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370/*# sourceURL=pixfort-elements-handle-inline-css */
371</style>
372<style id="pix-custom-css-inline-css">
373div#chat-widget-container{
374    right:10px !important;
375}
376
377.pixicon-x-twitter:before {
378    content: "\e914";}
379
380
381
382/*mobile menu */
383@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
384.text-dark-opacity-4{
385    color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8) !important;
386}
387}
388
389@media screen and (max-width: 600px) {
390    .mega-col-title {
391        display:block !important;}
392    .pix-dropdown-padding{
393        padding:10px !important;
394    }
395}
396
397/*mega menu styling*/
398.mega-col-title {
399    color:#00295b !important;
400    font-size:16px !important;
401    border-bottom: 2px solid #ffbc00;
402    margin-bottom: 10px;
403}
404
405.direction-menu.pix-menu-box .pix-box-title {
406    z-index: 1000 !important;
407    max-width: 100% !important;
408    min-width:350px !important;
409    padding-right: 10px;
410    margin-right: 20px !important;
411}
412
413a.mega-col-title:hover {
414    color:#16aedf !important;
415    font-size:16px !important;
416}
417
418span.pix-box-link.text-heading-default.btn.btn-sm.p-0.font-weight-bold.pix-py-5.text-sm2.pix-hover-item.d-flex.align-items-center.align-self-stretch.text-left{
419      color:#ffbc00 !important;  
420}
421
422a.btn.btn-primary-light.pix-popup-link.font-weight-bold.d-flex2.a
422lign-items-center.mr-0:hover{
423      background-color:#00295b !important;  
424      color: #FFF !important;
425}
426
427
428
429/*blog css*/
430div.pix-post-meta-author {
431    display: none !important;
432}
433.entry-footer{
434	display:none!important;
435}
436
437.pix_blog_md_avatar{
438	display:none!important;
439}
440.pix-post-meta-comments{
441	display:none!important;
442}
443
444.pix_blog_md_avatar{
445	display:none!important;
446}
447.pix-post-meta-comments{
448	display:none!important;
449}
450
451.pix-post-meta-author{
452	display:none!important;
453}
454.comments-area{
455	display:none!important;
456}
457
458
459.has-post-thumbnail .post-thumbnail{
460    display: block;
461    margin-left: auto;
462    margin-right: auto;
463    width: 80%;
464  }
465
466/*footer*/
467
468@media only screen and (min-width: 768px) {
469div.trust.wpb_column.vc_column_container.vc_col-sm-6.text-left{
470    margin-top: -60px !important;
471}}
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473</style>
474
475</head>
476<body class="wp-singular page-template-default page page-id-35068 wp-theme-essentials  site-render-default wpb-js-composer js-comp-ver-8.7.2 vc_responsive" style="">
477			<div class="pix-page-loading-bg"></div>
478		            <div class="pix-loading-circ-path"></div>
479        	<div id="page" class="site">
480					<header data-area="header" id="masthead" class="pixfort-header-area pixfort-area-content pix-header is-sticky pix-header-desktop d-block pix-header-normal pix-header-container-area" data-width="default" data-scroll-width="">
481				<div class="container">
482					<div class="pix-row position-relative d-flex justify-content-between">
483													<nav data-col="header_1" class="pixfort-header-col flex-1 navbar   pix-main-menu navbar-hover-drop navbar-expand-lg navbar-light ">
484										<div class="slide-in-container header-element-d851b7c3-f7d3-443d-8f55-352ae808493b d-flex align-items-center">
485			<div class="d-inline-block animate-in slide-in-container" data-anim-type="slide-in-up" style="">
486											<a class="navbar-brand" href="https://etcinstitute.com/" target="_self" rel="home">
487																	<img class="pix-logo" height="50" width="267" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ETC-NewLogo-Horizontal-Web.png" alt="ETC Institute" style="height:50px;width:auto;">
488																		<img class="pix-logo-scroll" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ETC-NewLogo-Horizontal-Web.png" alt="ETC Institute" style="height:50px;width:auto;">
489																	</a>
490									</div>
491		</div>
492			<div class="d-inline-flex pix-px-5 align-self-stretch position-relative mx-2">
493			<div class="bg-gray-2 pix-header-divider  pix-sm" data-color="gray-2" data-scroll-color=""></div>
494					</div>
495		<div id="navbarNav-588531" class="pix-menu-element collapse navbar-collapse align-self-stretch pix-primary-nav-line  pix-menu-hover-style-underline justify-content-end "><ul id="menu-etc-main-menu-aug-2025" class="navbar-nav nav-style-megamenu align-self-stretch align-items-center "><li itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36904" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom current-menu-ancestor current-menu-parent menu-item-has-children dropdown active menu-item-36904 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link text-body-default dropdown-toggle nav-link animate-in" target="_self" href="/about-us/" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" data-anim-type="fade-in" id="menu-item-dropdown-36904"><span class="pix-dropdown-title text-sm  pix-header-text">About<svg class="pixfort-icon pixfort-dropdown-arrow d-none" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span></a>
496<div class="dropdown-menu"  aria-labelledby="menu-item-dropdown-36904" role="navigation">
497<div class="submenu-box pix-default-menu bg-white"><div class="container">	<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36905" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36905 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-
497default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/about-us/#our-story"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Our Story</span></a></div>
498	<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36906" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36906 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/about-us/#meet-the-team"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Meet the Team</span></a></div>
499	<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36908" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom current-menu-item active menu-item-36908 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/leading-the-way-awards/"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Awards</span></a></div>
500</div>
501</div>
502</div>
503</li>
504<li itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36909" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-has-children dropdown menu-item-36909 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center mega-item pix-mega-style-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link text-body-default dropdown-toggle nav-link animate-in" target="_self" href="#" data-toggle="dropdown" aria-haspopup="true" aria-expanded="false" data-anim-type="fade-in" id="menu-item-dropdown-36909"><span class="pix-dropdown-title text-sm  pix-header-text">Solutions<svg class="pixfort-icon pixfort-dropdown-arrow d-none" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span></a>
505<div class="dropdown-menu"  aria-labelledby="menu-item-dropdown-36909" role="navigation">
506<div class="submenu-box bg-white overflow-hidden2"><div class="container overflow-hidden"><div class="row w-100">	<div class="col-lg-3 none pix-dropdown-padding">		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36961" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36961 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a href="/community-engagement-and-satisfaction/" target="_self" class="mega-col-title w-100 text-sm  text-heading-default  font-weight-bold" >Community Engagement</a></div>
507		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36911" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36911 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/resident-satisfaction-surveys/"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Resident Satisfaction</span></a></div>
508		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36912" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36912 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/parks-and-recreation-surveys/"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Parks &#038; Recreation</span></a></div>
509		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36913" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36913 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-
509default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/community-engagement-and-satisfaction/#health-needs"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Community Health</span></a></div>
510		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36914" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36914 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="/community-engagement-and-satisfaction/#employee-satisfaction"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">Employee Satisfaction</span></a></div>
511	</div>
