by nextAdmin1 | Jun 28, 2022 | Operations, Planning, Podcast
This Week in Local Government – Managing Change Change is hard for everyone. In local government, it is even harder. Local Government leaders are dealing with older systems, complex challenges, and a diverse set of stakeholders for nearly every issue. In this...
by nextAdmin1 | May 24, 2022 | Budget / Finance, Operations, Podcast
Building Stronger Communities-This Week in Local Government: Driving Value Through Shared Services Local governments are consistently facing escalating costs and challenging revenue trends. Your toolkit for continuing to deliver more with less is limited. Working with...
by mrbgroup | Apr 12, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- Regrouping on ARPA The American Rescue Plan Act represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for local governments to accelerate investment in local priorities. Regulations around ARPA, as it is known, have been greatly simplified to...
by mrbgroup | Apr 8, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- Creating a People-Centered Culture in Town Hall While local governments have traditionally been immune to global workforce fluctuations, “The Great Resignation,” along with the impacts of Millennial and GenZ lifestyles, is...
by mrbgroup | Apr 1, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government- The Value of a Board Retreat As an elected or appointed leader, it’s easy to get mired down in the day-to-day necessities of managing a local government organization. However, if you don’t take some time to step back and set...
by mrbgroup | Mar 17, 2022 | Economic Development, Planning, Podcast, Resources
This Week in Local Government-Three Things Leaders Can do to Achieve Housing Goals Nearly every community in the country is facing a housing challenge. It’s likely that costs and inventory shortages are hampering your ability to grow your community, attract...