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Michigan counties gain national notice for digital prowess

Oct 3, 2014 | Uncategorized

Ottawa Co screen grabSix Michigan counties were honored recently in the 2014 Digital Counties Survey sponsored by the National Association of Counties and the Center for Digital Government.

Oakland County was Michigan’s highest finisher after achieving 4th Place in the categories of counties with 500,000 residents or more. Also honored were Allegan, Berrien, Eaton, Jackson and Ottawa counties.

“Counties across the country are using technology to enhance services, maximize efficiency and save money,” said NACo Executive Director Matthew D. Chase in statement announcing the awards. “The Digital Counties Survey recognizes counties’ best practices and effective uses of technology to better serve their communities.”

500,000 or more residents
Oakland County, 4th
Site: http://www.oakgov.com/Pages/home.aspx

250,000 to 499,999
Ottawa County, 7th
Site: https://www.miottawa.org/

150,000 to 249,999
Berrien County, 6th
Site: http://www.berriencounty.org/
Jackson County, 8th
Site: http://www.mygovhelp.org/JACKSONCOUNTYMI/_cs/SupportHome.aspx

Up to 150,000
Eaton County, 8th
Site: http://www.eatoncounty.org/
Allegan County, 9th
Site: http://www.allegancounty.org/

 

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