CivicPress Manifesto
Our Vision
We believe in a future where civic technology serves the public good through transparency, collaboration, and open source principles.
Core Principles
1. Open Source by Default
All civic technology should be open source, allowing communities to inspect, modify, and improve the tools that serve them.
2. Transparency First
Government technology must be transparent and auditable. Citizens have the right to understand how decisions are made and how their data is used.
3. Community-Driven Development
Civic technology should be developed with and for communities, not imposed upon them.
4. Interoperability
Systems should be designed to work together, avoiding vendor lock-in and promoting data portability.
5. Accessibility
Civic technology must be accessible to all citizens, regardless of their technical expertise or abilities.
Our Commitment
We commit to building and promoting civic technology that:
- Strengthens democracy
- Empowers communities
- Protects privacy
- Fosters collaboration
- Drives innovation
For the latest version of this manifesto, visit the CivicPress Manifesto on GitHub.