512	<div class="col-lg-3 none pix-dropdown-padding">		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36920" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36920 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a href="/transportation-surveys/" target="_self" class="mega-col-title w-100 text-sm  text-heading-default  font-weight-bold" >Transportation Surveys</a></div>
513		<div itemscope="itemscope" itemtype="https://www.schema.org/SiteNavigationElement" id="menu-item-36921" class="menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-36921 nav-item dropdown d-lg-flex nav-item-display align-self-stretch overflow-visible align-items-center w-100 pix-menu-type-default"><a class=" font-weight-bold pix-nav-link  dropdown-item" target="_self" href="https://etcinstitute.com/transportation-surveys/#onboard-transit"><span class="pix-dropdown-title  text-body-default  font-weight-bold">On-board Transit</span></a></div>
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753strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" ><span class="d-flex text-primary" style="height:20px;width:20px;font-size:20px;"><svg class="pixfort-icon m-0 p-0" width="50" height="50"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-play-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M10.0091847,19.0752854 L19.085308,13.7198395 C20.0366153,13.1585123 20.3527567,11.9322798 19.7914295,10.9809725 C19.6200137,10.6904663 19.377908,10.4480333 19.0876336,10.2762254 L10.0115103,4.90423956 C9.06096203,4.34162801 7.83430362,4.65611285 7.27169207,5.60666112 C7.08913073,5.91510371 6.99281197,6.26693866 6.99281197,6.62535946 L6.99281197,17.3527912 C6.99281197,18.4573607 7.88824247,19.3527912 8.99281197,19.3527912 C9.35031611,19.3527912 9.70128533,19.2569641 10.0091847,19.0752854 Z"/></svg></span></div><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div></div></div></div><div class="swiper-slide" data-pixfort-slide-index="3"><div class="pixfort-slide-inner pix-p-10 "><div class="pix-video bg-primary rounded-xl  vc_custom_1781818246117  fly"  ><img decoding="async" alt="Image" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LTWA-YT-Thumbnail-1.png" class="video-bg pix-opacity-9" /><div class="pix-video-popup video-play-btn d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center scale shadow-lg bg-white" style="width:50px;height:50px;" data-aspect="embed-responsive-16by9" data-content="&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/661AYJSw_VA?si=3acJitR-SJV7EyjJ&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;
753strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" ><span class="d-flex text-primary" style="height:20px;width:20px;font-size:20px;"><svg class="pixfort-icon m-0 p-0" width="50" height="50"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-play-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M10.0091847,19.0752854 L19.085308,13.7198395 C20.0366153,13.1585123 20.3527567,11.9322798 19.7914295,10.9809725 C19.6200137,10.6904663 19.377908,10.4480333 19.0876336,10.2762254 L10.0115103,4.90423956 C9.06096203,4.34162801 7.83430362,4.65611285 7.27169207,5.60666112 C7.08913073,5.91510371 6.99281197,6.26693866 6.99281197,6.62535946 L6.99281197,17.3527912 C6.99281197,18.4573607 7.88824247,19.3527912 8.99281197,19.3527912 C9.35031611,19.3527912 9.70128533,19.2569641 10.0091847,19.0752854 Z"/></svg></span></div><div class="embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="pixfort-slider-pagination-container"><div class="pixfort-slider-pagination"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><section id="2025-winners" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" data-vc-stretch-content="true" class="vc_section vc_section_visible vc_custom_1773799255707 vc_section-has-fill pix-el-full-width" data-section-name=""><div id="auburn" data-vc-full-width="true" data-vc-full-width-temp="true" data-vc-full-width-init="false" data-vc-stretch-content="true" class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible auburn vc_custom_1773845640351 vc_column-gap-15 vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2/5 text-left"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div id="pix-feature-1773797751180-d800b6ee-4329" class="pix-feature-el  text-left "><div class="pix-feature-bg rounded-circle d-inline-flex align-items-center justify-content-center line-height-0 mw-100 bg-secondary-light "   style=" width:54px;aspect-ratio:1/1 !important;position:relative;text-align:center;"><div class="pix-feature-icon text-secondary" style="display:inline-flex;width:30px;height:30px;font-size:30px;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-trophy-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M7,3 L17,3 C17,11 15.3333333,15 12,15 C8.66666667,15 7,11 7,3 Z M17,5 L19.1289062,5 C19.9573334,4.99995772 20.6289405,5.67149632 20.6289828,6.49992344 C20.6289894,6.62994695 20.6120902,6.75941948 20.579329,6.88524961 C19.5035345,10.9617499 17.7270915,13 15.25,13 M7,5 L4.87109375,5 C4.04266663,4.99995772 3.37105947,5.67149632 3.37101719,6.49992344 C3.37101055,6.62994695 3.38790976,6.75941948 3.42067103,6.88524961 C4.49646554,10.9617499 6.27290853,13 8.75,13 M15,18 C15,16.3431458 13.6568542,15 12,15 C10.3431458,15 9,16.3431458 9,18 M8.5,18 L15.5,18 C16.3284271,18 17,18.6715729 17,19.5 L17,21 L17,21 L7,21 L7,19.5 C7,18.6715729 7.67157288,18 8.5,18 Z"/></svg></div></div><h3 class="pix-feature-title  font-weight-bold   text-primary " style="padding-top:20px;"  >2025 Leading the Way Award Winners</h3><div class="pix-feature-content text-text-gray      " style="padding-top:20px;"  ></div></div><div class="pix-el-text w-100 text-left " ><p class="  text-body-default text-left " >Explore the communities and organizations across the country that earned a Leading the Way Award in 2025.</p></div><div class="pix-el-text w-100 text-left " ><p class="  text-body-default text-left font-weight-bold" >Browse the map to see the winners and dive into their results below.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3/5 text-left"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
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data-anim-delay="0"><div  style="z-index:30;position:relative;"><div id="accordion-a0e85bf44f5eeb10ee990b039678efd2" class="w-100  " ><div class="py-2 animate-in" data-anim-type="fade-in-up" data-anim-delay="0"><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#auburn" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Auburn, AL</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#clayton" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Clayton, MO</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#highlandpark" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Highland Park, TX</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#hollysprings" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Holly Springs, NC</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#laporte" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">La Porte, TX</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#leaguecity" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">League City, TX</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#lenexa" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Lenexa, KS</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#olathe" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Olathe, KS</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#pelham" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Pelham, AL</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#plainfield" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Plainfield, IN</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#roelandpark" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Roeland Park, KS</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#tempe" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Tempe, AZ</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#virginiabeach" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Virginia Beach, VA</span></a></div><div class="pix-feature-list  justify-content-start font-weight-bold     py-2 d-flex align-items-center" ><a class="d-flex align-items-center" href="#wheaton" target=""><div class="d-inline-flex align-items-center pix-mr-10 text-gradient-primary" style="font-size:1.2em;position:relative;line-height:1em;text-align:center;"><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="9.5 17 14.5 12 9.5 7"/></svg></div><span class="text-heading-default">Wheaton, IL</span></a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 text-left"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1773845644231 vc_row-o-content-mid
760dle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773798659025"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Auburn, Alabama</h3></div><div id="el1773796842917-e3d306f1-46aa" class="pix-el-text   w-100  " ><p class=""><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Auburn, Alabama, delivered strong results in its community survey with a composite score of 239, exceeding the national average by 125 points. Auburn’s ratings ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 45 key service areas, including livability, recycling collection, and the quality of the city’s school system. Home to Auburn University in east Alabama, the city is known for its welcoming college-town atmosphere, vibrant downtown, and strong dedication to maintaining clean neighborhoods and reliable public services for residents.</span></p>
