June 2005 · Volume 87 · Number 5

West Warwick Copes with the Aftermath of a Nightclub Fire

Even though a trial might not begin until 2006, West Warwick's management officials are now taking care of the challenges that ensued from a horrible nightclub fire. 
Wolfgang Bauer, West Warwick, Rhode Island. Read article

Have It Your Way *

What local officials can do to improve the design and siting of chain stores and franchises. 
Edward McMahon, Washington, D.C.. Read article

What About Those Blogs? *

Is the newest electronic ‘narrative’ useful or problematic? 
Scott Neal, Eden Prarie, Minnesota. Read article

The Ethical Foundation of Performance Measurement and Management *

Managers have a responsibility to explain to the public what government services they are receiving. 
Michael F. Brown and Jason Stilwell, Santa Barbara County, California.. Read article

Turning Your Brownfields Projects Green with EPA Dollars *

Tips on how to write a successful grant application. 
Jim Halverson, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Read article

Ethics

Letters *

Corporate Profile

Stifel Nicolaus 

On Retirement

Public Managers Find Target-Date Funds Attractive 

Profile *

Mike Williams, St. Cloud, Minnesota 

Commentary *

Local Jail Overcrowding: Challenges for the Public Manager 

FYI *