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Zach Claussen

Director of Sales, Catalis Public Works & Citizen Engagement

As a sales leader, he leverages 15+ years of experience to drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and empower government agencies.

Connecting Citizen Requests to Real Infrastructure

Citizen requests are most useful when they are connected to the location, asset, and team responsible for the response. In this blog, learn how GIS-based service request management can help Public Works teams improve routing accuracy, reduce manual validation, connect requests to real infrastructure, and turn resident reports into more actionable service workflows.

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When GIS Data Becomes Operational Data

GIS is becoming more than a planning or reference tool for local governments. In this blog, explore how, when connected to Public Works workflows, GIS data can help teams route requests, manage assets, coordinate field work, reduce manual lookups, and turn trusted location intelligence into daily operational value.

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Modernizing 311 Without Expanding Staff

Local governments are being asked to manage more service requests with the same staffing levels. This blog explores how 311 workflow automation, better routing, and stronger visibility help teams improve service capacity without expanding staff.

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Designing 311 Software Around Real Municipal Workflows

Effective 311 software should reflect how local government teams actually work. This blog explores how 311 workflow management software designed around real municipal workflows helps agencies reduce friction, improve adoption, and support more consistent service delivery.

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311 Works Best When It’s Connected

Connected municipal 311 software helps local governments improve coordination, reduce operational friction, and resolve service requests more efficiently. In this blog, see how integrating 311 with GIS, asset management, permitting, and other operational systems gives staff better context and creates faster, more consistent service delivery workflows.

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How High-Performing Cities Approach 311

Many cities still operate 311 as a reactive intake system, creating inefficiencies and repeated service friction. This blog explores how high-performing cities take a different approach, using proactive workflows, stronger coordination, and better visibility to improve service delivery and long-term performance.

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Service requests reveal more than individual issues. They also show where demand is building and where local governments may need to respond more strategically. This blog explores how a municipal service request platform with GIS-connected visibility helps teams identify patterns, prioritize resources, and improve service delivery.

GIS Insights Help 311 Teams Prioritize Resources

Service requests reveal more than individual issues. They also show where demand is building and where local governments may need to respond more strategically. This blog explores how a municipal service request platform with GIS-connected visibility helps teams identify patterns, prioritize resources, and improve service delivery.

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Building Transparency Into 311 Operations

Building Transparency Into 311 Operations

Transparency plays a critical role in effective 311 operations. This blog explores how real-time status updates, shared visibility, and stronger 311 service request management help local governments reduce friction, improve coordination, and create a more credible resident experience.

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311 Through the Resident’s Eyes

Residents expect local government service to feel simple, clear, and connected. Modern municipal 311 software improves the resident experience through intuitive intake, better visibility, and stronger coordination behind the scenes.

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