2025 Community Survey

**City of Belton Reviews National Community Survey Results**

The City of Belton convened on January 1, 2025, to review the results of The National Community Survey (NCS). This comprehensive survey, administered to a representative sample of 248 residents between March 19th and April 30th, 2025, aimed to assess the "livability" of Belton across ten key facets, including economy, mobility, safety, and education. The survey provides valuable resident feedback, benchmarked against hundreds of other communities nationwide, to inform future city planning and development. No specific decisions were made at this meeting, as the primary objective was the presentation and initial review of the findings.

Key discussions centered on the survey's findings regarding resident perceptions of various community attributes. While specific data points were presented, the overarching themes highlighted areas where Belton's performance was noted as "higher," "lower," or "similar" to national benchmarks. Residents provided opinions on the desirability of their community, focusing on factors contributing to a high quality of life. The survey's methodology and the demographic representation of its respondents were also reviewed to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data.

No formal votes were taken during this meeting, as it was dedicated to the informational presentation of the National Community Survey results. The meeting did not highlight any particularly controversial items based on the provided excerpt. The upcoming actions stemming from this review will likely involve the City Council and relevant departments analyzing the survey data in greater detail to identify specific areas for improvement and to develop strategies informed by resident feedback. Further discussions and potential policy adjustments are anticipated in subsequent meetings.