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.

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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...

Technology-driven fuel reconciliation: Modern solution to traditional fleet financial challenges

Jeremy Lewis, commercial business development manager for OPW, covers how public sector fleets that still rely on manual reconciliation practices for tracking their fuel inventories and meeting compliance reporting requirements are putting operating budgets — and taxpayer dollars — at risk.

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Why green fleets matter

Fleet Administrator Kelly Reagan talks about how green fleets has saved money and created a sustainable community in Columbus, Ohio.

Article

Silencing a symbol

Associate Editor Stephanie Toone voices her opinions on the Confederate Flag controversy.

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Orlando’s historic African-American neighborhood embraces healthy community design

Florida planning practitioner Jim Sellen provides details on a community development plan that will revitalize the facilities, health and economic development of a blighted Orlando neighborhood.

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Bridging the digital divide makes Minnesota’s Medicaid more accessible

Healthcare entrepreneur Ben Geyerhahn shares the three ways that mobile options can improve Minnesota’s Medicaid enrollment process.

We can be cautiously optimistic about budgets

Michael Keating tells why he is cautiously upbeat about the fiscal health of governments in the U.S.

Integrated systems: How GIS, ECM and other solutions create a complete picture

By Tim Oliver

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Limiting distractions and obstructions to safe driving for law enforcement

Julie Frisbey Decker, a risk management field consultant at OneBeacon Government Risks, explains the challenges law enforcement officers face to remain safe while driving.

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DHS grants help save the lives of firefighters

Steve Kerber, research director of UL’s Fire Safety Research Institute, gives perspective on Department of Homeland Security grants for fire safety.

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Parks as community development

Peter Harnik, director of the Center for City Park Excellence at The Trust for Public Land and Kyle Barnhart, a senior intern at the center, opine on parks as community development.

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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

Technology-driven fuel reconciliation: Modern solution to traditional fleet financial challenges

Article

Why green fleets matter

Article

Silencing a symbol

Commentary

Orlando’s historic African-American neighborhood embraces healthy community design

Commentary

Bridging the digital divide makes Minnesota’s Medicaid more accessible

We can be cautiously optimistic about budgets

Integrated systems: How GIS, ECM and other solutions create a complete picture

Commentary

Limiting distractions and obstructions to safe driving for law enforcement

Commentary

DHS grants help save the lives of firefighters

Commentary

Parks as community development

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