Govlaunch Podcast

On this episode, Devta Kidd, Innovation Director for Bloomington, Indiana joins me to talk about low budget, impactful innovation that any local government can try. We'll talk about cross-departmental buy-in strategies for engaging the community and what questions we should be asking as we progress through a project lifecycle to ensure innovation remains at the center.Featured government: City of Bloomington, IndianaEpisode Guests: Devta Kidd  – Innovation DirectorVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

The legal division is often assumed to be slow and archaic, even a barrier to innovation. In the City of Hamilton's case, this couldn't be further from the truth. The division has created model policies around some big disruptors, such as the sharing economy, that are now being replicated around the world. Featured government: City of Hamilton, CanadaEpisode Guests:Monica Ciriello  – Director Municipal Law and Licensing Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Back in 2019, the city of Montréal was a successful bidder of the Canadian government Smart Cities Challenge. This allowed Montreal to kick off a multi-year multi-project effort to tackle everything from food security to mobility.Featured government:  Montréal, CanadaEpisode Guests:Aldo Rizzi, Program Director – Smart City Innovation Program chez Ville de MontréalPatrick Lozeau, Advisor in charge of data projects for Montreal in CommonVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

With police forces in many local governments coming under major scrutiny, we'll hear how one government is looking at risk management, crisis management, internal audit, and ultimately ways to improve resiliency to drive impactful and equitable policing.Featured government:  Paris, FranceEpisode Guest: Inès Boubaker, Risk Manager, Paris City HallVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Olivia dives into what this new tech is and what roles local government practitioners can play in these emerging spaces.Episode Guests: Dani Pico, Director of Community at ForumDani is a long time start-up operator focused on the education and innovation sectors. Currently, Dani is the Director of Community at Forum Ventures, an early stage fund and accelerator program focused on B2B SaaS.Zachary HabayebReal Estate Tokenization in the UKVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation. 

Digital inclusion work is progressing in Detroit, and citizen-centered projects, and an understanding of their experience has been a major component of the city's success to date. Towards their goal of providing sustainable broadband access to residents via an automatic open access fiber network, Autumn and her team are finding creative ways to talk to residents and get their buy-in. Featured government: City of Detroit, MIEpisode guests: Autumn Evans, Deputy Director of Digital Inclusion/Equity and Connect 313 Operations Director for the City of Detroit, MI.Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

This discussion accompanies our new report: Innovation in Public Finance, which is now available on govlaunch.com. The guide features dozens of local government success stories and is made possible in part by SAP Concur, a company that's helping government teams around the world automate spending processes so they can run more efficiently. Govlaunch is joined by a tremendous panel, including Hughey Newsom, Chief Financial Officer at Wayne County, Michigan,  Sarah Robinson, Finance Director for the City of Deer Park, Texas, and Jim McClurkin, Senior Director for Public Sector at SAP Concur. More info: Featured governments:  Wayne County, MichiganHughey Newsom, Chief Financial OfficerCity of Deer Park, TexasSarah Robinson, Finance DirectorDuscission Facilitaor:SAP ConcurJim McClurkin, Senior Director for Public SectorVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Siddy Holloway's work is centered around getting the public engaged in mobility through various forms of creative storytelling. With London being home to the world's oldest underground transit network there is a lot of history and knowledge to reveal. Learn more about how London is sharing its public transit stories and how you may be able to engage with your community on the topic of mobility. Featured government: Transport for London (Transport Authority for the city of London, UK)Episode guests: Siddy Holloway, Engagement Manager at the London Transport Museum and co-presenter of UKTV's 'Secrets of the London Underground'Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Govlaunch co-founder James Alfano and Michael Pegues from Aurora, Illinois discuss the importance of cultivating public-private partnerships, seeing through the smart city hype, and tips for a strong foundation upon which is smart city or connected community can be built.Featured government: City of Aurora, ILEpisode guests: Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer at the City of AuroraVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Tanya joins the Govlaunch Podcast to share her story and to encourage other public sector leaders to think about ways that they can be cloud first, mobile first, and to incorporate omnichannel engagement and strategies for meeting the public wherever they're at 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.More info:Featured government: King County, Washington, USAEpisode guests: Tanya Hannah, Director and Chief Information OfficerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

