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Property tax revenues are one of the most important sources of funding for local governments in Michigan(...)
"Greetings from Montpelier, Vermont" presentation for ICMA Northeast Regional Summit 2014.
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After participating in educational exchange visits with Santa Ana, California, two Salvadoran cities adapted a school-based gang reduction program from Santa Ana and conducted a successful pilot in three schools.
"The Challenge of Culture Change: How do you create and sustain excellence?" presentation for ICMA Northeast Regional Summit 2014.
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“My ICMA and NJMMA memberships provide the greatest value through the many opportunities to meet and talk with top-notch professional managers who share my passion for good government. I can’t think of a conference that I did not leave without renewed enthusiasm and dedication for the work we do."
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In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest rolls out a plan for making sure your meetings are a success.