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

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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Crowdfunding and the future of municipal projects

Mark Feinberg, co-founder and CEO of Uruut, a collaborative community crowdfunding platform, describes the possible future for funding public works projects.

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Safeguarding citizen information is a year round priority

Paul Christman, vice president of Dell Software’s Public Sector Division, discusses methods by which government agencies can keep citizens’ digital information safe.

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Solutions to nation’s water infrastructure financing needs

Jeff Sterba, president and CEO of American Water, speaks about what must be done to improve America’s failing water infrastructure.

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Picking a superhero: It’s a difficult job

American City & County Managing Editor, Erin Greer, opines on the Public Works Leader of the Year Award selection process.

Protecting taxpayer dollars through advancements in procurement practices: three strategies to make purchasing work for you

Susan Combs, Texas comptroller of public accounts, shares the lessons she has learned for effective procurement and purchasing.

Reclaiming the origins of charter schools: reflections for today’s governing leaders

Former Minnesota state senator Ember Reichgott Junge speaks on bringing charter schools back to their roots.

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Video Surveillance: More is Good but Smarter is Better

Diamond Chaflawee, director of marketing and business development, public safety, of NICE Systems, discusses the benefits of smart video surveillance for future cities.

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Learning to accept addition by subtraction in Flint, Mich.

Gordon Young, journalist and author of “Teardown: Memoir of a Vanishing City” speaks on the “shrinking city” model for improvement of Flint, Mich., and cities like it.

Analytics and situational awareness: Where we are now and where we need to go

Dale Peet, 23-year veteran of the Michigan State Police and retired commander of the Michigan Intelligence Operations Center, discusses the future of situational awareness.

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Ho hum. Government screws up. Again.

Leadership is making mega mistakes. Is that really ‘news’ to anyone?

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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

Crowdfunding and the future of municipal projects

Commentary

Safeguarding citizen information is a year round priority

Commentary

Solutions to nation’s water infrastructure financing needs

Commentary

Picking a superhero: It’s a difficult job

Protecting taxpayer dollars through advancements in procurement practices: three strategies to make purchasing work for you

Reclaiming the origins of charter schools: reflections for today’s governing leaders

Commentary

Video Surveillance: More is Good but Smarter is Better

Commentary

Learning to accept addition by subtraction in Flint, Mich.

Analytics and situational awareness: Where we are now and where we need to go

Commentary

Ho hum. Government screws up. Again.

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