Digital Innovation Task Force

The Van Buren County AI Task Force is dedicated to using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve government services, streamline operations, and enhance the quality of life for our residents. We focus on developing digital assistants and AI-driven chatbots to support our staff and serve the community better.

Our Mission

We aim to explore and implement AI technologies that enhance our staff’s abilities, optimize departmental functions, and ensure a responsive, efficient government.

Resources

    Meetings

    The AI Task Force meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 9:00 AM. Meeting summaries are created by AI from audio recordings with minor edits.

    Meeting Summaries

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    Van Buren County’s Digital Innovation Task Force: Leading with Logic, LLMs, and a Light Touch of Ambition (10/9/25)

    In a conference room that could just as easily have hosted a zoning board meeting or a spirited debate about the proper font size for recycling pamphlets, the Van Buren County Digital Innovation Task Force convened on October 9, 2025. Facilitated by Drake Olejniczak, with the usual blend of calm authority and a slightly raised eyebrow, the meeting unfolded as a kind of local government variety show: a bit of AI policy here, a dash of automation strategy there, and, as always, a philosophical inquiry into the fate of outdated phone systems.

    And yes, we’re officially calling ourselves the Digital Innovation Task Force. Because if you’re going to change the world (or at least the workflow), clarity matters.

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    October 13, 2025

    Demonstration Projects

    Meet Marty A.I.

    Meet Marty A.I., our AI chatbot here to answer your questions about Van Buren County government services. Marty is a work in progress and may not always respond correctly. Try it in the window below or click the icon in the lower right of this page. We welcome your feedback!