BARTOW, Fla. – Bartow residents curious about how their local government is performing now have a direct window into City Hall’s operations.
On Monday, the City of Bartow unveiled its new Strategy and Performance Dashboard, a digital platform designed to let officials and the public track the city’s progress on everything from filling potholes to balancing the budget.
The new system, accessible through the city’s website, aggregates performance data across every major department, including police, fire, sanitation, and public works. According to city officials, the tool isn’t just for public transparency; it will also serve as a daily metric for staff to manage resources and guide future budget decisions…