Government agencies need to know why and how to develop data sharing practices and to engage their customers. Citizens need information to participate and collaborate effectively. They need to know when, where, and what issues are relevant. Colorado Smart Communities was created to provide outreach regarding open government and to provide a platform for government agencies and the public to share information and communicate. Colorado Smart Communities is supporting the open government movement through efforts like CityCamp Colorado and the Open Government Initiative.

Scott Primeau is a board member of Colorado Smart Communities, a nonprofit organization established in 2009 to promote the adoption of data transparency; provide education and outreach on open government; and provide a platform for Colorado government agencies and the citizens of Colorado to share information, interact among each other, and collaborate on improving government transparency and efficiency. Scott co-organized the Gov 2.0 Camp Rocky Mountains in June 2010 and CityCamp Colorado in December 2010. Scott is helping to lead the development, promotion, and adoption of the Model Local Open Government Directive that was started at CityCamp Colorado. Scott has also been an employee for a Colorado state agency since 2003. He provides project management support, user experience design, legal research, policy research and analysis, and customer relations services. Scott has a bachelor’s degree in public affairs management from Indiana University and is a passionate supporter of improving citizen participation and government collaboration.