Gov Gone Wild: Local Government Websites & Potential of OpenGov & Open Source

Gov Gone Wild Local Government Websites and Potential of OpenGov & Open Source PlatformsKristy “GovGirl” FifelskiCity of Reno, NevadaGov2.0a Conference May 6, 2011 in OKC, OK

My local governmentexperienceCortland- 3k popWheaton- 65k popReno- 220k

Size does matter1300 US Federal Agencies 36,000 Cities & Towns(size of moon) (size of earth times 7)

Size does matter

It’s a small world U.S. City Populations10000 9000 8000 7000 6000 5000 4000 3000 2000 City Populations 1000 0 Data from NLC.org

QuestionWhich state has the mostmunicipal governments?

Answer Illinois

who’s yo data?

Staff responsible for website 7% No staff members 50% Only 1 staff memberStats from 2009 NAGW member survey

CMs usage 45% Outside CMS 18% In-House CMS 30% No CMS!!Stats from 2009 NAGW member survey

How often redesign? 47% More than 4 yearsStats from 2009 NAGW member survey

Mobile Compatibility Only 10%Stats from 2009 NAGW member survey

Bigger pictureOpenGov and Gov2.0 strategies must focus on local government websites

Success with open platforms

Success with open platformsUSAsearch

Success with open platformsWordPress

Success with open platformsDrupal

Hope is out thereOpenPublicCivic CommonsLocal Gov Open Gov DirectiveChallenges , but also Opportunities

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Gov Gone Wild: Local Government Websites & Potential of OpenGov & Open Source

by Kristy Fifelski on May 06, 2011

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