It takes only one scandal to give the public the impression that
all local elected officials are not to be trusted, and public
perception can be very slow to change. How can we build our…
The State of California houses a treasure trove of extremely
valuable information; the problem is extracting and presenting it
in a way that is meaningful and readily accessible. The Fair…
A crime-ridden trail spurred unhappy residents into action and
led to a collaborative effort involving a local nonprofit, the
city, school district and multiple agencies.
This year the Institute for Local Government (ILG) celebrates its
60th anniversary. The occasion offers a chance to reflect on
ILG’s history of promoting good government at the local level and
look to its future in helping create opportunities and establish
partnerships that support the work of local agencies throughout
California.
Hackers generally hit the easiest targets first. Such an attack may be financially based rather than an attempt to cause mayhem in your city. Risk can be mitigated in many ways, but one of the…
The recent advent of extraordinary technological advances has
made it possible to provide easy access to city information and
data. It has also presented an unprecedented opportunity to
improve…
City leaders often must inspire people to accept and even support
changes in their lives that they might otherwise oppose, and
storytelling can play a key role.
All 18 metropolitan planning organizations in California will
have adopted their first Regional Transportation Plans under SB
375 by May 2015. This article looks at what SB 375 has
accomplished…
City policies and practices can maintain records transparency,
simplify responding to disclosure requests and reduce costs even
before a records request is submitted.
Community-based organizations often provide leadership
development programs for residents or specific underrepresented
populations and offer an opportunity to invigorate civic
engagement.
