GotTrouble.com awards those federal, state and local government sites that promote the public good by providing highly useful online information and resources to people facing trouble. The government and public service organizations described below have earned high scores for producing a positive social impact while being innovative in their approach to online public services.
District of Columbia Website
http://dc.gov/
The D.C. government site has grown from 20 pages to more than 130,000. The site receives over 10 million visits each year while serving the government and public information needs of its residents and businesses. The site provides a well-organized listing of available social and educational programs. Most notable is their Kids Online section that provides helpful information for children who live and visit the nation’s capital.
City of Atlanta Website
http://www.atlantaga.gov
The City of Atlanta website provides a very clear and organized structure for categorizing essential public services and related information and city resources for its visitors. The site has a comprehensive employment, housing and economic development section that informs visitors about current job opportunities while educating visitors where to find affordable housing. Its tone is progressive and its structure is highly informative.
Commonwealth of Virginia Website
http://www.virginia.gov/cmsportal2/
Virginia has a well-deserved reputation for technology and innovation. Its website is no exception. The site has continued to evolve, with helpful consumer features that channel information to visitors in a user-friendly environment. The site provides information on valuable state resources while providing an extensive directory of public services.
Los Angeles County Website
http://www.Lacounty.info
Los Angeles County is one of the largest in the United States. Its website is full of helpful tips and listings of important social organizations and local resources to help its visitors. The children’s services resources range from helping children with learning disabilities to after-school mentoring programs for inner city families.
Other 2007 Winners Include:
www.cstx.gov, the website of College Station, Texas.
www.ci.fresno.ca.us
www.cityofno.com
www.michigan.gov
www.in.gov
www.nebraska.gov
www.state.tx.us
www.georgia.gov
www.utah.gov
