#93 - Communicating with Data: How Do Cities Measure Up?

GovEx Data Points

--- How well do cities communicate with data? What opportunities are they missing?

--- GovEx Senior Research Manager Dr. Jacquie Greiff and Senior Researcher Chance Carter address these questions and more in their recent analysis of 2023 State of the City speeches. Their key finding: While mayors often illustrate progress by referencing data, they rarely offer the kind of context and analysis most likely to resonate with residents. Jacquie and Chance review how mayors can move beyond reference statistics and use data to compare trends, illustrate their decision making and build public trust.

--- Read the State of the Cities Analysis, 2023 Report here

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