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Home→Author Amy Wenger

Author Archives: Amy Wenger

Breaking new ground with police vehicles, technology

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2016 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023

The field of law enforcement is treacherous terrain. But in a middle ground where innovation and integration unite, technological advancements add a measure of protection for those who strive to ensure public safety. When engaging with those directly or peripherally … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Police

Adding perspective – 3-D modeling

The Municipal Posted on November 9, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023

Not so long ago, the notion of applying the principals of threedimensional concepts to a world ingrained in two-dimensional thinking seemed abstract and counterproductive. These days, an enhanced sense of perception has been infused with greater means of education to … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology

Three for three

The Municipal Posted on October 13, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023

Lydia Mihalik is the mayor of Findlay, Ohio, population 41,512, just south of Toledo. The “flag city of the U.S.” is also a micropolitan community that’s in growth mode. The Municipal: Mayor Mihalik, please tell us a little bit about … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Findlay Ohio, Lydia Mihalik

The changing role of the mall

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023
mall

Analysts and consumers alike have expressed rationales as to why sprawling shopping malls are fast becoming retail relics. Although they have differing opinions on what precipitated the downward spiral, there is one common reason on which they agree — the … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism

Mayoral management: Practical Tweeting

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2015 by Amy WengerSeptember 8, 2015
Mayor John McNally of Youngstown, Ohio, pictured here with his family, is one of many municipal officials who communicate via social media with constituents. Keeping topics categorized and maintaining multiple, topic- or purpose-focused accounts helps him share effectively. (Photo provided)

We are living in the age of instantaneous information. Perhaps nowhere has this become more evident than in the proliferation and delivery of news. Everyone, everywhere, is racing to be the elite, the first. Sometimes that race can be compromised … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Leave a reply

Municipal fleets and emergency preparedness

The Municipal Posted on July 20, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 7, 2023
If the city plans to seek funding from insurance or state or federal sources for cleanup efforts, careful documentation of the cleanup

When events of cataclysmic proportions harness their destructive forces on communities and neighborhoods, it brings a semblance of reassurance to know that emergency workers and equipment are poised and ready to be summoned at a moment’s notice to become rescuers … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Uncategorized

The ‘stats’ on parks and rec

The Municipal Posted on June 25, 2015 by Amy WengerJune 22, 2015
Learning to effectively use statistics can be like learning a foreign language. Gainesville, Fla., recreation manager Shannon Keleher recommends starting with the basics and building from there.

Perhaps ıt’s faır to say there was once a mısconception within the leadership of parks and recreation: that statistics were not always relevant and were even somewhat unnecessary. While the issue is subject to debate, some directors have found inspiration … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Leave a reply

Community enhancement with Smart Growth America

The Municipal Posted on May 5, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023
The organization Smart Growth America endeavors to assist municipalities in creating zoning codes that are less cookie-cutter and more unique to each communities’ assets and goals.

When it comes to contemplating the ideal avenues for progress, advancements can be overwhelming to smaller enclaves that are perhaps unprepared for radical changes beyond a certain way of living. But the opposite perspective also exists, in which forward movement … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged Smart Growth America

Multi-application smart grids

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2015 by Amy WengerAugust 2, 2023
The advantages, shortfalls, cost and the environmental impact are all issue embroiled in the municipal smart grid movement.

In the ongoing pursuit of beneficial projects for a community, there are many questions to consider. What are the advantages and shortfalls? Is it financially feasible, or cost-prohibitive? Can residents and businesses be assured of minimal environmental impacts and issues? … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged smart grid, springfield

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