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Polco survey: Newport News residents report good overall quality of life; safety and economy show largest gaps
Summary
At a City Council work session, Polco presented results from the Newport News National Community Survey showing generally positive ratings for quality of life but notable gaps on safety and economic indicators; the random-sample component drew 313 responses (±6% margin of error) and an open participation survey drew 698 responses.
Polco presented results from the Newport News National Community Survey (NCS) at a City Council work session, telling council members the random-sample portion of the survey received 313 responses and produced a margin of error of plus or minus 6 percent. Sonya Wittingk, executive vice president of data insights at Polco, said the survey will inform the city’s upcoming strategic plan and the council’s July retreat.
Polco described the methodology: staff randomly selected 7,000 addresses to receive an online invitation, mailed paper surveys to an additional 5,000 addresses, offered the survey in English and Spanish, and left data collection open for six weeks beginning April 8. Polco also provided an open participation (self-select) version that…
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