As countries focus their efforts on reducing their impact on the environment and cutting back their emissions, cities are an integral part of the solution. Olivia and Caroline dive into what cities are doing and what's still left to be done.Episode guests: Caroline Brouillette, National Policy Manager for Climate Action Network Canada.Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Kate Bender, Chief Analytics Officer for Kansas City, MO joins the Govlaunch podcast to talk about staff engagement, an increasingly important and timely topic as organizations navigate a return to work and high turnover. We'll learn how survey tools and data is helping drive internal culture change and promote retention. Featured government: City of Kansas City, MissouriEpisode guests: Kate Bender, Chief Analytics Officer for Kansas City, MissouriVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this episode, Olivia's joined by Jeanne Holm, deputy mayor for the city of LA who's tasked with leading both the innovation and budget portfolios. As a notable figure in the data science space, she's currently leveraging data truths to debunk misconceptions in complex policy areas, such as homelessness. Jeanne has a unique public sector perspective of having gone from her role at NASA to local government.Featured government: City of Los Angeles, CAEpisode guests: Jeanne Holm, Deputy Mayor of Budget and Innovation at the City of Los AngelesVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Olivia sits down with City of Toronto's Manager of Circular Economy and Innovation, Meaghan Davis. Toronto has been fostering a circular approach to many facets of its operations and as cities across the globe pay increasing attention to how their services either harm or help the environment, going for circularity is key. Olivia and Meaghan dive into Toronto's bold vision for a sustainable future, and how you may be able to incorporate more sustainable practices in your own local government. Featured government: City of Toronto, CanadaEpisode guests: Meaghan Davis, BA, MPL - Manager of Circular Economy and InnovationVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Social innovations are social practices created with the goal of extending and strengthening civil society. Montréal's action plan aims to encourage innovative initiatives that have a beneficial effect on the community by supporting social economy enterprises (mutuals and cooperatives), NPOs, and private entrepreneurship with a social purpose.More info:Featured government: Ville de Montréal, CanadaEpisode guests: Cecile Vergier, Commissaire au développement économique - Innovation Sociale Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

The Chief Data Officer for the City of Paterson in New Jersey joins the Govlaunch podcast. Paterson, like many cities across the globe, is looking to improve equity and outcomes for those historically marginalized. They've partnered with Bloomberg Cities on a variety of projects ranging from license restoration to a guaranteed income pilot. So let's get into these and how your local government may be able to explore similar initiatives. More info:Featured government: City of Paterson, NJEpisode guests: Harsha Mallajosyula, Chief Data OfficerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies. Reichental co-authored an activity book for kids with Brett Hoffstadt, Exploring Smart Cities Activity Book for Kids, which can be also purchased here.More info:Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan ReichentalVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies.More info:Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan ReichentalVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Dr. Jonathan Reichental is the founder of human future, which is a global business and technology advisory investment and education firm. Former CIO for the city of Palo Alto in California and is also the bestselling author of Smart Cities for Dummies.More info:Episode guests: Dr. Jonathan ReichentalVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

When in crisis mode, structure and chain of command is paramount. However, innovation is not just nice to have in these moments...It's a necessity. Toronto's Fire Chief Matthew Pegg shares some leadership advice and tips for maintaining calm and driving innovation in times of crisis. More info:Featured government: Toronto, ON CanadaEpisode guests: Matthew Pegg, Fire Chief, General Manager of Emergency Management, and COVID-19 Incident CommanderVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

As cities continue to leverage data for better decision-making and better outcomes, driving a data culture has never been more crucial. Learn about why local government practitioners should foster a data-centric culture of their own and the steps necessary to achieve this.Episode Guests: Adam Beck - Executive Director, Smart Cities Council Australia New ZealandAdam is the founding Executive Director of Smart Cities Council Australia New Zealand, an organisation that is part of the world's largest network of smart cities practitioners and policymakers who's goal is to make cities more liveable, workable, and sustainable.Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

