Identifying the three key disruptive forces that affect local governments: national politics filtering in local governance, technology/social media, and social issues.

Local governments leaving residents hanging on social just isn’t cool.

The foundation to creating that trust is listening to the community’s diverse needs and priorities and taking action in response.

While often referred to as flyover states, rural America can be the calm and example for “of the people, by the people, for the people.”

Travel the world (well, state)! Meet new people! Learn a new (organizational) culture! Gain a fresh, new perspective from another local government!

A call for increased engagement and sustained partnerships to tap into an eager source of local government talent.

Public works—the department largely responsible for making communities run smoothly—is critical to creating positive civic experiences.

The critical leadership work for city and county managers is to address the recovery challenges.

Without time or resources to engage in a full-scale DEI plan? Here's a list of ideas to get started.