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
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What worked?Government:● opened its data● engaged● got flexible
Joel Riphagen | @joelrip | @code4sac
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