City readies 2026 Dayton Survey; results expected in Q1 2027

Roma Yeno of the Office of Management and Budget described the 2026 Dayton Survey process and timeline. She said roughly 13,000 surveys will be mailed and the vendor aims for about 1,300 responses using randomized, address-based sampling administered by ETC Institute.

"The online survey link will also be accessible to individuals who were not selected as part of the randomized sample. However, ETC Institute uses internal controls to ensure that only responses from residents included in the random sample are incorporated into the final report and dashboard," Yeno said. She said translation assistance will be available and that residents who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for a $500 Visa gift card provided by the vendor.

Yeno said the final report and dashboard are expected during the first quarter of 2027 and that survey findings are used to inform the following budget cycle. The City will coordinate promotion with Public Affairs and Community Engagement to encourage participation.