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Sep 30, 2010 · Government trends, case studies, best practices, exclusive analysis, and a broad scope of local and state government news.
How local governments can combat the affordable housing crisis
Apr 1, 2021 · There are many steps local governments can take to help combat our affordable housing crisis, starting with building a housing roadmap, dispelling negative stereotypes and working collaboratively with developers. By finding a developer you can trust from start to finish, you can consistently bring new affordable housing options to your ...
The 15 worst cities for black Americans - American City and County
Socioeconomic gaps exist in places all across the country, but some metropolitan areas contain worse divides than others. Race in particular, can play a role in such divides. Financial news and information site 24/7 Wall St. recently created an index of eight measures to measure “race-based gaps in socioeconomic outcomes in each of the nation’s […]
Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; …
Jun 24, 2022 · When the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government plummeted by 8.5 percent; state employment dropped by 4.4 percent.
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Municipal Cost Index - American City and County
Oct 21, 2024 · The Municipal Cost Index (MCI), developed exclusively by American City & County, is designed to show the effects of inflation on the cost of providing municipal services. State and local government officials rely on American City & County‘s Municipal Cost Index to stay on top of price trends, monitor price increases for commodities, make ...
Strategic procurement for local governments - American City and …
May 15, 2019 · Faced with constant pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiency, communities are continually seeking ways to deliver their services in ways that are quicker, cheaper, and better. Parallel with these developments, procurement teams at the local government level are focused on crafting processes that offer value, enhance competition, and maximize the chances for successful community […]
Belleair Bluffs from the Beginning - American City and County
A celebration of the city?s 50-year history, Belleair Bluffs from the Beginning recounts the story of Belleair Bluffs, a city located in southwest Florida, just outside of Tampa. Using historic photos, anecdotes from residents and stories from local officials, From the Beginning gives a heartfelt look into the development of a small American city.
Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians
Jul 20, 2022 · Making school zones safer for students and pedestrians. Written by Wes Guckert. 20th July 2022. For the past decade, pedestrian fatalities and injuries due to speed-related vehicle accidents have been on the rise. Sadly, an alarming number of those injuries have occurred in school zones. According to the Transportation Research Board, 25,000 ...
Roadside memorials: Public policy vs. private expression
May 1, 1998 · John Steinbeck wrote those words in “The Log from the Sea of Cortez,” and, as evidenced by roadsides across the United States, people have taken them to heart. Although the Federal Highway Administration and some states prohibit roadside memorials to those who have died in traffic accidents, they are increasingly common.