761</p></div><div id="el1773796842947-59cfdb3b-f488" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
762<tbody>
763<tr>
764<td>
765<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>87/100</strong></span></h5>
766<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Satisfaction of Services</span></td>
767<td>
768<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>79/100</strong></span></h5>
769<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Quality of Customer Service</span></td>
770<td>
771<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>73/100</strong></span></h5>
772<p>Value for Taxes</td>
773</tr>
774</tbody>
775</table>
776</p></div><a id="clayton" href="https://www.auburnal.gov/" class="btn mb-2      text-cyan btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold  text-cyan" >Explore Auburn</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
777	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
778		
779		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
780			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" class="vc_single_image-img " src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Auburn-AL-LTWA.png" width="450" height="525" alt="Auburn AL LTWA" title="Auburn AL LTWA" loading="lazy" /></div>
781		</figure>
782	</div>
783</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796843080-c288e41c-70bb" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773847877013"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Clayton, Missouri</h3></div><div id="el1773796843255-431c4a66-bd2d" class="pix-el-text   w-100  " ><p class=""><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Clayton, Missouri, achieved a composite score of 239 in its community survey, surpassing the national average by 125 points. Clayton’s ratings ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 34 key service areas, including the overall quality of life in the city, parks and recreation services, communication with residents, and the cleanliness and appearance of public spaces. Located in St. Louis County, Clayton is widely recognized for its vibrant downtown, walkable neighborhoods, and strong municipal services that support both residents and its role as a regional hub for business and civic activity.</span></p>
784</p></div><div id="el1773796843288-39417243-6f30" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
785<tbody>
786<tr>
787<td>
788<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>88/100</strong></span></h5>
789<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
790<td>
791<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>79/100</strong></span></h5>
792<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
793<td>
794<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>72/100</strong></span></h5>
795<p>Value for Taxes</td>
796</tr>
797</tbody>
798</table>
799</p></div><a id="highlandpark" href="https://www.claytonmo.gov/" class="btn mb-2 leawood-btn     text-cyan btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold  text-cyan" >Explore Clayton</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewB
799ox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill"><div class="vc_column-inner vc_custom_1739564447373"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
800	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element vc_custom_1773847889790  leawood-img">
801		
802		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
803			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" class="vc_single_image-img " src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Clayton-MO-LTWA.png" width="450" height="525" alt="Clayton MO LTWA" title="Clayton MO LTWA" loading="lazy" /></div>
804		</figure>
805	</div>
806</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796843472-4b78250c-5079" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848083555"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Highland Park, Texas</h3></div>
807	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
808		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
809			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In its 2025 community survey, the Town of Highland Park, Texas, achieved an impressive composite score of 280, exceeding the national average by 166 points. The town&#8217;s ratings were more than 20% above national benchmarks in 45 key service areas. These areas included public library services and programs, household hazardous waste disposal, and communication with residents. Located within the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Highland Park is widely recognized for its well-maintained neighborhoods, strong civic leadership, and consistently high standards of municipal services, which contribute to its strong quality of life.</span></p>
810
811		</div>
812	</div>
813<div id="el1773796843685-87a81bda-8d66" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
814<tbody>
815<tr>
816<td>
817<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>97/100</strong></span></h5>
818<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
819<td>
820<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>96/100</strong></span></h5>
821<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
822<td>
823<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>87/100</strong></span></h5>
824<p>Value for Taxes</td>
825</tr>
826</tbody>
827</table>
828</p></div><a id="hollysprings" href="https://www.hptx.org/" class="btn mb-2      text-cyan btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold  text-cyan" >Explore Highland Park</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
829	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
830		
831		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
832			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img decoding="async" class="vc_single_image-img " src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Highland-Park-TX-LTWA.png" width="450" height="525" alt="Highland Park TX LTWA" title="Highland Park TX LTWA" loading="lazy" /></div>
833		</figure>
834	</div>
835</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796843829-907c432d-66d1" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-mid
835dle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848278617"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Holly Springs, North Carolina</h3></div>
836	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
837		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
838			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Community</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Survey results for the Town of Holly Springs, North Carolina, show a composite score of 217, exceeding the national average by 103 points. Holly Springs’ ratings ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 33 key service areas, including downtown maintenance, the quality of parks and greenways, and opportunities for residents to provide input on local issues. Located just south of Raleigh in Wake County, Holly Springs is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, community spaces, and strong commitment to safety and responsive local government. </span></p>
839
840		</div>
841	</div>
842<div id="el1773796844043-92ee9cc8-23f3" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
843<tbody>
844<tr>
845<td>
846<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>77/100</strong></span></h5>
847<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
848<td>
849<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>80/100</strong></span></h5>
850<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
851<td>
852<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>60/100</strong></span></h5>
853<p>Value for Taxes</td>
854</tr>
855</tbody>
856</table>
857</p></div><a id="laporte" href="https://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Holly Springs</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
858	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
859		
860		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
861			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holly-Springs-NC-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Holly Springs NC LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holly-Springs-NC-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Holly-Springs-NC-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
861w, 450px" /></div>
862		</figure>
863	</div>
864</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796844194-0c2b030e-9b31" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848311372"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">La Porte, Texas</h3></div>
865	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
866		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
