Case Study: Atherton, CA improves citizen questions and public engagement with OpenGov

Atherton, CA improves citizen questions with OpenGov for its $13 million budget

The City of Atherton, California needed a better way to communicate its financial information to residents to improve civic dialogue. The city partnered with OpenGov and utilized its reporting and transparency platform.

By implementing OpenGov's solution, Atherton was able to provide clear, accessible financial data to the public. This led to more substantive citizen engagement, with residents asking more specific and informed questions about budget priorities, which helped city management better understand community concerns. The vendor, OpenGov, enabled this shift toward more meaningful transparency.

Atherton, CA