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Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

As a former telecommunications executive who created business plans for fiber networks, I’ve...

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

There is help for municipalities and community water providers overwhelmed by the April 2024...

How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Floods are one of the most devastating events to strike a community—costly in terms of lives...

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Opening your digital doors to citizens

Akamai Vice President of Public Sector Tom Ruff details how local governments can overcome challenges present in optimizing their web portals.

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Alternative private-public sector financing is needed to invest in America’s ailing infrastructure

Arcadis North America Infrastructure Business Line President Wassim Selman explains how cities can find private funding for infrastructure .

Why it’s time to get in the data business (it’s worth trillions)

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst explains the economic power and benefits of the data industry.

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Why public housing authorities need technology for costs and customer service

Knoxville’s Community Development Corporation IT & Procurement Director Terry McKee explains the areas in which public housing authorities can most benefit from employing technology in their operations.

Three new ways to boost your clean energy ROI

Smart Cities Council Chairman Jesse Berst offers three ways to get a better ROI on clean energy.

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Benefits of a managed solution approach for water utilities

Badger Meter marketing manager Kristie Anderson explains why cloud-based software is idea for managing water utilities.

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A commitment to training equals big savings

Columbus, OH Fleet Administrator Kelly Reagan explains why a commitment to training has been a key factor in earning the city the ASE Blue Seal.

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Public and private roles in a public-private partnership

Public Facilities Group President John Finke details what constitutes the best types of public-private partnerships.

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Flint and our water infrastructure challenges

Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association president Jon Runge explains how to mitigate hazards in water piping.

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In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

National Service Alliance Executive Director Terry Sambrowski discusses the pros and cons of having in-house cleaning employees in government versus outsourcing the work to private contractors.

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Commentaries

Commentaries are contributed, non-commercial and educational articles that subject matter experts write for American City & County. If you would like to submit an exclusive commentary, click here to view our guidelines.

Highlights

Traverse City’s broadband project is a cautionary tale for other communities

Getting started: What any municipality can do now about EPA’s PFAS ruling for water systems

How to build awareness of flood risk and gain buy-in for flood control measures

Commentary

Opening your digital doors to citizens

Commentary

Alternative private-public sector financing is needed to invest in America’s ailing infrastructure

Sponsored

Why it’s time to get in the data business (it’s worth trillions)

Commentary

Why public housing authorities need technology for costs and customer service

Sponsored

Three new ways to boost your clean energy ROI

Commentary

Benefits of a managed solution approach for water utilities

Commentary

A commitment to training equals big savings

Commentary

Public and private roles in a public-private partnership

Commentary

Flint and our water infrastructure challenges

Commentary

In-house cleaning employees, outsourcing cleaning services present different advantages

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