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Citizen Engagement and Town of Cary
Story by Laura Hamlyn of Town of Cary’s Technology Task Force. Article repulished from CaryTTF.com.
Cary, NC – Our focus as Town of Cary Technology Task Force (TTF) members is to determine how the town can use technology to better serve citizens. Based on that definition, our conversations could result in deep dives into the intricacies of data and server redundancies. Sure, we’re super geeks and technology professionals, but we’re also citizens of Cary, Wake County, North Carolina and beyond. And while technology has helped towns store and share data, it is obvious that technology is now a platform that everyone with access can use as a megaphone, a research tool, entertainment or as a method of creating conversations that lead to change. Read more
Lori Bush: Parkside Town Commons
Republished from the blog of Lori Bush, At-Large member of Cary Town Council.
Cary, NC – I recently wrote about the new development at Bradford, and folks seemed to like the insight and updates on new construction in Cary. So, in keeping with that previous post, I thought I’d give an update on a project that will be one of the first in the Alston Regional Activity Center. Read more
Bonds Pass in Cary & Morrisville
Cary, NC – Voters passed bond issues broadly in Cary and Morrisville on Tuesday. County-wide, the Wake Tech bond issue was also approved. Read more
Harold’s Blog: Sandy in Cary
From the blog of Cary Mayor Harold Weinbrecht. Photo by David Shankbone.
Cary, NC – This week was supposed to be slow, calm week with very few meetings and events. Instead events in New York created a stressful time for my family and of course thousands of others. My thoughts and prayers go out to the friends and relatives of those that lost love ones, property and those that continue to suffer as a result of this storm. Read more
What Mobile Apps Should Cary Pursue?
Story by Eric Brown from CaryTTF.com. Illustration by Hal Goodtree.
Cary, NC – Crime data. Greenways maps. Class schedules. There is an abundance of data out there, and the Technology Task Force is looking for ways to deliver it to Cary citizens via streamlined, easy-to-use mobile/web applications (aka, “apps”). Read more
Your Opinion Please: Technology in Cary
Cary, NC – Cary’s Technology Task Force (TTF) is wrapping up it’s mission. Now is the time for you to weigh in on the future use of technology for communications and engagement in Cary. Read more
Get Your Own Personal Ballot
Cary, NC – Is it me, or does this election seem to have a proliferation of candidates? Thank goodness for the NC Voter Guide where I can get my own custom ballot. Read more