2014 Weekly Snapshots: Winter
Every week, American City & County features unique projects from throughout U.S. communities.
- Written by Derek Prall
- 8th December 2014
Every week, American City & County features unique projects from throughout U.S. communities.
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To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidatesLocal government officials need to be highly visible when they recruit new talent to replace experienced pros, says Dave O’Reilly, COO at CivicPlus. The firm offers technology to governments in the form of a modern civic experience platform. The company’s tools enable one-stop, frictionless interactions for residents. The firm’s systems also help staff collaborate and […]
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Unlocking the potential of artificial intelligence for America’s infrastructureSince celebrating Infrastructure Week in May, the conversation around infrastructure development has taken on a new dimension—one that goes beyond bridges and highways: harnessing the transformative power of artificial intelligence (AI) to propel our infrastructure into the future. AI serves as a catalyst for productivity in a sector often burdened by resource constraints and historical […]
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The impact of rising property taxes on communitiesThe rise of property taxes has become a topic of discussion across many local communities in the U.S. According to ATTOM’s 2023 Property Tax Analysis, there has been a significant 6.9% rise in nationwide single-family taxes, with particularly high rates observed in the Northeast and Midwest regions. This trend, driven by several economic factors and […]
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To keep workers and citizens safe, government leaders need to pinpoint where there are hazardsWhen local governments are looking to improve worker and community safety, they should first take a step back, says Greg McKenna, the national practice leader, public sector at Gallagher Bassett, which delivers partnered claims management programs to all types of organizations, including employers and public entities, as well as insurance carriers. The company provides comprehensive […]