Fire districts across the country are facing real challenges—rising costs, growing populations, and expanding service areas. Your department continues to deliver outstanding service, but your budget hasn’t kept pace. Without additional funding, response times may suffer, equipment upgrades could be delayed, and you may be forced to make tough staffing decisions. A public opinion survey from Magellan Strategies gives you the information you need to plan ahead. We accurately measure voter support for a potential funding measure, identify which messages resonate most, and provide clear insights to guide your communication strategy. Our surveys are professional, statistically valid, and trusted by fire districts across the state. Before you go to the ballot, make sure you have the data to make informed decisions and build a successful outreach plan.
Magellan Strategies conducts ballot measure surveys that accurately measure voter support and opposition for fire district funding proposals. We survey likely voters within the district and test different funding amounts, ballot language, and messaging to identify which approach resonates most with the community. Furthermore, our team, and community engagement partners, have decades of experience managing fire district ballot measure campaigns. We are your trusted research partner that will help you fire district be in the best position to achieve voter approval for your ballot measure.
In addition to measuring support, our ballot measure surveys educate and inform voters about why their local fire district or department is considering a ballot measure. We clearly explain how the new revenue would be used—whether to improve fire station facilities, increase fire and EMS professional salaries, fire mitigation needs or deferred engine maintenance. By providing this information in a fair and balanced way, we help voters make informed decisions and fire districts the feedback they need to shape effective ballot measure strategies.
One key benefit of a fire district ballot measure survey is that it provides an accurate read on voter support and opposition before a measure is placed on the ballot. This insight helps fire districts understand whether the community is ready to support additional funding. It also allows districts to make informed decisions about timing, ballot language, and public outreach strategies.
A ballot measure survey educates voters by clearly explaining why their fire district is considering a funding measure in the first place. It outlines how the additional revenue would be used, such as improving fire station buildings, increasing firefighter and EMT pay, or expanding fire mitigation programs. By providing this context, the survey helps voters make more informed decisions about supporting or opposing the measure.
Testing messages in a ballot measure survey helps identify which information is most effective at building voter support. It allows fire districts to learn what facts or priorities resonate most with their community. This insight guides communication efforts and ensures that outreach is focused, clear, and impactful.
When the survey results are in, our support doesn’t stop. Our team brings deep expertise not only in survey research, but in ballot measure strategy and voter persuasion. We also work with trusted strategic partners to help you run smart, effective community outreach efforts—making sure your message connects and your campaign is positioned for success.
Colorado’s fire districts and departments are facing unprecedented challenges. Unfortunately, the fire season now extends beyond the warmer months to year-round. Additionally, inflation has driven the cost of providing fire protection services to unsustainable levels for local taxpayers. This environment has created the need for statewide policies and funding solutions.
Let our team of survey professionals, who work with Colorado’s fire districts and departments everyday, manage a survey project that will you achieve your legislative and public policy goals.
Magellan Strategies’ public opinion surveys can help Colorado’s fire service tell its story, influence policymakers, and educate and inform the media and residents. Contact our team today to discuss your next fire service public policy survey.
