If You're Not Going to Maintain Your Municipality's Web...

A municipal website or social media page is often the public's first impression of your government. An outdated website, abandoned...

Coping with Toxic Coworkers in Public Service

Every workplace has difficult personalities, but public service can present unique challenges. Because many coworkers are elected,...

Public Buildings Are Not Public Everywhere: Understandi...

Many people assume that because taxpayers own a government building, they have the right to go anywhere inside it. In reality, the...

Dealing with First Amendment Auditors Without Making Th...

First Amendment auditors deliberately seek confrontations with government employees in hopes of provoking an emotional response th...

Why Town Clerks Sometimes Seem Difficult, and Why That'...

Town clerks often have a reputation for being rigid or difficult, but that perception usually stems from the legal responsibilitie...

Roadwurx Launches Municipal Referral Program to Reward ...

Roadwurx has launched a new Municipal Referral Program that rewards highway departments with $495 subscription credits for each ne...

Are your Sidewalks up to Snuff? Managing Sidewalk Liabi...

Sidewalks are one of the most visible and heavily used pieces of public infrastructure in any community. Residents walk dogs, chil...

Enterprise Funds and User Fees: Calculating the True Co...

This article explains how municipalities can calculate the true cost of water and sewer service by accounting for operating expens...

The Cost of Cronyism: Why Municipal Expertise Is Being ...

When municipalities prioritize political alignment over professional qualifications, communities suffer through weakened accountab...

The Invisible Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence Qu...

Artificial intelligence already plays a critical role in keeping roads moving, pedestrians safe, and public works operations effic...

When Green Fairways Undercut Green Policies, The Quiet ...

Golf outings have become a familiar part of the professional landscape for highway superintendents, public works directors, and ot...