E-Government: The Election’s Over, Now It’s Time to Govern November 11, 2008
Posted by gjchatalas in Digital Democracy, Politics.Tags: digital divide, e-government
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Another big election is in the books. We’ve expended energy following, analyzing and funding candidates and causes. And in the wake of tallying the votes, many are already planning for and looking ahead to the next visit to the polls.
What often gets overlooked in the election aftermath, however, is the actual management of the government. After all, the entire point of getting elected is to run the government.
Similarly, the recent election heralded the prominence of the Internet as a significant tool in the campaigns. Obama’s use of digital media is considered by many to be revolutionary in its approach, engaging and communicating with millions of citizens. But what about the Internet’s role in government? If the wired world is contributing so much to our society, then it must be applicable to the practices within city halls.
