Because citizens' opinions are an important factor in making the best decisions for the community, the Town of Cary obtains their input in a number of ways. From open houses to public hearings, the Town offers the full range of traditional government communication opportunities.

But Cary has gone further than most local or even state governments by initiating a program of regular research as part of its comprehensive communications effort. To gauge effectiveness in achieving its mission, the Town believes that it must accurately measure citizens' satisfaction with, and confidence in, their local government.

Focus on Cary

Focus on Cary is a continuing initiative expanding efforts to find out what citizens think on important policy issues. The Town plans to collect opinion in three major ways:

• Focus Groups
• Web Polls
• Mail Surveys

See minutes from the Jan. 8, 2002 meeting of the council's Operations Committee (item 13).

Biennial Citizen Surveys

Every two years the Town conducts a scientific telephone survey of Cary citizens. The survey focuses on services and operations issues.

2008 Biennial Citizen Survey [HTML](See Focus Group Report [PDF] [HTML])
2006 Biennial Citizen Survey [HTML] (See Focus Group Report [PDF] [HTML])
2004 Biennial Citizen Survey (See Focus Group Report)
2002 Biennial Citizen Survey (See Focus Group Report)
2000 Biennial Citizen Survey
1998 Biennial Citizen Survey

Other Research

From time to time, the Town commissions special research projects to gather opinion on important topics.

Downtown Neighborhood Characteristics Study (Fall 07) PDF or HTML
Downtown Neighborhood Characteristics Study (Spring 07) PDF or HTML
RFP Focus Group Report (2007) PDF or HTML
Comprehensive Transportation Plan Survey (2007) PDF or HTML
Amphitheatre Opinion Telephone Survey (2003)
Annual Media Contact Survey - PDF or HTML
2001 citizen survey on growth management efforts
Internal Communications Assessment--1999
2002 C-Tran Survey - Registered Seniors Report
2002 C-Tran Survey - General Public Report
2003 C-Tran Survey - General Public Report

Contact

For more information on the Town's research program or other communications initiatives, contact: