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

The art of the public art installation: Building a vision with communities

Some of us view public art installations simply as points of interest when we tour unfamiliar...

Digital supply chain challenge to cities and counties—another cyber minefield to navigate

As cities and counties have steadfastly turned to managed service providers for enhanced...

5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks

Cyberattacks against the nation’s counties are on the rise. Since 2017, attacks rose an...

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Viewpoint: Building code adoption, enforcement trends suggest decreasing safety

By Ralph Dorio — Reduced attention to building codes means reduced safety for new homes and businesses.

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Viewpoint: Unleash the wisdom of money managers

By Eric Zoetmulder — With help from eProcurement technology, procurement officials can be more effective leaders in state and local governments.

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Viewpoint: Don’t close the book on Chapter 9

By Patrick Shea and Emanuel Grillo — Filing Chapter 9 bankruptcy can be frightening for city officials, but it does help to resolve conflicts.

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The ‘hang in there, baby’ economy

The protests from the middle class are the results of knowing the system isn’t working for them.

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Readers’ Viewpoint: Do government pensions draw employees?

American City & County asked readers if they thought public sector pensions and retirement benefits would continue to draw new employees.

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

The art of the public art installation: Building a vision with communities

Digital supply chain challenge to cities and counties—another cyber minefield to navigate

5 ways counties can mitigate remote access security risks

Commentary

Viewpoint: Building code adoption, enforcement trends suggest decreasing safety

Commentary

Viewpoint: Unleash the wisdom of money managers

Commentary

Viewpoint: Don’t close the book on Chapter 9

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: The ‘hang in there, baby’ economy

Commentary

Readers’ Viewpoint: Do government pensions draw employees?

WHITE PAPERS

State of Public Sourcing – Back to Business: Fast and Focused

2021 Government Consumer Payments Insight Report

Philadelphia Evolves: How Technology is Driving Procurement Modernization

Events

Podcast

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

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

Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz.

Twitter

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The art of the public art installation: Building a vision with communities dlvr.it/S7f0hq

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Like many other American cities, Milwaukee faces a looming pension funding gap dlvr.it/S7Vlhd