867			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of La Porte, Texas, achieved a composite score of 212 in its 2025 community survey, passing the national average by 98 points. La Porte’s results ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 22 key service areas, including emergency preparedness, heavy trash collection, wastewater treatment services, and stormwater management. Located along Galveston Bay, southeast of Houston, La Porte is recognized for its strong municipal services, community character, and commitment to keeping residents informed and well-served. </span></p>
868
869		</div>
870	</div>
871<div id="el1773796844445-44caf266-45b7" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
872<tbody>
873<tr>
874<td>
875<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>79/100</strong></span></h5>
876<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
877<td>
878<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>77/100</strong></span></h5>
879<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
880<td>
881<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>56/100</strong></span></h5>
882<p>Value for Taxes</td>
883</tr>
884</tbody>
885</table>
886</p></div><a id="leaguecity" href="https://laportetx.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore La Porte</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
887	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
888		
889		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
890			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/La-Porte-TX-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="La Porte TX LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/La-Porte-TX-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/La-Porte-TX-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
890w, 450px" /></div>
891		</figure>
892	</div>
893</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796844591-57efbda6-9099" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848445465"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">League City, Texas</h3></div>
894	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
895		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
896			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">League City, Texas, received a composite score of 220 in its community survey, exceeding the national average by 106 points. The City’s results ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 32 key service areas, with particularly strong ratings for emergency preparedness, animal services, and curbside recycling. Situated along the Gulf Coast between Houston and Galveston, League City is known for its growing waterfront community, well-kept neighborhoods, and local services that support a high quality of life for residents.</span></p>
897
898		</div>
899	</div>
900<div id="el1773796844818-12f9e7b4-2dcb" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
901<tbody>
902<tr>
903<td>
904<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>73/100</strong></span></h5>
905<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
906<td>
907<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>76/100</strong></span></h5>
908<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
909<td>
910<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>71/100</strong></span></h5>
911<p>Value for Taxes</td>
912</tr>
913</tbody>
914</table>
915</p></div><a id="lenexa" href="https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore League City</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
916	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
917		
918		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
919			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/League-City-TX-LTWA-1.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="League City TX LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/League-City-TX-LTWA-1.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/League-City-TX-LTWA-1-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
919w, 450px" /></div>
920		</figure>
921	</div>
922</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796844981-2bded9ce-a4af" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848745684"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Lenexa, Kansas</h3></div>
923	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
924		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
925			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Results from the City of Lenexa, Kansas’s community survey show a composite score of 241, surpassing the national average by 127 points. Lenexa’s ratings ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 44 key service areas, including the quality of parks and trails, fire and emergency medical services, and stormwater infrastructure. Located in Johnson County just outside Kansas City, Lenexa is known for its well-maintained public spaces, strong emergency services, and thoughtful approach to community development.</span></p>
926
927		</div>
928	</div>
929<div id="el1773796845237-149b3aa0-d702" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
930<tbody>
931<tr>
932<td>
933<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>91/100</strong></span></h5>
934<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
935<td>
936<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>83/100</strong></span></h5>
937<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
938<td>
939<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>67/100</strong></span></h5>
940<p>Value for Taxes</td>
941</tr>
942</tbody>
943</table>
944</p></div><a id="olathe" href="https://www.lenexa.com/Home" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Lenexa</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
945	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
946		
947		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
948			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lenexa-KS-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Lenexa KS LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lenexa-KS-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Lenexa-KS-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
948w, 450px" /></div>
949		</figure>
950	</div>
951</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796845397-cf35eab4-8ed7" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773848950925"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Olathe, Kansas</h3></div>
952	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
953		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
954			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Olathe, Kansas, received its 7th consecutive Leading the Way Award after achieving a composite score of 244 in its community survey, surpassing the national average by 130 points. Olathe’s results ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 31 key service areas, including yard waste removal, household hazardous waste disposal, stormwater management, and the reliability of local water services. Located southwest of Kansas City, Olathe is known for its well-maintained infrastructure, strong municipal services, and ongoing commitment to providing a safe and welcoming community for residents.</span></p>
955
956		</div>
957	</div>
958<div id="el1773796845624-f474d737-58b2" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
959<tbody>
960<tr>
961<td>
962<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>92/100</strong></span></h5>
963<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
964<td>
965<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>84/100</strong></span></h5>
966<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
967<td>
968<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>68/100</strong></span></h5>
969<p>Value for Taxes</td>
970</tr>
971</tbody>
972</table>
973</p></div><a id="pelham" href="https://www.olatheks.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Olathe</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
974	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
975		
976		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
977			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Olathe-KS-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Olathe KS LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Olathe-KS-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Olathe-KS-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
977w, 450px" /></div>
978		</figure>
979	</div>
980</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796845785-44610382-3cff" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773849034479"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Pelham, Alabama</h3></div>
981	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
982		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
