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Owen Sound has launched a new online engagement platform.
“Our City Owen Sound” is a new digital space where users can get information about city initiatives and share feedback on ideas and issues that matter to them.
Citizens must register to use the service, which is available online at ourcity.owensound.ca. Any personal information collected on the site is kept in compliance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, city officials say.
“It is so important to listen to our citizens and get them engaged proactively and productively with the city,” says Owen Sound Mayor Ian Boddy. “This new tool will enhance our ability to connect and collaborate with everyone in our community.”
Our City Owen Sound includes surveys, polls, forums, maps and more tools to enhance communication between the city and its residents.
The first opportunities for interaction available on the site include the city’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, Kelso Beach at Nawash Park Master Plan, Waste Management Strategy, and Community Engagement Review.
“With the highest accessibility standards and 24/7 site moderation, the site provides a safe, open environment for community engagement that anyone can access from the comfort of their home,” a statement from Owen Sound city hall explains.
The digital space also includes a public art map, allowing citizens to share photos of murals, sculptures and other art pieces around Owen Sound’s public spaces.