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Societal Challenges Hit Our Communities Close to Home

Rebecca DeSantis
August 26, 2019

Solving our nation's most gnarly issues involves strategies at the local level. This month's 'facts and stats' looks at the numbers behind these challenges.

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Societal Challenges Hit Our Communities Close to Home

Rebecca DeSantis
August 26, 2019

Solving our nation's most gnarly issues involves strategies at the local level. This month's 'facts and stats' looks at the numbers behind these challenges.

Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government - Week of August 19, 2019

Rebecca DeSantis
August 23, 2019

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

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Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government - Week of August 19, 2019

Rebecca DeSantis
August 23, 2019

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government - Week of August 12, 2019

Rebecca DeSantis
August 16, 2019

Asset management, needle use heat map, water conservation

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This Week's Big Ideas in Local Government

Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government - Week of August 12, 2019

Rebecca DeSantis
August 16, 2019

Asset management, needle use heat map, water conservation

Should Local Government Managers Play a Role in the Measles Epidemic? The Data Say Yes

Inbal Safir
August 15, 2019

Read on to see what the data shows about resident discourse on measles, what residents are expecting from their cities, and more.

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Should Local Government Managers Play a Role in the Measles Epidemic? The Data Say Yes

Inbal Safir
August 15, 2019

Read on to see what the data shows about resident discourse on measles, what residents are expecting from their cities, and more.

How to Boost Civic Engagement with a Strategic Plan and Modern Tools

Samantha Wagner
August 13, 2019

Strategic planning is a great ongoing opportunity to engage with the community.

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How to Boost Civic Engagement with a Strategic Plan and Modern Tools

Samantha Wagner
August 13, 2019

Strategic planning is a great ongoing opportunity to engage with the community.

Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government

Rebecca DeSantis
August 09, 2019

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

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Friday Roundup: The Best Ideas in Local Government

Rebecca DeSantis
August 09, 2019

Check out the best ideas in local government this week that you might have missed!

The Beginners Guide to Working with Elected Officials

David Street
August 08, 2019

What you need if you want to develop an effective work relationship with your elected officials.

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The Beginners Guide to Working with Elected Officials

David Street
August 08, 2019

What you need if you want to develop an effective work relationship with your elected officials.

Three Leadership Essentials to Create and Maintain a Great Workplace

Valorie Waldon
August 01, 2019

Three elements, combined with passion and wisdom, are critical to a workplace where employees willingly exert discretionary effort to help the organization succeed.

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Three Leadership Essentials to Create and Maintain a Great Workplace

Valorie Waldon
August 01, 2019

Three elements, combined with passion and wisdom, are critical to a workplace where employees willingly exert discretionary effort to help the organization succeed.

Municipal Form of Government by the Numbers

Rebecca DeSantis
July 29, 2019

This month's "facts and stats" blog looks at recent results from the 2018 ICMA Municipal Form of Government Survey.

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Municipal Form of Government by the Numbers

Rebecca DeSantis
July 29, 2019

This month's "facts and stats" blog looks at recent results from the 2018 ICMA Municipal Form of Government Survey.

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