Council debates survey length and reach; forms to be shortened and split

Aug 11, 2026

Council members reviewed a 27-question draft survey and prioritized shortening and clearer branching logic to avoid fatigue among older respondents; a small working group of volunteers will refine the instrument and plan multi-channel distribution for broader community reach.

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Council members performed a detailed review of a proposed survey intended to guide future programming and outreach for the new facility. Multiple participants said the draft was too long and urged trimming or splitting it into targeted instruments — one for current participants and another for the broader community — and using branching logic for paper copies so respondents do not answer irrelevant sections.

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