Here’s a new way to tell Baltimore city government what you think (Technical.ly)

Thursday Apr 6th, 2017

The city has a new web platform to find out what residents want from their government. 

On Wednesday, Mayor Catherine Pugh announced that Open City Hall is live on the city’s website.

The platform from Peak Democracy offers surveys that allow residents to weigh in on their views and priorities. All city departments will be able to use the platform to poll residents, but it’s starting in three areas.

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The Baltimore City Health Department is seeking views on equity issues, and the role that health plays in issues such as violence, addiction and housing.

“We know that there are neighborhoods in our city that are just a few miles apart where the life expectancy can differ by 20 years, and yet we also have the medical institutions in the world that are right here in our backyard,” said Health Commissioner Leana Wen. “So we know that health is not just about the healthcare that you get.”

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