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Press Release for: 11/25/2008
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Annapolis Ranks in the Top Ten for Digital Cities
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Annapolis Ranks in the Top Ten for Digital Cities
Center for Digital Government and National League of Cities' 2008 Digital Cities Awards
Annapolis, MD (11-25-08) Annapolis Mayor Ellen Moyer today announced the City of Annapolis’s website www.annapolis.gov placed 6th nationally in the small city category with populations of 30,000-74,999. Those cities recognized in the top ten reflects a comprehensive information technology program that supports government operations as well as serving citizens and businesses. The award was given by the eRepublic’s Center for Digital Government and Digital Communities Magazine.
This is the eighth annual Digital Cities Survey which examines how cities use technology to create a seamless environment between local government and constituents. Annapolis was the only city of any size in Maryland to win an award.
“This award is an indication that Annapolis’s priorities continue to be its citizens and the fact we offer newer technologies that allow them to voice their opinions and concerns,” said Mayor Ellen Moyer. “Our new blog, Lets Talk Annapolis, is a good example of our commitment to keep the line of communications open.”
Paul Thorn, City Information Technology Manger, acknowledged that a great deal of work goes on behind the scenes. "One third of the award rating is for the Annapolis City web site, and we are very thankful for our Web Master, Inna Young and the departmental web content providers. The web site is a huge repository of information about City services and has become the public face of Annapolis City government," he said.
The other two thirds of the award rating is based on how Annapolis City government is applying technology to provide the various digital services and functions to the public, city businesses and visitors via the web and other digital means.
The Center for Digital Government has recognized those cities that use technology at a high level of service to their citizens. Top-ranked cities have received the Center’s Digital Cities Survey award and were honored in conjunction with the National League of Cities annual conference on November 13, 2008 in Florida. Additionally, winners will be featured in articles in Digital Communities magazine.
The Center is a national research and advisory institute providing government, education and industry leaders with decision support, research and educational services to help them effectively incorporate new technologies in the 21st century.
The National League of Cities is the oldest and largest national organization representing municipal governments throughout the Untied States. Its mission is to strengthen and promote cities as centers of opportunity, leadership, and governance.
The Survey Program
United States city and consolidated city/county governments with populations 30,000 or greater were invited to participate in this survey.
City surveys are categorized by population as follows:
30,000 - 74,999
75,000 - 124,999
125,000 - 249,999
250,000 or more
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