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In the loop: GoWesterville keeps residents apprised of municipal projects

The Municipal Posted on November 13, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Westerville, Ohio, created GoWesterville to keep residents informed on where funds from the 2 percent increase in income tax were going. The website shows what infrastructure improvements are underway and why they were selected. (Shutterstock.com)

When the residents of Westerville, Ohio, voted to raise their income tax rate to 2 percent in order to fund some critical infrastructure improvements in 2008, they did so under a few conditions. They insisted that all streets in less … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged GoWesterville

You say you want a resolution? Solving conflict in the municipal workplace

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

Whenever Jim Hunt offers a workshop on conflict resolution in the municipal workplace, he knows the room will be packed. It’s one of the biggest issues facing community leaders, and with more than 27 years in local government, including stints … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

Strategic improvements, stronger future: Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Huntington, W.Va., was announced as the grand prize winner on April 19 in Denver; its community leadership team was brought onto the stage to receive the ceremonial check for $3 million. (Photo provided)

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

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Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged going green, huntington, huntington west virginia, The Municipal, west virginia

Water, water everywhere: Missouri communities continue cleanup after May flooding

The Municipal Posted on August 12, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When the rains began to pummel much of the Central U.S. in late April and early May, community leaders in Missouri knew it was no ordinary spring shower. Within days, over 12 inches of precipitation fell and tornadoes twisted across … Continue reading →

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New bridge over the Prairie: Michigan DOT replaces historic M-86 bridge

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Work on the new state-of-the-art M-86 bridge is expected to wrap up in September 2017. It is the first Michigan Department of Transportation bridge to use carbon fiber composite strand reinforcement in the bulb T-beams. (Photo provided)

It’s never easy to let go of the past, much less embrace the future, but the Michigan Department of Transportation managed to span the divide and do both when it announced plans last year to replace the M-86 bridge over … Continue reading →

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In a heartbeat: More police officers are carrying AEDs

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

It’s a shocking statistic that each year, 365,000 people in North America suffer from sudden cardiac arrest, a condition in which the heart unexpectedly stops beating, preventing blood from getting to the brain and other vital organs. If not treated … Continue reading →

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It’s not the size of the city that counts

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
The bus that operates between Seneca and Clemson University reached a national milestone of 100,000 miles of uninterrupted service. The electric buses can stay on the road longer because they are on fast chargers that can have the bus up and running in six minutes and traveling for 30 miles before the next recharge. (Photo provided)

When you think of cities leading the way in transportation innovation, Seneca, S.C., is hardly the first place that comes to mind. However, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Oconee County community of 8,207 became the … Continue reading →

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The propane proposition — Why communities are making the switch

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

With gas prices on the rise once again, concerned communities hoping to combat rate increases are looking for ways in which to fuel their fleets without busting their budgets. While some municipalities choose to invest in fuel-efficient, low-impact vehicles, others … Continue reading →

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Park place: Pop-up parks provide casual gathering areas for communities

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

It all began in 2005 with a single parking space, a patch of turf, a bench and a potted tree. There was also a sign that read, “If you’d like to enjoy this little park, please put some coins in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

Location, location and transportation: Sikeston, Mo., scores Orgill Distribution Center

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Orgill’s move to Sikeston, Mo., saw positive economic impact for the city, bringing 300 jobs and increased spending in the area. Orgill will soon be expanding again, opening the way for about 70 more jobs. (Photo provided)

Whenever a company decides to establish itself in a new community, its leadership tends to adhere to the general rule of real estate: Location is everything. Of course, location means different things to different entities depending on their personal needs. For a small mom-and-pop shop, it may be … Continue reading →

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