ProudCity Turns to Partners to Unbundle Web Tech, Service
The company, which offers technology to help local governments set up and run their websites, is using certified partners so that agencies can use different firms for things like implementation and content development.
May 13, 2021 •
Shutterstock/dencg Seeking to make it easier for local governments to take on all the challenges of creating and running a website, gov tech company ProudCity is starting up a Certified Service Partners program.
The company provides open source technology for local government websites, but to actually own a website takes much more than technology. Content strategy and development, accessibility and workflows are all considerations.
Local Gov Leader Rebecca Woodbury Launches Consultancy
After stepping down as digital services chief for the city of San Rafael, Calif., Woodbury is continuing her work at her new company, Department of Civic Things. Her focus: Helping small jurisdictions change. Eyragon Eidam/Government Technology
Rebecca Woodbury, the digital services chief for the city of San Rafael, Calif., who made a name for herself as an outspoken advocate for innovation in local government, has started her own company.
The startup, called Department of Civic Things, is a consultancy Woodbury has created to carry on her work with more local governments especially small ones.
Marin project works toward countywide internet access [The Marin Independent Journal, Novato, Calif.]
Dec. 31 Marin County has launched a new initiative aiming to ensure all residents can access high-speed, affordable internet service.
The “Digital Marin” project organizers plan to begin working with residents, governments and internet providers to determine where the service gaps exist and create an inventory of the broadband equipment the county already has, said Liza Massey, the county chief information officer.
“There wasn’t really a plan like this,” Massey said. “It’s a huge undertaking and it’s great the community has stepped up.”
The plan would allow local governments and other partners to prioritize certain projects, seek grants and shed light on areas where mutually beneficial projects could be conducted across jurisdictional boundaries.