarding your feedback, please leave your name and contact information below.