Engaging Communities for Better Decision Making: A Conversation with Angelica Wedell of POLCO

Introduction

Angelica Wedell, Communication and Marketing Director at POLCO, joins Mariah Salazar to explore the power of resident engagement in local government. Angelica shares her insights on the Track, Engage, Assess model, highlighting how POLCO helps local governments gather accurate and reliable feedback from residents. She discusses the company’s commitment to providing comprehensive community assessment surveys, including the National Community Survey, and the value of benchmark reports for comparative analysis. Angelica emphasizes the importance of building trust through continuous engagement and collaboration, ensuring that resident voices are heard and valued in decision-making processes.