The Big Power of Data in a Small City

"My ultimate vision," the mayor says, "is for us to have a city that’s engaged because they are informed."

Less than a year after the creation of the Office of Innovation and Performance, the results speak for themselves. Regardless of a city’s size or resources, a mayor with the vision to use data to govern more efficiently and effectively can make it happen.

by Stephen Goldsmith

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