Open Ramsey County Update: May 2021

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Open Ramsey County Update: May 2021

Open Ramsey County makes it easy to discover and discuss data on county programs and services. The online resource allows citizens, businesses, developers and community organizations to read, research and download data on county programs and services.

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Updated datasets and stories

The following datasets and stories were recently added or updated:

These datasets and stories join hundreds of existing resources on Open Ramsey County.


Ramsey County open data program wins 2021 Public Sector Excellence Award

Ramsey County was recently selected as a 2021 Tyler Technologies Public Sector Excellence Award winner in the Data & Insights category. Ramsey County was one of four jurisdictions selected from over 180.

Also recognized in the category were the city and county of San Francisco, California; Pierce County, Washington and the state of Connecticut. These jurisdictions were recognized for their significant commitment to public service and their work toward greater efficiency and effectiveness in public services.

Ramsey County earned its award for creating data-driven reports, dashboards, and stories for internal and public consumption.

Here are just a few examples of open data projects completed in 2020:

  • COVID-19 Situation Update: This dashboard provides cumulative, daily and weekly COVID-19 case information, including information on demographics and location.
  • Respite and Hotel Homeless Shelter Dashboard: This dashboard provides an overview of the support Ramsey County provided through additional shelter space and respite for adults experiencing homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Property Tax Extension Eligibility Map: This resource gives residents a visual tool to identify if they qualify for financial assistance in the form of a tax extension.
  • Justice System Collaboration & Response to COVID-19: This dashboard addresses the number of people booked into jail and detention centers, as well as the COVD-19 testing and case statistics at these facilities.
  • Social Vulnerability Map: This resource identifies areas with high social vulnerability as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This helps government officials predict and respond to external stresses that may disproportionately affect these areas.

Also recognized in the category were the city and county of San Francisco, California; Pierce County, Washington and the state of Connecticut. All jurisdictions were recognized for their significant commitment to public service and their work toward greater efficiency and effectiveness in public services.


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