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# [Why Cities Should Survey Citizens](https://blog.polco.us/why-cities-should-survey-citizens)

 Written by [NRC](https://blog.polco.us/author/nrc) | August 5, 2016

Each week, National Research Center, Inc. (NRC) answers a question from our clients and audience.  Today, NRC President Tom Miller explains why citizen surveys are so important for local governments.

 

##### NRC Q & A: Why Cities Should Survey Citizens

***[Watch On YouTube](https://youtu.be/7lvYY0VSCbM)***

 

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