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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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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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Viewpoint: How to begin moving to next-generation 911

By Stephen Meer — Communities can take four steps today toward advanced 911 systems

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Viewpoint: How one small city survived the recession

By Kevin Smith — The right attitude helps pull Winter Springs, Fla., through dark times

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Viewpoint: May the best candidate (really) win

By Herbert Sweren and Barry Silverman — With technology tools, political campaigns can be a more fair fight

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Having enough energy to continue

The definition of sustainability has grown to include the ability of cities and counties to sustain their operations following significant power failures.

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

Article

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

Commentary

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

Commentary

Viewpoint: Stop wasting energy while treating wastewater

Commentary

Viewpoint: Smart water management is good for the economy

Commentary

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

Commentary

Viewpoint: How to begin moving to next-generation 911

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Viewpoint: How one small city survived the recession

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Viewpoint: May the best candidate (really) win

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Having enough energy to continue

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IT: From cost center to a strategic asset

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