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Blog Post
Open, Closed, or in Between? Protocols for Ensuring Employee Public Health in Government Facilities
Patricia Vinchesi, NE regional director, ICMA & Laura Goddeeris, director, ICMA Survey Research

As local governments continue on the path to reopening, it may be time to update COVID-related employee policies.

Blog Post
From Pandemic to Infodemic: How Disinformation Is Negating Effective Public Health Response
Jason Grant, director, ICMA Advocacy

Professional managers can be a positive voice and trusted source to help combat disinformation and foster a stronger public health response to the pandemic.

Article
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Big 7 Opposes PPE Cost Shift to Local and State Governments
August 25, 2020

FEMA proposal would eliminate PPE and disinfectants as eligible reimbursable expenses under Public Assistance for COVID-19

Article
Big 7 Sets the Record Straight on CARES Act Spending
August 3, 2020

Treasury report focused on state spending to date, failing to account for allocated funds and forecasted losses.

PM Magazine
Navigating Mental Health as a Local Government Leader
July 30, 2020

A retired city manager’s journey through mental illness [PM Magazine, August 2020]

Article
If State and Local Governments Continue to Struggle, So Will America
July 30, 2020

Marc Ott joins Big 7 executive directors in pressing for congressional action

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Free webinars
ICMA Community Conversations on Local Government Impact
April 2, 2020

Equity and Inclusion / Social Justice / COVID-19

Other Document
COVID-19 Resources: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response

PowerPoint Presentation that accompanied the July 23 webinar: City Health Dashboard: Using Data to Guide Your Jurisdiction's COVID-19 Response

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Race and Social Justice Resources: The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19

PowerPoint Slides presentation that accompanied the July 16 Webinar: The Two Pandemics: Systemic Racism and COVID-19