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Mad River Valley Well‑Being Survey presented to Fayston planning commission
Summary
Sam Robinson of the Mad River Valley Planning District presented results of a regional well‑being survey to the Fayston Planning Commission and said the data will inform the district’s agenda; commissioners pressed whether outreach reached tradespeople and what local boards will do with the findings.
Sam Robinson of the Mad River Valley Planning District (MRVPD) presented the results of a regional Well‑Being Survey to the Fayston Planning Commission on Sept. 9, 2024. Robinson said outreach leaned on local networks: “We partnered with 50-70 non‑profits… We leaned heavily on Front Porch Forum and I believe we posted 1 article in the Valley Reporter.” The presentation was delivered by PowerPoint and shared with the Commission for review.
Commissioners questioned the survey’s reach and how results will translate into action. Michael Duell asked how and where the survey was advertised; Robinson repeated that partner organizations and local outlets drove participation. Commissioner Freddie Graves said the survey may have missed specific workforce groups: “I bet you probably didn’t get any input from carpenters, electricians, plumbers or excavators,” he said, noting that those groups may use different communication channels and are less visible in online community forums.
Robinson said the MRVPD plans to incorporate the survey findings into its work plan and hopes local bodies—including planning commissions and selectboards—will use the data in local decision‑making. The Commission did not take a formal vote on next steps but discussed ways the MRVPD and local boards might use the findings for community planning and programming.
