Council Holds Special Session to Discuss Technology and Democracy
Today, Pittsburgh City Council will hold a special session at 1:30pm to examine the use of technology and new media as tools to advance the democratic process in our city.
Technology and new media, such as a government iPhone application, live streaming of government meetings online, and deliberative polling and instant feedback by constituents during government meetings, can be used to bring the residents of Pittsburgh into the democratic process in more ways than ever before.
“We have the ability to connect people and their government without a middle-man,” said Councilman Peduto. “New technologies provide an opportunity for the public to have greater access to government and a greater role in decision making.”
Today’s session will focus on discussions by leading experts in the new media and technology fields on these topics and more, including:
- Dr. Priya Narasimhan- Carnegie Mellon University, creator of YinzCam technology
- Paul Fireman - Vivo
- Brad Winney - Panopto, Inc.
- Jay Resio - MyGov365
To watch a live streaming of this meeting online, beginning at 1:30pm today - click here - and then select “View Live” underneath the section E Democracy.
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