Our Journey
The path that led us to build TownHallOS
Our Story
TownHallOS was founded by Shahaan Mirza, who experienced firsthand the frustration of trying to track local legislation affecting his neighborhood in 2024. He found government systems complicated and discouraging, revealing a broader civic disconnect where information was abundant but inaccessible due to outdated interfaces, jargon, and bureaucratic barriers.
Inspired by this challenge and his involvement with the World Economic Forum's Global Shapers Community, Shahaan envisioned a platform that would convert complexity into clarity and individual concerns into collective action. In early 2025, he assembled a team of civic tech experts, designers, and community organizers to build TownHallOS, launching its first version in spring 2025 focused on making local government accessible and actionable for all.
Key Milestones
The Inspiration
2024
After struggling to track local legislation affecting his community, Shahaan Mirza envisioned a platform that would make civic engagement accessible to everyone.
Research & Development
Early 2025
Extensive research into civic tech solutions and development of the initial Policy Explorer prototype to test with community members.
TownHallOS Founded
March 2025
Launch of the initial platform focused on making local democracy more accessible, starting with the Policy Explorer beta.
Alpha Release
Mid 2025
Release of the Policy Tracker feature and Representative Finder, enabling citizens to follow and understand local legislation, with community feedback driving improvements.
Community Growth
Late 2025
Expanding our reach to more localities and counties, fostering meaningful dialogue between citizens and representatives.