The City Fix
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
In a groundbreaking move for national road safety policy, Mexico has elevated to their constitution a universal right to safe mobility. On October 14, the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
In our age of disinformation, conspiracy theories, and alternative facts, talking with people we disagree with can be challenging. Sometimes these are people we’re trying to reach with vital information about emergency preparedness. This episode is an interview with Michael Buschmohle, an international business communications trainer for government agencies and emergency personnel, who will share 12 specific phrases he’s found for opening conversations and encouraging listening.
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Princeton Public Library
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ? Jorge Luis Borges As librarians, we’re natural-born readers who eat, sleep and breathe books. So, it should come as no surprise that the library where we work feels more like a cozy home, surrounded by our favorite things, rather than a job.
ResourceAssociates
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. Every year between November and December nonprofits all over the U.S. are scrambling to attract donors with one last push to make a donation before the year ends. What can make your appeal stand out to potential donors and motivate your current donors to stay loyal to your initiatives?
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
Social Pinpoint
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Social Pinpoint creates a safe and engaging place that stakeholders can contribute their feedback on projects and initiatives that affect them, especially with the introduction of our custom profanity filter. The post New Feature: Custom Profanity Filter appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
PubWorks Blog
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Sign Management with PubWorks. Organizations that manage roadways often struggle with how to effectively manage signs and keep compliant with Federal Highway management standards. The maintenance and replacement of road signs is incredibly important but can be a difficult undertaking. . According to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) statistics, approximately 42,000 people die annually on U.S. roads.
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First State Insights
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Fintech founder Kasai Guthrie speaks about his entrepreneurial journey with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration. Kasai is the founder of Neggster, which aims to offer mobile banking for the underrated and underbanked. In this interview recorded on October 23rd, 2020, Kasai recounts lessons learned from early and ongoing ventures while explaining the Neggster story from ideation and development to beta launch.
Death and Taxes
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
I have been having a great deal of conversations with folks across the state about what is going on with their sales taxes (and occupancy and food and beverage taxes). What has happened versus what was expected for FY21 and what they are thinking about for FY22 now that local governments are starting to begin their budget processes. I thought it might be useful to share some of the questions I have been getting and my answers to them and some of my broader thoughts about sales taxes and the pa
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. About Francisco Pedraza : Dr. Pedraza is a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside with appointments in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science.
iGrantWriters
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Join us on this special event with veteran grant expert Rodney Walker, as he takes you by the hand and leads you step-by-step through his journey as a grant writer and as he shares the top things he would do differently in writing his first grant proposal. Here's What You Will Learn: Common misconceptions beginners have about what it takes to do grant writing successfully.
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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
Princeton Public Library
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
As we move into November and tune personal thoughts to our 2020 harvest celebrations, this month we also commemorate the heritage and history of the native peoples of North America. We’re featuring a selection of poetry, memoirs, history, and fiction from our collections, as well as related links to elibrary resources and Indigenous People’s Day […].
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
City dwellers worldwide are shifting lifestyles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of transport. As cities begin to re-open, urban planners and designers are rethinking urban and transport infrastructure to adapt to a post-pandemic world. When. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Dr. Jalaal Hayes, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about his entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Hayes is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Lincoln University, a Visiting Assistant Professor at Delaware State University, and the founder of Elyte Universe, LLC—a company focused on innovating the approach to and outcomes from STEM education.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
No matter who you are, you can become active in helping get legislation passed. My personal experience has centered on legislation to advance disaster resilience. The guest for this podcast is Jim Kastama. Jim has many years of experience as a Washington State legislator, first in the House and then in the Senate to include being a Committee Chairman.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. About Francisco Pedraza : Dr. Pedraza is a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside with appointments in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science.
iGrantWriters
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Gain Money-Making Insight and Discover the  5 Secret Keys To UNLOCKING  Grant Money For Smaller Schools and Districts  This dynamic 45-minute session provides you with practical action steps you can use immediately to help empower your school or district to win more grants quickly with a comprehensive approach using today's best practices. Discover what less than 5% of other schools and  districts are doing to give themselves a competitive advantage in the grant development proce
The Future Is Community podcast
NOVEMBER 8, 2020
In this episode, Carrie Staton highlights the value of rural community perspectives through her enhancement of physical capital by developing abandoned buildings and vacant lots in West Virginia. With the current COVID reality of remote work and community life, some rural communities have capitalized on remote worker programs, while serious issues of broadband accessibility have been exacerbated in others.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
COVID-19 has brought many lessons for urban planners, illuminating existing inequalities and flaws as well as introducing new challenges. One such lesson, as people seek open space and tranquility in tumultuous times, is that parks and natural areas are crucial. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
First State Insights
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Terry Tieman, Town Manager of Fenwick Island, speaks to Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about how she became a town manager, unique issues towns are facing as a result of COVID-19, and her experience as a woman in leadership positions in local government. This interview was recorded on October 14, 2020.
Social Pinpoint
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
As professionals in public participation, you’re aware of the intricacies involved with making sure your communities are heard and all voices have the opportunity to participate. The post Engaging First Nation Communities appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.
Policy Chats
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. About Francisco Pedraza : Dr. Pedraza is a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside with appointments in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science.
iGrantWriters
NOVEMBER 13, 2020
Youâ??ve started your own grant writing business. BRAVO! Thereâ??s one BIG PROBLEM. You DONâ??T KNOW HOW TO GET CLIENTS! Problem #2 â?¦ Youâ??re UNDERCHARGING, only getting $50 - $100 an hour! Problem #3 , Youâ??re CLUELESS about what you need to do to fix this! Sound familiar? If youâ??re like the other 80% of grant writing business owners, YOUâ??RE STRUGGLING without an effective business plan and donâ??
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
Princeton Public Library
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to 5 years old and their families. And don’t forget, Youth Services staff are once again available for in-person recommendations and encourage families to visit us on the newly reopened […].
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
It was a contrast of opportunities and challenges confronting cities around the world highlighted at the Daring Cities forum’s final session on October 28, the culmination of three weeks, 400 speakers and 200 hours of dialogue and knowledge exchange. Mayor. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
First State Insights
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Mike Powell, Shoreline and Waterway Program Administrator with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship, speaks to Philip Barnes, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) about the different types of flood risk in Delaware, where to go to get reliable information on flooding, and the best practices for state and local governments to help mitigate flood risk.
PubWorks Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
When working with Public Works departments around the country, we often hear the struggles that organizations face daily. The underlying theme of these struggles is that outdated systems hurt efficiency and visibility. Relying on Antiquated Systems. The biggest thing we hear from public works departments is that they are still relying on homemade databases, paper files or memory to keep track of assets, work activities and job costs.
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
Peter Gaynor is the currently serving Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator. In this podcast we learn about his career path in emergency management and FEMA’s 2020 response to the coronavirus, hurricanes and wildfires. He also comments on the New Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC). This episode is sponsored by The Blue Cell , a by design crisis and consequence management consulting firm with a primary focus on education and training for government at al
The Market Urbanism Report
NOVEMBER 15, 2020
City curbs could provide much more for streets than free parking, if subject to market pricing.
Princeton Public Library
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Countries agreed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) and ideally 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The latest science shows that emissions will need to drop. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.
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Many business license applications still can't be completed online, creating a frustrating user experience and lowering compliance. Shifting to a digital process makes it easier for staff and businesses alike. This guide covers: How to build a licensing and registration experience that works for your staff and local businesses. Why technology is your best partner for improving licensing and registration compliance.
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