3 Ways That Technology Is Changing Government In Small Cities

When you take a look at how technology has evolved in recent years, it is clear that life is becoming more convenient for everyone. In no case is that more true than when taking a look at how communication has increased. This increase in communication has been valuable particularly for small cities, which now have more fire power on their side in order to communicate with their residents. This is useful both for better governing and for political reasons, allowing people the opportunity to be more involved in the happenings of their government, and increasing the reach for politicians.

 

Here are three ways that current technology is changing town throughout the U.S.

 

#1: People Are Registering To Vote In Greater Numbers

When taking a look at how technology has helped city government, one of the major ways is that voting registration has increased. With people getting more information about how to register to vote online and even being able to register to vote online, it does away with some of the barriers and allows people to take it upon themselves to register. People are also becoming more informed about government, thanks to political blogs and podcasts. This is why you see an increase in government participation on all levels.

 

#2: People Are More Quickly Informed About City Wide Happenings

When there are road closures, street detours, delays, emergencies and other situations, people need to be informed. Not everyone can be by a television or radio around-the-clock, nor do they always read the paper. But with technology, people can sign up for text message and email alerts that will be sent straight to their phone. This way, people will be able to be informed instantaneously in order to make the proper decisions. This is also great for emergencies, as cell phone providers send out Amber alerts to all phone carriers within the geographical area of the Amber alert.

 

#3: People Are Paying Taxes And Fulfilling Other Legal Obligations Online

Technologies also excellent in terms of one very important issue – taxes. There are even apps now that allow people to quickly and conveniently file their taxes by taking a picture of their return. This way, the government can more quickly and conveniently collect the money that they need to carry out the goods and services of the locality. People can also take care of DMV chores like registration renewal online now, cutting down the crowding and queuing that used to make people dread these chores.