Seattle
Mayor Paul Schell
Mayor Paul Schell
Years in office: 2
City's Web site: www.cityofseattle.net
Schell's privately funded Web site: www.mayorschell.com
2000 technology expenditures: $148 million citywide.
On adapting: "Change is always a challenge and always a bit risky, but Seattle is embracing this new age with energy and creativity. Governments that can stay with the wave will be part of a fundamental and exciting change in how people and government interact."
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