The power of local government: How cities and counties can solve …
May 7, 2021 · Every four years, the American Society of Civil Engineers releases a report card on America’s infrastructure. The group analyzes 18 infrastructure elements from transit and roadways to energy and broadband. This year, America’s infrastructure scored a C-. Let’s reflect on that: C- is a near-failing grade. While it is a slight improvement from where we’ve […]
How the IRS is watching municipal employee benefits
Feb 7, 2018 · The easiest way to do this is by establishing a daily benefit amount (IRS currently allows for $3.00 per day) and reporting it as taxable income on the employee’s Form W-2. For elected officials with a government owned vehicle, the IRS requires a calculation using the lease value of the vehicle and a statement of the percentage of total ...
How local governments can combat the affordable housing crisis
Apr 1, 2021 · There are many steps local governments can take to help combat our affordable housing crisis, starting with building a housing roadmap, dispelling negative stereotypes and working collaboratively with developers. By finding a developer you can trust from start to finish, you can consistently bring new affordable housing options to your ...
Genesee County and Plug Power break ground on largest green …
Nov 11, 2021 · Alternative energy technology provider Plug Power has begun construction on a state-of-the-art green hydrogen manufacturing facility at the Western New York Science, Technology and Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Alabama, N.Y. in Genesee County. New York Governor Kathy Hochul joined local government leaders to break ground on the project, which will also include a 450-megawatt […]
Report: Local and state governments are facing a retention crisis; …
Jun 24, 2022 · When the pandemic struck in 2020, public retention was hit hard: jobs in local government plummeted by 8.5 percent; state employment dropped by 4.4 percent.
Magazine - American City and County
American City & County April 2015. 6th April 2015. In the April issue, American City & County continues its Future Forecast series, examining public safety technology in 2020. Writer Derek Prall explores how cities and counties are fighting corruption, and a gallery highlights several parks and recreation projects from across the country.
Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load
Feb 5, 2010 · The equipment is a necessary part of the job and must be carried on his/her body while working. Duty belt equipment can include a handgun, handcuffs, flashlight, latex gloves, baton, radio and pepper spray canister and can weigh up to 20 pounds when fully loaded. According to a University of California, San Francisco/Berkeley Ergonomics Program ...
Buffalo region leads the way in renewable energy, sustainability
5th November 2021. When you think of Buffalo, N.Y., things that come to mind could include lost Super Bowls, snow and, of course, chicken wings. But the real news coming out of Buffalo is renewable energy. For more than a century, the Western New York city has been a leader in clean energy. “It was in 1901 at the Pan-American Exposition.
2020’s 10 most dangerous U.S. cities - American City and County
The word ‘dangerous’ can be somewhat subjective, depending on the person. However the amount of violent crime — murder, rape, armed robbery, aggravated assault, etc. — in an area is an accurate determinant of how objectively dangerous an area is. Neighborhood Scout, a provider of hyperlocal real estate data, found the 100 most dangerous U.S. […]
How city leaders can develop, manage and maintain strategic ...
Feb 22, 2021 · While the mayor can help catalyze activity, the day-today decision making will need to be driven by others. As such, deputizing effective leaders and institutions is crucial. Many cities, such as Denver, Detroit, New York, and Fort Collins, have dedicated positions to oversee and manage cross-sector partnerships on behalf of their mayor’s office.