Statewide Unions propose state budget cuts of $278 million – A coalition of unions and other public-sector groups released a report Tuesday suggesting state government could save $278 million over the next biennium by making a series of spending cuts. The group said savings could come from three sources: $66 million by further reducing theRead… Read more »
What’s with the buzz about open data these days? Why did New York City’s Chief Digital Officer Rachel Haot predict that, “Open data will saves lives” in 2013? Why did Mayor Emanuel in Chicago hire a Chief Data Officer? Cloud-based, open data software provider Socrata, Inc. has just release an “Open Data Field Guide” toRead… Read more »
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Okay. We are 10 days away from International Open Data Day this February 23rd, 2013. There is now so much going on, I’ve been excited to see the different projects people are working on. Indeed there is so much happening, I thought I’d share just a tiny fraction of it in a little blog postRead… Read more »
Over the years I have gone around and searched for different ways to get things out of my head, on paper, and in front of the right people quickly. The solution I’ve found to be most effective and efficient is the voice memo in terms of getting the ideas out and to other people toRead… Read more »
By Nicole Friedman, The Oregonian, February 12, 2013 Federal officials will kick off a series of visits to 100 cities around the nation Thursday as part of a White House program to support urban revitalization. First stop: Beaverton. The city will host the feds at a daylong symposium to discuss how government agencies, nonprofits andRead… Read more »
Open discussions between the leaders and employees of an organization are an excellent way to address concerns about, say, a looming budget crisis. Such a crisis — and the precepts of smart government — would dictate, however, that you don’t spend a fortune on travel, tech, and venue to have such a discussion. Well, youRead… Read more »
The U.S. government is all about transparency: it posts bids publicly. Yet, just because most opportunities are posted for the world to see, that doesn’t mean a level playing field. In order to increase your win rate, during capture, you have to learn how to take advantage of other open sources of information, in additionRead… Read more »
Good Morning Emerging Leaders! Welcome to the second day of guest buzzers! My name is Ben Bryant and I work as a Management Analyst with the City of Tualatin. In my guest buzz (blog), I want to share with you some wisdom from Tualatin’s City Manager, Sherilyn Lombos. Sherilyn has been one of the mostRead… Read more »
Gov Loop member Sandy Heierbacher blogged on February 2nd about the Knight Foundation’s Open Government News Challenge that runs from February 12 – March 18. The foundation wants to fund innovative ideas and initiatives focused on open government. Knight’s definition of “Open government” is broad, and ranges from small projects within existing structures to ambitiousRead… Read more »