TALKDALLAS lets citizens weigh in on important issues; The new online community launched Monday

Dallas – The City of Dallas has teamed up with Vision Critical, the world’s leading provider of insight community technologies, to launch TALKDALLAS, a new online public consultation and citizen engagement community.

TALKDALLAS, launching today, is open to anyone over age 18 that lives, works, or attends school in Dallas. Those who join the City’s online community will be able to weigh in on important city issues by participating in online surveys and discussions via their smart phones, computers and tablets.

“We want TALKDALLAS to be our citizens’ direct and personal connection to City Hall,” said City Manager A.C. Gonzalez. “It is a safe, online space where citizens can quickly and easily share their insights with us on the issues that affect them and their city.”

TALKDALLAS will be powered by Vision Critical’s online community platform, connecting busy residents through ongoing consultations and engagement, on their time and on their terms. As new City initiatives and programs are announced, TALKDALLAS will reach out to citizens, share plans, hear ideas and talk about their needs.

“More and more, people are turning to digital and mobile technology to work, finish errands, connect with family and just have fun,” said City of Dallas Chief Information Officer Bill Finch. “The technology has arrived and now is the time for public institutions and local governments to engage people online; where they are spending so much of their time.”

To participate in the discussion and share your insights, visit www.talkdallas.com.