Magellan Strategies

At Magellan Strategies, we help communities—large and small—make data-driven decisions with reliable and accurate survey research.

Our recent Town of Winter Park Community Survey shows why listening to residents matters:

📊 60% say the town provides good value for their taxes

💬 97% support continued investment in transit and walkability

Even in small communities, great data leads to confident, community-driven leadership.

👉 Learn more: https://magellanstrategies.com/surveys-for-governments/community-surveys/

👉 Check out the Winter Park Community Survey:https://magellanstrategies.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Town-of-Winter-Park-2025-Community-Survey-Presentation-092925-copy.pdf

How do Colorado voters really feel about wolf reintroduction? 🐺👀

Our latest survey helped uncover some surprising opinions—and The Colorado Sun breaks it all down. From rising concerns to shifting support, public sentiment is evolving fast.

Catch the full story here 👉 https://coloradosun.com/2025/09/08/colorado-wolf-reintroduction-poll/

At least half of Colorado voters support wolf reintroduction 2 years after the animals were first released About 53% of registered voters who participated in a poll conducted over the summer said they support wolf reintroduction, while 37% said they oppose it and 10% said they were unsure or had no opinion on the program

📰 Magellan Strategies in the News

Our latest voter opinion survey is featured in Colorado Politics!

This article takes a closer look at what Colorado voters are saying about key issues shaping the state in 2025. We’re proud to provide data-driven insights that help policymakers, local governments, and community leaders better understand the perspectives of their constituents.

👉 Read the full story here:

Survey: Coloradans skeptical of party politics, economic outlook remains grim Nearly 50% of voters in Colorado are unaffiliated with a political party, according to the latest data from the Secretary of State’s Office. A recent survey from the conservative-leaning polling group Magellan Strategies appears to confirm Coloradans’ overall distrust of both major political par...

📊 Heading to the Colorado School Finance Project Conference this week in Vail? We’d love to connect!

Magellan Strategies is proud to be part of the 2025 CASE Superintendents Conference & Colorado School Finance Project Conference (Sept. 17–19).

Stop by to chat with our team about how high-quality survey research can help districts understand community priorities, build trust, and guide decision-making. Let’s talk data, strategy, and solutions for Colorado schools! 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫



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🆕 📊 NEW from Magellan Strategies: Colorado 2025 Voter Opinion Survey

Magellan Strategies interviewed 1,136 Colorado registered voters in August 2025 to understand how Coloradans feel about the economy & cost of living, the Trump Administration’s policies, parties & elected officials, TABOR, Ukraine, wolf reintroduction, and more.

We designed and funded this survey independently, and we’re sharing toplines, presentation slides, crosstabs, and verbatims.

👉 Dive into the findings on our website: https://magellanstrategies.com/colorado-2025-voter-opinion-survey

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week May Be Over, But the Respect Shouldn’t Be

Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week, but as this Colorado Sun op-ed powerfully reminds us, recognizing the value of educators must be a year-round commitment.

At Magellan Strategies, we work with school districts across Colorado to amplify community voices—because great education policy starts with understanding and respecting those who make learning possible.

To every teacher: thank you for the hard work, heart, and resilience you bring to our schools every day. 💙📚

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Opinion: Let’s truly appreciate our Colorado teachers by rebuilding respect for the profession Colorado Department of Education is focused on promoting programs that make our teachers feel supported.

🏘️ Basalt Weighs Short-Term Rental Fees

As Basalt officials consider new short-term rental fees to address housing affordability, the conversation reflects a growing trend in Colorado communities: balancing tourism with long-term livability.

At Magellan Strategies, we believe these decisions are strongest when rooted in community input. Our research helps towns like Basalt understand resident priorities and make informed, transparent choices.

📊 Smart policy begins with listening.
🔗 https://zurl.co/9I5Dv

Basalt officials expected to vote on short-term rental fee The protracted discussion over a per-bedroom fee on Basalt short-term rentals continues on Tuesday, with the town council mulling a $2,532 annual fee for around 40 license-holders. Some public commenters are urging the council to weigh the fee’s actual impact on affordable housing while others say...

🌱 Balancing Climate Goals & Community Voices

This article about Denver’s green building policy highlights the real challenge many cities face: advancing bold sustainability efforts while ensuring stakeholder concerns are heard. Denver is listening and modifying accordingly.

At Magellan Strategies, we help local governments strike that balance through data-driven public opinion research. By engaging residents, property owners, and community partners early, policies can be both impactful and practical.

📊 Good policy starts with listening. Let’s move forward—together.

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Did Denver's Green Building Policy Go Too Far? Business owners complained it was impossible to comply with energy reduction targets. Denver has modified its rules and Colorado lawmakers may follow suit statewide

🗳️ Why do local elections matter?

Because local governments shape our daily lives—from schools and roads to public safety and clean water. This recent article underscores the critical role local leadership plays in creating responsive, effective communities.

At Magellan Strategies, we help local leaders listen to their residents through public opinion research that informs decisions, policies, and yes—elections.

📊 Engaged communities = better outcomes.
Let’s make every voice count, especially at the local level.

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Why local elections matter While much attention in the 2025 midterm elections has centered on control of the Senate, it is at the local government level where the most critical governance issues are painfully clear. Local

🎓Hello, School Leaders!
We’re excited to see you at the CASBO 72nd Annual Spring Conference & Exhibits – April 23–25 in Pueblo, CO!

Stop by the Magellan Strategies booth to talk about how survey research can help your district make confident, informed decisions backed by community input.

📊 From bond planning to staff retention insights, we’ve got the data to help your district succeed. See you at !

🚨 We’re headed to the CCCMA Annual Conference! 🚨
Magellan Strategies is proud to be an exhibitor at the 2025 CCCMA Annual Conference, April 23–25 at in Glenwood Springs.

We’re excited to connect with Colorado’s city and county leaders and talk about how public opinion research can shape thriving communities. Stop by our booth – we’d love to chat!

# 📊 Online Panels for Public Opinion Research: Blessing or Curse?

Ever wondered how researchers gather all those opinions that shape policies and products? Online panels are booming in the research world, but are they all they're cracked up to be?

✅ ADVANTAGES:
• Lightning-fast data collection compared to traditional methods
• Cost-effective (goodbye expensive phone surveys!)
• Reach diverse participants across geographic boundaries
• Respondents can answer at their convenience
• Perfect for sensitive topics where anonymity matters

❌ DISADVANTAGES:
• Panel fatigue can lead to rushed, thoughtless responses
• "Professional survey-takers" might skew your results
• Digital divide alert! Excludes those without internet access
• Harder to verify who's really behind the screen
• Self-selection bias means you're hearing from people who want to be heard

What do YOU think? Is convenience worth potential sampling bias? Have you participated in online panels before?