Frequently Asked Questions

FlashVote is an independent, third-party platform for collecting community feedback transparently. Results are produced and reported by FlashVote, and participants see the same results as City staff. This shared access helps ensure openness and builds trust in the process.

FlashVote also allows responses to be published anonymously in the results, which can encourage more candid feedback while still meeting public information requirements.

Participation may include individuals with a legitimate stake in Seabrook, such as residents, city employees, business owners, or property owners. When a question is focused on resident opinion, FlashVote allows results to be viewed only for Seabrook residents.

Responses are collected in FlashVote’s secure system. The City receives community-level results, including percentages, totals, and grouped comments. These same results are shared with participants, so the community and the City are reviewing the same information.

FlashVote does not sell or share personal information. All data is encrypted and stored securely. The City does not receive individual responses tied to names, phone numbers, or accounts. Only summary results are provided.

Once a survey closes, the results are reviewed by City staff and City Council. The feedback becomes part of ongoing planning discussions and helps inform City decisions.

Survey results are emailed directly to participants after each survey concludes. Results are also posted publicly on the City’s website at www.seabrooktx.gov/flashvote so the broader community can review them.

Survey feedback helps inform the City’s Strategic Plan, which guides priorities, budgeting, and long-term projects. Community input is considered alongside available resources, legal requirements, and operational needs.

Not all feedback can be acted on right away. Implementation depends on factors such as funding, staffing, legal requirements, and long-term planning considerations. All feedback is reviewed and considered as part of the City’s decision-making process.

Surveys are among the tools the City uses to gather community input. The goal of the FlashVote program is to make feedback easier to share, improve transparency, and support informed planning over time.