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# **Why do governments need better community input?**

We've found several cases where:

-  A local government already had some traditional public input data 
- Then, they got some scientific FlashVote survey data on the same issue

 We've turned these comparisons into fun little 1-minute animated videos that show the big problems with:

1. Public input in general
2. Online surveys
3. Emails
4. Complaints

We've also included a 3 minute video story from the perspective of elected officials. 

Enjoy! And please feel free to share.

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# #1 - Traditional public input can be terribly misleading

The first clue was our first survey. Watch how a proposed change to trash service almost went very wrong.

# #2 - Online survey data isn't reliable

Want to know why unscientific online surveys are "dangerous data"? Watch this community center example.

# #3 - Emails are not representative of your community

Watch what happens when a local government keeps track of all the emails they receive on an issue.

# #4 - Complaints are not representative either

Watch how one city learned that a rash of complaints did not represent how the whole community felt.

# #5 - Elected officials need much better input

See the public input problem from the perspective of elected officials.

#### Hear from the many, not just the noisy

#### FlashVote helps local governments make more informed decisions.

 

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Want statistically valid community input in 48 hours? 

FlashVote makes scientific survey data a no-brainer for counties, cities, towns and special districts -- just like yours.

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#### Get the data you need, right when you need it

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With FlashVote, you won't be misled or bullied by a few noisy voices.

You can engage the busy majority and have defensible data for any project.

Your residents will love FlashVote too! 

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