1. State of Oregon Open Data Webinar
Webcast recorded: 9-20-11
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2. Watch Webcast Recording
Data.Oregon.Gov:
Innovative Use of Government Data Pays Dividends
View Webcast Recording:
http://www.socrata.com/events/recorded-webinar-how-oregon-improves-service-and-efficiency-with-open-data/
Read Webcast Transcript:
http://www.socrata.com/discover/oregon-open-data-webinar-transcript/

3. Webcast Speakers
Wally Rogers, eGov Program Manager, State of
Oregon
Peter Threlkel, Corporation Division, State of Oregon
Mindy McCartt, Marine Board, State of Oregon
Hosted by:
Saf Rabah, VP of Marketing, Socrata
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4. Webinar Agenda
 Introductions
 Why do we care about open data in government?
 Introducing data.oregon.gov
 Empowering agencies to deliver information and
services directly to their constituents
 Case study 1: The Oregon Marine Board
 Case study 2: The Oregon Secretary of Sate
 Roundtable conversation
 Audience participation - Q&A
 Contact Information and next steps
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5. Data.Oregon.gov
Oregon
Presented By: Wally Rogers
Oregon E-Government Program Manager
Date: October 19, 2011

6. Data.Oregon.gov… Why now?
…and we all have
local stories

7. What are adults seeking from Govt?
Seek information 48% info about a public
or complete a policy or issue
transaction 46% looked up what
online services a government
agency provides
74% April 2010 41% downloaded
government forms
Social Networking 35% researched official
to keep informed government documents or
Online use of raw stats
about Government
government data 33% renewed a driver’s
31% 40% license or auto registration
30% recreational or tourist
info
25% Info on a health or
“People are not only getting involved with safety issue
government in new and interesting ways, they are 23% information about or
also using these tools to share their views with applied for government
others and contribute to the broader debate benefits
around government policies.” 19% info to apply for a
government job

8. “In the coming year, we’ll also
work to rebuild people’s faith in
the institution of government.
Because you deserve to know
exactly how and where your tax
dollars are being spent, you’ll
be able to go to a website and
get that information for the
very first time in history... I ask
Congress to do what the White
House has already done — put
that information online.”
PRESIDENT OBAMA,
State of the Union, 01/25/2011

9. What else is at the top of the list?
I am more likely to vote for a politicians
who champion data transparency
Survey by: Vision Critical, 1,000 nationally represented adults
Co-sponsored by: Sunlight Foundation, Personal Democracy Forum, Socrata, Govloop, Code for America, eaves.ca

10. What else is at the top of the list?
How important do you think the following types of public data that
Federal, State and Local governments publish are?
Survey by: Vision Critical, 1,000 nationally represented adults
Co-sponsored by: Sunlight Foundation, Personal Democracy Forum, Socrata, Govloop, Code for America, eaves.ca

11. Who wants data?
Citizens Analysts &
Scientists Journalists
Decision Makers Web Developers
You!

12. Interactive
Data.Oregon.gov
Share – Search – Interact – Copy

13. Oregon State Marine
Board
Mindy McCartt
Administrative Assistant
Mindy.m.mccartt@state.or.us
503-378-2633

14. Achievements
o #1 most viewed map
in data.oregon.gov
o We have had over
16,000 views to our
Registration Agents
map.
o We have received
direct feedback from
our customers on how
useful the maps are.
o We have also received
emails from vendors
wanting us to add
their information to
our maps.
Website: http://www.oregon.gov/OSMB/Pages/access/access.aspx

15. Lessons Learned
Before you begin:
 Consistency matters!
o Make sure that all of your information is the way you want it to
appear (example: same capitalizations, no abbreviations,
spelling.) It is easier to fix it before you import it then after it is
uploaded.
 Set your data as private to start.
o This is a great way to make sure you have everything exactly right
before the world can see.
 Use it!
o This is such an easy way to make your information available in such a
variety of ways.

16. Corporation Division
Peter Threlkel, Director
Corporation Division
Oregon Secretary of State’s Office
“The Division’s programs increase certainty in
business transactions to enable commerce
between strangers.”
Engage Oregonians - Innovate for the Future - Deliver Results

17. Better with Data.Oregon.gov
• One free online report freed up 20 hours a
month to deliver other business services
faster
• Oregon Trademarks: Delivering the online
functionality without the $500,000
searchable database
Engage Oregonians - Innovate for the Future - Deliver Results

18. Takeaways
Empower your agencies to deliver information and
services cost-effectively >> More agency
participation if Open Data supports their mission
Delight your constituents with an accessible
engaging experience >> Increased citizen
participation and adoption
Support your government’s transparency and
economic agenda >> Fulfill promises made to your
constituents, build trust and earn executive support
Embrace turnkey cloud solutions >> Eliminate
infrastructure and custom development, save staff
time, support your CIO’s consolidation strategy while
increasing value provided.
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19. Next steps
Learn more about Oregon’s program
 Wally Rogers: wallace.b.rogers@state.or.us
 Visit http://data.oregon.gov
Watch the video: http://www.socrata.com/customer-
spotlight/state-of-oregon/
Learn more about Socrata
 Email us: info@socrata.com
 Visit www.socrata.com
 Call us: 206.340.8008
 We’d love to hear from you!
Please take the survey when you leave the webinar
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