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7th Annual Digital Counties Survey - 2009 Results
Survey Shows U.S. Counties Resourceful in
Delivering Digital Services
e.Republic's Center for Digital
Government (Center) has found in its annual Digital Counties Survey that
America's counties are embracing new technologies to involve citizens, are
moving toward transparent government and are increasing green and
sustainable measures while continuing to improve online services.
The 2009 Digital Counties Survey is an annual study by the Center and the
National Association of Counties (NACo)
which identifies best practices and recognizes those counties with exemplary
digital service to their citizens.
Center Executive Director, Cathilea Robinett, said, "Despite challenging
economic circumstances, America's counties are continuing to
use new tools such as social media to engage and encourage citizen
participation and feedback. Additionally, counties are moving forward in
very responsible ways by green and sustainability efforts, energy efficiency
monitoring, e-waste recycling and government transparency. We heartily
congratulate all the winners!"
In recognition of their hard work and innovation, the survey's top
digital counties were honored at a national awards ceremony which coincided
with NACo's national conference in
Nashville,
Tennessee July 24-28, 2009.
"As counties face the budgetary challenges of 2009 and beyond, they are
finding Information Technology essential for effective and efficient
government," said NACo Executive Director Larry E. Naake. "Not only are
county governments using technology to continue delivering services with
fewer resources, they are using innovative technology to communicate more
effectively with their citizens and businesses. The Digital Counties Survey
illustrates the innovation and tenacity of counties across the country."
This year's survey was underwritten by Hyland Software, developers of
OnBase, and
Quest Software, Inc. Both
companies are proud partners of county governments across America.
Congratulations to the Digital Counties Survey 2009 Winners:
500,000 or more population: 1st: Oakland County, MI 2nd:
Montgomery County, MD (tie)
2nd: Sacramento
County, CA (tie) 3rd: King County, WA 4th: Fairfax County, VA
(tie) 4th: Orange
County, CA (tie)
5th: Alameda County,
CA (tie) 5th: Anne Arundel County, MD (tie) 5th: Prince
George's County, MD (tie) 6th: Bernalillo County, NM (tie) 6th: Orange
County, FL (tie) 6th: Westchester County, NY (tie) 7th: Los Angeles
County, CA (tie) 7th: Wake County, NC (tie)
8th: San Diego
County, CA 9th: Hennepin County, MN 10th: Tulsa County, OK
250,000-499,999 population: 1st: Loudoun
County, VA 2nd:
Dutchess County, NY
3rd: Hamilton County, IN
4th: Dakota County, MN
5th: Douglas County, CO
6th:
Placer County, CA 7th:
Washoe County, NV 8th:
Ottawa County, MI
9th:
Solano County, CA (tie)
9th: Washtenaw County,
MI
(tie) 10th: Anoka County, MN
150,000-249,999 population: 1st: Roanoke
County, VA 2nd: Dona Ana
County, NM 3rd: Scott County, IA 4th: Yuma County,
AZ
(tie) 4th: Peoria County,
IL
(tie) 4th: Frederick County, MD (tie) 5th: Racine
County, WI 6th:
Cumberland County, PA
7th: Gaston County, NC
8th: Jackson County, OR 9th: Saint Lucie County, FL 10th:
Delaware County, OH
Less than 150,000 population: 1st: Charles County, MD 2nd:
Gloucester County, VA
3rd: Nevada County, CA
4th: Skagit County,
WA
5th: Olmsted County, MN
6th: Stearns County, MN
(tie) 6th: Albemarle County,
VA
(tie) 7th: Napa County,
CA
8th: Martin County, FL 9th: Columbia County,
GA
(tie) 9th: Franklin County, VA (tie) 10th:
Sutter County, CA
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