Councillors want to know what township residents think of them after their first year in office.
At a special meeting on Oct. 23, council approved plans for distribution of a survey aimed at determining if citizens find individual council members accessible and approachable, and if they feel council is operating in “open and transparent” fashion. The survey also seeks input on how effectively council is communicating with Mapleton residents. Respondents will also be asked about councillors’ visibility at public events.
The survey indicates the current council, elected in October 2014, would like to obtain feedback on “how we are doing in our role of representing the community.
“We truly want to understand if we are making decisions in the best interest of the public.”
Once results are compiled, council hopes to “better understand how we are doing as a council and if we are addressing concerns, being transparent in our actions and communicating effectively to the community.” The survey will be distributed though a combination of methods, including the online Survey Monkey service, a copy of the survey in the Community News, links on the township’s website and social media, and paper copies of the survey available at public locations in Mapleton.
The estimated cost of the project ($1,500 to $2,000) will be drawn from the budget for the Mayor’s Breakfast program, council agreed.
