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Congratulations to the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance team in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia on the launch of their citywide data strategy last month. Cities in the Alliance develop a multi-year data strategy to support data collection and use across their workforce.
April 25, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Congratulations to the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance team in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia on the launch of their citywide data strategy last month. Cities in the Alliance develop a multi-year data strategy to support data collection and use across their workforce.
This week, GovEx Chief of Staff Rudy de Leon Dinglas joined the IBM Center for the Business of Government podcast, reflecting on how storytelling and lived experience complement data when shaping public policies.
Listen Now: www.businessofgovernment.org/interviews
Listen Now: www.businessofgovernment.org/interviews
Interviews | IBM Center for The Business of Government
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April 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
This week, GovEx Chief of Staff Rudy de Leon Dinglas joined the IBM Center for the Business of Government podcast, reflecting on how storytelling and lived experience complement data when shaping public policies.
Listen Now: www.businessofgovernment.org/interviews
Listen Now: www.businessofgovernment.org/interviews
From outer space to city hall — On our podcast GovEx Research and Analytics Director Sara Bertran de Lis, PdD shares her journey to public sector data and why the rise of AI makes strong data infrastructure more critical than ever.
🎧 Listen now: blubrry.com/govexdatapoi...
🎧 Listen now: blubrry.com/govexdatapoi...
April 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
From outer space to city hall — On our podcast GovEx Research and Analytics Director Sara Bertran de Lis, PdD shares her journey to public sector data and why the rise of AI makes strong data infrastructure more critical than ever.
🎧 Listen now: blubrry.com/govexdatapoi...
🎧 Listen now: blubrry.com/govexdatapoi...
Vacaville, CA is charting a new course as part of its participation in the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance. Last month, Mayor John Carli announced the launch of the city’s new three-year data strategy, rooted in governance, quality, use, capacity + transparency.
#datadriven
#datadriven
April 7, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Vacaville, CA is charting a new course as part of its participation in the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance. Last month, Mayor John Carli announced the launch of the city’s new three-year data strategy, rooted in governance, quality, use, capacity + transparency.
#datadriven
#datadriven
In the latest Data Points podcast, GovEx’s Dr. Jacquie Greiff + Chance Carter share their analysis of 2023 State of the City speeches. Big takeaway? Mayors use data to communicate, but often w/o context that demonstrates data-informed decision making.
bit.ly/3DMTKZC 🎧
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#93 - Communicating with Data: How Do Cities Measure Up?
Accelerating the effective use of data by governments
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April 1, 2025 at 8:17 PM
In the latest Data Points podcast, GovEx’s Dr. Jacquie Greiff + Chance Carter share their analysis of 2023 State of the City speeches. Big takeaway? Mayors use data to communicate, but often w/o context that demonstrates data-informed decision making.
bit.ly/3DMTKZC 🎧
bit.ly/3DMTKZC 🎧
Cities shouldn’t navigate the AI revolution on their own. City AI Connect Community Manager Meg Burke writes about how by collaborating cities can exchange valuable lessons, avoid needlessly recreating the same solutions, and chart a path forward.
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Why cities must collaborate on generative AI — Unlocking collective innovation - GovEx
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March 31, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Cities shouldn’t navigate the AI revolution on their own. City AI Connect Community Manager Meg Burke writes about how by collaborating cities can exchange valuable lessons, avoid needlessly recreating the same solutions, and chart a path forward.
govex.jhu.edu/blog/why-cit...
govex.jhu.edu/blog/why-cit...
Learn how municipalities in Latin America are applying generative AI to governance, operations, and public services!
📅 March 26
⌚ 11 a.m. ET
🌎 Hosted in Spanish with live English translation
Visit cityaiconnect.jhu.edu to join the community & register for the live session!
📅 March 26
⌚ 11 a.m. ET
🌎 Hosted in Spanish with live English translation
Visit cityaiconnect.jhu.edu to join the community & register for the live session!
March 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Learn how municipalities in Latin America are applying generative AI to governance, operations, and public services!
📅 March 26
⌚ 11 a.m. ET
🌎 Hosted in Spanish with live English translation
Visit cityaiconnect.jhu.edu to join the community & register for the live session!
