FCC adopts new broadband data mapping rules

Martha Norrick, data director in the Mayor's Office for Economic Opportunity, will serve as the acting citywide chief analytics officer and open platform officer.

Bill Greeves, Wake County's chief information officer, chief innovation officer and deputy county manager, will depart for a role at software company SAP in February.

Kelly Jin, who joined the New York City government in 2018, has accepted a role with the Knight Foundation, supporting communities recovering from the pandemic.

New York City will pilot a pair of mental health resources — a comic book and a health management system — in two underserved communities.

Challenges surrounding climate change, transportation, housing and civic technology will be addressed by 17 research partnerships starting in February.

Kate Bender, Kansas City, Missouri’s deputy performance officer, said the pandemic last year confirmed the power of data in improving governance.

The organization will award $1 million to 15 cities that develop the best innovations created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

San Diego's director of performance and analytics, Kirby Brady, will add chief innovation officer to her job title, expanding the city's work with data.

The nonprofit will receive additional support this year from the consulting group Ignite Cities, furthering its mission to close the gender and diversity gaps in the technology sector.

Officials said the new platform will help officials present data to the public in more engaging and helpful ways.