Having a voice in your community shouldn't take the time of a part-time job
For many of us, our introduction to local politics starts with one minor issue
Whether it’s a pothole that needs to be fixed or a disruptive construction project near your house, we decide to reach out to our local government or maybe attend a public meeting. Soon enough, we lose patience and give up.
The system we have for public engagement is ill equipped for our world today.
Right out of the starting gate, anyone who would like to get involved in their local government quickly finds the process overwhelming and frustrating.
Any newcomer faces a daunting task even finding out where to plug in and make their views known. And once they do, they encounter a torrent of information, a backlog of unfamiliar issues and a rigorous meeting schedule that could comprise a full-time job.
We believe we can make it easier for neighbors to get involved in their local government.
We also believe that right now it is needlessly complicated for average citizens to communicate their priorities to their elected leaders. Our goal is to give you a voice in your government and the decisions made that affect your everyday life and community.
Our intuitive smartphone app and desktop site allows residents to immediately join discussions on local issues.
With Hiago, public meetings become interactive as residents can follow live discussion and endorse comments they agree with.
Users receive updates and notifications when discussions are happening on issues they care about.
Neighbors can easily find community members with similar perspectives to coordinate efforts.
