2026 Citizen Survey results
Summary
Residents overwhelmingly like Dunedin but are worried about rapid growth (37% dissatisfied), housing affordability (~40% dissatisfied), and recent recycling changes (13-point satisfaction drop). Stormwater drainage has replaced road conditions as the top infrastructure concern. Parks emerged as nearly untouchable in any budget cuts — only 3% would support cutting park maintenance.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Survey results will shape the upcoming budget, with residents signaling protection for parks and core services amid state pressure on property tax revenues.
The whole community — the data tells the Commission what residents actually want before budget season.
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