Town of Normal wants resident feedback in new survey

Posted on April 29, 2024

*Normal and Zencity have worked together on community surveys since 2018. (Photo courtesy: WJBC/File)*

By WMBD TV

NORMAL – Normal is asking residents for their thoughts and feelings on the town’s services and quality-of-life issues.

Developed with Zencity, the survey will ask residents on housing, education, transportation and public safety.

“The Town routinely gathers input in a variety of ways from community members,” says Town of Normal City Manager Pamela Reece. “This partnership with Zencity will help us gain a better, more representative understanding of the needs and concerns of residents.”

The survey takes roughly 10 minutes and no personal information is collected. However, no link is provided. Instead, the survey will appear via targeted online ads.

“We want people to know the survey is legitimate, and most importantly, we want them to participate when they come across the ads online,” says Reece. “Because of the scientific nature of the survey, the Town of Normal will not be sharing the survey link directly.”

Normal and Zencity have worked together on community surveys since 2018.

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