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Citizen Priorities in Alexandria Elections
Features: ACTion Alexandria, Neighborland, Change by Us
by Lauren Dyson
In Alexandria, VA, city council election debates include questions posted by citizens in online forums.
Using Social Media to Monitor Public Sentiment
by challer
Transit and Planning Authorities can leverage tools like Twitter to gain insight into public sentiment.
Creating Inclusive Online Conversations
Features: GroupServer
by Lauren Dyson
The potential for online tools to open up dialogue between government and citizens is huge, but how can cities ensure that everyone’s voice is represented in the...
Honolulu Taps Into Citizen Knowledge
Features: CitySourced
by pjfiorenza
Honolulu uses mobile app to let citizens connect with government and become more involved the process of improving the city.
Palo Alto Mayor Chats with Residents
Social Media is becoming ever more ingrained in the political landscape, and the government of Palo Alto -- a city known for being tech savvy -- is taking advantage.