We've had the opportunity to talk with governments of all sizes and companies ranging from seed stage to establish enterprise giants and know firsthand the difficulties in reaching the public sector. Geoff Milz from Colerain Township, Ohio, and Tom Carroll from Village of Silverton, Ohio, join us to talk more about the obstacles that keep them from signing on the dotted line and what organizations may want to consider in their approach to public sector sales. Episode guests:Geoff Milz - Township Administrator, Colerain Township, OhioTom Carroll -  Village Manager,  Village of Silverton, OhioVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Edd Elliot and Mia Millman from PUBLIC, Europe's leading GovTech accelerator and venture firm join the Govlaunch podcast to discuss the core skill set public servants will increasingly need as we move toward more data and technology driven organizations. They share how public servants can up-skill and become equipped to handle this increasingly digital and data driven space.More info:Featured: PUBLIC (public.io)Episode guests: Edd Elliott, Head of Growth, PUBLICMia Millman, Programme Manager, PUBLIC School of TechnologyVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

With explosive growth in the GovTech marketplace and new technologies aimed to enable local governments to operate an entirely different way, we see tremendous opportunity to redefine public service as we know it. We talk about the state of GovTech and hear advice for those in public service navigating this increasingly complex and fast moving space. More info:Featured: PUBLIC (public.io)Episode guests: Edward Elliott, Head of Growth at PUBLICJohnny Hugill, Head of Research at PUBLICVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Although local governments are notorious for planning, is there merit to learning how to effectively unplan? Listen in for tips on how the most innovative changes can come from taking away from processes versus adding more to them. More info:Featured government: City of Toronto, CanadaEpisode guests: Denis Carr,  Supervisor Open DataAnthea Foyer, Sector Development Officer, IDM OfficeVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Eden Prairie has created an environment where frontline staff is empowered to experiment and innovate. From allocating time specifically to developing these bespoke innovations to ensuring innovation is embedded in the city's overall objectives, Eden Prairie has been recognized for its innovative spirit, most notably in the realm of public works. By taking a comprehensive approach to fostering innovation, this US city is ensuring the best delivery of services to its residents. More info:Featured government: Eden Prairie, MNEpisode guests: Rick Getschow, City ManagerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In the past four episodes, we've taken a comprehensive dive into the innovative work underway in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As new leadership has brought a wave of new ideas and philosophies, we can see firsthand what's possible with the right structure and people in place to make it happen. Our hope is that Lancaster's story will inspire other local governments regardless of size to work toward breaking down silos, focus on accomplishing citywide goals, and really foster a culture of innovation. More info:Featured government: Lancaster, PAEpisode guests: Danene Sorace, MayorStephen Campbell, Director of Public WorksVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Today, we continue our series with nnovative city, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In this episode, I chat with Lancaster's police chief and fire chief about how all departments are coming together around the central goal of engaging the community and taking a more human-centered approach to city leadership. More info:Featured government: Lancaster, PAEpisode guests: John Bey, Police ChiefScott Little, Fire CheifVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this episode, Jess King, Patrick Hopkins and Sharon Allen-Spann from Lancaster share how their roles are promoting more equality in government, from expanding language access to hiring practices that support more equitable governance from within.More info:Featured government: Lancaster, PAEpisode guests: Jess King, Chief of StaffPatrick Hopkins, Business AdministratorSharon Allen-Spann, Leadership Development and Diversity ManagerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In Part 1 of our series on,the up-and-coming innovative city, Lancaster, PA,  we talked with Mayor Danene about some organizational changes made to support open lines of communication internally and more effective engagement with residents. This interview with  Milzy Carrasco, Director of Neighborhood Engagement and Chris Delfs, Director of Community Planning & Economic Development, we dive into some projects underway in their departments and more generally, how priority projects align with the city's strategic goals. More info:Featured government: Lancaster, PAEpisode guests: Milzy Carrasco, Director of Neighborhood Engagement and Chris Delfs, Director of Community Planning & Economic DevelopmentVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In the weeks to follow, we'll tap into some core strategies and projects that are defining this mid-sized city. From strategies to support inclusivity and equity to homelessness prevention to establishing a comprehensive plan, Mayor Danene Sorace has been busy. At Govlaunch, we strongly believe that innovation can happen at all levels of government and across departments. And while we provide open tools for any public servant to reference as inspiration on their innovation journey, we acknowledge the work is hard if done in a vacuum. It's a lot easier to get there when leadership is fully on board with innovative new ideas, a more collaborative work style, and management by results.More info:Featured government: Lancaster, PAEpisode guests: Danene Sorace, MayorVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Transport for London developed a creative approach to improving their procurement processes, cutting through bureaucracy that hindered co-developing solutions with the market. More