Scoring big with special events 1st October 2002 What makes a special event successful? With input from regional directors of the Ashburn, Va.-based National Recreation and Park Association, American
ICMA presidential profile: Small town standout 1st September 2002 Decatur, Ga., is a rarity in the era of urban sprawl. Situated in the heart of Metropolitan Atlanta, the city of 20,000 residents has retained its small-town
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Ordinances help city collect debts 1st September 2002 In its search for extra funds during tight budget times, Evanston, Ill., looked to an unusual source for extra revenue: its debtors. The city passed two
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT/Agencies partner for brownfield cleanup, jobs 1st September 2002 The Los Angeles County Community Development Commission (CDC) recently partnered with Santa Fe Springs, Calif., and locally based Golden Springs Development
Navigating the HIPAA maze 1st September 2002 Most people take for granted the confidentiality of their medical records. Although physicians, pharmacies and insurance companies regularly exchange
New regulations for Section 457 plans 1st August 2002 In May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued proposed regulations on Section 457 deferred compensation plans, which allow local government employees
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Selecting a pension plan custodian 1st August 2002 Choosing a custodian for an employee pension plan is a key task for local governments. City and county pension plan administrators should understand the
Rx for prescription drug benefits 1st August 2002 The rising cost of prescription medication presents a challenge to local governments with self-funded employee health care plans. While cities and counties
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT/Taking a refreshing look at funding 1st July 2002 Like all U.S. cities, Long Beach, Calif., is facing a tight economy that forces the city to stretch available funds. While traditional revenue sources
High times for Joey Preston 1st July 2002 Three years ago, Freedom Weekend Aloft the largest hot air balloon festival east of the Mississippi River moved from Greenville County, S.C., to neighboring
Young Leaders Episode 4 – Cyril Jefferson – City Councilman, High Point, North Carolina 13th October 2020
Young Leaders Episode 2 – Christian Williams – Development Services Planner, Goodyear, Ariz. 1st July 2020
Three U.S. cities to adopt Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge-winning project to combat climate change dlvr.it/ST4bjk 29th June 2022
10 cities ideal for hybrid or full-time telecommuters seeking an outdoor lifestyle dlvr.it/ST4T5g 29th June 2022
Six cities and counties will take stock of underutilized assets in Rethinking Revenue incubator dlvr.it/ST0ZVp 28th June 2022
Seamless Cooperative Experience Saves Indiana City Exponentially in Time and Money dlvr.it/SSxp95 27th June 2022
Generational differences present an opportunity to reinvent public sector service delivery dlvr.it/SSxbN7 27th June 2022
Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; the worst could be yet to come dlvr.it/SSnmS7 24th June 2022