– March 4, 2011Posted in: featured, Videos

Government can have fun with Facebook! This video shares stories about communities that have connected with citizens by having a sense of humor on social media. Hear about the City of Reno, Nevada, Round Rock, Texas, and Multnomah County, Oregon.

One day, I’ll have an actual microphone and better editing equipment. Until then, please don’t mind the scrappy quality

Tags: facebook, gov 2.0, government, local government, social media, youtube

About Kristy

Kristy is a former city government web manager who has a passion for local government, social media and technology. You can find her now over at http://DigitalGovGroup.com. Kristy loves to share knowledge with other govies and think of creative ways to get citizens involved. She is also a bit of a ham.

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Andrea

Posted March 4, 2011 at 4:43 AM

Crooked Christmas Tree – very Charlie Brown Christmas!
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Mark W Schaefer

Posted March 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM

You did an awesome job with this. Wish every community had your personality! : )
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  Kristy
  
  Posted March 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM
  
  Mark, thanks for your comment! Let me know if you have any ideas on how to keep these interesting.
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Stephanie

Posted March 4, 2011 at 1:45 PM

Was there an increase in the use of government resources after the tilting Christmas tree?
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Ashley

Posted March 4, 2011 at 2:26 PM

It’s great to see what other government entities are doing on facebook!
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Keith Davis

Posted April 3, 2011 at 1:35 AM

Hi Kristy
Love your videos.
You are doing a great job for Reno – national TV!

“Just have fun with it” – great line to take away and you are obviously having fun on your videos.

BTW – congratulations on your 7,777 th fan – have I used the correct number of 7′s.

Keith
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Sebast

Posted December 15, 2011 at 10:56 AM

What do you think about a FB photo album made up of couples who were married by a county justice of the peace?