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Community trust is a firefighter’s greatest asset
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Firefighters are society’s first line of defense against natural disasters. When catastrophes like wildfires,...
5th November 2024Is the public safety department model the future of municipal emergency service?
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The undeniable fiscal constraints associated with local governance has challenged contemporary public administrators...
30th October 2024Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities
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As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve watched Traverse...
29th October 2024Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems
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There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024 U.S. Environmental...
9th October 2024How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures
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Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives lost, damaged or...
13th September 2024Cleveland’s new strategic plan focuses on making city government work better
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As Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stepped onto the Music Hall stage in the city’s Public Auditorium on March 5, 2024,...
11th September 2024America is at a crossroads with its infrastructure future
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The first step to solving a problem is admitting there is a problem in the first place. Much of America’s...
23rd August 2024Justice40: Getting federal funds to communities that need it most
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President Biden may have had Jonestown, Md., in mind when he created his landmark Justice40 initiative. Launched in...
19th August 2024Manatee County Sheriff’s Office transforms performance management to improve service
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Residents are flocking to Manatee County, Fla. From 2010 to 2021, the county’s population grew by a whopping 33%...
16th August 2024Digital permitting: Building stronger communities and centralizing asset data
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Permitting is an essential aspect of sustainable growth and community development. As city governments make strides...
17th July 2024WIFIA funding helps communities address the impacts of climate change
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Changes in climate can have significant negative impacts on water infrastructure and utilities. To address the...
14th June 2024
