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Knowledge Network

KNOwledge Network Vision

Committed to fostering excellence and innovation in local government, the Knowledge Network is an online community built on the following ideals: rich content, social networking and knowledge exchange, partnering, and global scope.

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Kiraly, Philip

Assistant Village Manager, Village of Northbrook
Northbrook, IL

Carey, Shaun

City Manager, City of Sparks
Sparks, NV

Festa, Leah

Student, University of Tennessee At Knoxville
Knoxville, TN

Rowland, Marty

New York City Department of Parks & Recreation

Straus, Hilary

City Manager, City of Hanford
Hanford, CA

Shirey, John

City Manager, City of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA

Featured KN Profile: Ohio Manager Andy White

As the city manager of Huron, Ohio, Andy White helps a small waterfront community host visitors from across the nation. To research new ideas and connect with colleagues, he turns to the Knowledge Network.

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How Three Cities Controlled Health Care Costs

Public and private employers face the same challenge: how to control the continuing growth in health care costs. A new issue brief examines how three city governments have responded to rising health care costs.

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The Value of Public Service

Clay Pearson, City Manager, Novi, MI and Alliance Board Member continues the Alliance's Value of Public Service essay series with his thoughts on the Pursuit for Public Management in 2012.

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How do you screen new firefighter candidates?

The hiring process for firefighters can raise difficult questions about physical testing, written exams, and legal issues. With a well-planned hiring process, your local government can both improve public safety and avoid lawsuits.

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