983			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a composite score of 232, the City of Pelham, Alabama, surpassed the national average by 118 points in its community survey results. Pelham’s ratings were more than 20% above national benchmarks in 33 key service areas, including customer service from City employees, parks and recreation programs, police visibility and response, and communication with residents. Located just south of Birmingham, Pelham is known for its well-maintained parks and public spaces, which contribute to a high resident satisfaction rating.</span></p>
984
985		</div>
986	</div>
987<div id="el1773796846059-cf631aca-6776" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
988<tbody>
989<tr>
990<td>
991<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>83/100</strong></span></h5>
992<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
993<td>
994<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>82/100</strong></span></h5>
995<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
996<td>
997<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>67/100</strong></span></h5>
998<p>Value for Taxes</td>
999</tr>
1000</tbody>
1001</table>
1002</p></div><a id="plainfield" href="https://pelhamalabama.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Pelham</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
1003	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
1004		
1005		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
1006			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pelham-AL-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Pelham AL LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pelham-AL-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pelham-AL-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
1006w, 450px" /></div>
1007		</figure>
1008	</div>
1009</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796846237-bc129f8b-155d" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773849067281"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Plainfield, Indiana</h3></div>
1010	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
1011		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
1012			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Town of Plainfield, Indiana, recorded a composite score of 223 in its community survey, exceeding the national average by 109 points. Plainfield’s ratings outperformed national benchmarks by more than 20% in 32 key service areas, including parks and recreation programs, public safety services, community appearance, and communication with residents. Located just west of Indianapolis in Hendricks County, Plainfield is known for its strong sense of community and high quality of life for residents and families.</span></p>
1013
1014		</div>
1015	</div>
1016<div id="el1773796846497-13dcc820-9798" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
1017<tbody>
1018<tr>
1019<td>
1020<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>81/100</strong></span></h5>
1021<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
1022<td>
1023<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>74/100</strong></span></h5>
1024<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
1025<td>
1026<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>68/100</strong></span></h5>
1027<p>Value for Taxes</td>
1028</tr>
1029</tbody>
1030</table>
1031</p></div><a id="roelandpark" href="https://www.townofplainfield.com/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Plainfield</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
1032	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
1033		
1034		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
1035			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plainfield-IN-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Plainfield IN LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plainfield-IN-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Plainfield-IN-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
1035w, 450px" /></div>
1036		</figure>
1037	</div>
1038</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796846688-bbe906a0-52a1" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773849160625"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Roeland Park, Kansas</h3></div>
1039	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
1040		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
1041			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Earning a composite score of 237 in its community survey, the City of Roeland Park, Kansas, exceeded the national average by 123 points. Roeland Park’s ratings ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 37 key service areas, including residential yard waste collection, snow removal on major and neighborhood streets, and curbside recycling services. Located in Johnson County, just outside Kansas City, Roeland Park is known for its well-kept neighborhoods, responsive city services, and strong sense of community, making it an attractive place to live and raise a family.</span></p>
1042
1043		</div>
1044	</div>
1045<div id="el1773796846957-e6a12722-06f4" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
1046<tbody>
1047<tr>
1048<td>
1049<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>87/100</strong></span></h5>
1050<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
1051<td>
1052<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>81/100</strong></span></h5>
1053<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
1054<td>
1055<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>69/100</strong></span></h5>
1056<p>Value for Taxes</td>
1057</tr>
1058</tbody>
1059</table>
1060</p></div><a id="tempe" href="https://www.roelandpark.net/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Roeland Park</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
1061	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
1062		
1063		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
1064			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roeland-Park-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Roeland Park LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roeland-Park-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Roeland-Park-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
1064w, 450px" /></div>
1065		</figure>
1066	</div>
1067</div></div></div></div><div id="el1774362094644-c79922c1-a9a6" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1774362107044"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Tempe, Arizona</h3></div>
1068	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
1069		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
1070			<p>The City of Tempe, Arizona, earned a composite score of 204.6, exceeding the national average by 90.6 points among large communities. Tempe’s results ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 18 service areas. High marks in trash and recycling services, multimodal transportation options, and access to city information reflect a community focused on convenience, connectivity, and day-to-day livability. Situated in the Salt River Valley between Phoenix and Mesa, Tempe continues to deliver through transit, customer service, and digital access that support how its residents live, move, and engage.</p>
1071
1072		</div>
1073	</div>
1074<div id="el1774362036624-94812cf7-b95b" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
1075<tbody>
1076<tr>
1077<td>
1078<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>77/100</strong></span></h5>
1079<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
1080<td>
1081<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>69/100</strong></span></h5>
1082<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
1083<td>
1084<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>59/100</strong></span></h5>
1085<p>Value for Taxes</td>
1086</tr>
1087</tbody>
1088</table>
1089</p></div><a id="virginiabeach" href="https://www.tempe.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Tempe</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
1090	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
1091		
1092		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
1093			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tempe-AZ-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Tempe AZ LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tempe-AZ-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Tempe-AZ-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
1093w, 450px" /></div>
1094		</figure>
1095	</div>
1096</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796847143-130e2c7e-0a7c" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773849254671"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Virginia Beach, Virginia</h3></div>
1097	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
1098		<div class="wpb_wrapper">
1099			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Virginia Beach, Virginia, earned a composite score of 195 in its community survey, surpassing the national average for large communities by 81 points. Virginia Beach’s results ranked more than 20% above national benchmarks in 15 key service areas, including public library services, waste disposal and recycling centers, bulky item collection, and the overall quality of local public schools. Situated along the Atlantic coast, Virginia Beach is known for its coastal lifestyle, strong municipal services, and reputation as both a welcoming community for residents and a destination for visitors.</span></p>
