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Civic tech often overpromises and underdelivers, focusing on apps or dashboards instead of the systems that quietly keep public life running. Public mechanics is a framework for seeing the rules, workarounds, and repair practices that hold services together after the launch moment has passed. This keynote explores why the “last mile” of delivery is always political, how resilient processes safeguard against misuse, and why the unglamorous work of maintenance is what makes systems durable and worthy of public trust. == About the Speaker == Ron Bronson brings a unique mix of service design, delivery leadership, and critical urbanism to public sector technology. He led large-scale digital delivery teams in government, most recently at 18F, and this year launched the all-volunteer Portland Digital Corps. He also teaches in the Urban Technology program at the University of Michigan. == About the Fall Fling == The 2025 Fall Fling was a one-day conference organized by CUGOS and held at the University of Washington in Seattle on November 14, 2025. Open to all, the event welcomed two dozen experts from around the country to share how open source geospatial tools and open data are used to solve a wide range of real world problems. See the full playlist of talks at    • CUGOS Fall Fling 2025  . == About CUGOS == Cascadia Users of Geospatial Open Source (CUGOS) supports open-source geospatial professionals around the Pacific Northwest. We are an active group of mapping enthusiasts who are passionate about open source software, open data, and GIS. We welcome all students, experts, map lovers, coders, and anyone with a passion for learning about spatial information. You can learn more about CUGOS and join us at https://cugos.org/