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Cities giving fleets a zap with addition of electric vehicles

The Municipal Posted on March 3, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With 12 electric cars currently in use, the city of Roanoke, Va., has installed charging stations to keep them going. If the program continues to show promise, the city may increase the number of electric vehicles to as many as 20. (Photo provided)

In a world that’s always looking for better, faster and smarter solutions, another must-have has been added to the checklist: environmentally conscientious. From encouragement to recycle or compost food waste to porch lights on timers, awareness of water waste and … Continue reading →

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Parks collaborate for the benefit of the community

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

While the economy is better than a few years ago, many municipalities still struggle with tight budgets for a variety of reasons. Often when looking at where to make cuts, parks and recreation can become victim. That was the case … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from Las Vegas and other tragedies

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
A Las Vegas officer patrols the strip. The Las Vegas Police Department has been praised for its quick response to an Oct. 1 mass shooting that occurred in the city. Las Vegas and Clark County are also being proactive in protecting pedestrians from weaponize motor vehicle attacks by installing barriers. (Photo provided)

2017 was a year full of turmoil in the United States as several cities experienced mass shootings and other violent attacks. These tragedies occurred all over the country — from New York to Las Vegas. The year’s deadliest event occurred … Continue reading →

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Creating an engaging and empowering workplace across generations — Part I

The Municipal Posted on January 22, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
Assigning teams to work on a project is one simple way to not only combine new viewpoints, but drive change. Teamwork can also build a sense of camaraderie that can be maintained long after the project has been completed. (Shutterstock.com)

The workforce today holds the largest generational gap that employers have experienced. For a long time, employees were expected to fit into a particular mold of the workforce, but now employees are demanding that the workforce fit them. One of … Continue reading →

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Cops just want to have fun raising money for charities

The Municipal Posted on January 20, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
The photo that the Knoxville Police Department chose to challenge the Gainesville Police Department included a K-9. While this not only caught many people’s attention, it also helped to bring awareness to many of the animal shelters and other animal relief agencies that needed help following the hurricane. Pictured, from left, are Officer Brayden Hanson, Sgt. Samuel Henard, Officer Garrett Fontanez and Officer Christopher Medina. In front is the K-9, Nash. (Photo provided)

In times of tragedy or disaster, it is important for people to rally together and help one another. This can be shown in a variety of ways, including monetary donations, item donations and many forms of service. When it came … Continue reading →

Posted in Police, Public Safety

Laying new tracks: Rail trails benefit local communities

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Many cities and towns are turning abandoned rail lines into community assets in the form of rail trails. Pictured is the Springtown Bridge, which crosses over the Wallkill River near New Platz, N.Y. It is a part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. (Shutterstock. com)

Once upon a time, the nation’s complex system of railroads functioned as a super highway of sorts to transport people and products all over the U.S. While we still rely on these tracks today to move materials and passengers to … Continue reading →

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Murfreesboro ‘excellent’ at financial reporting

The Municipal Posted on January 14, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Murfreesboro, Tenn.’s, motto is “Creating a better way of life,” and as far as the city’s finances are concerned, it seems to be living up to that motto. The city has earned the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial … Continue reading →

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A small college town, Stevens Point, Wis., has a lot to offer

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It’s not just the residents of Stevens Point, Wis., who appreciate their city. It goes a little further than that. Stevens Point has been ranked in the 2017 Top 10 Small College Towns by Schools.com. So, fair warning, Stevens Point … Continue reading →

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Make the most of your grounds maintenance dollars

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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With a variety of cooperative purchasing contracts available, cities can save time and money during the purchasing process. Land Pride offers contracts with several cooperative buying groups — including NJPA and BuyBoard — and is always willing to help cities through the cooperative process while also providing guidance when selecting grounds maintenance equipment.

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Five ways to use data to transform your operations

The Municipal Posted on December 28, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

LAURA FAUGHTENBERRY | Guest columnist Industry Manager for Government at Dude Solutions If your munıcıpalıty ıs stıll relyıng on paper or spreadsheet- based systems to manage its operations, here’s a word that can drastically transform the way you work: automation. … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged Dude Solutions, Laura Faughtenberry

Sports tourism pays off big for host cities

The Municipal Posted on December 18, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Johnson City, Tenn., saw a boost of an estimated $12 million in direct visitor spending in 2016 thanks to sports tourism. (Photo provided by Johnson City CVB)

Remember when you were a kid and your two best friends vied for your company? Kid A wanted you to come over aft er school and go swimming in his pool, but Kid B won out with an in-ground pool, … Continue reading →

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