📅 March 26
⌚ 11 a.m. ET
🌎 Hosted in Spanish with live English translation
Visit cityaiconnect.jhu.edu to join the community & register for the live session!
In the latest installment of the GovExperts, Instructional Designer Dr. Jessica Arends breaks down what makes adult learning engaging, how to connect with city leaders, and how COVID reshaped the world of instructional design.
🎧 Tune in here: hubs.ly/Q03cXXRY0
🎧 Tune in here: hubs.ly/Q03cXXRY0
March 21, 2025 at 5:15 PM
In the latest installment of the GovExperts, Instructional Designer Dr. Jessica Arends breaks down what makes adult learning engaging, how to connect with city leaders, and how COVID reshaped the world of instructional design.
🎧 Tune in here: hubs.ly/Q03cXXRY0
🎧 Tune in here: hubs.ly/Q03cXXRY0
AI is no longer a futuristic idea. It’s a must-have for cities looking to optimize public services and turn data into action. In our podcast former GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes reflects on the rapid growth of data-driven leadership. Listen now 🎧 govex.jhu.edu/blog/outgoin...
Outgoing GovEx leader shares thoughts on 2024 and the work ahead - GovEx
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February 24, 2025 at 9:13 PM
AI is no longer a futuristic idea. It’s a must-have for cities looking to optimize public services and turn data into action. In our podcast former GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes reflects on the rapid growth of data-driven leadership. Listen now 🎧 govex.jhu.edu/blog/outgoin...
This summer GovEx participated in a roundtable on making #GenAI and open gov't data useful for everyone. From the discussion comes the Center for Open Data Enterprise's report: “Democratizing Government Data with GenAI: Issues and Opportunities”
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Report - Democratizing Government Data with GenAI.pdf
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February 20, 2025 at 9:10 PM
This summer GovEx participated in a roundtable on making #GenAI and open gov't data useful for everyone. From the discussion comes the Center for Open Data Enterprise's report: “Democratizing Government Data with GenAI: Issues and Opportunities”
drive.google.com/file/d/1Nx1Y...
drive.google.com/file/d/1Nx1Y...
For cities we work with, putting data to work for the public good is an ongoing journey. Since joining the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance in 2023,
@charlottegov.bsky.social has deepened its commitment to data excellence—earning What Works Cities Gold certification along the way!
@charlottegov.bsky.social has deepened its commitment to data excellence—earning What Works Cities Gold certification along the way!
February 19, 2025 at 5:17 PM
For cities we work with, putting data to work for the public good is an ongoing journey. Since joining the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance in 2023,
@charlottegov.bsky.social has deepened its commitment to data excellence—earning What Works Cities Gold certification along the way!
@charlottegov.bsky.social has deepened its commitment to data excellence—earning What Works Cities Gold certification along the way!
Mayor JonMitchell and his team in New Bedford, MA recently announced their citywide data strategy, an important element in their work as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
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‘Stronger today’: New Bedford’s growth, momentum underscored in State of the City address
With more than 500 people in attendance, Mayor Jon Mitchell said the city is “stronger today than it was a year ago.”
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February 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Mayor JonMitchell and his team in New Bedford, MA recently announced their citywide data strategy, an important element in their work as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
We’ve launched a new GovEx website! As part of our effort to build an online community for data-focused public sector professionals, the new site has a number of features designed to connect you with resources you need to put data to work.
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Welcome to GovEx’s new online hub - GovEx
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February 7, 2025 at 7:31 PM
We’ve launched a new GovEx website! As part of our effort to build an online community for data-focused public sector professionals, the new site has a number of features designed to connect you with resources you need to put data to work.
govex.jhu.edu/blog/welcome...
govex.jhu.edu/blog/welcome...
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ early data visualizations and Gladys West’s foundation for modern day GPS systems, Black Americans have a storied history of advancing humanity through data science.
A 🧵about a few of the influential figures moving this important work forward today.
A 🧵about a few of the influential figures moving this important work forward today.
February 6, 2025 at 2:46 PM
From W.E.B. Du Bois’ early data visualizations and Gladys West’s foundation for modern day GPS systems, Black Americans have a storied history of advancing humanity through data science.
A 🧵about a few of the influential figures moving this important work forward today.
A 🧵about a few of the influential figures moving this important work forward today.
