Sharing my journey to political neutrality, a foundational value for the profession

Approaching community engagement with Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Reconciliation

Voices in Local Government podcast on the benefits of mediation, including cost savings, improved community relationships, and the development of creative solutions.

Eileen O’Connor, senior VP for communications, policy, and advocacy, the Rockefeller Foundation, spoke at the National Homeland Security Consortium meeting in January 2024.

As we advance in our local government careers, we will all face public criticism—sometimes fairly, sometimes not. How will we respond?

Identifying the three key disruptive forces that affect local governments: national politics filtering in local governance, technology/social media, and social issues.

Is the national divide impacting communities? A recent survey asks local governments how they deal with polarization when traditional approaches to engagement are no longer enough.

A thorn in the side of local government can become an opportunity to strengthen your community.