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AN OPEN LETTER TO ELECTED OFFICIALS

Barrett & Greene

The conversation turned to performance management (one of our favorite topics) and the question was posed to us: “What do you think are the biggest impediments to more widespread use of that discipline? Over many years, we’ve talked to scores, maybe hundreds, of people who have dedicated their lives to managing government performance.

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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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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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Are combination inspectors a good choice for municipalities?

American City & Country

Florida made legislative changes requiring buildings that are three stories or higher and more than 30 years old, to undergo a milestone inspection. This can be seen more recently after events like the 2021 Surfside, Fla., condo collapse that killed 98 people and the Grenfell Tower fire in London, killing 72 in 2017.

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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.

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Library Cracks the Code on How To Tell Stories to Stakeholders: They Use Email! Here’s How Their Targeted Newsletter Works

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library During the pandemic, Claudine Bennet was stuck at home, and trying to adjust to her new role as External Relations Manager at Dayton Metro Library , she came up with a fun game. “At She wanted to share a newsletter her library sends to lawmakers and legislators.

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IS SPEEDY GOVERNMENT GOOD GOVERNMENT?

Barrett & Greene

without the time for adequate preparation, may be great for elected officials anxious to make quick headlines. Carrying this thought a step further, we’ve seen lots of instances when legislation actually moves too quickly to yield a successful outcome. Jumping into new initiatives. There’s an unfortunate phenomenon at work here.