UPDATE: 14 October, 2021: The Final Report has arrived! Click Here to download Kaj’s analysis. 

UPDATE: 2 AUGUST, 2021: The Pol.is discussion is now closed. Kaj hopes to have a full report by mid-August. Thank you for participating!

Throughout the month of July 2021, the San Juan County Land Bank is launching a fun, interactive discussion to help gauge the prevailing perspectives of San Juan County community members. Pitched to the Land Bank by local high school student Kaj Litch, who’ll be administering the project for his internship, the Pol.is advanced survey/polling software utilizes new technology that enables participants to comment on short statements and submit statements of their own.

As the comments accumulate, algorithms identify points of consensus. This approach is quite different from typical surveys because the conversation and direction of the survey evolves in real time through the interactions of participants. We hope this technology-guided conversation about the Land Bank’s role in and impact on the community will aid us in future responsiveness, particularly around controversial issues.

To learn more about the San Juan County Land Bank, view FAQs on our website here. To learn more about Kaj and his internship, click here.

When you’re ready to participate in the discussion, click the link below. Please be sure to share it widely with your friends, neighbors and organizations!

Pol.is Community Discussion