Accelerating Innovation and Digital Transformation in Local Government
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The 54 winning cities in this year’s survey are incorporating community feedback into their plans, ensuring responsible AI use, maturing their data programs and navigating challenges without sacrificing service. -
The 52 counties honored in this year's awards from the Center for Digital Government are transforming local government with cutting-edge tech while focusing on resident services.
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Winning cities in the 2024 Digital Cities Survey are not only modernizing their IT infrastructure — they're investing in digital equity programs, upgrading resident-facing services and prioritizing data security.
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The cautionary shutdown also affected electronic programs, including the e-filing system for civil and criminal cases, used by attorneys to file pleadings, motions and petitions.
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An in-depth look into the state of the Illinois county assessor’s office highlighted the need for new technology and more staff to properly evaluate the more than 1.8 million property parcels under its purview.
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By folding Tellus Safety Solutions’ CAD-to-CAD communication software into a public safety platform used by over 5,000 agencies, CentralSquare aims to boost sharing between 911 centers around the country.
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The village is in the process of exploring how connected infrastructure and the latest iteration of high-speed Internet service could benefit residents. Nearby Racine has already taken steps in this direction.
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Plus, Cities of Service publishes the last case study for its 2018 Engaged Cities Award; Louisville, Ky., publishes its full What Works Cities Certification reports; and more!
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Lt. Gov. Tregenza Roach announced the launch of the Uniform Commercial Code module Wednesday. The tool will allow businesses to process and request electronic filings, as well as pay fees electronically.
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Urban Rivers, a Chicago-based environmental nonprofit, plans to dispatch a remote-controlled, trash-collecting robot. Eventually, they hope to have the general public controlling the vessel through their website.
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Developed by Axon, the company that provided the department with its body-worn cameras, the virtual reality technology allows its users to view computer-simulated scenarios through special headgear.
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The task force is charged with mapping the state's existing services and pinpointing gaps in broadband infrastructure to aid in the eventual development of a comprehensive statewide plan.
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Chief Technology Officer Saad Bashir is following through with his promises to reduce red tape and improve processes and structures within the Seattle Information Technology Department, starting with staff realignment.
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Around 8 percent of the city’s 744 closed-circuit surveillance cameras have stopped working, officials say. The causes range from end of useful life to severed cables, and officials hope fixes are on the way.
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A group of stakeholders is undertaking a tree count that should offer insights into the health and value of the 536-square-mile urban canopy. Tools like LiDAR will add to the comprehensive survey data.
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With the 2020 Census deadline growing closer, the city will use its digital inclusion grant-making program to educate citizens about the importance of being counted, and to help train census workers.
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The new center will allow investigators access to real-time information about firearms used in crimes, as well as provide management and analysis of evidence. The center is located within the State Attorney’s Office.
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The city is in the midst of one of the biggest IoT deployments in North America, involving cameras, microphones and sensors, that will help understand how people move through San Diego's streets.
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