There are more effective, efficient, and inclusive ways to harness resident opinion. Here's how.

At Life, Well Run we strive to showcase and celebrate the incredible work happening in local governments every day, all around the country under the direction of professional local government managers. One of the ways we do this is through highlighting Success Stories that not only share the details of a great initiative, but also…

Bridging entrenched or systemic divides isn’t easy, but opening up a dialogue can be the first step toward building community.

Our choice is in our role as local government officials—what will we choose to do? Ignore? Inform? Defend? Or will we host?

Evanston set about doing intentional, focused, and good work around the issues of equity and empowerment, and committed to doing so in full conversation with the community.

By supporting the arts and encouraging renovations, the city of Colquitt revived its community and economy.

Goodlettsville, Tennessee<br />Goodlettsville, TN, population 16,000, has long been recognized for being the home of Corporate Headquarters of Dollar General, Tyson Foods and a nationally recognized park system. However, being a city that straddles two counties – one of which is Metropolitan Nashville / Davidson County – the city and residents would often feel as if…

Festivals with a chocolate theme are celebrated in communities all over the world.

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