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Learning to lead

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by JOHN DAVID THACKERSeptember 12, 2016
Newly elected mayors, city council members, city clerks and city administrators gain an understanding of budget and fi nance, eff ective city councils, municipal operations and ethics at a Municipal Leadership Academy Part One session in Atlantic, Iowa. (Photo provided)

Congratulations! You’ve just been elected to city government. Now what? Your first weeks in office can be intimidating. You have new responsibilities, unfamiliar laws to follow and complicated procedures to implement. How do you learn to effectively serve in your new job? If you are … Continue reading →

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Free college tuition for high school graduates

The Municipal Posted on September 12, 2016 by Barb SieminskiSeptember 12, 2016
A Grand Valley State University graduate and Kalamazoo Promise recipient. (Photo provided)

Actually, it’s no pipe dream. The reality is that some cities stand to benefit from local programs that pay for the college education of their high school students, if they attend nearby public universities or community colleges. Janice Brown, former … Continue reading →

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Flint, Michigan – Pursuing a ‘parallel narrative’

The Municipal Posted on August 3, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2016
The UM-Flint campus has expanded its footprint in recent years, positioning itself as a catalyst for change in downtown Flint. (Photo provided)

Despite bad press about the water debacle, Flint is making a comeback; and its supporters have been vocal about their city’s progress. The University of Michigan, Flint campus, has been instrumental in the city’s struggle for transformation. Chancellor Susan Borrego … Continue reading →

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Unifying font freshens image

The Municipal Posted on May 2, 2016 by Barb SieminskiMay 2, 2016
Custom-designed ChaType font is visible on the Chattanooga Municipal Library

Some products are known by their logo colors and designs, even if the name is omitted — think Coca-Cola, Arby’s, MasterCard and Chevrolet. And how about those Bears, Colts and Packers? But fill in the names and consider what a … Continue reading →

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Citizen self-service portals

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2016 by Anne Meyer BylerMay 2, 2016
Because of its widespread installation in the public sector, online bill paying is a service Americans are adopting at a rapid pace.

Customizability, demand offer good fit for any size locality Americans encounter customer self-service portals in dealings with banks, hospitals and doctor’s offices. At the municipal level such interactions are becoming almost as common. Leesburg, Va., has a population of approximately … Continue reading →

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A mayor/administrator city management model

The Municipal Posted on April 27, 2016 by Lauren CaggianoMay 2, 2016

A council-manager form of local government can yield great rewards, according to one Iowa mayor. Within this type of framework, the city administrator, or manager, is the chief administrative officer and appoints all officers other than the attorney and municipal … Continue reading →

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Are unions a hindrance to city budgets?

The Municipal Posted on April 25, 2016 by Denise FedorowMay 2, 2016
Heritage Foundation think tank member James Sherk published an article reporting that the average state or local government employee earns $39.83 an hour in wages and benefits, compared to $27.49 an hour in the private sector

Do public employee unions hurt city budgets? Do union employees receive higher pay and benefits than their nonunion counterparts in the private sector? The answers seem to depend on who you ask, as studies on the topic conflict. But for … Continue reading →

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This is where we need to be

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2015 by The MunicipalNovember 25, 2015
Top-notch canoes made in Travelers Rest by Merrimack Canoe Co.

By REBA HULL CAMPBELL The reasons entrepreneurs choose to locate their businesses in a particular place are as diverse as the businesses themselves. Human capital, access to transportation, quality of life or just the human touch from local officials could … Continue reading →

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Encouraging success: The village of Vernon Hills, Ill.

The Municipal Posted on November 22, 2015 by The MunicipalNovember 25, 2015
The community of Vernon Hills, Ill., turns out in good numbers and with a crowd of excited children

Vernon Hills Public Works Department Open House took place this year from 4–7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.15. Vernon Hills has a population near 26,000 residents. Holding the public works open house on a weekday evening worked well for the city, and … Continue reading →

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The witching hour – Who makes the rules regarding trick or treat?

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2015 by Julie YoungOctober 16, 2015

It is the nation’s second-largest commercial holiday, one that Americans spend an estimated $6 billion on annually. Although Halloween is rooted in the 2,000-year-old pre-Christian Celtic festival honoring the deceased, it has evolved over the years, and today is most … Continue reading →

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Where do they wave? Interest in municipal flags wanes even as technology makes small orders cheaper

The Municipal Posted on September 11, 2015 by Anne Meyer BylerSeptember 28, 2015
The Chicago flag has long been hailed as an ideal design. The stripes represent the sides of the city and its demarking bodies of water. The stars represent a founding event, the Chicago Fire, the World’s Columbian Exposition and the Century of Progress Exposition. The image is flown all over the city today. (Shutterstock photo)

Flying the flag is a priority for the nation and U.S. states, but at the municipal level the practice is more hit and miss. Dennis Criscuolo, owner and manager of The Flag Center, said he’s seen a slight decrease in … Continue reading →

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