American City and County

Albuquerque flood control project features public art (with related video)

lisaacs — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:03:20 +0000

Community-created mosaics accentuate recreation spaces

County works with private developer to help local agencies access low-cost solar power

lisaacs — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:35:16 +0000

Union County, N.J., collaborates on a renewable energy program

Union County, N.J., supports access to solar power through a renewable energy program

Maryland launches 511 service

lisaacs — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 23:16:02 +0000

Motorists can call for traffic information, customize routes

Utah law targets fire starters

conley — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:37:31 +0000

New measure says if you start it, you pay for it

Viewpoint: Trust officials to behave ethically with vendors

contributor — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:19:05 +0000

By Paul Mitchell — There is a common policy that is getting in the way of government officials’ ability to make the most informed decisions.

Viewpoints

Combined effort funds sports complex

lisaacs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:56:53 +0000

Naming rights, partnerships with athletic groups cover costs

Parks funding not child’s play

lisaacs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:45:59 +0000

Cities are looking outside traditional means of funding to keep up with demand for new parks

San Jose, Calif., steps into the cloud

lisaacs — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:01:35 +0000

A discussion with acting Chief Information Officer Vijay Sammeta about the city's cloud computing initiatives

Acting Chief Information Officer Vijay Sammeta discusses the city's cloud computing strategy, why city leaders should take the opportunity to make big changes in service delivery now, and why they shouldn't fall in love with the word "cloud."

Long way home: Sanitation crew finds woman's flushed necklace

conley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:53:59 +0000

Sanitation crew finds woman’s flushed necklace

Governments' Lighter Side

Legislation provides funds for public safety wireless broadband

conley — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:17:35 +0000

Congress approves $7 billion to improve communications for first responders