Plus, the data challenges that span multiple layers of government, next-generation 911 spreads to local departments in Florida, NYC launches new tech competitions and more...

Digital Communities
COMMUNITY & LOCAL GOV NEWS
MARCH 3, 2020

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Michelle Thong Departs San Jose Office of Civic Innovation
Michelle Thong, the digital services lead for the city of San Jose, Calif., was one of the founding members of the Office of Civic Innovation. Now she's leaving to join a tech company that works with government clients. READ MORE

DIGITAL COUNTIES SURVEY 2020
Call for Entries Digital Counties Survey 2020
The Center for Digital Government and NACo invite all U.S. counties to participate in their Digital Counties Survey. Get recognized for your achievements!
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Which Data Challenges Span Multiple Layers of Government?
Public servants who work with data in cities, counties and states have shared obstacles, including talent recruitment, converting complex ideas into simple language, synchronizing pilots with advance budgeting, and more. READ MORE

Next-Generation 911 Spreads to Local Departments in Florida
Local 911 departments tend to use technology that, while old, is comfortable and familiar. But a trio of Florida counties seems to represent part of an emerging movement toward next-generation 911 and the cloud. READ MORE

What’s New in Civic Tech: NYC Launches New Tech Competitions
Plus, Pew publishes its report on the status of broadband work within state government, IBM announces the theme for the 2020 Call for Code Global Challenge, and a new report outlines civic engagement strategies. READ MORE

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Town Considers Offering Streetlights to Charge Amazon Drones

Police Body Cam Usage Spreading in New Hampshire Departments

Are Illinois’ New Voting Machines Safer Than Paper Ballots?

Buffalo, N.Y., Planning for Scooters, Autonomous Buses

Pennsylvania Counties Plan to Form Nonprofit for Broadband

San Diego Boardwalk’s New Scooter Ban Goes into Effect

San Joaquin County, Calif., to Use New Tech in Election

USDA Grants Could Bring Broadband to Southeastern Texas

Atlanta Moves Forward with $173B Transit Overhaul Plan

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Pregnancy-Related Deaths Are Up. Could Broadband Help?

Michigan Schools to Benefit from Latest PlanetM Grants

Los Angeles Buys in to the Promise of the Electric Fire Truck

INDUSTRY RESOURCES

Emerging Technologies: Are You Ready for What's Next?

Redefining How CIOs and CISOs Should Approach Cybersecurity in the Future

Future of Work: Recruiting and Retaining Employees in the Government IT Workforce

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