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A Talk with Justin Beiber’s Hometown Mayor, Part 2

In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dan Mathieson, Former Mayor of Stratford.

Continuing our look at mistrust of government, doxing and the implications of digital technology on Intelligent Communities, Lou speaks with the former Mayor of Stratford, Canada, Dan Mathieson. Considered one of Canada’s best mayors, whose tech-savvy insights led is city to three Top7 placements, he is into a new concept, “Immersive Cities.”

Mathieson also talks about his own experience with constituents who sought menace, alienation in society, technology’s role and how Stratford native Justin Beiber once crashed the ICF website! Mr. Mathieson is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal for his exceptional leadership in technology innovation in his community.