STRONG RESPONSE TO CITY'S COVID-RESPONSE SURVEY
Monday, April 27, 2020
The City of Spokane released today the results of a survey conducted as part of ongoing efforts to provide information relevant to the COVID-19 response.
The survey is one tool of many used to communicate and engage with the community. This engagement provides a snapshot that helps the City better know the health and economic impact on our citizens to maintain the focus on doing what is best for the community.
Although there was considerable participation and interest, the data collected will not be used for the purposes of making decisions related to reopening the economy or returning to public life. It is a way to gauge how our citizens are faring. The survey and data are non-scientific.
OBSERVATIONS:
- Participation was extremely high across all platforms.
- Digital respondents are generally more conservative in their approach to reopening the economy and returning to public life.
- Respondents are generally supportive of statewide and local responses.
- Respondents are very supportive of developing a regional plan, although there was a 12-point different between newsletter (71%) and digital (59%).
- Respondents believe the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order is being taken less seriously now.
- Respondents are concerned (moderately and very) about a second wave, although there is a 9-point difference between newsletter responses (51%) and digital responses (60%).
ABOUT THE SURVEY:
- Not a scientific poll.
- Data is only a representative sample.
- Survey was distributed in two ways – e-newsletter and online platforms.
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DISTRIBUTION |
COMMUNITY UPDATE (E-NEWSLETTER) |
ONLINE PLATFORMS |
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Dates |
Conducted April 20-23 |
Conducted April 21-23 |
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Method |
95,000+ recipients |
Facebook, Nextdoor, and City website |
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Recipients |
Newsletter is distributed to mostly city residents |
15% of respondents listed zip codes outside |
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Responses |
8,176 total and 6,500 comments 9% participation rate |
2,653 total and 2,500 comments |
About the City of Spokane
The City of Spokane, home to more than 220,000 people, is located in the heart of the Inland Northwest. Our 2,000 employees strive to deliver efficient and effective services that facilitate economic opportunity and enhance the quality of life for all our citizens. For more information, visit www.spokanecity.org and follow us @spokanecity on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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BRIAN CODDINGTON | CITY OF SPOKANE | DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING
509.625.6740 | bcoddington@spokanecity.org| spokanecity.org
