We want to know how residents feel about the Town
from the Town
It’s hard to know what people really think about you. You can guess based on how they respond to you on social media or whether they come to your parties. Some people – your best friends and your worst enemies – are happy to share their true feelings.
But what about those who don’t often interact with you, but you still care about?
The Town of Farragut thinks the easiest way to find out how people feel about us is to ask. That’s why the Town is currently running the National Community Survey (NCS) to see how we’re doing and how we stack up against other local governments around the country. The survey, administered by Polco, includes questions on public safety, local government performance, infrastructure, economic development and overall quality of life.
In addition to the standard NCS questions, the survey solicits input on potential amenities for a future park located at the corner of McFee and Boyd Station roads and feedback on the Town’s recreation amenities and facilities.
There are two stages of data collection. The first is a paper survey mailed to representative households in Farragut.
If you’ve received a paper survey, please return it by mail or complete it online. The open participation stage of the survey begins at the end of May with the distribution of a link to an online survey. Watch for the link on the Town website (townoffarragut.org) and on the Town’s social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Nextdoor).
By participating in the Town of Farragut survey, residents can directly influence the future of our community. This input will be vital in helping shape decisions that reflect the priorities and needs of the people who call Farragut home. Whether you complete a paper copy or use the link to take the survey online, please participate! We really want to know what you think.
Then, we’ll use that knowledge to make Farragut even better. The Town plans to administer the NCS every two years to see where we’re making progress and monitor new challenges.
We look forward to sharing the results of the survey with the community. We expect Polco to make a formal report to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen in late June or early July, and that report will be shared online.
Farragut’s Community Vision is to set the standard for quality of life with a beautiful, close-knit, connected, engaged community where individuals, families and businesses thrive. With your input, we can continue to move toward making this vision a reality.
If you have questions about the survey, e-mail Communications manager Wendy Smith at wsmith@townoffarragut.org or call 865-966-7057.
