City survey runs through July

Published 11:31 am Friday, July 29, 2016

How should city hall dole out money for human services? The city of Bainbridge Island is asking residents to complete a survey to help guide the city’s distribution of human services funds and point out places where the help is needed.

“Annually, the city provides approximately $400,000 in direct financial support to local organizations who work to meet our community’s human services needs,” said City Manager Doug Schulze. “That’s why it’s so important to the city that we understand what services island residents need, and how well you think those needs are being met.”

The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and city officials said it will help Bainbridge leaders in their decision-making process.

To protect the confidentiality of those taking the survey, an independent research firm is conducting the survey and will not share survey-takers’ names when the consultant provides results to the city.

To take the survey, visit sgiz.mobi/s3/BainbridgeSurvey before July 31.

A random sample of 3,000 Island residents also recently received a mailed invitation to take the survey.

Regardless of whether a resident received a mailed invitation or simply goes to the online survey link, the survey is open to one adult (18 years of age or older) per household on Bainbridge Island.

For questions or more information, contact Deputy City Manager Morgan Smith at msmith@bainbridgewa.gov or 206-842-2545.