Evansville and Vanderburgh County governments are upgrading their software to better connect residents and their elected officials.
Officials say new cloud-based software will be integrated into the city-county website, providing a streamlined process for finding who sits on city and county board and commissions, archived audio and video of local meetings, interactive meeting agendas, and a citizens forum.
The software agreement will cost $16,000 in 2015, and $30,000 in 2016. The cost will be split equally between the city and county governments.
Vanderburgh County Commissioners have approved a contract with a California-based firm for the software. The Evansville Board of Public Works is expected to approve the contract Thursday.
A news release from Mayor Winnecke’s office says the technology will increase local government transparency and enhance community engagement.