info:Featured government: Transport for London, UKEpisode guests: Rikesh Shaw, Head of Commercial InnovationVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Detroit is working tirelessly to implement a city-wide sustainable digital inclusion strategy on behalf of the a hundred thousand plus residents without fixed broadband access. From leveraging a creative win-win strategy for getting buy-in from important stakeholders to taking the time to discuss and engage locally with the community, the city of Detroit has already managed to shift the dial on digital inclusion in just over two years.More info: Featured government: Detroit, MIEpisode guests: Joshua Edmonds, Detroit's Director for Digital inclusionVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In part 1, we talk with Joshua Edmonds to learn about Connect 313 - Detroit's citywide, data-driven digital inclusion strategy. Joshua shares lessons learned and winning strategies for bringing various stakeholders together to improve connectivity and access to devices for Detroiters. Directly reporting to the CIO at the City of Detroit, the Director for Digital inclusion is responsible for developing and implementing a citywide, sustainable digital inclusion strategy on behalf of the 100,000+ residents lacking fixed-broadband access. This position is a unique partnership between the University of Michigan and the City of Detroit with support from the Knight Foundation.More info: Featured government: Detroit, MIEpisode guests: Joshua Edmonds, Detroit's Director for Digital inclusionVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Sam Wells from Albany, New York, to learn about the work they're doing to make better use of their data in-house and to work more collaboratively across departments. The co-founder of Tolemi joins us as well and together we'll learn what made Albany choose Tolemi to help break down their data silos and unlock the power of their data for better decision-making and what you should know as well in your search for an appropriate vendor. More info: Featured government:  Albany, NYGovernment Guest:  Sam Wells, Neighborhood Stabilization CoordinatorFeatured Maker: TolemiMaker Guest: Andrew Kieve, Co-founderVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Collin Boyce, Chief Innovation Officer for the city of Tucson, Arizona, to learn about the work they're doing to build a strong data culture. Scott Morris from Qlik joins us as well and together we'll learn what made Tucson choose Qlik to help with end-to-end data management from analytics to community-facing visualizations and what you should know as well in your search for an appropriate vendor.More info: Featured government:  City of Tucson, AZGovernment Guest:  Collin Boyce, CIOFeatured Maker: QlikMaker Guest: Scott Morris, Field Sales Director, Public SectorVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Govlaunch is the wiki for local government innovation and on this short series, we're talking all about data driven insights. I'll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better use various data sources, to make sense of their data in-house, and ultimately lead more efficient and resilient organizations.Our goal is to expose local governments of all sizes to the tools available and to provide useful information about some of the leading products out there - so that you can spend less time researching products and asking the hard questions and hopefully get to make smarter, more data-driven decisions much faster.More info: Featured government:  City of MiamiGovernment Guest:  Mike Sarasti, Director of Innovation & Technology & CIOFeatured Maker: mySidewalkMaker Guest: Stephen HardyVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Take a deep dive into Wellington's innovative efforts; from implementing a strong “Civil Defense” to establishing “rules as code”. If you don't know know what these are, or really want to explore how to implement them successfully, this podcast with Innovation Lead Sean Audain of Wellington City Council, New Zealand is a must-listen.More info: Featured government: Wellington City Council, New ZealandEpisode guests: Sean Audain, City Innovation LeadVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In a previous episode, the city of Richmond joined us to talk about the revamp of their existing 311 service and their approach to vendor management more generally. The episode was a big hit, which doesn't come as a surprise. Local governments aren't necessarily looking for fancy new products. Sometimes the best solution is something already procured and just needs a product manager like Tina in Richmond to bring it to life.More info: Featured government: Richmond, VAEpisode guests: Pete Breil, Director of Citizen Services: Tina Haney, Product ManagerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this episode, Olivia from our team chats with the city of Helsingborg. This Swedish city is getting recognized for its bold approach to innovation with these efforts culminating in H22, which is both a movement as well as a citywide expo centered on innovation set to occur in 2022. One of H22’s many projects includes a new approach to sewer systems in cities. More info: Featured government: Helsingborg, SEEpisode guests: Kristin Engholm, H22 Project ManagerVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Citizen engagement is top of mind for many local governments. And it should be. Local governments continue to grapple with communications strategies around COVID and the vaccine, are working with tightening budgets and are continuing to face pressure to innovate at the same pace as private sector companies. And building and maintaining trust with your community is key.Interview with Joshua Silver, Lead Planner for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships for the DC Office of Planning and Dr. Benjamin Stokes, Founder of the Playful City Lab at American University.More info: Featured government: Washington, D.C.Episode guests:Joshua Silver, Lead Planner for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, DC Office of PlanningDr. Benjamin Stokes, Founder of the Playful City Lab at American UniversityVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

