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Mow-to-own properties: Saving cities money and pleasing residents

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2020 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
residents

Ever driven by an overgrown, weed-filled, debris-strewn vacant lot and thought, “That field’s a huge blight on our neighborhood. Wish I could afford it; I’d buy it and really fix it up.” Well, in Akron, Ohio; Memphis, Tenn.; Beatrice, Neb.; … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged maintenance & operations, october 2020, residents, The Municipal

How cities handled public meetings amidst a pandemic

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic produced a plethora of obstacles for cities around the country to navigate. Not only were municipal leaders working on ways to keep their citizens healthy, but they also had to continue local government operations. One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged august 2020, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Kentucky disproving theory that fairness ordinances restrict economic growth

The Municipal Posted on July 8, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
Kentucky

When Midway, Kentucky, began looking into adopting a fairness ordinance in 2015, many of the objectors declared that such an ordinance would harm the city’s economy. But since the passing of the ordinance, Midway has seen the exact opposite of … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged june 2020, kentucky, maintenance & operations, midway, The Municipal

Wellness incentive program gets city employees up and moving

The Municipal Posted on May 23, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
wellness

The city of Copperas Cove, Texas, continues to place an emphasis on wellness and has created an incentive program for city employees called CoveFit. The program was started in 2015 and Eddie Wilson, Copperas Cove police chief, has acted as … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged copperas cove, maintenance & operations, may 2020, texas, The Municipal, wellness

Cities nationwide prepare for 2020 Census

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
census

The 2020 United States census has begun, and with billions of dollars of federal funding on the line, cities across the country are working hard to ensure a complete count. For the first time, residents will have the chance to … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged april 2020, census, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Cambridge updates buildings with net-zero in mind

The Municipal Posted on February 28, 2020 by Kathleen MoranAugust 2, 2023
Cambridge

Cambridge, Mass., has been hard at work in its efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. It is just one of the city’s future-forward goals and is an integral part of a net-zero action plan begun in 2015. While certainly not an … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged cambridge, february 2020, highways & bridges, maintenance & operations, massachusetts, streets, The Municipal

Fight or bite: Cities combat mosquito swarms after storms

The Municipal Posted on January 27, 2020 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Mosquito Control

Although they are not included in the 10 plagues of Egypt, post-storm mosquito infestations can pose problems of biblical proportions for communities that must combat them. While climate change has brought about an increased frequency of adverse weather events, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, maintenance & operations, Michigan, midland county, mosquito, North Carolina, The Municipal, Wilmington

Mayors on the Mississippi join together

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative Executive Director Colin Wellenkamp

There’s power in numbers. That’s the idea behind the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, a coalition of 95 mayors from 124 mayor-led cities on the Mississippi River. A vast majority of mayors are in the association, and the mayor … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged helena, january 2020, maintenance & operations, mississippi, The Municipal

Proactive exercises ease winter operations for Lubbock

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2020 by Kathleen MoranAugust 2, 2023
Lubbock, Texas

Taking the time to prepare for winter during ideal weather conditions maximizes success when the real weather threats strike. On Oct. 16, 2019, various agencies and departments across the city of Lubbock, Texas, came together to participate in an annual … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged january 2020, lubbock, maintenance & operations, salt, snow, streets, texas, The Municipal

GIS puts data at cities’ fingertips

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2020 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
GIS

The world’s urban population is expected to increase 60% in the next 30 years, and it would behoove municipal leaders to start planning for that now. Many municipalities are currently grappling with the challenge of maintaining infrastructure and an acceptable … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged beaverton, gis, iowa, january 2019, maintenance & operations, oregon, The Municipal, waterloo

Among 120 submissions, Manhattan, Kan., finds its flag

The Municipal Posted on September 26, 2019 by Kathleen MoranAugust 2, 2023

Affectionately dubbed the “Little Apple” over the years by its residents, the city of Manhattan, Kan., may not be on everyone’s radar. Vivienne Uccello, the city’s public information officer, explained that it is often confused with the well-known Manhattan, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged city flag, kansas, maintenance & operations, manhattan, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal

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