Engage
Project Overview
Status:
On Hold
Partner: Various Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
Location: Remote
Links: GitHub, Slack, Overview
Tools: Hotjar, Google Analytics
Languages:
Technologies: React, Node.js, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
Engage is a civic participation platform that makes it easier for constituents to offer their feedback on policy issues that local Councils are considering. Engage aims to increase access for community stakeholders who are unable to attend public meetings or may otherwise feel unheard by their local government.
Value
Problem
Everyone should be able to have a voice in their community’s issues, but not everyone has access or is easily able to follow an issue’s details. For example, not everyone has time to attend a city council meeting!
Solution
On Engage, all users can view, read, and comment on agenda items their city council is currently debating. This makes it much easier to participate in discussions on government policies.
Impact
Our platform will make important local conversations much more representative of the actual community, boosting the representation of the most marginalized and underserved members. Being able to hear their perspective will lead to more inclusive, considerate decision-making that will truly benefit all of us rather than just some.
Sustainable Development Goal
Resources
Current Project Team
Name: Bonnie Wolfe
Role: Agile Coach
Name: Ryan Mayott
Role: UI/UX Designer
Name: Bryon Heart
Role: Product Manager
Name: Eli Selkin
Role: Backend Architect and Technology Lead