Commentaries

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From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

When volcanoes erupt, the force of explosions and lava dramatically change the landscape,...

How capital improvement project prioritization helps secure infrastructure funding

Trillions of dollars in federal infrastructure funding have been made available to state and...

Oklahoma City puts the focus on employees when implementing changes in office technology

The City of Oklahoma City (OKC) is no stranger to growing pains. Like so many cities and local...

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Viewpoint: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

By Harlan L. Kelly, Jr. — Three lessons learned during San Francisco’s massive water system overhaul

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

Extreme positions dominate the national discussion fueled by stories confirming government incompetency or corruption, overshadowing those about officials with extraordinary accomplishments.

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Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

By Penny Pittman Cobey — Public agencies should consider many factors before entering a PPP

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Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

By Dave Coleman — Time to unseal the bidding and amplify the returns.

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Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

By James Nardozzi — Six practical ways to stay within financial constraints in tough times

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Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

Recent technology developments appear to be making humans obsolete.

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Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

By Charlotte Franklin — Before disasters, local governments should line up partners to help deliver recovery supplies to their destinations quickly

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Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

By Justin Rundle — How to reduce energy costs at wastewater treatment plants

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Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

By Laurent Auguste — Address failing water infrastructure now for a stronger future

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

While technology is behind the scenes helping governments meet today’s demands, it’s government officials who are driving the trends.

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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

From emergency response to strategic planning: A Kilauea case study

How capital improvement project prioritization helps secure infrastructure funding

Oklahoma City puts the focus on employees when implementing changes in office technology

Commentary

Viewpoint: Dodging responsibility for water infrastructure is a monstrous mistake

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The little schools on the big prairie

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Viewpoint: The 10 commandments of public-private partnerships

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Viewpoint: Selling assets to the public

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Viewpoint: Tips for managing efficiently under tight budgets

Article

Editor’s Viewpoint: We will all be monkeys’ uncles

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Viewpoint: To improve emergency preparedness, adopt a supply chain perspective

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Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

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Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Chasing the cloud is just part of the race

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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.

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