1.How informed do you feel about how local elections and voting processes work in Polk County (including recent vote-by-mail changes)?

Very informed

Somewhat informed

Neutral

Not very informed

Not at all informed

2.To what extent do you agree that accessible voter education and outreach (such as mobile voting units or community events) help strengthen trust and quality of life in your neighborhood?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

3.How confident are you that local government leaders and election officials provide fair, accessible services that serve all areas of the community?

Very confident

Somewhat confident

Neutral

Somewhat unconfident

Not confident at all

4.What would most encourage you or your neighbors to be more involved in local civic activities (voting, public meetings, or community decision-making)?

Clearer information about how government works

More convenient access (locations, times, transportation)

Better communication from local leaders

Community-based outreach in neighborhoods

Other

5.I voted in the City elections because:

I knew a candidate personally

A friend or family member told me about a candidate

I received information on a candidate through the mail

I read about a candidate online

I found out about a candidate in another way

No opinion

6.The City of Lakeland elections held last November had eligible voter participation of :

10%

33%

19%

52%

No opinion