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Alisha Powell Gillis
Workforce
Three C-Suite Roles That States and Cities Need
COMMENTARY | The private sector offers a glimpse into new leadership roles that can help state and local governments foster a better work environment.
Digital Government
The Next Era of Data-driven Local Government
Cities and other localities are entering a new phase with how they incorporate data into decision-making.
Digital Government
The Power of State and Local Government Tech
Route Fifty and GCN join forces for the virtual GovExec SLG Tech Summit happening this week, Nov. 1-3. Tune in to hear from local leaders from across the country about how innovations in technology are improving operations and services.
Management
Becoming a Future City
Route Fifty’s third annual Future Cities summit is Sept. 27-29. Join us to hear how local leaders from across the country are preparing for the opportunities and challenges of tomorrow.
Workforce
What’s Next for the State and Local Government Workforce
Route Fifty will explore the major workforce trends affecting government at our free virtual State of the SLG Workforce summit.
Management
Route Fifty Forms New Advisory Board
The panel of leading state and local government experts will offer guidance to the publication's editorial team.
Management
Hiring a Chief Equity Officer? Here’s What You Need to Know
COMMENTARY | It’s a position that can come with tough challenges. City and county leaders should focus on three key actions to set their chief equity officers up for success.
Management
Part South By Southwest, Part Burning Man—But for Local Leaders. Introducing: Govapalooza
COMMENTARY | Organizers of the five-day virtual festival want local governments to rally around the concept of “anti-fragility” and embrace big, bold changes.
Management
The Big Lesson of 2020
COMMENTARY | 2020 should teach all of us that we can no longer ignore our biggest challenges.
Featured eBooks
Management
Introducing Future Cities: Government's Inside Track to 2030
Next week, Route Fifty will host Future Cities—a weeklong digital experience that will help government officials envision what the next decade of city government could look like.
Management
It's Time for Governors to Get Tough with Coronavirus Again
COMMENTARY | The recent surge of coronavirus cases has brought us back to square one of our response due to the premature end of statewide stay at home orders.
Management
Will George Floyd’s Death Actually Change How Cities and States Are Run?
COMMENTARY | Institutionalized racism has been an existential threat to the black community for centuries. In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, it’s up to state and local leaders to usher in badly needed systemwide reform to end racial injustices.
Finance
Saving Main Street: Why State and Local Governments Are Vital for Its Survival
COMMENTARY | Main Street America is facing its toughest crisis ever as people stay at home to slow the spread of coronavirus. State and local governments need to step up to help businesses stay alive.
Management
Speak Bluntly and Carry a Big Stick: Using Straight Talk As a Crisis Communication Tool
COMMENTARY | Governors and mayors are engaging in direct and honest messaging to motivate residents’ responses to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management
The Pandemic Reminds Us Why Governors Still Matter
COMMENTARY | Governors across the United States have taken a proactive, hands-on response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Management