Commentaries

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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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High-accuracy location of mobile devices essential for city and county public safety efforts

Bhavin Shah, leader of Marketing and Business Development for Polaris Wireless, discusses high-tech solutions for law enforcement officers.

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Application of geospatial solutions grows

Swapan Nag, CEO and founder of NAG, Inc., speaks about the important role Geographic Information Systems currently play, and how they may be used in the future.

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Balancing energy efficiency with employee comfort — making a case for lighting control systems in government buildings

Andrew Wakefield, director of govenrment solutions for Lutron Electronics, discusses the importance of energy reductions in government facility lighting.

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How will recent changes in auditing standards impact government entities?

Jeffrey B. Winter and Ted Williamson warn of new regulations for government auditors.

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Weiner confirms ‘There’s no such thing as bad press’

Anthony Weiner is back – how is that possible?

Creating resilient communities in increasingly dynamic environments

Joshua Shanley speaks about disaster response in today’s changing environment.

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Golf Car Cities Attract Residents, Reduce Pollution and Cut Transportation Costs

By Mary Sicard

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Viewpoint: Successfully Navigate the Mobility Maze

David Smith speaks about security concerns and mobility challenges.

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Lying and cheating and stealing, oh my!

Public or private, some people are just corrupt

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Addressing three must-haves for state procurement

Contributor Bobby Feigler suggests increasing government transparency, cutting costs by saving time and utilizing local and diverse suppliers as three ways government procurement officials can become more effective.

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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

High-accuracy location of mobile devices essential for city and county public safety efforts

Commentary

Application of geospatial solutions grows

Commentary

Balancing energy efficiency with employee comfort — making a case for lighting control systems in government buildings

Commentary

How will recent changes in auditing standards impact government entities?

Commentary

Weiner confirms ‘There’s no such thing as bad press’

Creating resilient communities in increasingly dynamic environments

Commentary

Golf Car Cities Attract Residents, Reduce Pollution and Cut Transportation Costs

Commentary

Viewpoint: Successfully Navigate the Mobility Maze

Commentary

Lying and cheating and stealing, oh my!

Commentary

Addressing three must-haves for state procurement

WHITE PAPERS

Industrial AMR infographic

Mechanize the Mop White Paper

3 Ways to Reduce Time-to-Hire in the Public Sector

Webinars

Overcoming Challenges & Creating Opportunities in Government Grant Management

How to Successfully Implement LED Streetlights in Your Hometown with Federal Funds

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

Podcast

Podcast: Disaster Management Symposium preview

Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina

Young Leaders Episode 3 – Shannon Hardin – City Council President, Columbus, Ohio

GALLERIES

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