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Looking to increase civic engagement? Support the local press

The McGregor Mirror in Texas; The Mayo Free Press in Florida; The Olive Hill Times in...

Setting the (government) records straight

In the digital age, government records management teams must balance both physical, paper copies...

Adaptive reuse and municipal facilities: Strengthening mutual trust

Every community has its share of underutilized buildings—empty warehouses, shuttered schools,...

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Viewpoint: Maximizing community engagement in a digital world

By Michael Ashford — To foster interaction, government websites need to go beyond the basics

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Viewpoint: Lean Six Sigma works for local government

By Mark McDaniel — In Tyler, Texas, the program saved money, reduced waste and improved efficiency

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Mentoring local youth pays dividends

The gift that keeps on giving.

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Viewpoint: Why local and state governments need asset management

By Jennifer Daugherty — Tracking all costs associated with equipment can save money and extend useful life cycles

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Viewpoint: Five law enforcement trends for 2013

By Dale Peet — Here is a quick look at five issues that are likely to have the greatest impact on law enforcement in 2013.

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Viewpoint: The next steps for government technology

By Kevin Curry — Integrating services and sharing resources is one way that governments can combat the challenge of shallow pockets and out-of-date IT systems. By following some simple steps, government organizations will be well on their way to reaping the benefits of those models.

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Viewpoint: Austin provides a model for municipal recycling’s future

By Carl Smith — A successful program depends on shared responsibility among government, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.

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Viewpoint: Economics should be a priority for ‘cities in transition’

By Alan Mallach — Planners need to focus less on regulation and more on the economic conditions affecting development

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Viewpoint: Localizing juvenile justice spurs national reforms

By Vincent Schiraldi — New York joins other states in transitioning from an institutional, centralized approach to local efforts

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

Looking to increase civic engagement? Support the local press

Setting the (government) records straight

Adaptive reuse and municipal facilities: Strengthening mutual trust

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Viewpoint: Maximizing community engagement in a digital world

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Viewpoint: Lean Six Sigma works for local government

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Mentoring local youth pays dividends

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Viewpoint: Why local and state governments need asset management

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Viewpoint: Five law enforcement trends for 2013

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Viewpoint: The next steps for government technology

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Viewpoint: Austin provides a model for municipal recycling’s future

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Viewpoint: Economics should be a priority for ‘cities in transition’

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Viewpoint: Localizing juvenile justice spurs national reforms

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Politics makes strange smells

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