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2026 community survey: Garner'9s confidence in local government jumps, community design and mobility lag
Summary
A city‑commissioned national community survey shows a notable 17‑point gain in public confidence in Garner government since 2024, but residents rated community design and mobility poorly; staff flagged a 44‑point gap between importance and perceived performance for design.
Garner — A town‑commissioned community survey released April 21 shows residents'9 confidence in local government rose sharply since 2024 even as concerns grew about community design and transportation.
Assistant Town Manager Matt Poole and Communications Director Rick Mercer presented the National Community Survey results, conducted by Polco and the International City/County Management Association. The town mailed 3,000 invitations and received 227 responses, an 8% response…
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