Being smart with tax dollars
By Dee Warren, Land Pride Marketing Manager Spending tax dollars wisely is a chore that every government agency tackles. In recent years, the mantra of taxpayers has been to demand that their dollars are spent efficiently and wisely. According to … More from our cover sponsor →
Improving communications and PR with the community you serve
If there wasn’t enough to do already as a municipal manager, the list just got longer. There is one issue quickly jumping to the top: improving communications and public relations with the community you serve. You can talk all day … Continue reading →
Warrenton, N.C.’s, first municipal park fills community need
Last month, Warrenton, N.C., celebrated the first anniversary of its municipal park — the first one built in the small town with a population of about 850. This summer, the Hayley-Haywood Park bustles with warm-weather activities and happy “school’s out!” … Continue reading →
Cowlitz River Erosion Project saves road and residential cabins
In 2017, Lewis County in Washington faced a difficult task. A road along the Cowlitz River was experiencing extreme erosion thanks to the body of water’s wild and unpredictable nature. As the road began to wash away, multiple cabins in … Continue reading →
Yonkers PD utilizes neighborhood social platform
As social media continues to be more prevalent in society, municipalities are finding new ways to utilize it to engage with the public. Most people are familiar with Facebook, Twitter and Instagram but Next Door is a social media … Continue reading →
City of Moscow in ‘hot water’ after sustainability efforts
In becoming environmentally aware, cities are taking steps in every department to minimize the negative impact they can make on the planet. Moscow, Idaho, in particular, has uniquely supportive government when it comes to taking risks with new things that … Continue reading →
New Haven examines its food system
What does it mean to have a secure and robust local food system? The city of New Haven, Conn., along with other progressive municipalities around the country, are exploring such issues in an innovative way. Enter the Food Systems … Continue reading →
What a waste — or is it?
With China no longer importing plastic from the U.S. and environmental awareness spreading, states are experimenting with ideas to cut down on the garbage piling up. Last year the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned the rest of … Continue reading →
Route 66 – Various locales, Oklahoma
Route 66, that iconic 2,448-mile asphalt ribbon of quintessential Americana, was known by several names, including the Main Street of America, the Mother Road and the Will Rogers Highway. Stretching from Chicago to the Pacific shore in Santa Monica, Calif., … Continue reading →
Hats off to public works
Few departments are as multifaceted as public works, tackling a large swathe of jobs that often go under-appreciated by the general public until something goes wrong — such as a water main breaking. Which is a shame, especially since life … Continue reading →
Fighting the F.O.G.: Tyler, Texas, passes new ordinance to combat sewer buildups, backups and overflows
The existence of fats, oil and grease buildup in sewer lines can be disastrous for both individuals and the city when it comes to short- and long-term consequences. Consequences can range from a costly and pungent inconvenience to an expensive, … Continue reading →
Getting ahead of potential public works employee shortages
Attractive cities would boast such enviable characteristics as sparkling, clear streets sans potholes; neatly trimmed trees; neighborhoods free of unsightly debris, overgrown weeds and rundown empty houses; regular trash pickups; contained pests; and traffic lights and signs in good repair. … Continue reading →
Flying high: Enid Woodring Regional Airport gets new terminal
When a plane lands at the Enid Woodring Regional Airport in Enid, Okla., director Dan Ohnesorge wants passengers to know that they have arrived. “The airport terminal is the first thing people see when they get here and the … Continue reading →
Santa Clarita comes up with award-winning transportation solutions
As the city of Santa Clarita, Calif., looks toward its future, the department of public works knows that transportation needs to be at the forefront. Last year, the city finished several different award-winning projects, all related to a different type … Continue reading →
Stump grinding helps Ontario Park turn over a new leaf
Across North America, the emerald ash borer is infesting ash trees, leaving behind fields of dead and dying trees. In wooded lots, the dead trees can be a vital part of the ecosystem, providing nesting branches for birds and vital … Continue reading →
Municipalities debate merits of red light cameras
According to data from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, as of April 2019, 388 communities across the U.S. and the District of Columbia use red light cameras for traffic enforcement, but that doesn’t mean the practice is spreading nationwide … Continue reading →
Cities amend laws to support self-sustainability with backyard chickens
With the growing trend of greener, healthier living and self-sustainability, backyard mini farms are becoming much more popular. While those living in urban settings are finding new, creative ways to grow fruit, vegetables and greens, the popularity of backyard chickens … Continue reading →
Giant hogweed is on watch lists nationwide
There is a real monster out there, growing to heights perfect to brush against passers-by. It can grow to 15 feet tall and its arm spread is an envious 2-3 feet wide. It sports innocently disguised white “flowers” on its … Continue reading →
Kirkland tackles health care challenges with innovative solution
Affordable health care remains at the forefront of our national discourse, serving as a daunting challenge for employers who want to provide employees with cost-effective options that don’t reduce the care aspect. Employers with 100 employees can expect to pay … Continue reading →
