City’s computer system handles Web, phone, fax requests 1st November 2001 While most local governments use personal computers as the main tool for delivering electronic government services, Denton, Texas, has expanded its definition
Managing customer relationships 1st November 2001 As local governments begin using more high-tech tools to conduct business, they run the risk of losing touch with the residents they serve.
Document recording system tested in Washington 1st November 2001 In April, the Thurston County, Wash., Auditor’s Office began a 72-day pilot program to test an electronic document recording system. The program’s goal
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Locking down on computer security 1st October 2001 Gaithersburg, Md., learned the importance of managing a comprehensive security program following two significant computer security breaches in June. Those
County manages floodplains with updated photos 1st October 2001 Until recently, Maricopa County, Ariz., used semirectified aerial photography in a GIS to help manage floodplains. However, the photographs lacked positional
City’s GIS team helps track growth, gather data 1st October 2001 The Santa Clarita, Calif., Planning, Building and Safety Department formed a four-member GIS team in 1999 to help manage development data in the city.
South Carolina cities receive online services discounts 1st October 2001 The Columbia, S.C.-based Municipal Association of South Carolina (MASC) and locally based VC3 have partnered to provide affordable online services software
TELECOMMUNICATIONS/Cities go underground for fiber optics 1st September 2001 City leaders, building owners and the general public are tired of the noise, traffic snarls and other inconveniences resulting from fiber optic cable
GOVERNMENT TECHNOLOGY/Training employees to use ERP systems 1st September 2001 While some technologies merely automate business processes, others redesign the processes to make them more efficient. When local governments decide to
Citywide GIS will warn of distressed properties 1st September 2001 Minneapolis is creating a citywide GIS database that will provide mapping information to city departments, residents and neighborhood associations. When
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S. 30th August 2024
