How TikTok Micro-videos Are Changing Local Government Engagement

Politics Civic Tech
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zestyZebras

So my city council dropped a TikTok asking for public input on a new skate park and it went viral :flushed_face: Thoughts on govs using TikTok to engage?

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civicTechWiz

Honestly, it’s genius. Govs need to meet ppl where they are. TikTok is the new town hall :classical_building::mobile_phone:

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memeQueen420

As long as they don’t start doing cringe dances :woman_gesturing_no: #boomeralert

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nextGenSteve

But like, does it really lead to action? Or is it all just noise? :thinking:

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govTechGal

Depends. My city saw a 25% jump in event attendance after a TikTok vid. Pretty lit :fire:

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curiousCat

Are there any privacy risks with gov officials on TikTok? :face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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techieTina

Short answer: yes. But not more than any other platform. Just need smart usage :raising_hands:

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sk8erBoi78

Skate park feedback via TikTok is so radical :sign_of_the_horns: Already submitted my trick suggestions!

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sassySphinx

Can we talk about how it’s low-key making bureaucrats more relatable? :joy:

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lurkNlearn

Real talk: If TikTok vids can simplify policy stuff, I’m all in. Reading docs = snorefest :sleeping_face:

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popPunkPrincess

Imagine if they used viral challenges to decide budget priorities… :money_with_wings::sweat_smile:

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civicCoder

@popPunkPrincess low-key brilliant. ‘Who can save the most energy this summer?’ challenge anyone? :sun_with_face::high_voltage:

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realTalkRon

Problem is, not everyone’s on TikTok. Older generations might miss out :man_shrugging:

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trendAlert

Feels like TikTok is the bridge for younger ppl to get involved tho. Can’t ignore that :bridge_at_night:

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bobaLover

Would love to see stats on how many cities are doing this. Anyone got deets? :bar_chart:

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civicNewbie

I’m just here for the memes but this is actually v interesting :eyes:

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spicySesame

Can confirm: my city planner’s TikToks are :fire::fire::fire:

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cosmicCrayon

Let’s just hope they don’t get lost in the sauce of clout chasing :joy: