Krystal Hart, Public Relations Manager, City of Hinesville, Georgia writes:
"The City of Hinesville is looking to actively include our employees and the general public in our budget process this year. We are trying to develop a system for them to vote on projects, services, and benefits that may have to be cut in the final round. For example, we could ask employees which they would they prefer: Christmas Bonus be cut or 1 furlough day. This is hypothetical but the point is to let them decide which is lesser of the two evils in the event we get down to those tough decisions. Our school system recently did it using the "put the dot on your vote" method and I've heard of others using online surveys. Has anyone done this in the past and found a technique that captures the most input and is reflective of a majority of the target groups desire?"
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Krystal Hart, Public Relations Manager, City of Hinesville, Georgia writes:
"My city manager desires a waiver that we can use for employees, event attendees, and program participants to sign giving the city permission to use video or photos of them in a promotional manner. Does anyone have a sample waiver or image release form for citizens or employees that we can use as a guide?"
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Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director, City of Edina Minnesota writes:
"Have you used Mail Chimp or Send Grind to send mass emails? If you've used one of those services, what was your experience? If you haven't used Mail Chimp or Send Grid, have you used something similar? Thanks!"  
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Tameka Norman, Public Affairs Manager, City of Rock Mount, North Carolina writes:
"The City of Rocky Mount is looking for a company which could assist in sending e-mail messages, text messages and deliver phone calls during an emergency situation in minutes. These messages would be delivered primarily to employees in an internal crisis situation. Are any municipalities using such a company? If so, please provide their contact information. Thanks for any assistance you can offer."
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