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

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

Siloed and disjointed workforce development ecosystems can’t keep up with the dynamic needs of...

Getting ahead of natural disasters: Field-tested planning best practices from San Mateo and Santa Cruz

Over 16 days at the beginning of this year, a state of emergency was declared in 51 of...

Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

In the first five months of 2023 alone, the United States experienced 11 climate disaster events...

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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.

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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

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

Getting ahead of natural disasters: Field-tested planning best practices from San Mateo and Santa Cruz

Before the storm: Using data to predict and manage climate risk

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

7 Resources to Level-up Your Federal Grants Administration and Compliance

Elevator Phone Line Replacement Strategy | A Guide to Reliable, Code-Compliant Solutions

2023 State of Public Sourcing Report: The Bright Future of Public Procurement

Webinars

Grant Preparedness: Unlocking Funding Opportunities for Your Success

2023 State of Public Sourcing: Taking Local Governments into a Bright Future

Stop Playing with Fire: How to Manage Infrastructure Asset Risk So You Know You’re Covered

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.

GALLERIES

Gallery: Hottest temperatures recorded in American cities during July

The top 10 Asthma Capitals for 2023

U.S. cities with the cleanest air from latest “State of the Air” report

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