Why Porter?
Civic engagement has a significant impact on an individual or community’s quality of life and is the de-facto model for addressing issues of public concern. However, not all individuals and communities have the same level of access to civic engagement technologies, which has only been exacerbated by the advent of Covid-19.
No downloads, no sign-ups, no stored personal information, Porter works just like how you would normally send a text. We do not sell or share your data. |
How does Porter work?
1. You send a text message to Porter with your questionNo need to download any apps or sign up for any services. Simply text a question like "Where can I get vaccinated" to Porter's number and Porter will get back to you for free*.
*Standard messaging and data rates may apply through your carrier. |
2. Porter searches for answers from government-hosted data sourcesUsing your question, Porter searches for keywords within our internal database, built directly from the City of Porterville website.
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3. Porter delivers the answer to youWithin seconds, you'll get a text back from Porter containing the most relevant answer and a link for more information. No internet service required, everything done right at your fingertips, literally.
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