Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Polco/NRC survey shows improved trust in city government but housing affordability remains a top concern
Summary
A city-commissioned community satisfaction survey presented to the Redwood City Council found gains in governance and community engagement metrics but persistent low ratings for housing affordability; the council discussed methods, response rates and next steps for using results to inform budgeting.
City staff and consultant Jason Neumeier presented results from Redwood City’s 2025 Community Satisfaction Survey during the Jan. 26 council meeting, reporting improvements in governance and engagement scores alongside persistent concerns about housing affordability and mobility.
Deputy City Manager Jennifer Yamaguma introduced the consultant and said departments will use the survey to inform budget and service decisions. Jason Neumeier of Polco/NRC said the survey used a probability mail-based sample (3,000 addresses sampled; 280 completed responses, roughly a 9% response rate, margin of error about…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
