Dover invites residents to take part in National Community Survey

posted on: 6/19/2025

The City of Dover is inviting all residents age 18 and older to participate in The National Community Survey, now available online at polco.us/dover2025op. The survey aims to gather public feedback on the quality of life in Dover and the effectiveness of city services to inform the city’s strategic planning.

The survey is part of Dover’s broader effort to align municipal goals with the community’s priorities and to benchmark local performance against other communities nationwide.

This open participation survey follows the earlier phase of the project, in which randomly selected households received mailed survey invitations. Those who have already completed the survey by mail do not need to participate again.

“This survey is an important opportunity for residents to share their thoughts about life in Dover and how we’re doing as a city,” said City Manager J. Michael Joyal, Jr. “We use this input to help guide our decisions, improve services, and focus our efforts on what matters most to the people who live and work here.”

Developed by the National Research Center at Polco, The National Community Survey gathers resident opinions on a variety of topics, including public safety, economic health, transportation and mobility, community design, utilities, natural environment and sustainability, equity and inclusivity, civic engagement and public trust, and more.

Survey responses are anonymous, and personal data is securely stored by Polco. Results will be used to identify Dover’s strengths and areas for improvement, and will contribute to the development of Dover’s next strategic plan.

Residents can complete the survey online at polco.us/dover2025op through July 1, 2025.

“We strongly encourage everyone in Dover to take the survey,” Joyal said. “The more feedback we receive, the more accurately we can shape a future that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community.”