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2020 Menino Survey

The 2020 Menino Survey of Mayors represents the seventh nationally representative survey of American mayors and is based on interviews with 130 sitting mayors from 38 states. The 2020 Survey explored mayoral views on COVID-19 recovery, policing and protests, parks and greenspace, and the 2020 Census. 

Counting the City: Mayoral Views on the 2020 Census

The first set of findings from the 2020 Survey detailed mayors’ fears of census undercounts and what actions their cities are taking to increase participation.

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COVID-19 Recovery & the Future of Cities

The second set of findings outlined mayors’ responses to the global pandemic, perceptions of its impact, and expectations for the future of their cities.

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Policing & Protests

The third set of findings explored mayors’ recognition of racial inequality, their roles during protests in their communities, and how they hope to reform their police departments.

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Urban Parks and the Public Realm: Equity and Access in Post-COVID Cities

The fourth and final set of findings, released with The Trust for Public Land, delved into mayors’ views on parks, greenspace, and the public realm in their cities.

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