Sandpoint launches new survey

SANDPOINT — The city of Sandpoint has launched the second in a series of weekly surveys to aid in the development of the city’s Comprehensive Plan update.

The topic of this week’s survey is jobs and economic development, giving community members an opportunity to voice their thoughts on priorities for economic development and what the city should focus on in order to grow a more diverse, healthy and vibrant economy.

Responses will aid in the Comprehensive Plan update and strategic planning efforts in conjunction with the Bonner County Economic Development Council, city officials said in a press release.

The deadline to submit a completed survey is 11:59 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.

The survey is available online through the city’s website atsandpointidaho.gov/engage. It is also available through the city’s Engage Sandpoint mobile app, which can be downloaded to any mobile device through Google Play or the Apple app store or the city Facebook page.

Community members may also come into City Hall for staff assistance in completing the survey.

Each survey in the series is launched on a Sunday and closes the following Saturday. Results from each of the prior surveys will also be available publicly on a weekly basis.

Remaining surveys include:

- Jan. 5 — Public facilities, services and utilities.

- Jan. 12 — Housing and neighborhoods.

- Jan. 19 — Community character and design.

- Jan. 26 — Growth and land use.

- Feb 2 – Natural resources.