As more governments put #AI to work, it is important they remain focused on deploying tools fairly + equitably.
In the latest edition of our City AI Connection series, we walk through how leaders can balance community needs with the possibilities of AI. @hbree.bsky.social
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In the latest edition of our City AI Connection series, we walk through how leaders can balance community needs with the possibilities of AI. @hbree.bsky.social
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City AI Connection: Using Value Sensitive Design to Advance Equity in Government AI | GovEx
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February 3, 2025 at 7:04 PM
As more governments put #AI to work, it is important they remain focused on deploying tools fairly + equitably.
In the latest edition of our City AI Connection series, we walk through how leaders can balance community needs with the possibilities of AI. @hbree.bsky.social
hubs.ly/Q03541bQ0
In the latest edition of our City AI Connection series, we walk through how leaders can balance community needs with the possibilities of AI. @hbree.bsky.social
hubs.ly/Q03541bQ0
🏙️ How do mayors discuss data to advance cities? Researcher Chance Carter found that while mayors frequently illustrate progress by referencing data, they are less likely to offer deep analysis and evidence of intentional data-driven decision making.
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GovEx Report: Cities can strengthen State of the City addresses with data | GovEx
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February 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🏙️ How do mayors discuss data to advance cities? Researcher Chance Carter found that while mayors frequently illustrate progress by referencing data, they are less likely to offer deep analysis and evidence of intentional data-driven decision making.
govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-r...
govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-r...
“Everyone’s been working in silos, and we’re creating a central location to see everything in one place. It’s an eye-opening experience.”
San Jose equity data lead Arti Tangri talks to Government Technology mag about working with @BloombergDotOrg City Data Alliance
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San Jose equity data lead Arti Tangri talks to Government Technology mag about working with @BloombergDotOrg City Data Alliance
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With Governance, States, Locals Shape Data Strategies
Through effective data governance, state and local governments are working to improve decision-making, public trust and equity efforts, by creating shared languages and collaboration across department...
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January 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
“Everyone’s been working in silos, and we’re creating a central location to see everything in one place. It’s an eye-opening experience.”
San Jose equity data lead Arti Tangri talks to Government Technology mag about working with @BloombergDotOrg City Data Alliance
www.govtech.com/analytics/wi...
San Jose equity data lead Arti Tangri talks to Government Technology mag about working with @BloombergDotOrg City Data Alliance
www.govtech.com/analytics/wi...
One of our favorite ways to share the work of GovEx is through the Data Points Podcast. The conversations here go deep on all things data. From city innovation to federal data leadership, we covered it all in 2024. 🧵
January 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
One of our favorite ways to share the work of GovEx is through the Data Points Podcast. The conversations here go deep on all things data. From city innovation to federal data leadership, we covered it all in 2024. 🧵
We're late to the party, but want to congratulate
the Mayor Rob Burton of Oakville, ON on becoming the town's longest-serving mayor.
GovEx is proud to work with Mayor Burton and his team as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
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the Mayor Rob Burton of Oakville, ON on becoming the town's longest-serving mayor.
GovEx is proud to work with Mayor Burton and his team as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
myemail.constantcontact.com/December-4-2...
January 9, 2025 at 6:38 PM
We're late to the party, but want to congratulate
the Mayor Rob Burton of Oakville, ON on becoming the town's longest-serving mayor.
GovEx is proud to work with Mayor Burton and his team as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
myemail.constantcontact.com/December-4-2...
the Mayor Rob Burton of Oakville, ON on becoming the town's longest-serving mayor.
GovEx is proud to work with Mayor Burton and his team as part of the @bloombergdotorg.bsky.social City Data Alliance.
myemail.constantcontact.com/December-4-2...
Yesterday GovEx, in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration, brought together government, philanthropic, and nonprofit leaders for strategic conversations about integrating data systems across all levels of government.
Read more on our website: govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-c...
Read more on our website: govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-c...
GovEx convenes city, state, and federal leaders to discuss financing integrated data systems - GovEx
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January 8, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Yesterday GovEx, in partnership with the National Academy of Public Administration, brought together government, philanthropic, and nonprofit leaders for strategic conversations about integrating data systems across all levels of government.
Read more on our website: govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-c...
Read more on our website: govex.jhu.edu/blog/govex-c...