From Gov-speak to Understanding: City Building Use Tax Website

Before This is how the content was given to me by the city finance department: Anyone who performs construction work that requires a City of Golden building permit must pay City building use tax on the cost of construction materials used. Construction materials are estimated to be 1/2 of the cost, and the City building…

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Introduction to Python “Statements”

Part 1:  Introduction to Python Statements Video Script Audio Voiceover Screen Visual [Introduction] Python is one of the fastest growing programming languages in the world. This open source, multi-purpose language has a simple, clean, beginner-friendly syntax and allows you to solve complex problems in less time and with fewer lines of codes than other programming languages….

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Zoning Code Rewrite Ad Campaign

The City of Golden Planning Department embarked on a project to update the City’s 50-year-old zoning code. After a few weeks of little interest from the public, they requested assistance from our Communications Department to help drive engagement. I met with our videographer for a brainstorming session. Zoning codes are dull but important. We needed…

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User Error v. Design Flaw

User Error v. Design Flaw Clarissa Cutrell Last week I built a page for our Police Department to introduce and explain their new online reporting system. I had information from the third party company, but wanted to rewrite and reorganize it to make it more scannable and easier to understand. I mean, if you just…

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