GovPilot

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Local governments are guided by a group of foundational principles that help set the groundwork for their actions and decisions. These basic principles should be upheld at all times because they help promote strong leadership which ultimately leads to stronger community involvement.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

OCTOBER 4, 2024

With this integration, Amazon Lex through Amazon Bedrock can access state user manuals and other documents as source data to answer questions from constituents in real time rather than waiting for a human agent to respond. Now, let’s look at the future flow Maria could have with these advancements in technology.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 22, 2022

Most (if not all) local government departments interact with constituents every day, especially when it comes to accepting and processing various applications, inspections, or document requests. and cost governments far too much in staff time and money.

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GovLoop

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Civic tech makes it easier for people to interact with government agencies. When well-designed, it improves constituent experiences (CX) and promotes equity and engagement. A new term to some, “civic tech” relates to technology that directly facilitates CX, constituent experience or communication.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

As election day approaches, local government officials face the challenge of ensuring that constituents are informed about critical voting procedures.

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GovPilot

APRIL 3, 2024

Local governments have many responsibilities and tasks they have to complete everyday, but one thing they often neglect is maintaining a robust marketing strategy. Most ask, “Why do governments need a marketing strategy?”

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GovLoop

AUGUST 4, 2022

Increased focus on constituent experience is pushing agencies to expand and redesign their digital services. Government services have lagged behind retail, but constituent expectations haven’t. But agencies, under pressure from constituents, can stumble when trying to increase digital services. Avoid These Mistakes.

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GovLoop

JUNE 6, 2024

Improving public trust and engagement doesn’t happen by chance. And agencies should realize that their audiences are ever-changing, said Carolina Prieto, Solution Advisor for Digital Communications with Granicus, a company that provides digital experiences to help agencies better serve their constituents.

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GovPilot

APRIL 9, 2024

In the complex world of local governance , the role of local government officials reaches far beyond policy making and administrative duties. Officials are the conduits by which communities seek representation and progress.

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GovPilot

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Local government challenges have grown ever more complicated in recent years. We’re coming out the other side of a years-long pandemic and witnessing increasingly extreme weather events, all while faith in public institutions is at an all-time low.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Modern Engagement Strategies Traditional Engagement Strategies Modern Engagement Strategies How To Get the Most Out of Citizen Engagement Initiatives Who Is Citizen Engagement For? How Much Time Does It Take to Build Effective Citizen Engagement? What Else Is Trending in Citizen Engagement?

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Despite public enthusiasm, oftentimes local governments have a difficult time protecting the endangered animal and plant species in their area, and communicating to constituents exactly why the loss of these species is so problematic. Many Americans throughout the nation care to save and protect endangered species.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 16, 2023

When you think of major cities, which comes to mind: pedestrians or cars? Chances are, you’re probably thinking of a lot of people walking and maybe even a few opting to use a bicycle!

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In today’s world of siloed and scattered data, agencies often have an incomplete picture of their constituents. An integrated platform saves money, automates routine tasks, encourages collaboration, and allows state and local agencies to provide more personalized services.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

It might seem obvious, but the goal of constituent engagement is to get services to the people who need them and to include resident voices on policies that affect them. But often state and local government workers spend too much of their time wrangling incompatible systems, struggling to get data, and meeting reporting requirements.

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GovPilot

MARCH 5, 2024

Local governments play a critical role in the functioning of society, bearing significant responsibilities and managing a wide range of essential tasks within the community.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 10, 2023

In both urban and rural communities, constituents and government officials alike, understand the serious threat that increased crime rates present to communities. Research shows that crime rates have risen throughout the United States during and beyond the pandemic.

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GovPilot

JUNE 4, 2024

Serving your community as a local government officia l is no small feat. In this role, you are tasked with the responsibility of not only managing the daily operations of your community, but also ensuring that your decisions align with the differing wants and needs of your fellow citizens.

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GovPilot

JUNE 21, 2024

Generating revenue for local governments is a tall task that many local officials find to be challenging in various ways. Mainly officials are often wondering, “Where do we even begin?”

