Learn how to build automated data pipelines for tracking and analyzing local government decisions in this 28-minute conference talk from PyBay 2024. Discover how to leverage Datasette, Python data tools, and Github Actions to create cost-effective systems that extract information from legacy databases, outdated websites, and PDF documents. Master techniques for making municipal decision-making data more accessible and transparent, helping citizens better understand the choices affecting their communities. Through practical demonstrations, explore methods for setting up automated workflows that continuously gather and process city data, making previously obscure civic information readily available for public understanding and analysis.