Name the City: Council Considers the Name the City Survey Results
11 July 2026
More than 2,000 residents weighed in on the future name of the city, with survey results showing strong support for a change.
The city council recently received a recap of the naming surveys completed by residents. According to the results, 83% of respondents said they wanted to change the city’s name, and 2,189 residents shared their preferences. The overall preferred names are Eden, Eden Valley, and Pineview, in that order.
Residents were notified about how to participate through a mailed notice. The mailer was paid for through community donations raised by the Name Advisory Committee.
Survey Results by District
The likely preferred name based on the sliding scale in each district was Eden, with Pineview and Eden Valley appearing as secondary preferences in several districts.
11 July 2026
More than 2,000 residents weighed in on the future name of the city, with survey results showing strong support for a change.
The city council recently received a recap of the naming surveys completed by residents. According to the results, 83% of respondents said they wanted to change the city’s name, and 2,189 residents shared their preferences. The overall preferred names are Eden, Eden Valley, and Pineview, in that order.
Residents were notified about how to participate through a mailed notice. The mailer was paid for through community donations raised by the Name Advisory Committee.
Survey Results by District
The likely preferred name based on the sliding scale in each district was Eden, with Pineview and Eden Valley appearing as secondary preferences in several districts.
| District | Likely Preferred Name | Likely Secondary Choice |
|---|---|---|
| District 1 | Eden | Pineview |
| District 2 | Eden | Pineview |
| District 3 | Eden | Eden Valley |
| District 4 | Eden | Pineview |
| District 5 | Pineview or Eden | Eden Valley |
University Support and Survey Review
Mia Foster from Weber State University, with support from Dr. Gary Johnson, assisted the city in writing the survey questions and analyzing the results. The survey was conducted using Qualtrics, a widely used research platform utilized by Weber State University.
Council members also discussed whether some participants may have submitted multiple responses. In a follow-up email, Foster stated that the first survey’s initial duplicate-response setting had not been enabled immediately, but duplicate responses were later flagged and removed. For the second survey, the duplicate-response setting was enabled.
Next Steps
The council is expected to continue the discussion at its next work session on July 20, with hopes of reaching a decision. If the council decides to move forward with a name change, city leaders said they would welcome volunteers to help with the implementation process.
Residents interested in volunteering or sharing feedback are encouraged to contact the city through its website at ogdenvalley.gov.