Challenge: Streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for board and committee management was a priority for Milwaukie, Oregon. Paper-based processes and scattered information hindered progress. Solution: OnBoardGOV's centralized platform transformed the game, empowering Milwaukie to: Centralize information: Securely store and manage all board and committee data in one accessible location. Optimize tasks: Automate key processes, eliminating tedious [...]
updated 7/23/2025 Traditional outreach—press releases, official websites, and bulletin boards—still matters. But the real engagement game-changer for local governments today is social media influencers. From viral memes to viral policy, influencers are making City Hall the talk of the town. The Port of Seattle Story: Turning the Tide on "Boring Government" The Port of Seattle’s [...]
Updated January 2024 Do you sign off your emails? What do you end with? "Best," "Regards," or "Sincerely"? The Career Contessa offers some suggestions if you want to change it up a little. The way we end an email can encapsulate the tone of what we just wrote, and project what we want to happen next. [...]
The short answer is, it depends. Many local government boards have qualifications for their members. Whether it's ethics training, or an architecture license for the Architectural Review Board, there must be proof of certifications and/or training in order to serve. Why require training or certification? Having qualifications in place for local government board members is [...]
Crush your goals without crushing your soul. You hear about mental health a lot, but how often do you hear about mental wellness? And what's the difference? Mental Health: Mental health refers to an individual’s overall psychological well-being. It encompasses emotional, cognitive, and social aspects. It includes both positive and negative states. For instance, mental [...]
With its bustling tech scene and its location in the heart of Illinois, Champaign County is often called the “hub of the Silicon Prairie.“ The County’s selection of OnBoardGOV is a testament to its forward-thinking approach. The platform’s comprehensive suite of features empowers Champaign County’s boards and committees to operate at their peak. The Applications [...]
November is a month represented by abundance. But when is it "more than," and when is it "over"? The words "over" and "more than" are both used to show greater quantity, but they have different shades of meaning and usage. Usually, "more than" and "over" are interchangeable, but there are sometimes when the difference matters. [...]
Technology is constantly evolving, and so are the words we use to talk about it. But even though we’re familiar with many of these terms from seeing them on-screen, we don’t always pronounce them correctly. Fortunately, Simple Ghar has jumped in to help with a list of The Most Mispronounced Consumer Tech Terms and Brands. [...]
AI is using your local government’s website, and this could be a problem if the information on the website is inaccurate or outdated. A recent article in GovExec reports that government websites often contain inaccuracies. This isn’t deliberate. Usually it’s because site information is outdated, or came from a third party and wasn’t thoroughly checked, [...]
This is Henri. He and his friends disapprove of using spreadsheets to manage your local government's boards, commissions and committees. Here's why: They know spreadsheets have long been a staple of local government boards and committees. But as these entities become more complex, and their work more demanding, spreadsheets are failing to meet their needs [...]