Not just about getting potholes fixed
Stat-driven performance management isn’t just about getting potholes fixed. It’s also about improving the quality of life.
The Results Minneapolis process benchmarked lead poisoning in children, and measured a dramatic 86 percent reduction in children with elevated blood levels through targeted lead abatement activities.
Yes, the lower lead poisoning numbers are presented in very attractive flash-driven charts on the Minneapolis Web site, but the positive impact on the lifetime prospects for countless children are beyond measure.
The NolaStat reform is a package of policy recommendations for New Orleans which offer the next mayor a model for not just getting potholes fixed, but for engaging in a process that sets and achieves goals which improve the quality of life for all who aspire to reach their full potential in this great city.