1100
1101		</div>
1102	</div>
1103<div id="el1773796847420-ed2bd034-4903" class="pix-el-text m-0  w-100  " ><p class=""><table style="height: 68px;" width="593">
1104<tbody>
1105<tr>
1106<td>
1107<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>75/100</strong></span></h5>
1108<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
1109<td>
1110<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>72/100</strong></span></h5>
1111<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
1112<td>
1113<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>48/100</strong></span></h5>
1114<p>Value for Taxes</td>
1115</tr>
1116</tbody>
1117</table>
1118</p></div><a id="wheaton" href="https://virginiabeach.gov/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Virginia Beach</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
1119	<div  class="wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left wpb_content_element">
1120		
1121		<figure class="wpb_wrapper vc_figure">
1122			<div class="vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="450" height="525" src="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Virginia-Beach-VA-LTWA.png" class="vc_single_image-img attachment-full" alt="" title="Virginia Beach VA LTWA" srcset="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Virginia-Beach-VA-LTWA.png 450w, https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Virginia-Beach-VA-LTWA-257x300.png 257w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 450px) 100v
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1123		</figure>
1124	</div>
1125</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796847619-1552609a-3d72" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left  vc_custom_1773849338429"><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Wheaton, Illinois</h3></div>
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1128			<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The City of Wheaton, Illinois, achieved a composite score of 247 in its community survey, surpassing the national average by 133 points. Wheaton’s ratings exceeded national benchmarks by more than 20% across 39 key service areas, including communication with the public, police-community engagement, safety programs, and recycling services. Located in DuPage County just west of Chicago, Wheaton is recognized for its strong public safety services and commitment to maintaining a safe, well-managed community for residents and businesses.</span></p>
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1131	</div>
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1135<td>
1136<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>95/100</strong></span></h5>
1137<p>Satisfaction of Services</td>
1138<td>
1139<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>81/100</strong></span></h5>
1140<p>Quality of Customer Service</td>
1141<td>
1142<h5><span style="color: #233062;"><strong>71/100</strong></span></h5>
1143<p>Value for Taxes</td>
1144</tr>
1145</tbody>
1146</table>
1147</p></div><a id="merriam" href="https://www.wheaton.il.us/" class="btn mb-2      btn-underline-cyan d-inline-flex align-items-center no-padding     btn-md" target="_blank" rel="noopener"    ><span class="font-weight-bold " >Explore Wheaton</span><svg class="pixfort-icon font-weight-bold   ml-2" width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-right-circle-1" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><path fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" d="M12,21 C16.9705627,21 21,16.9705627 21,12 C21,7.02943725 16.9705627,3 12,3 C7.02943725,3 3,7.02943725 3,12 C3,16.9705627 7.02943725,21 12,21 Z M7,12 L16,12 M12,17 L17,12 L12,7"/></svg></a></div></div></div><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper">
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1154</div></div></div></div><div id="el1773796848097-2fea965d-6d31" class="w-100 d-block "></div></div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div></section><div class="vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix"></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row_visible vc_custom_1738691777707 vc_column-gap-10 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex"><div class="wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 text-left"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div id="el1690406991818-088bea07-888c" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div  class="pix-heading-el text-left "><h3 class="text-primary font-weight-bold h3 heading-text el-title_custom_color mb-12" style="" data-anim-type="" data-anim-delay="0">Past Award Winners</h3></div><div id="el1690406933560-2163f09d-282e" class="w-100 d-block "></div><div class="accordion w-100 accordion-card " id="accordion-1690406241247-928a9163-5ee0"><div class="card ">
1155   <div class="card-header bg-light-opacity-7 pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg" id="heading1690406241343-f7827daf-7c09cd2f-55aad40b-0302" >
1156       <button class="btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-light-opacity-7" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse1690406241343-f7827daf-7c09cd2f-55aad40b-0302" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse1690406241343-f7827daf-7c09cd2f-55aad40b-0302" ><span class="d-inline-block text-primary svg-20 pix-mr-10" ><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span><span class="font-weight-bold text-primary" >2023-2024 Winners</span></button>
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1160         
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1163			<ul>
1164<li>Camas, Washington &#8211; <a href="https://www.cityofcamas.us/home">www.cityofcamas.us</a></li>
1165<li>Carrboro, North Carolina &#8211; <a href="http://www.townofcarrboro.org/">www.townofcarrboro.org</a></li>
1166<li>Concord, North Carolina &#8211; <a href="http://www.concordnc.gov/">www.concordnc.gov</a></li>
1167<li>Creve Coeur, Missouri &#8211; <a href="https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/">www.crevecoeurmo.gov</a></li>
1168<li>Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina &#8211; <a href="https://www.fuquay-varina.org/">www.fuquay-varina.org</a></li>
1169<li>Gaithersburg, Maryland &#8211; <a href="https://www.gaithersburgmd.gov/">www.gaithersburgmd.gov</a></li>
1170<li>Gladstone, Missouri &#8211; <a href="https://www.gladstone.mo.us/">www.gladstone.mo.us</a></li>
1171<li>Gulf Shores, Alabama &#8211; <a href="https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/">www.gulfshoresal.gov</a></li>
1172<li>Henderson, Nevada – <a href="https://www.cityofhenderson.com/">www.cityofhenderson.com</a></li>
1173<li>Hillsborough, North Carolina – <a href="https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/">www.hillsboroughnc.gov</a></li>
1174<li>Holly Springs, North Carolina &#8211; <a href="http://www.hollyspringsnc.gov/">www.hollyspringsnc.gov</a></li>
1175<li>Johnson County, Kansas &#8211;<a href="https://www.jocogov.org/"> www.jocogov.org</a></li>
1176<li>Johnston, Iowa &#8211; <a href="https://www.cityofjohnston.com/">www.cityofjohnston.com</a></li>
1177<li>Lake Forest, Illinois – <a href="https://www.cityoflakeforest.com/">www.cityoflakeforest.com</a></li>
1178<li>League City, Texas &#8211; <a href="http://www.leaguecitytx.gov/">www.leaguecitytx.gov</a></li>
1179<li>Leawood, Kansas – <a href="http://www.leawood.org/">www.leawood.org</a></li>
1180<li>Lee’s Summit Water Utilities – <a href="https://cityofls.net/water-utilities">cityofls.net/water-utilities</a></li>
1181<li>Lenexa, Kansas – <a href="https://www.lenexa.com/Home">www.lenexa.com</a></li>
1182<li>Lincolnwood, Illinois &#8211; <a href="http://www.lincolnwoodil.org/">www.lincolnwoodil.org</a></li>
1183<li>Meridian, Idaho &#8211; <a href="https://meridiancity.org/">www.meridiancity.org</a></li>
1184<li>Merriam, Kansas &#8211; <a href="https://www.merriam.org/Home">www.merriam.org</a></li>
1185<li>Mount Prospect, Illinois – <a href="http://www.mountprospect.org/">www.mountprospect.org</a></li>
1186<li>North Kansas City, Missouri &#8211; <a href="https://www.nkc.org/">www.nkc.org</a></li>
1187<li>Olathe, Kansas – <a href="http://www.olatheks.gov/">www.olatheks.gov</a></li>
1188<li>Pinehurst, North Carolina – <a href="https://www.vopnc.org/">www.vopnc.org</a></li>
1189<li>Roeland Park, Kansas – <a href="https://www.roelandpark.net/">www.roelandpark.net</a></li>
1190<li>Round Rock, Texas &#8211; <a href="https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/">www.roundrocktexas.gov</a></li>
1191<li>San Antonio, Texas &#8211; <a href="https://www.sa.gov/">www.sa.gov</a></li>
1192<li>Schertz, Texas &#8211; <a href="http://www.schertz.com/">www.schertz.com</a></li>
1193<li>Tempe, Arizona – <a href="https://www.tempe.gov/">www.tempe.gov</a></li>
1194<li>Wauwatosa, Wisconsin &#8211; <a href="http://www.wauwatosa.net/">www.wauwatosa.net</a></li>
