HomeMy WebLinkAbout09Sept18ResidentialSurveyFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 18, 2017
City of Renton Contacts
Preeti Shridhar, Deputy Public Affairs Administrator, 425-430-6569
Kristi Rowland, Senior Finance Analyst, 425-430-6947
City of Renton conducts 2017 Residential Survey
Random households will receive an invitation to participate via email, mail, or phone
RENTON, WA – Random households within the city limits will be receiving an invitation from Mayor Denis
Law to participate in the City of Renton’s 2017 Residential Survey. Invitations were sent by email and regular
mail and contain a link to the web-based survey.
Early the week of September 18, the city will also start conducting a phone survey of residents.
The survey is being conducted by Northwest Research Group in order to maintain confidentiality and ensure
the feedback received is scientifically valid. Both the web and phone surveys are using random sampling so not
every household will receive the invitation to participate.
The results of the survey will be used to determine how city-provided services are being received by residents
and to determine service gaps. If you are contacted, the city would appreciate your participation.
The city making their Language Line services available to meet the needs of residents who would be more
comfortable with translation assistance. Information on how to use this service in included in the invitation
letter.
About the City of Renton
The City of Renton, Washington, with a population of 102,700 (2017), is located on the southeast
shore of Lake Washington, just south of Seattle. Renton's strong economic base, diverse marketplace
and favorable business climate have attracted the attention of nationally recognized companies that
are providing employees and their families an outstanding quality of life. Renton is the home of
Boeing, PACCAR, IKEA, the Seattle Seahawks, and the eternal resting place of Jimi Hendrix. More
information can be found on our website, or Facebook, Twitter, and Nextdoor pages.
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