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Open, Closed, or in Between? Protocols for Ensuring Employee Public Health in Government Facilities
Patricia Vinchesi, NE regional director, ICMA & Laura Goddeeris, director, ICMA Survey Research

As local governments continue on the path to reopening, it may be time to update COVID-related employee policies.

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Public Sector Appreciation Discount for Stand-Alone Paid Webinars
August 25, 2020

Discount available through December 31, 2020.

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How the City of Scottsdale Increased Resident Support for a Vital Bond Package by Listening to their Greater Community
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To be better positioned for a substantial 2019 bond package, Scottsdale needed to provide residents with reliable information that will allow them to make an informed decision.

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What if Uncertainty Is the New Normal?
Peter Troedsson, city manager, Albany, Oregon & ICMA West Coast Regional Vice President

The “return to normal” will be filled with volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA).

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EPA Announces $53 Million in Grant Funding for Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup
August 28, 2020

Multipurpose, assessment, and cleanup (MAC) grants are an essential funding tool for local governments to kick start brownfields revitalization in their communities.

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From Pandemic to Infodemic: How Disinformation Is Negating Effective Public Health Response
Jason Grant, director, ICMA Advocacy

Professional managers can be a positive voice and trusted source to help combat disinformation and foster a stronger public health response to the pandemic.

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Five Steps to a Cybersecurity Culture in an Election Year
Meredith Trimble, senior marketing content specialist, Tyler Technologies

To protect government information, local leaders should take the following five steps to advance cybersecurity culture in their organizations.

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Big 7 Opposes PPE Cost Shift to Local and State Governments
August 25, 2020

FEMA proposal would eliminate PPE and disinfectants as eligible reimbursable expenses under Public Assistance for COVID-19

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Why You Should Care About Strategic Asset Management
Earl D. Laing, senior integrated marketing manager, Dude Solutions

No matter where you are on your asset management journey, there are likely ways you can look at your processes with fresh eyes.