Govvy
Govvy rebuilds the collapsed information infrastructure between citizens and local government through a platform covering local elections and legislation. It provides comprehensive candidate information, voter education, and plain-language legislative tracking with support/opposition signaling. The first deployment, CHVotes.org, covers Cleveland Heights, Ohio municipal elections, with more Ohio communities planned for 2025.
- Content & Publishing
- Government Technology
- Software Only
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Problem
The civic infrastructure connecting citizens to local government has collapsed, leaving most people unable to name their city councilmember and uninformed about local elections. With voter turnout in local elections at just 27% and over 2,500 local newsrooms closed since 2005, residents lack access to reliable information about the races and legislation that shape their daily lives.
Solution
Govvy provides a platform that makes local democracy clear by offering comprehensive coverage of local elections and legislation. For elections, it delivers candidate information, voter education, and coverage focused on races that receive the least attention but affect daily life the most. For legislation, it offers plain-language summaries of local and state bills, allowing users to track and signal support or opposition. The platform is built with input from government officials, civic leaders, and everyday citizens to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Its first deployment, CHVotes.org, covers Cleveland Heights, Ohio municipal elections, with expansion to more Ohio communities planned for 2025.
Target Audience
Primary users are residents, voters, and civic participants in local communities who need accessible information about municipal elections and legislation, as well as government officials and civic leaders seeking to improve civic engagement and transparency.
Features
- Comprehensive local election coverage including candidate information and voter education materials
- Plain-language legislative summaries for local and state bills, such as Ohio's HB 100 Clean Energy Schools Act
- Support and opposition signaling tools for users to express positions on legislation
- Focus on under-covered local races that receive minimal media attention
- Content developed with input from government officials, civic leaders, and citizens
- Live deployment at CHVotes.org with planned expansion across Ohio communities