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About Jurisdictional
Unifying the interface to government
Vision
Jurisdictional is a crowd-sourced directory of public entities in the United States. We're building a comprehensive, open dataset of public infrastructure that serves as a unified interface to all layers of U.S. government.
By distributing the gathering and maintenance of public data as a public resource, we aim to create a more transparent, accessible, and trustworthy government ecosystem.
All Levels of U.S. Government
Unlike other platforms that focus on a single level of government, Jurisdictional provides comprehensive data across all jurisdictional boundaries.
From federal agencies to state governments, county offices to local municipalities—over 90,000 jurisdictions unified in one platform. This cross-jurisdictional approach is our core differentiator, enabling citizens to understand and compare government at every level.
What We Do
Jurisdictional helps citizens understand and compare their government:
- Who are my government representatives?
- What public services are available to me?
- How do services and infrastructure compare across different municipalities?
Data Organization
Our platform organizes government data into clear, interconnected structures:
With over 90,000 jurisdictions in the United States, our goal is to comprehensively document all publicly elected officials and government agencies. We're building this resource together, with data continuously updated by contributors.
Core Values
Transparency
Making government data accessible and understandable for everyone.
Civic Participation
Increasing citizen trust and engagement with government at all levels.
Useful & Usable
Making government data both meaningful and easy to access, with practical tools that serve real needs.
Platform Features
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Comprehensive Data Across Jurisdictional Boundaries
Unified view of government entities spanning federal, state, county, and local levels with over 90,000 jurisdictions.
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Comprehensive API
Access geocoding, jurisdictional data, agencies, bodies, positions, and services programmatically.
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Embeddable Widgets
Integrate Jurisdictional data directly into your website or application.
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Crowd-Sourced Updates
Contribute and help maintain accurate, up-to-date government information.
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Geographic Search
Find jurisdictions and services based on your location with PostGIS integration.
Get Involved
Join us in building a more transparent and accessible government ecosystem.