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

🆕 📊 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.
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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...

🎓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 !