Why so many election officials are leaving
GCN
MARCH 28, 2024
Some states are seeing high rates of turnover among local election officials, according to new research. It’s a troublesome trend that may have a silver lining.
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AN OPEN LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS
Barrett & Greene
AUGUST 5, 2024
But when elected officials do so, they are missing the idea that people trust candor. It’s always been the case that bad news drives out good news, which justifiably may make some of you wary that reporters will be sour cherry picking the bad news from a performance report – even one that is largely positive.
West Virginia’s top election official on trust, social media and secure elections
GCN
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
Ahead of what promises to be a hectic election season, Secretary of State Mac Warner spent part of his last National Association of Secretaries of State Winter Conference touching on conspiracy theories, among other topics.
Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Getting Elected Is the Easy Part’
Disaster Zone blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Insights from a long-serving state-level elected official.
Pride Month: Spotlighting the First Openly LGBTQ Elected Official in U.S. History
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 25, 2024
By Kathy Kozachenko, Former Councilmember, Ann Arbor, MI My name is Kathy Kozachenko, and this is my story – or at least part of it. Fifty years ago, I was a 21-year-old woman full of idealism and a passion for justice. I had come to the University of Michigan in 1970 wanting to be a […] Source
Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Impacting Elected Officials and Use of Social Media
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 22, 2024
Freed, the Supreme Court established the test for when local government officials are considered “state actors” for the purposes of the First Amendment when they post on social media. […] Source
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Feds preach vigilance amid multiple physical, cyber threats against election officials
GCN
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In response, agencies as varied as CISA and the Postal Inspection Service are offering a slew of free and low-cost resources in a bid to help states and localities keep issues under control.
AI misinformation a ‘whole new area’ for elections officials to deal with
GCN
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Intergovernmental collaboration will be crucial in fighting the proliferation of AI deepfakes this election cycle, especially in helping voters navigate increasingly sophisticated robocalls and political ads.
Feds unveil resource for election officials and workers
GCN
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
The webpage provides free resources for state and local officials as they grapple with fears of possible foreign interference in elections and physical threats linked to conspiracy theories.
CISA issues cybersecurity toolkit for election officials
GCN
AUGUST 10, 2022
The toolkit helps state and local election officials identify their risks, make their infrastructure more resilient and protect voter information from attacks.
Improve Your Grant Success with the Help of Elected Officials
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
MARCH 3, 2023
But as I moved into work with nonprofits, I realized that outside of local governments, many organizations do not take advantage of the assistance provided by their elected officials. To get the details of how to best lean into working with elected officials, check out the latest episode of Fundraising HayDay.
Top 5 Moments from Congressional City Conference
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 15, 2024
Hosted by the National League of Cities during its yearlong Centennial Celebration, CCC is a critical opportunity for local elected officials to meet and connect with their peers and federal agency […] Source
Feds push local election officials to boost security ahead of 2024
GCN
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
Local election officials are encouraged to beef up their cybersecurity practices to safeguard their voting systems against potential threats heading into the 2024 presidential race.
Four Key Strategies for Leveraging Federal Workforce Investments
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 12, 2024
Preparing a skilled workforce for the jobs of today and tomorrow remains a top concern among local elected officials.
How Does the Federal Government Keep Elections Secure?
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 2, 2024
From foreign meddling to disinformation campaigns, election officials and their cyber teams have security top of mind. The security of the electoral process has become a paramount concern for cybersecurity experts in recent years.
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Disaster Zone Podcast: Working with Legislators to Promote Disaster Resilience
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 4, 2023
Check out the benefits of working with elected officials.
Promoting Community Civility to Reduce Local Political Violence
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 14, 2024
As their roles are public facing, local elected officials and municipal employees act as residents’ primary connection to their government. Local leaders play key roles in supporting American democracy. This public responsibility can lead to heightened interest in their work, creating opportunities for both support and disagreement.
Good Governance: Why it Matters to You and Your Community
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 25, 2024
Authored by Christine Butterfield, Senior Manager, Baker Tilly Public Sector Advisory Are you an elected official serving on a council or board? Governing Dysfunction If you have observed one or more of these behaviors among your elected peers, we call them signs of […] Source
Local Leaders’ Role Before, During and After Disasters
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
Local elected officials play a crucial role in disaster resilience, whether it’s planning for disasters to mitigate risks or leading their community through recovery. Officials have distinct roles before, during, and after disasters.
How Politics Wastes Tax Dollars in Tax Incentives
Barrett & Greene
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
And we’ve emerged with a sense of frustration with many of the nation’s elected officials who boast to the public about businesses they’ve attracted with incentives even when there’s ample evidence that, for the most part, they aren’t the real motivation for corporate site decisions. There’s more.
Researchers to quantify political polarization
GCN
AUGUST 17, 2022
The Polarization Research Lab will merge public opinion data from in-depth surveys with elected officials’ rhetoric to help understand both the causes and the effects of mass polarization.
4 Lessons to Guide Cities in Wastewater Monitoring Efforts
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 3, 2024
These workshops brought together stakeholders from local municipalities, utilities, laboratories, academia, public safety, elected officials and public health agencies. These workshops aimed to foster collaboration across […] Source
Threats to Elections are on the Rise, But Help is Available
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 22, 2024
Election administration is an effort requiring the participation and collaboration of the entire community.
Arts for Well-Being: A Self-Directed Stress Relief Exercise for Local Officials
NLC (National League of Cities)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In 2021, “8 in 10 surveyed local elected officials reported experiencing harassment, threats, and violence.” King PhD, ATR-BC, LPC, LMHC Public-facing figures are taxed by balancing personal privacy with their public roles. The stress of maintaining a public image, coupled with criticism, can lead to significant emotional strain.
