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Navy Federal announces 2022 Best Cities After Service

Each year, more than 250,000 military members transition out of service, and choosing where to live after military service is a big decision. Navy Federal has partnered with The Mission Continues to compile a list of the 10 Best Cities After Service. The list was first established in 2018 and revisited in 2020. This year, […]

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Successful public procurement offices have adapted to the post-pandemic world

Yes, the early days of the pandemic affected public procurement staffing much as it did workforces in the commercial world. We saw facilities closed, staffers becoming ill and societal fear. The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic reduced productivity and created backlogs, says Mark Muckerman, former head of sales, government and education at Sterling, a provider […]

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Process with purpose: Looking beyond the short-term with program evaluations

Program evaluations are critical tools for municipal leaders, whether they work for a big city or a small village. Program evaluations allow planners and leadership to determine if and how their projects and investments are meeting the needs of their residents. These evaluations can be deployed to measure both ambitious programs—like revitalizing an entire downtown—or […]

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Homelessness question to drive L.A. voting Tuesday; dozens of cities to host mayoral elections

With control of the House and the Senate hanging in the balance, Americans will take to the polls Tuesday for this year’s highly anticipated midterm elections. Along with closely watched national contests, 34 of the nation’s 100 largest cities by population are holding mayoral elections—which could influence policy decisions impacting some of the most difficult […]

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The city of Santa Monica digitized citizen engagement

The city of Santa Monica, Calif., is one of the busiest beach towns in the world. The city’s population is 93,000, but it grows to an estimated 250,000 during the day. With the massive crowd from tourism filling our beaches, dining in our restaurants and shopping in our mall, it can be a challenge to […]

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Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines

Prompted by pandemic restrictions as well as an increased interest in pedestrian-friendly streets, outdoor dining installations have rapidly grown in recent years. In New York, for instance, the city issued more than 12,000 outdoor dining permits to restaurants under its Open Restaurants program. In Los Angeles, more than 2,500 businesses have taken advantage of the […]

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Amid partisan rancor, local administrators must be steady

In an increasingly partisan political environment, local governments face the difficult task of unifying potentially disparate community members around common goals like sidewalks and libraries. With Election Day upcoming Tuesday, Jason Grant, director of advocacy at the International City/County Management Association (ICMA), said it’s more important than ever for local administrators to remain steady and […]

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DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit nominations for the American City & County Crown Communities Awards and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year

The deadline to submit nominations for the 2022 American City & County’s Crown Communities Awards and the Exemplary Public Servants of the Year has been extended until Nov. 10. Nominate your community project or your star public servant for the 2022 American City & County’s Crown Communities Awards and the Exemplary Public Servants of the Year. […]

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Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days

A few years ago, when stay-at-home orders brought communities to a shuddering halt overnight, cities across the United States scrambled to find sustainable solutions to the sudden economic challenge local restaurants found themselves facing, experimenting with initiatives that included street-side dining. Blocking off streets to expand outdoor dining opportunities proved an effective measure that many […]

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Navigating the ESG nine-lane highway: A roadmap for public sector entities

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) discussions have become more prevalent in recent years and the topic continues to be an evolving subject in the public sector. In the public sector space, a comprehensive approach to ESG may address a spectrum of topics, ranging from day-to-day operations to policy initiatives to capital borrowings. The ESG journey […]

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Navy Federal announces 2022 Best Cities After Service

Article

Successful public procurement offices have adapted to the post-pandemic world

Article

Process with purpose: Looking beyond the short-term with program evaluations

News

Homelessness question to drive L.A. voting Tuesday; dozens of cities to host mayoral elections

Commentary

The city of Santa Monica digitized citizen engagement

Commentary

Creating a menu of city standards for better outdoor dining guidelines

News

Amid partisan rancor, local administrators must be steady

News

DEADLINE EXTENDED! Submit nominations for the American City & County Crown Communities Awards and Exemplary Public Servants of the Year

News

Report: NYC’s street-side dining program a ‘life preserver’ for local businesses during pandemic’s worst days

Article

Navigating the ESG nine-lane highway: A roadmap for public sector entities

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