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AN OPEN LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

Barrett & Greene

And they often tell us (usually off the record) that it’s the mayors, councilmembers, governors and legislators who stand in their way. But when elected officials do so, they are missing the idea that people trust candor. And when that’s the case, there will be lots to brag about when election time rolls around.

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Supreme Court Issues Important Decision Impacting Elected Officials and Use of Social Media

NLC (National League of Cities)

By Amanda Karras, Executive Director, International Municipal Lawyers Association, and Stephanie Martinez-Ruckman, Legislative Director, Human Development, National League of Cities On March 15th, in Lindke v.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: Working with Legislators to Promote Disaster Resilience

Disaster Zone blog

Check out the benefits of working with elected officials.

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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. Your US Senators and Representatives create the federal legislation that leads to grant programs. Show off the amazing work of your organization.

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Navigating the Tradeoffs of Good Cause Eviction

The Stoop (NYU Furman Center)

The paper also analyzes good cause legislation in other cities and states to help policymakers consider how to balance anticipated tradeoffs. In 2023, Albany lawmakers failed to pass any significant legislation that could have addressed the city’s affordability problems, with a good cause bill at the center of the legislative stalemate.

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Working with Legislators to Promote Disaster Resilience

Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

One of the additional duties for emergency managers at the local level is to make and maintain connections with local and state elected officials. This is not everyone’s “cup of tea” but it can be a vital aspect of having a disaster management program that enjoys the support of legislators.

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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

At the height of the foreclosure crisis post-2008, a group of elected officials, community development practitioners, and lawyers came together to craft a strategy to respond to the hemorrhaging real estate market in Ohio. In 2006, the Ohio General Assembly passed this legislation. Ohio’s Traditional Land Bank Law.