Charlottesville is in the early stages of creating a new strategic plan to replace one adopted in September 2023. Such documents guide the work of city employees and guide how money is spent.
Today city officials have announced the release of an online survey to accompany a paper one being sent to random city households. (take the survey)
“We are excited to receive more input from the community to guide our strategic outcomes and future work,” said City Manager Samuel Sanders, Jr. in an information release. “The survey will help us get a current baseline understanding of our services and allow us to measure our impact going forward.”
The city has commissioned the National Research Center at Polco to use their National Community Survey template to receive the feedback. The survey is open to people over the age of 18. Questions cover a wide range of topics including public safety, inclusivity, the natural environment, public utilities, and urban design.
“We need as many voices as possible to ensure our decisions reflect the needs of the entire community,” Sanders said.
The survey is open through May 28.
Deputy City Manager Ashley Marshall provided an update on the survey at City Council’s meeting on May 19, 2025.
“We have nearly 500 people who’ve already taken the online survey, so if I can add a couple more, I’d really love to beat my number from the last time we did it in 2022, which I think I maybe made it to 700,” Marshall said.
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