What remains and will persist is the need for good governance by all elected officials.

The former San Antonio city manager describes her battle to revolutionize police and fire union contracts to help the city avoid a financial crisis

New York Times letter to editor stresses professional, evenhanded management to tackle tough issues.

Data provide clear-cut numbers that can help councilmembers feel secure about a difficult decision when presenting it to the public.

Diving into city-specific data reveals the different concerns residents are voicing when opposing mask regulations.

A look at what life is like for a small-town manager [PM Magazine, July 2020]

A thoughtful and proactive approach to establish and maintain effective relationships with elected officials will significantly increase the likelihood of success.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest shares some ideas on how we can become more astute and effective in the messy political world of elected officials.

City of Shoreline Council-Staff Communication Guidelines