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The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a potential FlashVote survey from the Commission to the public (FlashVote Ad Hoc Committee)
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
It is recommended that the FlashVote ad hoc committee provide an update on the status of a potential FlashVote survey from the Commission to the public
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BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
During the past several months, the Commission has been anxious to receive feedback from the public on what to narrow their goals around. At the February 24, 2025, Commission on Equity and Public Safety meeting, commissioners heard a presentation from FlashVote CEO, Kevin Lyons. Kevin indicated that the City can create and send a survey to the public once per month. Kevin also indicated that he would help create efficient questions that could yield meaningful responses.
At the March 17, 2025, meeting, commissioners voted to create an ad hoc committee intended to work with Kevin with the goal of creating a survey. The ad hoc committee consists of Commissioners Cansino, Harrison, and Yee. The ad hoc committee, the commission’s liaison, and Kevin Lyons met virtually on Friday, March 28 to discuss the goals for a potential survey. Based on the discussion, Kevin provided the following questions as a baseline:
FV DRAFT
Q1- How much do you trust the City of South San Francisco government to make decisions that serve the interests of the whole community?
(1-5: Not Sure)
Q2- Which of the following statements about City facilities do you AGREE with, if any?
• The City provides facilities that meet the needs of residents
• The City does NOT provide facilities that meet the needs of residents
• The City provides well-maintained facilities
• The City does NOT provide well-maintained facilities
• I don’t really use City facilities enough to know
• When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q3- Which of the following statements about City decisions do you AGREE with, if any?
• The City does a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives
• The City does NOT do a good job engaging residents in decisions that impact their lives
• The City provides public services fairly and impartially for all residents
• The City does NOT provide public services fairly and impartially for all residents
• The City is open and transparent about its decision making
• The City is NOT open and transparent about its decision making
• I don’t really pay enough attention to City decisions to know
• When it comes to facilities, I think: _____
Q4- Which of the following other statements about City services do you AGREE with, if any?
• The City promotes a sense of belonging for all residents
• The City does NOT promote a sense of belonging for all residents
• I think that the City is providing social services where they are needed
• I think that the City is NOT providing social services where they are needed
• The City provides community safety for all residents
• The City does NOT promote community safety for all residents
• I think: ______
Q5- Any other comments or suggestions about City of South San Francisco services or decision making?
(OPEN)
CONCLUSION
The Commission will be updated by the FlashVote Ad Hoc committee on the status of a potential FlashVote survey from the Commission to the public