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Lessons From State and Local Experts

GovLoop

Transparent data collection and dissemination through federal/local collaborations help constituents trust in and engage with the data. You cant leave all those people behind, but you cant also ignore the next generation who wants to engage in a different way, Barker said. But what about the people who prefer an in-person experience?

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Improve Your Grant Success with the Help of Elected Officials

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

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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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

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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HELPING LOCAL FINANCE LEADERS RATE THEIR BUDGETING PRACTICES

Barrett & Greene

The goal would be to use it as a guide for a gathering of staff, elected officials, residents and other stakeholders to talk about how well the budget process serves them in a variety of vital areas.

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Security, stability, and speed: Strategy essentials for your mission

AWS Public Sector Blog

This is changing the way we engage as a society. This includes hands-on labs, as well as the Executive Education Program in Digital Transformation for the Public Sector , which equips senior public sector leaders and elected officials with the confidence and expertise they need to lead successful digital transformation.

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Summit County (Utah) Community Planning Lab as an example of civic engagement and best practice technical assistance

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

The second cohort of the county's Community Planning Lab wrapped up last month after the class spent weeks learning about urban development and design, planning and zoning, public engagement, affordable housing, transportation, land use and more. Citizen engaged planning practice. Photo: David Jackson, Park Record.

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Seismic Neglect for Schools

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

Call and email your city, county and state elected officials, your school principals, school district and then contact the respective Parent Teacher Association (PTA) to tell them to take action. Besides listening to this podcast you can go to the website Seismic Safety for Kids to learn more.