Search
Close this search box.

Okaloosa County prepares for upcoming ‘quality of life’ community survey

Okaloosa County officials have announced that they will be conducting a comprehensive quality of life community survey beginning in the month of October.  In the days to come, randomly selected residents living in the unincorporated areas of the county will receive a postcard invitation to complete the survey online. If the survey is not completed online, a reminder […]

Okaloosa Public Information Office

Okaloosa County officials have announced that they will be conducting a comprehensive quality of life community survey beginning in the month of October. 

In the days to come, randomly selected residents living in the unincorporated areas of the county will receive a postcard invitation to complete the survey online. If the survey is not completed online, a reminder will be sent, along with a paper survey. 

  • Soon after, the county will announce the survey to open for all residents by visiting the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners’ website at myokaloosa.com.

 “We are excited to be conducting this survey,” says Okaloosa Board of County Commissioners Chairman Mel Ponder. “This survey will help Okaloosa County staff and board identify priorities for the community and improve the quality of life in Okaloosa County.”

Local news sent to your inbox 🤝

Thousands of locals read our newsletter every morning! It’s FREE and makes sure that you never miss important local updates.

The survey instrumentknown as The National Community Survey™, allows the County to compare results and benchmark residents’ opinions against other communities across the country. The survey will include questions about quality of life, important characteristics of community, services provided by Okaloosa County and priorities for the future. 

  • The survey will not ask for any personally identifiable information and all responses will remain anonymous. 
  • The survey will be available online in English and Spanish.

Join the conversation...

Continue reading 👇

Community Comments

“My vote is for it to be a public owned event space that can actually be rented out for a reasonable cost to individuals and free for not for profit...”
Respond
“I used to work at the Red Mobster 15 or more years ago making the biscuits and baking potatoes”
Respond
“We moved to Florida to our retirement home in Niceville in 1991. It was at Crestview Nursery, when we met Sheila as a sales person. As time progressed she assisted...”
Respond
“Sandestin's Raven hosted The Boeing Championship - PGA Champions Tour - 2006-2207 after moving from The Moor's in Milton EdEich@msn.com”
Respond
“I think this is a great idea - unique property with waterfront, adjacent to LJP, on 98 - and built with bed tax dollars to draw more vacationers. Sounds like...”
Respond
“I’m so sorry to hear about Sheila’s passing. We were friends a long time but had lost touch. She was so very smart and a really nice person. My condolences...”
Respond
“Praying firvofficer and his family”
Respond
“Wife and I were thinking of making an offer for the property. What a beautiful home site it would make”
Respond
“No, buying the ship was a great idea and will be a wonderful place to snorkeling, and scuba diving.”
Respond
“SPC beach bars have been successful for Decades. We have a large loyal and captive group! The Sand Flea family of restauranteurs have ways succeeded and will drawer other beach...”
Respond

GET OUR FREE LOCAL NEWSLETTER

Get the weekday email that actually makes reading local news enjoyable again.