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Minimizing risks and saving lives.
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Six workforce trends are too big to ignore or resist. Local governments need to embrace these new realities and help their organizations adapt.
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Three counties in ICMA’s Economic Mobility and Opportunity Cohort elaborate on their reimagined approaches to boosting the upward mobility of their residents.
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Geographic, cultural, and political diversity bring character to our counties, but also present challenges for local governments.
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A day in the life of county government administration
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From the top down, the Voices of Inclusion, Belonging, and Equity (VIBE) efforts in Johnson County, Kansas, are a shining example of a serious commitment to their people.
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A look at how three counties are making positive change for their residents.
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For local governments to be creative and innovative, they must have a culture that fosters the freedom to think and the courage to act.
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A crucial partnership, cities and counties can strengthen their relationship using principles of public engagement and elements of collaborative governance theory.