Blogs

Finding the Magic in the Numbers: Turning Public Sector Data Into Impact

Finding the Magic in the Numbers By Lori Croy, APR If you work in government communications long enough, you start to hear a familiar refrain:    “We’ve got the data.”   And usually, that’s true. We...

PublicInput Named to the GovTech 100 List for Third Consecutive Year

PublicInput, the leading community engagement platform for the public sector, is proud to announce its inclusion in the 2026 GovTech 100. This prestigious annual list, compiled by Government...

Death by a Thousand Tabs: Why Spreadsheets and Zoom Don’t Work for California Public Meetings

SB 707 didn’t create the complexity—it exposed why fragmented tools no longer meet California’s public meeting requirements. Public meetings are the bedrock of government, fostering transparency and...

Community Engagement Reporting: Turning Participation Into Proof

When reporting is designed as a shared process, engagement data becomes understanding—not just documentation. Collecting community input is essential, but it’s not enough.  To build trust and move...

6 Things You Should Be Doing Now to Prepare for SB 707 Compliance

A Compliance Checklist for California Clerks ahead of the July 1, 2026 deadline. July sounds far away. For California Agencies, it isn’t. If you’re running public meetings in California, SB 707 is...

Strategic Reach: How to Connect with the Right Communities, Every Time

Reaching Your Community Isn’t Just About Sending a Message, It’s About Making Every Interaction Count. When it comes to community engagement, “reach” is more than just sending emails or posting...