Our History

The Town of Olex Digital was officially founded in 2021, born from a bold vision: to create a municipality purpose-built for the digital age. At a time when cities and towns across the nation were grappling with aging infrastructure, fragmented communication, and outdated public service models, a group of civic technologists, policy advisors, and local leaders came together to imagine something different — a town that would start fresh, not with physical boundaries, but with digital foundations.

The concept was simple yet revolutionary: a municipality without legacy systems, where every service, record, and interaction could be accessed securely and conveniently online. From this idea, the Town of Olex Digital emerged — not as a replacement for traditional towns, but as a parallel innovation model. The town was chartered in early 2021 with the full endorsement of regional planning boards and digital governance experts, positioning it as a public-sector innovation zone.

In its first year, the Town of Olex Digital established a comprehensive framework that included virtual council meetings, cloud-based administrative tools, and open-access portals for resident services. By eliminating the bureaucratic red tape typically associated with municipal operations, the town was able to rapidly deploy essential services like digital licensing, e-permitting, virtual inspections, and public safety dashboards — all without the overhead of brick-and-mortar infrastructure.

A major turning point came with the appointment of Town Supervisor Tony Stark, whose leadership brought both vision and operational expertise. Under his guidance, Olex Digital introduced a citizen-centric service model, emphasizing transparency, data security, and responsive digital design. His administration prioritized digital inclusion, ensuring all residents — regardless of age, ability, or access level — could engage fully with their town government.

In just a few short years, the Town of Olex Digital has evolved from a novel idea into a nationally recognized model of what’s possible in municipal innovation. It has been featured in regional planning conferences, cited in smart city policy papers, and consulted by neighboring jurisdictions exploring digital transformation.

Today, while still young in age, the Town of Olex Digital stands on a strong foundation of innovation, trust, and community. Its history may be short, but its impact is deep — offering a living case study in how technology, when applied thoughtfully, can make government more accessible, more accountable, and more effective for everyone.