2025 REPORT NOW AVAILABLE!

A National Look at How Residents Connect with Local Government

The 2025 report captures the voices of 1,000 voting-aged residents to understand their expectations of local and state government.

This year’s findings reveal a growing demand for transparency, meaningful follow-up, and accessible participation—on residents’ terms.

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THE 2025 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INSIGHTS

NOVEMBER 5, 2025

Inside the 2025 State of Engagement Report Webinar

Join us for a data-driven, practitioner-focused look at what’s shaping community engagement in 2025.

INSIGHT #1

It’s Never Been More Important to Engage Directly with Residents

Residents want to participate directly — proxies don’t cut it anymore.

INSIGHT #2

Quiet Doesn’t Mean Opposition: Show Your Reach

Demonstrating reach builds confidence among residents.

INSIGHT #3

Residents Want Digital Outreach & Preferred Channel Engagement

Learn which formats resonate and where opportunities exist to reach more people.

INSIGHT #4

Loop in Community Based Organizations to Grow Reach

CBOs work best as outreach partners, not substitutes for direct public participation.

INSIGHT #5

Budget Engagement: Clear Misconceptions - Even During Cuts

Residents want transparency and to know their input shapes real decisions.

"In 2025, residents expect outreach that feels personal, accessible, and responsive to their daily lives. Our latest State of Community Engagement Report highlights these shifts, and how agencies can adjust to build stronger, more representative connections with their communities."

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CEO of PublicInput Jay Dawkins

Results Deep Dive: Watch the Webinar Recording

Deep Dive: 2024 State of Community Engagement Report

Discover what over 1,000 residents across the U.S. shared about how they want to engage with government—what builds trust, what gets in the way, and what moves them to participate.

In this recorded session, PublicInput experts and Dr. Brad Johnson, Assistant Professor of Public Administration at the University of Nevada, Reno, unpack the key findings and offer practical, real-world strategies to meet evolving expectations.

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Take Action and Meet the Moment!

PublicInput is ready to help you bridge the gap, making it easier to listen, engage, and prove residents’ voices truly matter.  Schedule a call and learn how the insights.