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Talking trash: The pros and cons of privatizing waste management

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

They say that “haste makes waste,” and when it comes to outsourcing a community’s solid waste management department, it is not a decision that should be made lightly. Privatization is a complicated process, and it is not the answer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chris Knight, Garbage Removal, Stillwater Oklahoma

A wide range of workers can be an asset to your public works department

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Members of the Saint Paul, Minn., Public Works Department pose before a community parade. The department has taken steps to develop a more diverse workforce. (Photo provided)

They say that birds of a feather flock together, but if there are no creatures who share your call or plumage, it can be difficult to find your place in the nest — even if you represent a significant portion … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

Engineering results: Roswell’s Danelle Murray is honored for her work

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Danelle Murray, P.E.

Danelle Murray, P.E., does not fit the typical stereotype of someone in the engineering field. She does not wear a pocket protector. She is not an introvert, and she does not speak in mathematical equations. In fact, she is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Danelle Murray, roswell

Preserving the past: Shelby earns CLG status for historic conservation

The Municipal Posted on May 15, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Shelby, Ohio’s, Historic Center District, which has been on the National Register since 1982, will be one beneficiary of the city’s Certified Local Government status. This status will open the way to seek grants to fund touch-ups, refurbishing and rehabilitation. (Public domain photo)

Every community has a story to tell. It may include the notable people who once called their city or town “home,” the important innovations and industries that contributed to the growth of the nation as well as the quirky claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile

Live and in real time

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Dunedin, Fla., went live during its 2018 Mardi Gras festivities. The city of about 36,000 has found Facebook Live to be valuable when it comes to distributing information to the community. (Photo provided)

Community leaders are always on the lookout for ways in which they can take their social media platform to the next level. While they most likely have accounts on all of the major sites in addition to a central webpage, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations

The good life: Johns Creek, Ga., named one of the nation’s ‘50 Best Places to Live’

The Municipal Posted on March 19, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Johns Creek, Ga., was incorporated in March 2006 and officially began operations on Dec. 1, 2006. Pictured is its city hall. (Public Domain via English Wikimedia Commons)

With a nationally ranked public school system, premier municipal services, a wide range of housing options and commercial enterprises as well as a diverse population of residents who call it home, it’s no surprise that Johns Creek, Ga., has been … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile

Extreme bridge makeover: Dayton completes the Harshman County Bridge project

The Municipal Posted on February 21, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Walkers utilize the trail that runs underneath Harshman Road Bridge. (Photo provided)

Any bridge that has put in 60 years of service and accommodates about 20,000 vehicles on a daily basis is going to need some routine maintenance every now and again. However, when officials in Montgomery County, Ohio, examined the Harshman … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges

Laying new tracks: Rail trails benefit local communities

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Many cities and towns are turning abandoned rail lines into community assets in the form of rail trails. Pictured is the Springtown Bridge, which crosses over the Wallkill River near New Platz, N.Y. It is a part of the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail. (Shutterstock. com)

Once upon a time, the nation’s complex system of railroads functioned as a super highway of sorts to transport people and products all over the U.S. While we still rely on these tracks today to move materials and passengers to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

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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