Engaged Public is a public policy strategy firm working to improve the quality of policies and effectiveness of initiatives
Denver, CO
Joined January 2011
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Great shoutout for Balancing Act!…This ingenious tool helps cities avoid rabid NIMBY arguments over housing #govtech #smartcities bit.ly/3tbzckL
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Congrats to Jenny Larson (@CityOfDubuque) for receiving the @GFOA Hero Award! Jenny's work includes using our Taxpayer Receipt and Budget Simulation for residents "to think about and discuss the tradeoffs inherent in the budget process." See more here: gfoa.org/hero-award-spotligh…
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Turning just "No" into "No, and..." is what our simulation-based tools for housing do best - and ingeniously. Read how in the latest from @FastCompany by @nate_berg & see why one City Planner had one of the "easiest housing element updates" ever: fastcompany.com/90755524/thi…
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Congrats to @Pittsburgh, PA, for going live with our Budget Simulation and Taxpayer Receipt! Pittsburgh hopes the tools will encourage residents to have a "more active role in both the budgeting process and the tax reform conversation". Read more: lnkd.in/eUD5cNuH
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We are honored to share that Balancing Act has been recognized as a #GovTech100 company for the 6th consecutive year! Thanks to @govtechnews for continuing to help define and advance the gov tech field, and congratulations to all recipients. Full list: govtech.com/100
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This past year was marked with innovation and growth: from the launch of our new tool Prioritize to Simulate for Housing, we look forward to what the next year will bring. From all of us at Balancing Act, we wish you a happy 2022!
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Congrats to @cityburlington in Ontario, CA, for going live with our #BudgetSimulation! See how the tool is being used for the City's proposed #Budget2022 here: lnkd.in/eURmSVrR
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Congrats to @NorfolkVA for becoming the first city to publicly launch our new tool Prioritize! See more on how the tool is being used for Norfolk's #ARPA plan here: norfolk.gov/5129/American-Re…
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We're developing an investment blueprint through the funding provided by the American Rescue Plan Act. Provide your input with our online tool, Prioritize, to review proposed projects, make your selections & rank them: norfolkva.abalancingact.com/….
More info: norfolk.gov/5129/American-Re…
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Can simulation tools soften tension over new #housing? @govtechnews talked with Balancing Act President Chris Adams about how the Simulation for Housing tool is helping both city planners and residents find solutions together: govtech.com/biz/can-simulati…
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Congrats to Dane County, WI, for going live with our #simulation tool! County Board Supervisor Patrick Miles says Balancing Act is a "valuable tool to understand all that the budget supports". The simulation is available in 3 languages. Read more here: countyofdane.com/PressDetail…
Mayor Tom Barrett invites residents to join virtual preliminary budget hearing for 2021 tmj4.com/news/local-news/may…
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Try out shifting Austin’s budget priorities with new tool from community groups kxan.com/racial-justice-and-…
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Tough choices ahead as Tacoma projects $67M budget shortfall | Q13 FOX q13fox.com/news/tough-choice…
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Congrats to @BaltCoGov"s team and @BaltCoExec for winning "Best in Category for its use of @BalancingActEP —a distinction offered only to one program per category each year—due to its exceptional results and unique innovations.
We are pleased to announce the winners for the 2020 Achievement Awards. NACo recognized 522 entries from counties and state associations in 30 states naco.org/blog/2020-naco-achi…
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To help during this critical time, #GFOA has put together a Fiscal First Aid Resource Center that includes resources to guide #localgov through financial stress, including free access to our latest webinar “Financial Decision Making Under Uncertainty.” gfoa.org/fiscal-first-aid
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Join #GFOA's Financial Decision-Making Under Uncertainty webinar on March 27. The #Coronavirus has thrust #localgov into a realm of financial uncertainty. Fortunately, there are a number of well-developed tools for decision-making under uncertainty. gfoa.org/training/47546
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There's free software to help make budget decisions during these difficult times. In order to help #GFOA members, @BalancingActEP has decided to offer a free version of their on-line budget simulation tool between now and June 30. Learn more: abalancingact.com/covid19-re… #localgov
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Right back at ya' Maggie. Thanks for the great insight you provided us with our Special Report on TX SB2 (abalancingact.com/downloads/…) And we think that #Traeger hearts #Haverford always.
Ahhhhh! The best things come in #ELGLMugs-sized packages! Thank you, @BalancingActEP + @EngagedPublic, for a wonderful surprise and sweet note. 💗 It isn't every day I hear from the #1 #ELGLHaverford winner!
