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AltonHenley
Dean · Author · Civic Technologist

Alton Henley

Dean of Business & Hospitality at Montgomery College. Author of four books on municipal technology. Builder of civic tools used by local governments across America.

Publications Projects
Alton Henley
Current Role
Dean of Business & Hospitality
Montgomery College
Published Author
4 books on municipal technology, AI adoption & grant funding
Civic Technology
3 web applications serving local governments nationwide
4
Published books
635
Local governments surveyed
3
Web applications built
3
National publications
Selected Work

Publications & Books

Route Fifty
While Washington Talks AI, 16,000 Small Towns Are on Their Own
Route Fifty
Why Small Municipalities Are Ransomware's Sweet Spot
ICMA Magazine
The Next 250 Years: Open-Source Civic Technology for Small Municipalities
Book

Ready or Not

The practitioner's handbook on AI use in municipal government.

Book

The Knowledge Barrier

Academic treatise on AI adoption across 635 local governments.

Book

The Digital Innovation Gap

Open-source software solutions for municipal government.

Book

Grant Ready

The city administrator's guide to winning grants.

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Civic Technology

Projects & Applications

Web Application

AI Ready

Self-service AI readiness assessment for municipalities — a fraction of the cost of a consultant.

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Web Application

City Ready

Operational maturity assessment for generic municipal readiness and improvement planning.

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Web Application

Grant Ready

Grant readiness assessment and planning tool for small municipalities seeking funding.

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Engagement

Speaking & Service

Speaking

Charm City BSides
Cybersecurity for Cities
MD City/County Managers Association
AI Adoption for Cities
Rockville Nonprofit Symposium
AI for Nonprofits

Board Service

2 Years
Rockville Chamber of Commerce — Board Member
2 Years
Rockville Economic Development Inc. — Board Member

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