A brief case study of Crow Wing County's Pay for Performance initiative
Over the past five years, Washoe County endured enormous strains on its operations and finances in the context of the country’s economic downturns and slow recovery.
The goals of citizen engagement should be much deeper than what a local government can get through a simple public hearing.
It was clear this was a major issue and that it had become personal.
Public service is a privilege. And as with life’s privileges, it comes with a unique set of responsibilities and obligations.
We asked our Members to share a time when they were better off keeping quiet.
Local government professionals do not always have the opportunity for a do-over on the job.