Senator, donors and viewers urge transparency: publish survey questions and sampling plan

Multiple public commenters told the Foundation Authority they want the survey instrument and sampling methodology made public before results are accepted. Senator Linda Cohen Madison (Jefferson County) said the "crux of the matter is going to be in the questions that are going to be asked and how they're going to be framed," and asked that the instrument and sampling plan be published.

Long-time donors and supporters echoed that request and framed the issue as one of trust. Elaine Wit, who said she increased her giving after federal funding fell, told the board that rainy day funds derive from viewer donations and urged transparency: she asked the board to treat donated rainy day funds with care. Several public commenters also asked whether members of the public would be allowed to complete the poll or be limited to a scientific sample.