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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

When you envision the future, what do you see? For me, it’s a place where people of all...

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Jobs in the construction industry are family-sustaining careers that have proven to lift...

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Mainframe training and development are helping local governments fill their IT ranks

For years, state and local governments have been trying to keep pace with a supercharged demand for more IT personnel. Given how pivotal the mainframe is to the ability of many state governments to carry out their missions, it’s not surprising that workers with mainframe skills are high on their lists. Adding to the urgency, […]

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End of the line for lead pipes? Let’s make it happen

With the passing of the bipartisan infrastructure bill (H.R. 3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act), we now have an incredible opportunity in front of us to make millions of toxic lead water pipes in this country a thing of the past. The infrastructure bill passed on Friday is a great start to getting rid of […]

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An action plan for instituting community change

Political division, misinformation and outright hostility have characterized this past year. Throughout this conflict, many people stopped communicating with each other. Over time, they have lost trust in their leaders, institutions, neighbors and even family members. A factor driving this loss of trust? Government. In the recent Edelman Trust Barometer report, respondents perceived government institutions […]

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American Rescue Plan Act funding guidance for local governments: What states, cities and counties should consider

The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was created in response to COVID-19 to provide more than $350 billion to state, local, territorial and Tribal governments in efforts to rescue the American economy and support communities struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The emergency funding was designed specifically to help keep front line public workers […]

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Cybersecurity resilience begins with strategy and collaboration

From ransomware attacks on school systems and hospitals to threats on critical infrastructure, state and local government (SLG) IT leaders are under immense pressure. Ransomware attacks have sadly become an unwelcome norm—and governments are still having difficulty staying ahead of bad actors. Seventy-five percent of state and local governments experienced a breach or potential compromise […]

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Government can use tech solutions to lower motor vehicle fatalities

Traffic deaths and serious injuries on our roadways are preventable. From Seattle to San Antonio, Durham to Denver, more than 50 U.S. communities across 20 states and the District of Columbia have committed to Vision Zero, an initiative to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries. Despite the growing number of communities committing to this goal, […]

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In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

When the Wayne County Economic Development Department needed to provide financial assistance to residents most impacted by COVID-19, we were determined to act as swiftly as possible. December 2020 was a dire time for most Americans, including the millions of residents that call the Detroit-area and Wayne County home. Business shutdowns related to the COVID-19 […]

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Government leaders should be working to elevate employee satisfaction and potential

To keep government going through the disruption and uncertainties of the past 18 months, many public sector agencies and their workforces adapted in extraordinary ways; for instance, through rapid shifts to remote working arrangements. Now, as we emerge from the pandemic, it’s a watershed moment for the public employee-employer relationship. Public sector workers have always […]

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Three bill pay fixes to reduce late utilities payments

Millions of Americans fail to pay their utilities bill on time. In fact, a recent bill payment study revealed more than one in four U.S. adults (28 percent) pay their utilities bill late, with 12 percent of them saying they frequently or always pay their utilities bill late. The study also revealed Americans are more […]

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Periodic rental inspection programs are a must for every city

If you had to guess, what percentage of cities do you think have successfully implemented periodic residential rental housing inspection programs? You might be guessing somewhere in the range of 50 percent to 60 percent, but it is probably closer to 10 percent. And while it is typically much higher for large cities (populations more […]

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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

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The future of carbon emissions and cities lies in green buildings

With an historic investment in public spaces, Philadelphia’s Rebuild program is committed to equity in the process

Commentary

Mainframe training and development are helping local governments fill their IT ranks

Commentary

End of the line for lead pipes? Let’s make it happen

Commentary

An action plan for instituting community change

Commentary

American Rescue Plan Act funding guidance for local governments: What states, cities and counties should consider

Article

Cybersecurity resilience begins with strategy and collaboration

Article

Government can use tech solutions to lower motor vehicle fatalities

Commentary

In a crisis, prepaid cards expedite relief funds to Wayne County residents

Commentary

Government leaders should be working to elevate employee satisfaction and potential

Article

Three bill pay fixes to reduce late utilities payments

Commentary

Periodic rental inspection programs are a must for every city

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