5 reasons I’m feeling optimistic about local government
By Mark Funkhouser As a longtime auditor and then […]
The North Star of Public Safety: Communities and Cops Working Together
By Mark Funkhouser A resurgence of violent crime during the […]
Nutrition Insecurity: Local Governments Setting the Table to Feed Their Residents
By Mark Funkhouser For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday […]
4 big insights for finance teams about the future of water management
By Bonfire Interactive Public water utilities around the country are […]
How local governments can cultivate authentic relationships in their community
By Mark Funkhouser Nearly 50 participants are seated in assigned […]
Budgeting, politics and the soul of the city
By Mark Funkhouser The congressional impasse that for a time […]
Why climate advocates should focus on affordable housing
By Mark Funkhouser If you’re a climate advocate, getting the […]
Plastics recycling is broken. Partnerships with industry can go a long way toward fixing it.
By Mark Funkhouser Millions of Americans do their part to […]
How governments can leverage a public-sector tech revolution
States and localities have made huge leaps in adopting new […]
An untapped solution to the public-workforce crisis: neurodiverse talent
By Mark Funkhouser In just about every conversation I have […]
Four Lessons Learned From the Federal Funding and Livable Communities Cohort
In this time of unprecedented federal funding, local government officials […]
Smart investments for water systems and how to pay for them
By Mark Funkhouser In 2017, main breaks, lapses in service […]