1195<li>West Des Moines, Iowa &#8211; <a href="https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/">www.wdm.iowa.gov</a></li>
1196<li>Williamson County, Texas &#8211; <a href="https://www.wilcotx.gov/">www.wilcotx.gov</a></li>
1197</ul>
1198
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1205   <div class="card-header bg-light-opacity-7 pix-mb-10 shadow-sm rounded-lg" id="heading1724258608059-5b604512-977ecd2f-55aad40b-0302" >
1206       <button class="btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-light-opacity-7" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse1724258608059-5b604512-977ecd2f-55aad40b-0302" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse1724258608059-5b604512-977ecd2f-55aad40b-0302" ><span class="d-inline-block text-primary svg-20 pix-mr-10" ><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span><span class="font-weight-bold text-primary" >2022-2023 Winners</span></button>
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1210         
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1213			<ul>
1214<li>Brooklyn, Ohio – <a href="https://www.brooklynohio.gov/">www.brooklynohio.gov</a></li>
1215<li>Clayton, Missouri – <a href="https://www.claytonmo.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.claytonmo.gov</a></li>
1216<li>Johnson County, Kansas – <a href="https://www.jocogov.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.jocogov.org</a></li>
1217<li>Johnston, Iowa – <a href="https://www.cityofjohnston.com/">www.cityofjohnston.com</a></li>
1218<li>Kennesaw, Georgia – <a href="https://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/">www.kennesaw-ga.gov</a></li>
1219<li>La Porte, Texas – <a href="https://www.ci.la-porte.tx.us/">www.ci.la-porte.tx.us</a></li>
1220<li>Lebanon, Missouri – <a href="https://www.lebanonmissouri.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.lebanonmissouri.org</a></li>
1221<li>Longmont, Colorado – <a href="https://www.longmontcolorado.gov/">www.longmontcolorado.gov</a></li>
1222<li>Meridian, Idaho – <a href="https://www.meridiancity.org/">www.meridiancity.org</a></li>
1223<li>Mountain Brook, Alabama – <a href="https://www.mtnbrook.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.mtnbrook.org</a></li>
1224<li>Olathe, Kansas – <a href="https://www.olatheks.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.olatheks.gov</a></li>
1225<li>Pelham, Alabama – <a href="https://www.pelhamalabama.gov/">www.pelhamalabama.gov</a></li>
1226<li>Round Rock, Texas – <a href="https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/">www.roundrocktexas.gov</a></li>
1227<li>San Antonio, Texas – <a href="https://www.sanantonio.gov/">www.sanantonio.gov</a></li>
1228<li>Tempe, Arizona – <a href="https://www.tempe.gov/">www.tempe.gov</a></li>
1229<li>Town of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina – <a href="https://www.fuquay-varina.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.fuquay-varina.org</a></li>
1230<li>Vestavia Hills, Alabama – <a href="https://www.vhal.org/">www.vhal.org</a></li>
1231<li>Village of Glencoe, Illinois – <a href="https://www.villageofglencoe.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.villageofglencoe.org</a></li>
1232<li>Virginia Beach, Virginia – <a href="https://virginiabeach.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.virginiabeach.gov</a></li>
1233<li>WaterOne, Kansas – <a href="https://www.waterone.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.waterone.org</a></li>
1234<li>Wentzville, Missouri – <a href="https://www.wentzvillemo.gov/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.wentzvillemo.gov</a></li>
1235<li>West Des Moines, Iowa – <a href="https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/">www.wdm.iowa.gov</a></li>
1236</ul>
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1245       <button class="btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-light-opacity-7" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse1694013539305-2b75ccfe-cd05cd2f-55aad40b-0302" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse1694013539305-2b75ccfe-cd05cd2f-55aad40b-0302" ><span class="d-inline-block text-primary svg-20 pix-mr-10" ><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span><span class="font-weight-bold text-primary" >2021-2022 Winners</span></button>
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1247   <div id="collapse1694013539305-2b75ccfe-cd05cd2f-55aad40b-0302" class="collapse   vc_custom_1734632919066" aria-labelledby="heading1694013539305-2b75ccfe-cd05cd2f-55aad40b-0302">
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1250	<div class="wpb_text_column wpb_content_element" >
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1252			<ul>
1253<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Addison-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Addison, TX</a> (pop. 16,661) <a href="https://addisontexas.net/">www.addisontexas.net</a></li>
1254<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Auburn-AL-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Auburn, AL</a> (pop. 76,143) <a href="https://www.auburnalabama.org/">www.auburnalabama.org</a></li>
1255<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Burleson-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Burleson, TX</a> (pop. 47,641) <a href="https://www.burlesontx.com/">www.burlesontx.com</a></li>
1256<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Carrboro-NC-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Carrboro, NC</a>
1256 (pop. 21,295) <a href="https://townofcarrboro.org/">townofcarrboro.org</a></li>
1257<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Creve-Coeur-MO-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Creve Coeur, MO</a> (pop. 18,834) <a href="https://www.crevecoeurmo.gov/">www.crevecoeurmo.gov</a></li>
1258<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Gulf-Shores-AL-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gulf Shores, AL</a> (pop. 15,014) <a href="https://www.gulfshoresal.gov/">www.gulfshoresal.gov</a></li>
1259<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Henderson-NV-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Henderson, NV</a> (pop. 317,610) <a href="https://www.cityofhenderson.com/">www.cityofhenderson.com</a></li>
1260<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Hillsborough-NC-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hillsborough, NC</a> (pop. 9,660) <a href="https://www.hillsboroughnc.gov/">www.hillsboroughnc.gov</a></li>
1261<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Holly-Springs-NC-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Holly Springs, NC</a> (pop. 41,239) <a href="https://www.hollyspringsnc.us/">www.hollyspringsnc.us</a></li>
1262<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Johnson-County-KS-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Johnson County, KS</a> (pop. 609,863) <a href="https://www.jocogov.org/">www.jocogov.org</a></li>
1263<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/League-City-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">League City, TX</a> (pop. 114,392) <a href="https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/">www.leaguecitytx.gov</a></li>
1264<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Maplewood-MO-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maplewood, MO</a> (pop. 8,269) <a href="https://www.cityofmaplewood.com/">www.cityofmaplewood.com</a></li>
1265<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Olathe-KS-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Olathe, KS</a> (pop. 141,290) <a href="https://www.olatheks.org/">www.olatheks.org</a></li>
1266<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Plano-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plano, TX</a> (pop. 285,494) <a href="https://www.plano.gov/">www.plano.gov</a></li>
1267<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Platte-City-MO-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Platte City, MO</a> (pop. 4,784) <a href="https://www.plattecity.org/">www.plattecity.org</a></li>
1268<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Scarborough-ME-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scarborough, ME</a> (pop. 22,135) <a href="https://www.scarboroughmaine.org/">www.scarboroughmaine.org</a></li>
1269<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Schertz-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schertz, TX</a> (pop. 42,002) <a href="https://www.schertz.com/">www.schertz.com</a></li>
1270<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Westlake-TX-LTWA-072222.pdf" target="_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Westlake, TX</a> (pop. 1,623) <a href="https://www.westlake-tx.org/">www.westlake-tx.org</a></li>
1271</ul>
