PeopleCount.org

Digital platform empowering voters to hold elected officials accountable through issue-based voting and reporting

Primary audience
Voters and Politicians
Work area
Civic Technology
Topic
Political Accountability
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About Organization

PeopleCount.org develops a political communication web platform that enables voters to direct politicians through issue voting, demand reports, and evaluate performance. The platform aims to reduce the influence of money in politics by allowing candidates to reach voters directly at low cost, while increasing accountability between elected officials and their constituents.

What They Focus On

Voter Empowerment

Creating tools for citizens to express preferences on issues and hold representatives accountable through reporting

Campaign Finance Reform

Reducing money influence in politics by providing low-cost platforms for candidates to reach voters directly

Political Independence

Enabling politicians to communicate with constituents independently of party structures and lobbyist pressure

How They Work

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  • 01

    Voters Direct Politicians

    Citizens vote on policy issues to establish majority preferences and expectations for action

  • 02

    Demand Accountability Reports

    Voters request updates from elected officials on specific issues through platform checkboxes

  • 03

    Evaluate Performance

    Citizens review and grade politician reports with results visible to all users publicly

  • 04

    Enable Direct Communication

    Politicians reach voters at low cost reducing dependence on fundraising and party structures

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by PeopleCount.org

Issue Voting Platform

Web-based system where voters vote on policy issues and see majority preferences to guide expectations

Political Accountability Reports

Voters can demand reports from politicians on specific issues and grade their performance publicly

Low-Cost Campaign Outreach

Platform enables politicians and challengers to reach all voters directly reducing campaign fundraising needs

Independent Candidate Support

System allows politicians to communicate with voters independently of party structures and funding

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind PeopleCount.org.

Team information not available.

Contact

Get in touch with PeopleCount.org

Email

[email protected]

Phone

650-861-1537
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