Lesson 10:

Now that you’ve explored the COSA website, the City and Library mobile apps, and our SAPLGovernment LibGuide, go to your blog and write a paragraph about one local and one state or federal government website you explored. How do you think mobile technology will change people’s relationship to government access and services? Will having government services and elected officials “on the go” make us more (or less) democratic as a society?

I explored the San Antonio website, and specifically, CPS.  I hear a lot of neighbors complaining about the exorbitant electric bills.  I see on the CPS website various ways to save energy and opportunities to pay bills in delayed fashion.  However, I have also heard that at various times, when they don't have enough meter readers, they simply let the computer compute your bill, not based on your actual usage, thus resulting in much higher bills.  I see no information about that and feel that is deceptive and should be explained to all CPS users, especially since we  have no choice in providers.  

The IRS website is very useful for federal tax information, having all forms with instructions on the site. Since the library now only receives the basic print IRS forms, the IRS website must be used to get the information on other forms.

With the advent of mobile technology, I would expect citizens would want faster and better service.
Having government services and elected officials "on the go" should make us a more democratic society, as it will make us better aware of what government is doing and make elected officials more accountable to the people.