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.

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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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Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation

By M. Scott Sotebeer — Eliminate bureaucracy and save millions through shared services.

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Editor’s Viewpoint: Recovery trickles up from local government

We need to prepare for the next several years by assessing our cities’ and counties’ economic viability because that affects the states as well as the country.

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Viewpoint: Lessons learned while adjusting retiree health benefits

By Lynna Soller and Steve Burrows — Tempe, Ariz., adjusted its financial obligations to retirees last year, but the changes did not come easily.

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Editor’s Viewpoint: American solutions to American problems

Jobs, health care, infrastructure and housing are problems that will not be solved by taking sides.

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Viewpoint: Building code adoption, enforcement trends suggest decreasing safety

By Ralph Dorio — Reduced attention to building codes means reduced safety for new homes and businesses.

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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

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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

Viewpoint: Looking to cut costs? Take a good look at consolidation

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: Recovery trickles up from local government

Commentary

Viewpoint: Lessons learned while adjusting retiree health benefits

Commentary

Editor’s Viewpoint: American solutions to American problems

Commentary

Viewpoint: Building code adoption, enforcement trends suggest decreasing safety

Commentary

Viewpoint: Unleash the wisdom of money managers

Commentary

Viewpoint: Don’t close the book on Chapter 9

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Editor’s Viewpoint: The ‘hang in there, baby’ economy

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Readers’ Viewpoint: Do government pensions draw employees?

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