Our research brings leaders clarity around complex planning, policy making and communication challenges. We are proud to share a collection of projects that demonstrate how our work has helped bring about meaningful results for our clients and their communities.
DHM partnered with WSAC to deliver a comprehensive, Legislature-directed study exploring funding for a statewide promise program—research grounded in national policy research, expert insights, and actionable recommendations.
Facing a significant budget shortfall in spring 2025, Portland’s City Council partnered with DHM Research to conduct a multilingual, citywide survey that asked residents to make real tradeoff decisions between essential services and revenue options—yielding nuanced insights that helped leaders navigate difficult funding choices with community values at the center.
To address critical funding shortfalls for emergency services after a failed levy attempt, the City of Gresham partnered with DHM to conduct in-depth research to understand voters’ concerns and priorities.
To support informed legislative decision-making, DHM partnered with the Oregon Association of Water Utilities (OAWU) to assess the infrastructure, financial, and operational needs of small and very small community water systems across the state.