Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

Civic TechnologyBridging the Gap Between Government and the Community

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

The Code for Sac Experience● Meetups/Hack nights● Civic events● Hackathons/Innovation challenges● Projects

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

How can civic technology connect government and the community?

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

Example #1:CHHS Open Data Portal

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Example #2:City of SacramentoOpen Budget Site

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

What worked?Government:● opened its data● engaged● got flexible

Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac

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Civic Technology