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.

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Elected Officials Management 104

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.

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Elected Officials Government 108

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.

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Elected Officials Security 144

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.

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Elected Officials 88

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.

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Elected Officials 52

GovLoop

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Buy-In Comes From Building Relationships To establish larger-scale, cohesive efforts, Gregg said that officials must foster personal connections with other agencies and entities, as well as with elected officials. Thats because much of what you want to do, you dont have control to do it, he explained.

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Elected Officials Constituents Engagement Communications 99

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.

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Elected Officials Fundraising Local Government Nonprofit 52

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.

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Elected Officials Voting Security 52

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.

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Elected Officials 98

Disaster Zone blog

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Check out the benefits of working with elected officials.

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Elected Officials Legislation 113

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.

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Elected Officials Public Face Government 111

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

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Elected Officials Government Public Sector Management 111

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

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Elected Officials 122

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.

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Elected Officials 122

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.

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Elected Officials Economic Development Press Release Voting 119

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.

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Elected Officials 110

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

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Elected Officials Public Safety Public Health 105

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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Security Elected Officials Campaign Government 122

NLC (National League of Cities)

AUGUST 22, 2024

Election administration is an effort requiring the participation and collaboration of the entire community.

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Elected Officials 101

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.

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Elected Officials Public Face 98

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.

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Elected Officials 105

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.

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Elected Officials Voting 72

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.

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Elected Officials 88

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.

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Elected Officials 88

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.

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Elected Officials Local Government Government 91

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.

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Elected Officials Government 90

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.

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Elected Officials Laws 59

Death and Taxes

MARCH 25, 2025

For 94 years, the UNC School of Government has been the backbone of support for North Carolinas public officials, from clerks and judges to budget analysts, municipal and county managers, newly elected officials, public defenders, and prosecutors.

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Elected Officials Government Local Government Budgeting 52

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.

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Elected Officials Laws Management 86

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.

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Elected Officials Coordinator Laws Public Safety 52

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.

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Elected Officials Local Government Government Constituents 78

GCN

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Voter registration data was blocked from being transferred to local election offices due to computer coding issues, officials said.

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Elected Officials 52

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.

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Elected Officials Voting Management 55

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.

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Local Government Elected Officials Security Social Media 59

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

.” Housing Development in New York City Timeline The key risks across the three phases outlined in Professor Been’s testimony include: Developers must make high-risk, upfront investments before elected officials commit to supporting a project.

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Housing Elected Officials Development Coordinator 59

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.

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Elected Officials Press Release Public Health Disaster Response 104

American City & Country

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Building departments and their elected officials should make their decision based on the specific needs and constraints of the jurisdiction’s construction projects, regulatory environment, and ultimately, how they serve the public and consider their safety first.

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Elected Officials Regulations Coordinator Public Safety 63