Citizen engagement is top of mind for many local governments. And it should be. Local governments continue to grapple with communications strategies around COVID and the vaccine, are working with tightening budgets and are continuing to face pressure to innovate at the same pace as private sector companies. And building and maintaining trust with your community is key.Interview with Joshua Silver, Lead Planner for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships for the DC Office of Planning and Dr. Benjamin Stokes, Director of The Playful City Lab at American University.More info: Featured government: Washington, D.C.Episode guests:Joshua Silver, Lead Planner for Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships, DC Office of PlanningDr. Benjamin Stokes, Director of The Playful City Lab at American UniversityVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

The Helsinki Smart Region is a conglomeration of several municipalities in Finland working towards common goals: things like fighting climate change and improving mobility through innovation ecosystems that are cross-sectoral. More info: Featured government: Helsinki Smart RegionEpisode guests: Venla Virkamäki, Strategic Advisor on EU Affairs Helsinki Smart RegionVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

As cities with deep digital divides, populations of people that have been historically undercounted and forgotten, and at a time with heightened distrust in government, Philly and DC were able to overcome the odds to boost census participation through some creative, human-centered strategies. We dive into strategies pre-pandemic and their pivot post-lockdown and how lessons learned from their census work is driving future city wide engagement strategies. Read More.More info: Featured government: Washington, D.C. & Philadelphia, PAEpisode guests: Stephanie Reid, Executive Director Philly Counts 2020Melissa Bird, Executive Director, District Census 2020Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

As cities with deep digital divides, populations of people that have been historically undercounted and forgotten, and at a time with heightened distrust in government, Philly and DC were able to overcome the odds to boost census participation through some creative, human-centered strategies. We dive into strategies pre-pandemic and their pivot post-lockdown and how lessons learned from their census work is driving future city wide engagement strategies. More info: Featured government: Washington, D.C. & Philadelphia, PAEpisode guests: Stephanie Reid, Executive Director Philly Counts 2020Melissa Bird, Executive Director, District Census 2020Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government: Clay County, FloridaGovernment Guests: Samantha Radomski, Administrative and Web Content SpecialistFeatured Maker: GranicusMaker Guest: John DuckwitzVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government:  Eden Prairie, MinnesotaGovernment Guest: Rick Getschow, City ManagerFeatured Maker: PolcoMaker Guests: Matt Fulton and Michelle KobayashiVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government:  Lancaster, PennsylvaniaGovernment Guest:  Milzy Carrasco. Director of Neighborhood EngagementFeatured Maker: CitizenLabMaker Guest: Ben GordonVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on innovators in local government across the globe. Read the Guide.More info: Featured government:  Portland, MaineGovernment Guest:  Jessica Grondin, Director of communications and digital servicesFeatured government board:  Calgary Board of Education Government Guest:  Deb Hamilton, Community engagement consultantFeatured Maker: Civil SpaceMaker Guest: Tim Booker, CEOVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on leading citizen engagement tools and the innovators in local government putting their products to use.  Read the Guide.More info: Featured government:  City of Williamsburg, VAGovernment Guest:  Mark Barham, Information Technology DirectorFeatured government:  City of Arlington, TX Government Guest:  Ryan Hunt, Managing EditorFeatured Maker: CitibotMaker Guest: Bratton RileyVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.

In this short series, we’re talking all about Citizen Engagement. I’ll be highlighting some of the innovators in local government leveraging available tools to better engage with the communities they serve. Our goal is to expose more local governments to the tools available to help by efficiently providing useful information about some of the leading products out there. We’d love it if you could spend less time finding and researching products and hopefully get to launching your digital efforts to engage with your residents more quickly. Stay tuned for more episodes on leading citizen engagement tools and the innovators in local government putting their products to use.  Read the Guide.More info: Featured government: Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council, UKGovernment Guests:  Beverly Wilson, Insight and Intelligence ManagerAnna Miller,  Research Team ManagerFeatured Maker: Bang the TableMaker Guest: Jonathan BradleyVisit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.