What is PeopleCount.org?

PeopleCount.org is a non-partisan organization to empower the public to communicate constructively and efficiently on political issues with each other and with their representatives.

We are currently a pre-startup. The web application is designed and is slowly being built by a single person, part-time. We're aiming to launch in early 2023.

On the website, voters will be able to answer questions on pressing political issues such as political reform, the environment, healthcare, and many other issues, and see the results of what Americans want for their future. On many such issues, Americans are in widespread agreement, but they're not covered in the news, so we don't realize we're being poorly represented.

On each issue, voters can check a box to say they want to receive short reports from their incumbents in Congress and challengers. When the reports come, voters can read and grade them and see politicians' grades.

During the months before the election, voters will get to know the candidates on the issues they're concerned about. Politicians will be able to reach voters at very low

PeopleCount.org is also open to state and federal representatives, allowing our leaders to be accountable and see where their constituents stand on issues.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower people to be responsible for and create effective and accountable government

Democracy can only work well if there's communication and accountability. PeopleCount.org is building the foundation to make this possible.

At PeopleCount.org we strive to empower citizens to be the prime influence on government. We are dedicated to:

  • Empowering people to inform themselves and take stands.
  • Empowering governments to be guided by the desires of citizens.
  • Discovering common goals and facilitating solutions.
  • Enabling political discourse to be civil and productive, not divisive.

Meet the Team


 
Rand Strauss, President, CEO and visionary of PeopleCount.org, has more than 30 years of software engineering and managing experience in Silicon Valley and has degrees in Math and Computer Science from Stanford. In 2011, Strauss realized a change was needed in the political sphere. Too many people feel their actions don't make much of a difference. Strauss has dedicated his time to providing the public with a way to create a government they love.
Dr. Ed Perper, advisor, founded Science Branding Communications and AnimationMD after practicing as a clinical cardiologist. He has been involved in digital medical education for over 20 years and is passionate about creating compelling and visually dynamic medical education programs.