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July 2004
Volume 86 · Number 6

A Tale of Cool Cities

Some communities are hip. Others aren't. But "unhip" places are trying to change their image and attract young professionals. Ross Atkin, Boston, Massachusetts. Read article

Don’t Drop the Ball with Your Council
Managers can develop consistent strategies for supporting their elected officials. Bill Garrett, Janice Schreuder, and Bill Mathis. Read article

Career Paths: Ways to the Top
Perhaps, the stereotype of local government career paths isn't accurate. Douglas J. Watson and Wendy L. Hassett. Read article

Maintenance Programs Get Attention
Automated meter reading has saved dollars for a Michigan city.  Ron Melchert, Auburn Hills, Michigan. Read article

Seeing the Forest Through the Cell Trees
Interesting ways to reduce or eliminate views of cellphone transmission sites are becoming popular.  Jonathan Kramer, Los Angeles, California. Read article

Chief Compliance Officer: Ensuring Self-Governance Responsibilities
Appointing a compliance officer enforces a zero-tolerance policy for legal and ethical violations at the local government level. Wayne Schmidt, Park Ridge, Illinois. Read article

Toxic Relationships: Can the Climate of Local Government Discussion Be Improved?
Reversing the negativity. Emily Harrison, Palo Alto, California. Read article

BRAC: The Four Letter Word That Really Means Base Redevelopment, Advantage, and Compensation
This article presents the historical context and the realities of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process and provides insight for local governments attempting to turn base closure into a redevelopment opportunity. Harry Kelso, Richmond, Virginia. Read article

DoD Responds to BRAC Criteria
The U.S. Department of Defense needs to rely on hard, quantifiable data and force structure requirements as much as possible to make base closure and realignment decisions. Bryan Barnhouse, Washington, D.C. Read article

Ethics
Ethics in Local Government: It’s More Than Not Doing Bad Things

Corporate Profile
Waste Management

Third Annual Swimming Pool Issue Notice

Profile
Usama Abujbarah, Cave Creek, Arizona

Commentary

FYI
· Booklets Published on Pension Obligation Bonds and Indian Tribal Finance
· VA to Reimburse Veterans for ICC Examination Fees

PM Bulletin Board
What Is Your Community’s Claim to Fame?

 

 

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