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Sanitation and education key to combating Zika

The Municipal Posted on October 28, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Zika is officially here, and cities are stepping up to spread information and reduce mosquito populations, often building strong partnerships to do so. And while Zika is making all the headlines at the moment, other mosquito-related diseases, like West Nile … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Testing to maintain standards

The Municipal Posted on October 26, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
Technicians at one time had to visit residential homes in zones to test water, oft en having to wait until someone was at home. The use of water sampling stations eliminates that middleman. (Shutterstock)

In April 2014, the water coming out of the taps in Flint, Mich., began to turn a strange color. Residents began to complain about its taste, color and odor. The water would later test positive for high levels of trihalomethanes … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Creating the cities of tomorrow

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2016 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Our cars may not be flying — yet — but we truly are on the verge of the stuff seen in science fiction: self-driving cars, augmented reality, solar-powered “smart” roads, etc. However, as technology continues by leaps and bounds, its … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note

Learning to lead

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERAugust 2, 2023
Newly elected mayors, city council members, city clerks and city administrators gain an understanding of budget and fi nance, eff ective city councils, municipal operations and ethics at a Municipal Leadership Academy Part One session in Atlantic, Iowa. (Photo provided)

Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to city government. Now what? Your first weeks in office can be intimidating. You have new responsibilities, unfamiliar laws to follow and complicated procedures to implement. How do you learn to effectively serve in your new job? If you are … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

Free college tuition for high school graduates

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
A Grand Valley State University graduate and Kalamazoo Promise recipient. (Photo provided)

Actually, it’s no pipe dream. The reality is that some cities stand to benefit from local programs that pay for the college education of their high school students, if they attend nearby public universities or community colleges. Janice Brown, former … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

Cities continue to embrace solar energy

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023

Through various partnerships, the federal government is pushing the use and integration of solar energy in communities across the United States as a means to enhance resilience. David Morley, senior resource associate with the American Planning Association, is well versed … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green

Spotlight on sustainability and environmental management

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2016 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023

Joy Brown is an expert in sustainability and environmental management, given her title as environmental compliance specialist for the Public Works Department in Berkeley, Calif. Brown shared that Berkeley has a Climate Action Plan that outlines the path the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green

Sell assets without the hassle

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2016 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Where to begin when there’s extra or aging equipment to sell It’s a challenge that every municipal government faces periodically — what to do with trucks, police and government vehicles, special equipment, office furniture and other items that are no … Continue reading →

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Flint, Michigan – Pursuing a ‘parallel narrative’

The Municipal Posted on August 3, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
The UM-Flint campus has expanded its footprint in recent years, positioning itself as a catalyst for change in downtown Flint. (Photo provided)

Despite bad press about the water debacle, Flint is making a comeback; and its supporters have been vocal about their city’s progress. The University of Michigan, Flint campus, has been instrumental in the city’s struggle for transformation. Chancellor Susan Borrego … Continue reading →

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Back-to-basics communication during disaster

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
James Duram, K8COP, of the Muskegon County Emergency Communications Group, operates from a camper trailer during a Field Day weekend. Annual Field Day events held by the American Radio Relay League are meant to simulate how amateur radio communication should work during a disaster that takes out the permanently installed radio infrastructure. (Photo credit James Meyers, KC8PCJ)

Amateur radio operators, also known as ham operators, can provide an extra layer of communication during emergencies. Two volunteer organizations and local government entities illustrate precisely how private-public amateur radio partnerships serve as a means to an end for public … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety

Springfield’s patriotic parade

The Municipal Posted on July 18, 2016 by Erin DozoisAugust 2, 2023

Across the country, fireworks light up the sky July 4 in celebration of the nation’s birthday; but one small town in New York has grabbed headlines for a historic Independence Day celebration all its own. Springfield’s Fourth of July parade … Continue reading →

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