City Begins Using FlashVote Program

Mayor Sean Reardon and the City of Newburyport would like to inform residents that we are now using FlashVote, a civic engagement tool that helps gather input on decisions that affect the community. Earlier this week, FlashVote sent a first survey out to individuals who had previously registered for the service. Community members are welcome to sign up now so they can receive surveys in the future. 

FlashVote uses scientific surveys to gather data, engage the community and collect valuable input from residents to inform decisions. FlashVote will send survey questions designed by the City to residents no more than once a month, which will help City officials decide how best to use resources and address priorities.

Surveys may be on topics including how to use City land and properties, which City initiatives to prioritize, how to balance providing more City services with increasing tax rates, and what you would like to see more of across Newburyport.

Residents can register at https://www.flashvote.com/newburyport to receive surveys by email or phone, or call 775-235-2240 to participate by phone or text only. Sign up takes less than five minutes and input is always kept anonymous. Personal or demographic information collected by FlashVote is never shared with the City or anyone else.

Residents will receive a notification whenever there is a new survey, and they will have 48 hours to participate before voting closes.

Once a survey is closed, everyone who participated will automatically receive a summary of the overall results and be able to see how their responses compare to the group.

Those with questions regarding the City’s partnership with FlashVote should contact the Mayor’s Office at 978-465-4413 or mayor@cityofnewburyport.com.