Your mother always told you: If you can’t say something nice about someone, don’t say anything at all. It turns out that cities and towns could use some of Mom’s wisdom, at least where being considerate of others is concerned. … Continue reading →
MARTHA S. GRAHAM, | Guest columnist P.E., Director of Public Works, St. Augustine, Fla. GLABRA SKIPP | Guest columnist Environmental Compliance Analyst, St. Augustine, Fla. Since 2009 the city of St. Augustine, Fla., has been on the path to improve … Continue reading →
A few years ago, the small south central city of Madelia came up with the brilliant idea to trademark itself as the “Pheasant Capital of Minnesota.” And why not? There are some 8,600 public access hunting acres within 20 miles … Continue reading →
Some cities hold occasional “Art in the Street” competitions during long summer days, where boulevards are closed off and chalk artists of all ages come out to play. Functional and longer-lasting heavy metal art doesn’t usually share the same space … Continue reading →
Some of the most difficult issues faced by small- and mid-sized cities and towns seem to revolve around pension reform, tax caps and decreased federal funding for infrastructure. Even given these situations, however, municipalities accomplished a great deal in 2014. … Continue reading →
MICHAEL CANNON | Guest columnist Chief information officer, International City/County Management Association Information technology is an essential part of any local government. From your website to GIS to financial accounting and public works, etc., nearly every aspect of your operations … Continue reading →
Politicians often devote a part of their campaigns to pledging increased transparency in their administrations; citizens desire it as an important part of keeping their representatives accountable. When government is truly transparent, it helps answer questions of how taxpayer money … Continue reading →
By DANA RASMUSSEN | New World Systems Imagine a community with a more efficient government: a government that uses less taxpayer money, time and resources. New World Systems, a public sector software company based in Troy, Mich., helps make the … Continue reading →
Media speculation to the contrary, school shooting incidents are not strictly a recent phenomenon. The frequency with which domestic issues spill over into schools, however, and the number of instances in which latent psychoses have triggered such violent reactions, indicate … Continue reading →
DWIGHT VAN DE VATE | Guest columnist Senior director, engineering and public works, Knoxville, Tenn. TOM SALTER | Guest columnist Solid waste director, Knox County, Tenn. State law in Tennessee requires every county to operate at least one municipal … Continue reading →
The EV Everywhere Grand Challenge is the U.S. Department of Energy’s 10-year vision to make the U.S. the first nation in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles that are as affordable for the average family as today’s gasoline-powered vehicles. … Continue reading →
