Gilbert is positioning itself to become a leader in digital government. By unlocking public records, we will enable technologists to build tools to help residents in their daily lives. This report outlines a path for Gilbert's success as a digital town by allowing for increased internet access, open government, citizen engagement and digital industry growth.

View Gilbert's Digital Roadmap at www.gilbertaz.gov/digitalroadmap. 

Gilbert's Open Data Portal is taking it a step further by humanizing our portal with a character we’ve created named “Alex” who will help connect the dots on how to use our data on your own websites, applications, or research. Named after the Library of Alexandria, one of the largest and most significant libraries of the ancient world, Alex and Gilbert’s Open Data Portal are a place where visitors can find a wealth of information that can help residents and businesses improve their lives and operations.

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Read stories by Alex at alex.gilbertaz.gov. 

Explore data at data.gilbertaz.gov

“Government Gone Digital” is a podcast series focused on the innovative ways that Gilbert, Arizona’s Office of Digital Government is interacting with residents and businesses to tell their own story through the use of social media, video and other digital methods.

Listen and learn more at www.gilbertaz.gov/govgonedigital. 

SPARK App League is the first coding competition created specifically for junior high and high school students. Created by Gilbert, Arizona in 2012, this non-profit program is hosted in partnership with Arizona State University's Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering and is sponsored by Waymo, formerly called the Google self-driving car project. SPARK focuses on the thinking behind programming by helping students create a working video game while collaborating in teams.

Learn more at www.sparkappleague.com.

Gilbert has more than 25 social media accounts, from public safety to our municipal court, to engage with the community. Gilbert's channels reach thousands of people and is a powerful way to form deeper relationships with constituents, gain valuable feedback and share information about services. Many of the the most effective social media initiatives provide a space for community-led discussions, with the Town playing an informative, supporting role in the background. 

Follow all of Gilbert's social media accounts at www.gilbertaz.gov/connect. 

Gilbert's Office of Digital Government, also known as Gilbert Digital,utilizes video to promote transparency in government by highlighting special events, topics of interest, and public meetings. Our most popular video is Gilbert's annual Digital State of the Town, a 15-minute, high-definition documentary-style film highlighting the years accomplishments. The Emmy-nominated Digital State of the Town allows people across Arizona and the entire country to view the production from home. In fact, it is seen by nearly 50,000 people a year.

Watch this year's Digital State of the Town and more videos from Gilbert Digital on our YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/gilbertaz.