Male Mayor Bucks 'Overwhelming Male Power Structure' in City Hall
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Lessons From a Small-Town Bulldozer Rampage in Colorado
Marvin Heemeyer told four people that he was “just going to bulldoze the town.” They dismissed his threats as pure bluster.
Mayors: Yes, We Too
“Those of us who are women who hold power … we have a responsibility to share our stories.”
Is Trump Driving a Partisan Wedge Between Mayors?
The U.S. Conference of Mayors annual winter meeting in D.C. highlighted complicated political terrain city officials are trying to navigate.
9 U.S. Cities Certified for Excellence in Data-Driven Decision-making
This stamp of approval for governance is certainly not a rubber stamp.
Route Fifty’s 2018 Management Survey Shows Different Attitudes on Budgeting Practices
Three-quarters of local government respondents said their organization would benefit from priorities-based budgeting.
Route Fifty’s 2018 Management Survey Results Are In
Among our takeaways: senior personnel need to open a dialogue with rank-and-file employees.
Utah Mayor Accused of Using Physical Intimidation in Workplace
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Bloomberg’s What Works Cities Program Hits a Big Milestone But Its Work Is Far From Done
Reaching its 100-city goal, the network focused on improving data-driven management practices in mid-size municipalities is continuing to foster “sustainability of practice” in city halls.
Government and Design Team Up to Bolster Resilience at 10 Bay Area Sites
Projects will address everything from flooding to transportation.
As Boston, N.Y. Mayors Start Their 2nd Terms, a Focus on Housing Affordability
In their inauguration speeches, Marty Walsh and Bill de Blasio discuss what may be the the most difficult policy challenge U.S. city halls are facing.
A Bit of Good News in a County That Closed All Its Libraries
As volunteers step up to run community libraries, a new intergovernmental agreement in southwest Oregon gives local advocates there some new hope.
A Tech-Enabled Effort to Fight Census Undercounting in San José
There’s a Jan. 15 deadline for localities to update their residential address lists for the U.S. Census Bureau.
The Most Expensive Weather Year Ever
Economists are tallying the damage from the fires and the hurricanes, and finding their true costs immeasurable.
Taming the ‘Seattle Process’ to Deliver Future Light-Rail Lines Without Delay
The Emerald City and its new mayor are trying to expedite new transit projects on a timeline where there's little room for multi-jurisdictional and stakeholder error.
City Hall Transition Underway as San Francisco Remembers Ed Lee
Acting Mayor London Breed: “He was humble and determined no matter what job he held. He was fair and collaborative no matter the heat of the moment. What mattered was helping his fellow San Franciscans.”
8 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Office
There is nothing more important to master than our ability to effectively communicate with each other in pursuit of advancing organizational and individual goals.
How to Avoid a Sexual Harassment Claim
Not only do you not engage in unwelcome behaviors, you understand that it is your responsibility to ensure that no one else engages in them.
How States and Cities Can Secure the Internet of Things
As we connect more and more devices, governments must keep an active watch on their network.
Citizen-Centric Technology Means Rethinking Development
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