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Consultants propose $15,000 voter survey, engagement program to test possible Montezuma County revenue measure
Summary
Magellan Strategies and two partner firms told Montezuma County commissioners they can complete a countywide voter survey in about 30 days for roughly $15,000, deliver top-line results within 48 hours and provide public-facing materials to educate voters if the county later refers a revenue question to the ballot.
Montezuma County commissioners heard a presentation from Magellan Strategies and partner firms on a proposed countywide voter survey and public-engagement program designed to test and prepare a potential revenue measure.
David Flaherty of Magellan Strategies told the Board the firm would run an initial, randomized text-invitation survey that first measures baseline support with an "uninformed" ballot question and then presents the verbatim ballot language in an "informed" follow-up. "No decisions have been made," Flaherty said, adding the approach is intended to "educate and inform your residents" about why the county might seek new revenue.
Why it matters: Commissioners noted the county faces budget pressure and that voter perceptions about affordability and who provides services will…
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