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Leadership, Change and Respect for Our Foundational Law

ASPA National Weblog

During state and local elections, we heard about drug prices and drug dangers, taxes, unjust education, unjust convictions, initiatives by the people and special interests, stadiums, plastic bags and homelessness. Nobody claimed perfection before we began, and everybody was aware of the underclasses of Americans who struggle to even vote.

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Celebrating the 2023 Service to America Medals® finalists

Partnership for Public Service

These awards—called the Sammies—shine the spotlight on federal employees whose remarkable accomplishments benefit the nation, build trust in our government and inspire people to public service. They show us how much public service can mean, and they show us how much ordinary citizens can achieve.”

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How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants

Partnership for Public Service

Civic engagement can include voting, attending political events, posting about elections and civic issues on social media, and volunteering as poll watchers or on political campaigns. The post How civic learning can inspire future generations of public servants appeared first on Partnership for Public Service.

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4 key predictions to watch for public sector partners in 2023

AWS Public Sector Blog

We anticipate that 2023 will see an increase in public sector organizations seeking end-to-end solutions versus an interest in building blocks. Partners are seeing increased customer interest in solutions that support critical public services like traffic, voting, transportation, and waste management.

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‘A Starting Point’ co-founders Chris Evans, Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani honored with our 2024 Spirit of Service Award

Partnership for Public Service

Kiani highlighted the importance of youth engagement in politics, stating, “Five million young people didn’t vote who could vote. The debates not only educate viewers, but also demonstrate that constructive dialogue is possible on contentious issues.

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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. Since signing on as city manager for fast-growing Hutto in 2022, Earp has leveraged his passions for leadership, finance and education to help reshape the city’s operations with an emphasis on collaboration.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Appointed, not elected, they must have outstanding educational and managerial qualifications. City Manager Lynch blogs on everything from budget concerns to public service. Often encountered by the city manager, the City Council helps propose and vote on items of interest. See what they are doing and why by visiting.