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Unlike the Federal Government, which can and does run a large budget deficit, most local governments are legally required to prepare a balanced budget. Because local governments cannot spend more than they’ve budgeted each year, preparing a budget is one of their most critical jobs.

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GovPilot

JULY 4, 2024

Local government officials will often face uphill battles when it comes to getting constituents engaged with their websites. It's not just about providing valuable information; it is also about making sure that information is accessible and interesting enough to draw people in.

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GovPilot

MARCH 4, 2024

Local government officials are invaluable when it comes to ensuring their community is run in an organized, efficient, and positive manner, proving to be indispensable for several reasons.

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GovPilot

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Local government officials face a multitude of challenges in their roles. With the public looking to them to keep communities safe , healthy , and civically engaged , their jobs are not easy.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving societal landscape, local governments are continually pressed to deliver public services that are deeply responsive to the unique needs of their communities.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

By leveraging AWS to develop the next generation of GovTech technology, the startups aim to address justice and public safety challenges, such as increasing community engagement, deterring crime, and reducing recidivism. 911 call centers are facing unprecedented challenges, with high call volumes, legacy technology, and short staffing.

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GovPilot

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Oftentimes, these types of government employees are the ones who want insight into how they can improve at their roles and grow within your local government. Public officials that make the greatest impact on their communities are the ones that genuinely care about their jobs and how to improve the lives of those around them.

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GovPilot

MARCH 23, 2023

The Impact of Equity In Local Government The past few years have been a time of reflection due to societal shifts that have brought fresh attention to the treatment of marginalized groups in America. Nationwide, there is an outcry for better equity throughout workplaces, public spaces, educational and governmental institutions.

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GovPilot

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Failure to highlight and promote your local government’s mission and values can result in less support and decreased community engagement if the public isn’t well informed. Now more than ever, people are mindful about only supporting institutions that uphold values which reflect their own.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 28, 2024

A fiscal cliff, a term that underscores the urgency and potential abruptness of the financial crisis, occurs when local governments experience a sudden and severe economic downturn due to declining revenues and increasing expenditures. Recent economic shifts have intensified these issues. What is a fiscal cliff?

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AWS Public Sector Blog

MARCH 28, 2024

In this post, we will explore how to build a multilingual contact center that can provide near real-time assistance for a non-English-speaking constituent from an English-speaking agent. The constituent calls the main contact center number. The constituent’s voice is streamed near real time using Amazon Kinesis Data Streams.

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GovPilot

APRIL 27, 2023

As the baby boomer generation continues to age, local governments are facing a growing need to prioritize and protect their senior citizens. There are approximately 73 million baby boomers in the United States – all of whom will reach the age of 65 by 2030.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JULY 11, 2024

Leaders in education and state and local government know that technology is changing at a rapid pace. That’s the central theme of this year’s AWS IMAGINE conference for education, state, and local leaders presented by Amazon Web Services (AWS). There is no cost to attend; register now to secure your spot.

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GovPilot

JULY 26, 2023

Because of this, many citizens yearn for a stronger voice and a more responsive local government. Most Americans feel frustrated when the concerns and issues within their city or town go unnoticed or unresolved.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

AWS is vigilant about security,” said Tami Fillyaw, AWS finance and administration leader for state and local government. Fillyaw adds that AWS is architected for government security requirements, including PCI-DSS, HIPAA/HITECH, FedRAMP, GDPR, FIPS 140-2, NIST 800-171, and IRS 1075. Have you identified your stakeholders?

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GovLoop

JANUARY 31, 2023

Now that your organization has gotten into the groove of hybrid work, it’s time to take a moment to pause and reflect on how the overall switch to digital services has impacted the biggest part of your mission – meeting the needs of your constituents. Facts and figures that illustrate the current state of trust in local government.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 3, 2024

As the year draws to a close, the role of local government officials becomes increasingly demanding. During this time, the weight of their responsibilities intensifies with the pressure to wrap up the year’s initiatives, while also preparing for the challenges that may come with the new year.

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GovPilot

AUGUST 25, 2023

Local government operations are becoming a more relevant conversation topic in everyday life due to the relatively recent recognition in the media of the importance of local governance through television shows and movies.

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