Case Study: Harris County Flood Control District achieves record-breaking community engagement with PublicInput

How Harris County facilitated an open and transparent process of community engagement

The Harris County Flood Control District, a public agency with a mandate for inclusive community engagement, faced the challenge of maintaining an open and transparent process for its multi-million dollar flood control projects during a period of social distancing. To overcome this, they partnered with PublicInput to utilize its virtual public meetings platform.

PublicInput’s solution enabled the District to host virtual town halls that were accessible via web and toll-free phone lines, manage registration, and collect and transcribe public comments in multiple languages. This approach led to a three-fold increase in meeting attendance and record-breaking community engagement, providing the accessible and equitable process the District required.

Harris County Flood Control District

Emily Woodell

KGBTexas Communications