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1280       <button class="btn btn-link text-left rounded-lg bg-light-opacity-7" type="button" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapse1690406279901-8ed83b57-6e94cd2f-55aad40b-0302" aria-expanded="true" aria-controls="collapse1690406279901-8ed83b57-6e94cd2f-55aad40b-0302" ><span class="d-inline-block text-primary svg-20 pix-mr-10" ><svg class="pixfort-icon " width="24" height="24"  data-name="Line/pixfort-icon-arrow-bottom-2" viewBox="2 2 20 20"><polyline fill="none" stroke="var(--pf-icon-color)" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke-width="var(--pf-icon-stroke-width)" points="7 9.5 12 14.5 17 9.5"/></svg></span><span class="font-weight-bold text-primary" >2020-2021 Winners</span></button>
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1288<li><a href="https://news.auburnalabama.org/article/Top%20Stories/3791?fbclid=IwAR2JPLf8gV9hdLIElgn_wvWOP_56sh1iarExMP9I7kDmq0tguBJg0mqKRs
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1289<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Clayton_MO_Fall_2021.pdf">Clayton, MO</a> (pop. 16,747) <a href="https://www.claytonmo.gov/">www.claytonmo.gov</a></li>
1290<li><a href="https://www.wbtv.com/2020/11/24/concord-recognized-national-top-performer-delivery-services-with-etc-institutes-leading-way-award/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Concord, NC</a> (pop. 94,130) <a href="https://www.concordnc.gov/">www.concordnc.gov</a></li>
1291<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Fruita_CO_Fall_2021.pdf">Fruita, CO</a> (pop. 13,395) <a href="https://www.fruita.org/">www.fruita.org</a></li>
1292<li><a href="https://mailchi.mp/villageofglencoe/vog-media-release-11202020" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Glencoe, IL</a> (pop. 8,869) <a href="https://www.villageofglencoe.org/">www.villageofglencoe.org</a></li>
1293<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Johnston_IA_Fall_2021.pdf">Johnston, IA</a> (pop. 24,064) <a href="https://www.cityofjohnston.com/">www.cityofjohnston.com</a></li>
1294<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kirkwood_MO_Fall_2021.pdf">Kirkwood, MO</a> (pop. 29,461) <a href="https://www.kirkwoodmo.org/">www.kirkwoodmo.org</a></li>
1295<li><a href="https://www.lenexa.com/news/what_s_new/lenexa_recognized_with_leading_the_way_award" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lenexa, KS</a> (pop. 55,294) <a href="https://www.lenexa.com/">www.lenexa.com</a></li>
1296<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Maryland-Heights-MO-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maryland Heights, MO</a> (pop. 27,016) <a href="https://www.marylandheights.com/">www.marylandheights.com</a></li>
1297<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Mission_KS_Fall_2021.pdf">Mission, KS</a> (pop. 9,954) <a href="https://www.missionks.org/">www.missionks.org</a></li>
1298<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/North-Kansas-City-MO-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">North Kansas City, MO</a> (pop. 4,571) <a href="https://www.nkc.org/">www.nkc.org</a></li>
1299<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Olathe-KS-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Olathe, KS</a> (pop. 139,605) <a href="https://www.olatheks.org/">www.olatheks.org</a></li>
1300<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Plano-TX-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Plano, TX</a> (pop. 288,061) <a href="https://www.plano.gov/">www.plano.gov</a></li>
1301<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Platte-City-MO-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Platte City, MO</a> (pop. 4,968) <a href="https://www.plattecity.org/">www.plattecity.org</a></li>
1302<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Port_Washington_WI_Fall_2021.pdf">Port Washington, WI</a> (pop. 12,353) <a href="https://www.portwashingtonwi.gov/">www.portwashingtonwi.gov</a></li>
1303<li>Roland Park, KS (pop. 6,871) <a href="https://www.roelandpark.net/">www.roelandpark.net</a></li>
1304<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rolla-MO-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rolla, MO</a> (pop. 20,431) <a href="https://www.rollacity.org/">www.rollacity.org</a></li>
1305<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Schertz-TX-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Schertz, TX</a> (pop. 41,057) <a href="https://schertz.com/">www.schertz.com</a></li>
1306<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/St.Charles-IL-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">St. Charles, IL</a> (pop. 32,887) <a href="https://www.stcharlesil.gov/">www.stcharlesil.gov</a></li>
1307<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Tempe_AZ_Fall_202114779.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tempe, AZ</a> (pop. 192,364) <a href="https://www.tempe.gov/">www.tempe.gov</a></li>
1308<li><a href="https://www.trussvilletribune.com/2020/11/23/city-of-trussville-wins-national-award-after-citizen-survey/#:~:text=TRUSSVILLE%20%E2%80%94%20The%20city%20of%20Trussville,winner%20by%20the%20ETC%20Institute.&amp;text=%E2%80%9CETC%20Institute's%20'Leading%20the%20Way,a%20letter%20to%20the%20city" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Trussville, AL</a> (pop. 22,314) <a href="https://trussville.org/">www.trussville.org</a></li>
1309<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Wauwatosa-WI-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wauwatosa, WI</a> (pop. 48,376) <a href="https://www.wauwatosa.net/">www.wauwatosa.net</a></li>
1310<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Weldon_Spring_MO_Fall_2021.pdf">Weldon Spring, MO</a> (pop. 5,326) <a href="https://www.weldonspring.org/">www.weldonspring.org</a></li>
1311<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/West-Des-Moines-IA-2020-LTWA.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">West Des Moines, IA</a> (pop. 66,641) <a href="https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/">www.wdm.iowa.gov</a></li>
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1329<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Town-of-Apex-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apex, NC</a> (pop. 51,370) <a href="https://www.apexnc.org/">www.apexnc.org</a></li>
1330<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Coral-Springs-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coral Springs, FL</a> (pop. 132,568) <a href="https://www.coralsprings.org/Home">www.coralsprings.org</a></li>
1331<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Gladstone-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gladstone, MO</a> (pop. 27,126) <a href="https://www.gladstone.mo.us/">www.gladstone.mo.us</a></li>
1332<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Meridian-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Meridian, ID</a> (pop. 101,905) <a href="https://meridiancity.org/">www.meridiancity.org</a></li>
1333<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Merriam-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Merriam, KS</a> (pop. 11,185) <a href="https://www.merriam.org/Home">www.merriam.org</a></li>
1334<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Village-of-Mount-Prospect-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mount Prospect, IL</a> (pop. 54,604) <a href="https://www.mountprospect.org/">www.mountprospect.org</a></li>
1335<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/CIty-of-Olathe-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Olathe, KS</a> (pop. 139,605) <a href="https://www.olatheks.org/">www.olatheks.org</a></li>
1336<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Perryville-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Perryville, MO</a> (pop. 8,234) <a href="https://www.cityofperryville.com/">www.cityofperryville.com</a></li>
1337<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Village-of-Pinehurst-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinehurst, NC</a> (pop. 16,050) <a href="https://www.vopnc.org/">www.vopnc.org</a></li>
1338<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Raleigh-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raleigh, NC</a> (pop. 464,485) <a href="https://raleighnc.gov/">www.raleighnc.gov</a></li>
1339<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Raymore-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Raymore, MO</a> (pop. 21,196) <a href="https://www.raymore.com/">www.raymore.com</a></li>
1340<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Round-Rock-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Round Rock, TX</a> (pop. 124,434) <a href="https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/">www.roundrocktexas.gov</a></li>
1341<li><a href="https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/2141/Sugar-Land-Leads-the-Way-in-Citizen-Sati" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sugar Land, TX</a> (pop. 118,709) <a href="https://www.sugarlandtx.gov/">www.sugarlandtx.gov</a></li>
1342<li><a href="https://etcinstitute.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/City-of-Vestavia-Hills-LTWA-April-2021.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Vestavia Hills, AL</a> (pop. 34,307) <a href="https://vhal.org/">www.vhal.org</a></li>
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