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Encouraging economic development: Improve marketing and communications

The Municipal Posted on July 23, 2018 by The MunicipalJuly 23, 2018
Elected officials and city administrators strive to create an environment of economic development and growth. Communicate your successes using a professional public relations and communications professional, knowledgeable in different media platforms. (Shutterstock.com)

by TROY KIDDER | TROY … Pure Blue Creative LLC One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job … Continue reading →

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Can your city be deemed as disability friendly?

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2017 by Barb SieminskiDecember 13, 2017
Seward City council member Richard Hans utilizes the accessible ramp at Seward City Hall. “The ramp meets both the requirements of accessibility while matching the historic aesthetic of the 108-year-old building,” said Greg Butcher, city manager. (Photo provided)

Many cities around the nation have strove to be more accessible and disability friendly for their residents and visitors. Yorkville, Ill., in Kendall County, for example, has gone the extra mile in allowing golf cart usage for people with disabilities. … Continue reading →

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Encouraging economic development: Improve marketing and communications

The Municipal Posted on November 23, 2017 by The MunicipalNovember 29, 2017
Elected officials and city administrators strive to create an environment of economic development and growth. Communicate your successes using a professional public relations and communications professional, knowledgeable in different media platforms (Shutterstock.com)

by TROY KIDDER | TROY … Pure Blue Creative LLC One definition of a municipality is “a center for the exchanging of goods and services.” In other words, it’s people and money. Chances are you’re already doing a great job … Continue reading →

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Power hedging for public funds issuers

The Municipal Posted on November 17, 2017 by The MunicipalNovember 20, 2017
Over the past 10 years, electricity has been one of the more volatile energy commodities. (Source: Bloomberg Finance)

by BRIAN HODGE The cost of electricity can materially impact the “bottom line” and the budget process for many public funds issuers including local governments and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects electricity prices to remain volatile … Continue reading →

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Buffalo Green Code moves city toward modern development

The Municipal Posted on November 9, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonNovember 9, 2017
After years of revising the Green Code, Mayor Brown held a signing ceremony on Jan. 3, along with the Buffalo Common Council, to celebrate the approval of the unified development ordinance. (Photo provided by the city of Buffalo)

Buffalo, N.Y., has spent the last seven years developing and polishing its new Green Code. This will be a development strategy based on the city’s comprehensive plan and plan for the future of Buffalo by focusing on four fundamental principles: … Continue reading →

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Small Iowa cities seize grant opportunities

The Municipal Posted on November 5, 2017 by Sarah WrightNovember 6, 2017
This city-owned building in Preston, Iowa, had been vacant for years and will be undergoing remodeling efforts throughout November to become a business incubator thanks to grant funding through the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. As the former clerk’s office, Preston was plotted around it, making it important to improve the building. (Photo provided)

Cities of 5,000 and smaller in Iowa have been given an unique opportunity to address abandoned commercial and public structures through the Iowa Department of Natural Resource’s Derelict Building Grant Program, which was established in 2011. This program offers the … Continue reading →

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The irrelevance of political parties

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2017 by The MunicipalOctober 24, 2017

By RICHARD HADLEY | Chairman, Board of Supervisors, Cranberry Township, Pa. In a preamble to the blog our township has maintained for the past eight years, there’s a statement that says “No level of government has more impact on daily … Continue reading →

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New city hall anchors downtown

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2017 by Sarah WrightOctober 16, 2017
Celebrating its grand opening March 13, Milton, Ga.’s, city hall captures the city’s essence and blends into its surroundings as if it has been there far longer. It has quickly become the downtown’s anchor. (Photo provided)

Milton, Ga., might be relatively new on the municipal scene, having only been incorporated since Dec. 1, 2006, but its city hall gives the appearance of having existed for a while — despite just celebrating its grand opening March 13. … Continue reading →

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

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2017 by Julie YoungSeptember 20, 2017

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 →

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Knoxville seeks to provide citizens with guidance on short-term rentals

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 21, 2017
A popular destination, Knoxville is working to get an ordinance in place that allows homeowners to rent their alreadyoccupied homes, but not to buy homes specifically for rental purposes. (Shutterstock.com)

We’ve all done it, or known someone who’s done it: used Airbnb to book a convenient and cheap place to stay for a weekend trip. The concept of the “sharing economy,” which includes services like Airbnb, Uber and Lyft is … Continue reading →

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Abandoned malls call for creativity

The Municipal Posted on July 19, 2017 by Catey TraylorJuly 25, 2017

Malls bring a vibrant center to many towns — new restaurants, specialty shops and something for people to do on weekends or to swing by for convenience. But when a mall goes south and becomes abandoned, it’s not only an … Continue reading →

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