Open311 API: Creating a Government Operating System

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The document discusses the evolution of the 'tweetmy311' service from June 2009 to March 2010, highlighting the roles of standards, community involvement, and collaboration in its development. It mentions the importance of APIs and technology in government operations. The author expresses gratitude to individuals who contributed to this initiative.

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