Scenario: A city council wants to solicit citizen input on new ordinances, budgets, or community plans (zoning, green space, parking).
How Episdemos helps / value:
- Citizens can review proposed bills/regulations via the app (or web) and vote (support/oppose/abstain) and comment anonymously. Google Play
- A “Vote Wall” shows aggregated results and ensures transparency (e.g. shows “swarm token” to validate accuracy). Google Play
- Notifications alert citizens to upcoming vote periods, deadlines, or new proposals. Google Play
- The Swarm Manager portal allows administrators to publish documents, schedule votes, moderate discussions, and monitor participation.
- Because input can happen asynchronously via mobile/web, more people can participate even if they can’t attend physical meetings.
Efficiency gain:
- Reduces need for physical ballots, in-person meetings, manual counting.
- Speeds up feedback loop (days instead of weeks).
- Administrators can manage many proposals simultaneously from the portal.
Inclusivity gain:
- Citizens with mobility, scheduling, or location constraints can still participate.
- Anonymous or pseudonymous commenting lowers social barriers.
- Notifications help remind people who might forget or be less engaged.