Top Moments of City Summit 2022
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This year, over 3,600 local elected officials, partners and municipal staff from 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico traveled to Kansas City, MO for our first in-person City Summit since 2019. Attendees spent three days attending sessions on the most pressing issues facing America’s cities, towns, and villages.
Supreme Court appears wary of restricting government action to control misinformation
GCN
MARCH 18, 2024
The justices' skepticism in the case has state and local election officials breathing a little easier as they worry about misinformation efforts ahead of November elections.
New Local Elected Officials Resource For Specialized Policing Oversight
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 18, 2024
In the evolving landscape of law enforcement, specialized police units have become commonplace in addressing community issues that traditional patrol units may struggle to handle effectively.
Virginia election officials change process for removing dead people from voter rolls
GCN
APRIL 18, 2023
A computer coding error in Virginia's Department of Elections voting system failed to flag less obvious death records, leading to deceased people remaining on voter lists. But now registrars can submit obituaries to clean up voter rolls.
These federal grants can help ease multiplying election threats
GCN
MAY 16, 2024
Cyber and physical threats are some of the biggest issues local election officials face ahead of the November presidential contest. Researchers said while there is a finite amount of funding, federal grants can help ease the pressure.
FCC poised to require calls to the 988 suicide hotline be geolocated
GCN
MAY 7, 2024
Elected officials and mental health advocates want 988 calls to be geolocated as well. Routing calls based on location versus a person’s area code is already standard for calls coming into 911. A new FCC proposal would do that.
Oregon’s drug decriminalization aimed to make cops a gateway to rehab, not jail. State leaders failed to make it work.
GCN
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
Just over three years since Oregon voters passed Ballot Measure 110, elected officials want to repeal key elements, blaming the law for open drug use and soaring overdoses. But it’s their own hands-off approach that isn’t working, advocates say.
Funding for local cybersecurity efforts is insufficient, survey says
GCN
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Local government IT executives are reluctant to even ask elected officials for more, according to the group behind the survey, knowing requests will likely be rejected.
Nonwhite people are drastically underrepresented in local government
GCN
JANUARY 29, 2024
COMMENTARY | As in the federal and state governments, local elected officials are more likely to be white than their constituents. At times, such as with school boards, the differences are particularly stark.
Local election officials brace for possible violence and threats
GCN
OCTOBER 27, 2022
With worries over armed poll “monitors,” voter intimidation and risks to staff, some are coordinating with law enforcement or conducting special training ahead of Election Day.
Virginia election officials find 149K more unprocessed voter changes from DMV
GCN
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Voter registration data was blocked from being transferred to local election offices due to computer coding issues, officials said.
Arctic Wolf CISO Outlines Election Security Measures
State Tech Magazine
MARCH 5, 2024
With election security a top concern, Arctic Wolf commissioned the Center for Digital Government to survey over 130 state and local government leaders about their perceived state of readiness. StateTech talked to Arctic Wolf CISO Adam Marrè about the survey findings and how election officials and IT leaders can safeguard the vote.
Election officials have been largely successful in deterring cyber threats, CISA official says
GCN
SEPTEMBER 6, 2022
Public-private partnerships and enhanced resource sharing activities have been key to defending against outside threats to voting systems, according to the head of CISA’s National Risk Management Center.
How State and Local Government Can Bolster Election Security
GovLoop
JUNE 10, 2024
In an age of mis-, dis-, and mal-information, election officials also need the public to believe they’re doing all this securely, because election integrity isn’t just about accurately counting votes. Election officials and poll workers are now facing an unprecedented level of physical threats and intimidation,” Richberg said.
Defining Open Data
GovLoop
JUNE 19, 2023
Educate agency staff, the public, stakeholders, elected officials and businesses about your data. Data-driven decisions are the goal in your agency and for other agencies, elected officials, individuals, communities, entrepreneurs and businesses. Don’t keep your valuable work a secret! Provide storytelling or context.
Navigating the Tradeoffs of Good Cause Eviction
The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)
MARCH 10, 2024
While some elected officials expressed some support of “good cause” in principle, the absence of a concrete proposal left the debate unresolved. Now, the issue is once again on the negotiating table in 2024. New York should consider a similar registry for all rental housing in the state.
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NLC and Americans for the Arts Celebrate Public Leadership in the Arts
NLC (National League of Cities)
AUGUST 4, 2023
NLC and Americans for the Arts are partnering to celebrate the work of local elected officials who champion the arts in their communities. The Public Leadership in the Arts Award recognizes elected officials at all levels of […] Source
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Counties Share How Productivity Suites Improve Team Collaboration
State Tech Magazine
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
To prepare for California’s March primary election, Kern County’s Information Technology Services department assisted the Elections Division with technology, from prepping electronic pollbooks to installing new security cameras at ballot boxes.
800+ Local Leaders Advocate for Their Communities on Capitol Hill
NLC (National League of Cities)
APRIL 7, 2023
This year, more than 800 elected officials and city […] Source The Cities Congressional Conference offers local leaders a chance to meet directly with their Congressional Delegation in Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of cities, towns and villages.
Women’s History Month 2023: Our Responsibility to Lead by Example
NLC (National League of Cities)
MARCH 7, 2023
As the 2023 President of the National League of Cities (NLC) Women In Municipal Government (WIMG) Constituency Group, I am excited to bring attention to this important month and to challenge my fellow women elected officials to look […] Source
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