Government Technology and the Center for Digital Government* recently shared the annual list of Digital Counties winners, which included seven Florida counties. Stay tuned to Industry Insider — Florida for the other counties coming in the next week.
Continuing this year’s list is Leon County, which took fourth place in the 250,000 to 499,999 population category.
Under the leadership of CIO Michelle Taylor and its Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Leon County achieved significant objectives in 2023 that support the overall guiding initiatives of economy, quality of life and governance.
These included upgrading the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system at the 911 Consolidated Dispatch Center, jointly managed with the city of Tallahassee, as well as equipping EMS supervisor vehicles with ultrasound technology and replacing CAD laptops in ambulances.
OIT also redesigned the county website and prepared to make online permitting available. After the website’s relaunch in early 2024, initial polls indicated that more than 69 percent of visitors found the new site met or exceeded their expectations.
OIT’s GIS department also plays a vital role in improving public access to government data through the Data Dictionary and GeoData Hub. These platforms provide authoritative GIS content to the public, featuring downloadable data and interactive applications. GIS staff contributed significantly to historical initiatives such as the 2024 bicentennial celebration. As part of Tallahassee’s 200th birthday celebration, OIT enhanced the History in Your Hands website and installed public history kiosks.
*Government Technology and the Center for Digital Government are sister publications of Industry Insider — Florida, and their parent company is e.Republic.
Florida Digital Counties Winners: Leon County
This year, seven Florida counties, including Leon County, were recognized for their innovative efforts and technology projects, impacting residents communitywide.
