Fall 2012

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by concerns that unrepresentative people or groups would dominate citizen input?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by issues concerning compliance with the Open Meetings Act and/or the Freedom of Information Act?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by issues of privacy/security?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of interest among citizens?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by resistance among jurisdiction personnel?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by no particular leaders among jurisdiction personnel pushing for adoption?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of technical skills among your citizens?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of technical expertise among jurisdiction personnel?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of funding?

Has your jurisdiction's use of technology for citizen engagement been discouraged by lack of "high speed" Internet connections in the community?

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting minutes and decisions online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically posts meeting agendas online.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically streams/posts video of jurisdiction hearings or meetings.

To what extent do you agree or disagree that you make opportunities for engagement available, but your citizens rarely take advantage of them?

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to participate in a poll or survey.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables citizens to email local officials directly.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online requests for services that your jurisdiction is responsible for delivering.

To the best of your knowledge, please indicate whether your local government currently, either on its own or in collaboration with other governments or partners, electronically enables online payment for taxes, services, fees, fines, etc.

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your jurisdiction does not have the resources to adequately maintain your website. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website is sufficient for your citizens' needs. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that citizens make considerable use of your website's information and resources. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that your website makes it easy for citizens to find information they're looking for. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Thinking about your jurisdiction's website, please indicate whether you agree or disagree that the information on your website is generally kept up-to-date. (Among jurisdictions that reported having an official website)

Does your jurisdiction have an official website?

To what extent would you say your jurisdiction tries to engage its citizens through technology (possibly including things such as email, websites, cable TV broadcasts, social media, mobile phone apps, etc.)?

Overall, how satisfied do you believe your citizens are with their engagement in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations today?

Overall, how satisfied are you regarding citizen engagement in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations today?

Please indicate whether your jurisdiction uses open houses or "coffee with officials" to engage its citizens in your government's policymaking and/or operations.

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of public comment opportunities at jurisdiction's main governing Council/Board meetings for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using public comment opportunities at jurisdiction's main governing Council/Board meetings)

How would you rate the overall effectiveness (whatever "effectiveness" means to you) of cable TV broadcasts and/or online streaming of government meetings for engaging citizens in your jurisdiction's policymaking and/or operations? (Among jurisdictions that reported using cable TV broadcasts and/or online streaming of government meetings)