Administration

Aug 13, 2018

Article

American City and County

New York City caps ridesharing licenses for one year, passes other rideshare-related bills

New York has become the first major U.S. city to cap the number of ridesharing vehicles that can operate within its limits....More
Aug 8, 2018

Article

American City and County

West Hollywood city council urges removal of President Trump’s Walk of Fame star

The West Hollywood, Calif., City Council has called for the removal of President Donald Trump’s star from the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. The only issue is, council doesn’t have the authority to remove the star....More
Aug 8, 2018

Commentary

Selling sales tax

Doug Jensen, senior vice president of Avenu Insights & Analytics, explains how sales tax models can be updated to accommodate for new trends and thus bring more funds to local government....More
Jul 26, 2018

Article

American City and County

Who are you?

When done right, branding a city will net it far more than just a flashy new logo....More
Jul 25, 2018

Commentary

Turning conflicts into solutions

Raquelle Solon, business solutions engineer for organizational resiliency firm FEI Behavioral Health, explains how co-workers can work through issues and eliminate future disagreements to improve relationships and enhance job performance....More
Jul 23, 2018

Article

American City and County

Philadelphia updates sexual harassment policies following searing audit

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order that drastically alters his city’s sexual harassment policies on the same day an explosive audit on the city’s sexual misconduct was released....More
Jul 18, 2018

Article

American City and County

Government-run citizens’ academies educate people on local public affairs

Citizen engagement is an ever-present challenge in local government, but programs across the country are bringing citizens closer to government by educating them on its inner workings....More
Jul 16, 2018

Article

American City and County

Indiana city's controversial online overdose map modified following numerous complaints

Sharing information with the public is an important function of any government. But sometimes, that information may be too personal to share. Such was the case when Bloomington, Ind.. officials began tracking opioid overdose deaths online through a map that pinpoints the addresses of overdose victims within city limits...More
Jul 13, 2018

Article

Governments are relying on fewer public purchasing managers

Public agencies are stepping up recruiting to keep the buying process flowing smoothly....More
Jun 28, 2018

Article

American City and County

Mayors pledge to defend municipal workers’ rights in wake of Janus decision 1

The Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. AFSCME against public sector labor unions has prompted mayors across the country to pledge support of municipal workers’ rights amid polarizing reactions....More