A summer’s drive down a dusty gravel road can lead to the quick rolling-up of windows and more than just the temporary inconvenience of coughing. The dust that causes poor-quality air on over half of the unpaved roadways in the … Continue reading →
Combining education with the thrill of drag racing, police officers and other emergency personnel are curbing illegal street racing by bringing racers to the track. The goal of one organization called Beat the Heat is to educate young people about … Continue reading →
By TROY KIDDER | Kidder and Co. Inc. One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job serving the … Continue reading →
After 20 years the Louisiana Asset Management Pool continues to go strong, with 636 local Louisiana governmental units participating in the program and pooling a total of $1.6 billion in local government funds. Of those participants, 96 are cities, towns … Continue reading →
By TROY KIDDER | Kidder and Co. Inc. If there wasn’t enough to do already as a municipal manager, the list just got longer. There is one issue quickly jumping to the top: improving communications and public relations with the … Continue reading →
Bringing loved ones home A 10-year-old autistic boy is in the backyard playing on his jungle gym. Mom frequently checks on him, but then the phone rings. Ten minutes later she glances out the kitchen window to find him gone. … Continue reading →
CHIEF JOHN POPE III | Guest columnist Fire chief, Collins, Miss., Fire Department President, Mississippi Fire Fighter’s Association Chief Pope is a 17-year veteran of the municipal fire service. He has served as an instructor chief at Louisiana State University’s … Continue reading →
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 7–14. This year’s theme is “Work Zone Speed: A Costly Mistake.” Every state in the country is participating in NWZAW, holding poster contests, renting billboards, making mascots and more. The Virginia Department of … Continue reading →
California is known for wildfires, but little is it known that every other state is at risk for them as well. Every year thousands of wildfires burn millions of acres across the United States. It’s not a question of “if,” … Continue reading →
The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →
The new year brings hopes, challenges and priorities. Some cities are working on major projects, but everyone is trying to make do with the budgets and funding they have to work with. Economic development tops the list of priorities for … Continue reading →
