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Using new methods of community involvement in your budget preparation.
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Easy ways to harness AI for greater efficiency
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Local governments must play a key role in safeguarding communities and fostering emergency readiness and resilience.
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Mark your calendar and plan to register for the premier leadership and professional development event for local government professionals!
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Approaching community engagement with Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation
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In an increasingly digital world, there is no replacement for personal interaction with the residents of your community.
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A closer look at what it takes to be successful
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Empowering cities and counties to connect, communicate, and collaborate like never before, Generative AI is the future of community engagement.
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These real-world AI solutions already at work could easily be integrated into local government, transforming the way we manage and interact with our communities.