Community Experience Survey

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This survey has concluded. The results may be viewed on the project page.

The City of Ridgefield conducted a survey about your experiences in our community. The purpose of this study was to gather information that will identify strengths, challenges and barriers related to welcoming and bringing together the unique ideas of all people. The City’s goal was to obtain the perspectives of people from varying backgrounds and experiences, and to respectfully hear them so every individual feels a sense of belonging. The results of this survey were presented to City Council at the January 27, 2022 meeting.

After the presentation of survey results, Council asked staff to explore specific next steps for Ridgefield that address the messages received from respondents who took the survey. Council felt strongly that time should be set aside to discuss the survey results more in depth along with the potential next steps that would be effective for the Ridgefield community.

Thank you to all who took the time to complete this survey.


These survey questions were created by experts at Polco, an online community engagement polling platform. Using this platform allowed the City to compare results to other communities across the nation.

“Ridgefield is known and loved for our welcoming and supportive community. By identifying our strengths and challenges, we can take steps to continue to be a community where everyone feels welcome, listened to, and proud to call Ridgefield home” said Mayor Don Stose.

The survey was available online and on paper September 3 through October 8, 2021. Answers are completely confidential and survey results, including demographics, were reported in group form only.

For more information, contact the City of Ridgefield at 360-887-3557 or lee.knottnerus@ridgefieldwa.us.

The City of Ridgefield conducted a survey about your experiences in our community. The purpose of this study was to gather information that will identify strengths, challenges and barriers related to welcoming and bringing together the unique ideas of all people. The City’s goal was to obtain the perspectives of people from varying backgrounds and experiences, and to respectfully hear them so every individual feels a sense of belonging. The results of this survey were presented to City Council at the January 27, 2022 meeting.

After the presentation of survey results, Council asked staff to explore specific next steps for Ridgefield that address the messages received from respondents who took the survey. Council felt strongly that time should be set aside to discuss the survey results more in depth along with the potential next steps that would be effective for the Ridgefield community.

Thank you to all who took the time to complete this survey.


These survey questions were created by experts at Polco, an online community engagement polling platform. Using this platform allowed the City to compare results to other communities across the nation.

“Ridgefield is known and loved for our welcoming and supportive community. By identifying our strengths and challenges, we can take steps to continue to be a community where everyone feels welcome, listened to, and proud to call Ridgefield home” said Mayor Don Stose.

The survey was available online and on paper September 3 through October 8, 2021. Answers are completely confidential and survey results, including demographics, were reported in group form only.

For more information, contact the City of Ridgefield at 360-887-3557 or lee.knottnerus@ridgefieldwa.us.