Creating Digital Trust and Transparency with CivicPlus and Optimere — ICYMI

It is no secret that Americans’ trust in many aspects of government is currently quite low (although we consistently express more trust in our own state and local governments than in the federal government).

Of note is the extremely dim view of government held by Gen Z—soon to be the largest cohort of eligible voters. Only 7% of this generation describe the U.S. as a "healthy democracy" according to a Fall 2021 Harvard youth poll. Nevertheless, their lack of faith in government and politics hasn’t eliminated a desire to enact change—their level of civic participation has surpassed that of older Millennials, Gen X and baby boomers at the same age.

How do we make government not only an attractive thing for future generations to participate in but to work in as well? In this episode, Dustin and Joe speak with CEOs Brian Rempe (CivicPlus) and Ray Carey (Optimere) on how government can use technology to create positive civic experiences and help build public trust back up.

ON THIS WEEK’S SHOW

• Report Details How Gen Z Sees Themselves and Their Future
• AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness is Tempered by a Range of Concerns
• CivicPlus Wraps Up Buyout of Compliance Startup Optimere

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Learn how CivicPlus's technology creates positive civic experiences.
Learn more about Optimere's solutions for state and local government.

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