Claudia Arriaga of OpenGov guest hosts this episode of Voices in Local Government to interview Boulder, CO. city manager, Nuria Rivera-Vandermyde on why and how to use data to manage change in local government.
- How data helped allocate budget and justify adjusting charges to create a focused approach to solve specific, repeated challenges and community complaints.
- What tools and systems can be implemented to collect, organize, and understand quantitative and qualitative data to make informed decisions.
- How to make government spending more transparent, including internally for better staff communication.
- How Boulder went back to the basics with strategic initiatives around:
- Retention and recruitment
- Data on diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Housing affordability and homelessness
- Climate change
- Change management
Resources:
Download the Free EBook: Measure What Matters: Tips for Aligned Strategic Priorities and watch the video on How Minneapolis Prepares for the Future with Strategic Budgeting