New iPhone App Develops Citizen-to-Government Feedback

Communication between governments and citizens is being channeled with the release of YouTown, a mobile app that allows agencies to publish local news, events, maps, calendars, and services straight to the smartphones of residents.

Communication between governments and citizens is being channeled with the release of YouTown, a mobile app that allows agencies to publish local news, events, maps, calendars, and services straight to the smartphones of residents.

“This is a big step towards mobile government,” said Michael Riedyk, founder and CEO of DotGov, the Seattle-based company that created YouTown. “Cities won’t have to worry about developing their own apps for different departments and agencies. They can now sign up at YouTown.com

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