The City of Mobile takes advantage of web technologies

According to an article in the newspaper earlier this week, the City of Mobile is trying to create a larger internet presence. Many of these sites have just been created and are still works in progress.

For more see, Mobile widens its online profile - al.com

The sites are as follows;

The city’s blog

The city’s Twitter site

The city’s Facebook page

The links will also added to the link list on the blog.

Today the City will hosts its first webinar featuring Mayor Sam Jones. According to the city's Facebook page,

"From the comforts of your home, join Mobile Mayor Sam Jones in a live, online community meeting, designed to give citizens firsthand information on issues affecting Mobile. The webinar is also an opportunity for citizens to submit questions and receive timely answers.

It will be live on Friday, April 3, 2009 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Prior to the webinar, please take a few minutes and test your connection

Here's how to take part:

1. Go to www.cityofmobile.org
2. Click on the City of Mobile Webinar link
3. Register your name and email address
4. Participate in the Webinar! Watch it live, ask a question, or make a comment."