2006 Digital Counties Survey


 
And the Winners Are…

County governments are using Information Technology with greater and greater savvy each year, according to the 2006 Digital Counties Survey, an annual study by the Center for Digital Government (Center) and the National Association of Counties (NACo). To recognize their hard work and innovation, the survey’s top digital counties will be honored at a national awards ceremony which will coincide with NACo’s national conference in Chicago, Illinois next month.

In April, all counties in the United States were invited to participate in the 2006 Digital Counties Survey. County officials responded to questions that included more than 100 measurements and data points about online service delivery, infrastructure, architecture and governance models.

"In today's world, technology is essential for effective and efficient government," said NACo Executive Director Larry E. Naake. "County governments realize this and are using technology in new ways to improve the delivery of services to Americans. The Digital Counties Survey illustrates the innovation being pursued by counties across the country."

Center Executive Director, Cathilea Robinett adds, “Counties continue to strive for excellence in serving their citizens. Our Digital Counties Survey showcases those counties most committed to service and innovation. Congratulations to all the winners!”

2006 Digital Counties Survey Winners

500,000 or more population:
1st: Orange County, Florida
2nd: Fairfax County, Virginia (tie)
2nd: King County, Washington (tie)
3rd: Montgomery County, Maryland (tie)
3rd: Tulsa County, Oklahoma (tie)
4th: Oakland County, Michigan
5th: San Diego County, California
6th: Fulton County, Georgia
7th: Sacramento County, California (tie)
7th: Westchester County, New York (tie)
8th: Anne Arundel County, Maryland
9th: Snohomish County, Washington
10th: Miami-Dade County, Florida


250,000-499,999 population:
1st: Richland County, South Carolina
2nd: Prince William County, Virginia (tie)
2nd: Washtenaw County, Michigan (tie)
3rd: Dakota County, Minnesota (tie)
3rd: Douglas County, Colorado (tie)
4th: Loudoun County, Virginia
5th: Marin County, California
6th: Seminole County, Florida
7th: Utah County, Utah
8th: Dutchess County, New York
9th: Howard County, Maryland (tie)
9th: Placer County, California (tie)
10th: Marion County, Florida


150,000-249,999 population:
1st: Roanoke County, Virginia
2nd: Hamilton County, Indiana
3rd: Merced County, California
4th: Scott County, Iowa
5th: Racine County, Wisconsin
6th: Clermont County, Ohio
7th: Horry County, South Carolina
8th: Cumberland County, Pennsylvania (tie)
8th: Frederick County, Maryland (tie)
9th: Dona Ana County, New Mexico
10th: Yuma County, Arizona

Less than 150,000 population:
1st: Charles County, Maryland
2nd: Nevada County, California
3rd: Olmsted County, Minnesota
4th: Boone County, Missouri
5th: Napa County, California
6th: Stearns County, Minnesota
7th: Sutter County, California
8th: Delaware County, Ohio
9th: Albemarle County, Virginia
10th: Randolph County, North Carolina


For more information on the Digital Counties Survey, contact Janet Grenslitt at jgrenslitt@centerdigitalgov.com.


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