Medicine Hat’s city council meets next on Monday. File Photo/CHAT News

By Eli J. Ridder

Polling firm to give presentation on Medicine Hat community survey results

Oct 21, 2024 | 2:50 PM

A senior executive for the polling firm that conducted Medicine Hat’s 2024 Community Survey will give a presentation on the results Monday evening.

The poll found that satisfaction with council and staff administration has “dropped significantly” this year, with just less than half saying they are satisfied with the municipal government as a whole. The findings did show there was more trust in administration than council, however.

Most of those who have contacted the city said they were satisfied with the service they received, with staff’s courteousness scoring highest.

While the results came out in June, Monday’s presentation will be the first time it comes before council.

While there isn’t a motion tied to the survey and the mayor and councillors will only receive the presentation for information, its expected the results will help inform decision-making.

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The full presentation, methodology and results are available via the City of Medicine Hat’s community survey page.

Monday’s public meeting gets underway at 6:30 p.m. and can be attended in-person at Medicine Hat City Hall or watched live via the city’s YouTube channel.