Garfield Colorado Listening Survey 2026 Your priorities. Your voice. Our Valley. Our future.This brief survey takes less than two minutes. There are no right or wrong answers—we simply want to better understand what matters most to our community. Question Title * 1. What challenge is having the greatest impact on your household today? Cost of living & inflation Traffic & transportation Employment & economic opportunity Education & workforce readiness Housing affordability & availability Question Title * 2. If Garfield County had additional resources available, where should they be invested FIRST? 1 (Highest Priority) 2 3 4 5 (Lowest Priority) Economic development & supporting local businesses Economic development & supporting local businesses 1 (Highest Priority) Economic development & supporting local businesses 2 Economic development & supporting local businesses 3 Economic development & supporting local businesses 4 Economic development & supporting local businesses 5 (Lowest Priority) Housing affordability & responsible growth Housing affordability & responsible growth 1 (Highest Priority) Housing affordability & responsible growth 2 Housing affordability & responsible growth 3 Housing affordability & responsible growth 4 Housing affordability & responsible growth 5 (Lowest Priority) Roads, bridges & transportation Roads, bridges & transportation 1 (Highest Priority) Roads, bridges & transportation 2 Roads, bridges & transportation 3 Roads, bridges & transportation 4 Roads, bridges & transportation 5 (Lowest Priority) Education & workforce development Education & workforce development 1 (Highest Priority) Education & workforce development 2 Education & workforce development 3 Education & workforce development 4 Education & workforce development 5 (Lowest Priority) Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship 1 (Highest Priority) Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship 2 Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship 3 Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship 4 Agriculture, water & natural resource stewardship 5 (Lowest Priority) Question Title * 3. Looking ahead 10 years, what will be most important to keeping Garfield County a great place to live? 1 (Highest Priority) 2 3 4 5 (Lowest Priority) A strong local economy A strong local economy 1 (Highest Priority) A strong local economy 2 A strong local economy 3 A strong local economy 4 A strong local economy 5 (Lowest Priority) Housing that local families can afford Housing that local families can afford 1 (Highest Priority) Housing that local families can afford 2 Housing that local families can afford 3 Housing that local families can afford 4 Housing that local families can afford 5 (Lowest Priority) Safe, efficient roads and transportation Safe, efficient roads and transportation 1 (Highest Priority) Safe, efficient roads and transportation 2 Safe, efficient roads and transportation 3 Safe, efficient roads and transportation 4 Safe, efficient roads and transportation 5 (Lowest Priority) Preparing students for tomorrow's careers Preparing students for tomorrow's careers 1 (Highest Priority) Preparing students for tomorrow's careers 2 Preparing students for tomorrow's careers 3 Preparing students for tomorrow's careers 4 Preparing students for tomorrow's careers 5 (Lowest Priority) Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources 1 (Highest Priority) Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources 2 Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources 3 Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources 4 Preserving agriculture, open space and water resources 5 (Lowest Priority) Question Title * 4. Overall, how confident are you that Garfield County is headed in the right direction? Very confident Somewhat confident Neutral Somewhat concerned Very concerned Question Title * 5. When choosing a County Commissioner, which leadership qualities matter most to you? Common sense decision making Fiscal responsibility Local experience Independence and accountability Ability to bring people together # Election Participation Question Title * 6. Do you plan to vote in the November 2026 election? Definitely Probably Undecided Probably not Definitely not Question Title * 7. Based on what you know today, how likely are you to support Eric Rudd for Garfield County Commissioner? Definitely support Probably support Undecided Probably not Definitely not Definitely support Probably support Undecided Probably not Definitely not # Stay Connected Question Title * 8. Would you like to stay informed about campaign updates, community events, and volunteer opportunities? I would like campaign updates. I would like to volunteer. I would like a yard sign. Please contact me about upcoming community events. None of the above Next