Mayoral spotlight

San Juan County, Utah, voters will be presented with just one ballot question during the special election on Nov. 5. The ballot will ask voters if a commission should be appointed to study potentially changing San Juan County’s form of government, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Utah law requires such a vote as the first […]

American City & County Editorial Director Bill Wolpin reflects on the magazine's 110-year history and its continued commitment to informing local leaders about exemplary governing.

The Madison, Wis. government approved a resolution declaring racism to be a public health crisis. In making the declaration on Oct. 15, Madison joined a statewide resolution that 32 other organizations have signed, according to Channel 3000. The signing won’t bring additional funding or programming. “I’m glad that someone is recognizing it as a health […]

Security experts say voting by app adds another level of risk, as mobile-voting pilots expand for overseas military and voters with disabilities