Bedford County, VA Communication Survey Question Title * 1. Contact Information Name Email Address Question Title * 2. Which part of Bedford County do you live in? Town of Bedford Forest Goode New London Huddleston Moneta Goodview Stewartsville Thaxton Montvale Sedalia Big Island Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Which sources do you currently use to seek information about Bedford County? Check all that apply. Bedford County website Bedford County e-notices Bedford County social media (Facebook, Instagram, etc.) TV reports Newspaper articles Public meetings (in-person or livestream) Public meeting documents (agendas, minutes, etc.) Calling a Bedford County department Word of mouth Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Which sources of communication below would you find helpful if they were available? Check all that apply. Bedford County digital newsletter Bedford County printed newsletter Mailed postcards/reminders Town hall meetings by district Radio announcements Video announcements/reports on website or social media Billboards Other (please specify) Question Title * 5. If you had to choose one social media platform to use for Bedford County news, which would it be? Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Nextdoor Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. Which departments have you sought information from in the last six months? Check all that apply. Administration Animal Shelter Clerk of Court Commissioner of Revenue Commonwealth's Attorney Community Development (building inspections, zoning, etc.) Cooperative Extension Economic Development Emergency Communications (911) Finance Fire & Rescue Human Resources Information Technology/GIS Libraries Nursing Home Parks & Rec Sheriff's Office Social Services Tourism/Welcome Center Treasurer Voter Information Waste Management Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. What types of information are you most interested in receiving from Bedford County? Check all that apply. Holiday closings Weather-related closings/delays Emergency notifications Public safety announcements (crime trends, fire marshal advice, etc.) Tax payment information Business/workforce development news Broadband updates Meeting notifications/agendas Recreational activity opportunities Job alerts Transportation/road projects Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. If you have visited a Bedford County government building before, what was your reason? Check all that apply. Public meeting/hearing Building/zoning transaction Pay a tax bill Update property information Register for sports Attend a community activity or event (day camp, etc.) Seek financial support or assistance Court services (deeds, marriage licenses, etc.) Apply for a job or job interview Learn more about Bedford/Bedford County Give feedback/file complaint Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Do you feel Bedford County does a good job communicating with the public? Yes No Sometimes Question Title * 10. What are we doing well in the way we communicate with the public? Question Title * 11. What could we do to improve our communication with the public? Done