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Stoa takes on a small number of projects at a time. Send the shape of the problem, the timeline, and what is getting in the way. A paragraph is enough to start.
Good fits
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Resident-facing tools
Service request flows, permit helpers, searchable archives, and other systems residents actually have to use.
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Transparency projects
Budget dashboards, council-minutes search, procurement visibility, and public records interfaces that reduce staff burden.
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Accessibility retrofits
ADA Title II and WCAG 2.1 AA improvements for older municipal products that need a credible upgrade path.
How it usually goes
- 1 Send a short note about the problem, timeline, and who needs to use the system.
- 2 Stoa replies with a concrete next step: email follow-up, a quick call, or a scoped proposal.
- 3 If it is a fit, the work can start as a pilot, discovery sprint, or full procurement response.
Response window
Usually within one business day
Based in Campbell, CA and comfortable with both informal pilots and formal procurement.
Stoa is led by Stephen Stanwood, a lawyer and developer based in Campbell, CA. He studied public policy at the University of Chicago and earned his JD from Georgetown and Santa Clara.
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Prefer email? Reach Stephen directly at stephen@stoa.works.