Overview

August 26

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The American Recovery Plan Act provides once-in-a-generation funding for Texas cities and counties to address their most pressing needs. Local government leaders must choose among competing priorities for these vital dollars, and the decisions you make today will impact your community for years to come.

On Aug. 26, Government Technology will host a live conversation focused on using federal stimulus funds to tackle critical connectivity needs and cybersecurity challenges that are pivotal to your jurisdiction’s current success and future prosperity. You’ll gain valuable insights on using ARPA funds to help address the digital divide, close the homework gap, safeguard the personal data of your constituents and protect critical infrastructure.

Register now to learn how your community can:

-- Expand broadband programs and reduce barriers to access

-- Drive and sustain internet adoption to promote equity in education

-- Strengthen cybersecurity protections for local government infrastructure & information

Speakers

 

Joe Morris

Deputy Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic

Joseph Morris is the Deputy Chief Innovation Officer and a national keynote speaker on issues, trends and drivers impacting state and local government and education. He has authored publications and reports on funding streams, technology investment areas and public-sector priorities, and has led roundtables, projects and initiatives focused on issues within the public sector. Joe has conducted state and local government research with e.Republic since 2007 and knows the ins and outs of government on all levels. He received his Bachelor of Arts in government and international relations from the California State University, Sacramento.

 

Dustin Haisler — Moderator

Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic

Dustin Haisler is the Chief Innovation Officer of Government Technology's parent company e.Republic. Previously the finance director and later CIO for Manor, Texas, a small city outside Austin, Haisler quickly built a track record and reputation as an early innovator in civic tech. As Chief Innovation Officer, Haisler has a strategic role to help shape the company’s products, services and future direction. Primarily, he leads e.Republic Labs, a market connector created as an ecosystem to educate, accelerate and ultimately scale technology innovation within the public sector.