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UK Biobank enables medical research worldwide through vast database powered by AWS

AWS Public Sector Blog

From 2006–2010, UK Biobank recruited 500,000 UK citizens between the ages of 40 and 69 to supply biological samples (blood, urine, and saliva) and information about their lifestyle regularly on an ongoing basis. Find more AWS Institute thought leadership for public service leaders.

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Spotlighting true public servants during Public Service Recognition Week: Part 1

Partnership for Public Service

During Public Service Recognition Week 2024, the Partnership for Public Service shined a spotlight on dedicated individuals who work behind the scenes to serve their communities and country. Before joining the federal government in 2023, she worked in local government and various nonprofits that serve the public.

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Emphasizing ‘people over position’: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant James Earp

American City & Country

Despite being voted “most likely to be president” in high school, James Earp’s path to public service wasn’t a direct one. A path to public service It was while working in the banking industry straight out of college that Earp first learned about the job of a city manager.

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WMATA and MWCOG announce new joint transit initiative | Could a regional "transport association" be on the horizon, or just a transit bailout?

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

I made a presentation about this at the University of Delaware public policy school in early 2010, " Metropolitan Mass Transit Planning presentation " (link to presentation within). My mobility shed/mobilityshed and transit shed entry dates to 2006, " Updating the mobilityshed / mobility shed concept."

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Public housing administration as a measure of government (in)competence

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

Ironically, under the Williams Administration--1998-2006--the resuscitation of the DC Housing Authority was one of the city's great accomplishments , and the director, Michael Kelly, was even detailed by HUD to help fix failing authorities in Philadelphia and New York City. Housing Authority better ," Post ).

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

City Manager Lynch blogs on everything from budget concerns to public service. Jeff has kept the blog going since 2006. Bernard Lynch : The City of Lowell, Massachusetts’s Blog is where they offer the community an opportunity to comment on the city’s programs and progress. There are loads of blog entries on students and tourism.

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Top 50 City Government Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

Lynch writes on everything from the budget to public service. She is the Hayward, California city manager and has worked in the office since 2006. City managers are often charged with the day to day tasks of running a city and can be read more about in the below blogs. Blog from the Office of the City Manager.