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Council hires Polco for master plan survey after residents call for impartial outreach
Summary
Council voted 3–2 to hire Polco (third-party vendor) to develop a statistically valid community survey for the master plan at a cost not to exceed $15,000; council asked to review draft questions and educational materials before distribution.
The council approved contracting with Polco to design and administer a community survey for the town's master plan process at a cost not to exceed $15,000. The vote was 3–2 after public commenters pushed for an independent, objective survey to capture broad resident input rather than rely on staff alone or internal surveys.
Supporters said a scientifically valid, third-party survey would reach residents who do not typically attend long meetings and would provide clearer guidance for the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's master plan work. Opponents expressed concern about paying $15,000 for a survey given staff capacity and a belief that residents' preferences are already clear.
Council directed the vendor to return draft survey questions and any educational content to the council for review before distribution.
