National Civic Review
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Beyond Council–Managers and Mayor-Councils: Designing a Resident-Model of Government for the Twenty-First Century City
The events of the past decade, from racial equity movements to pandemic response disparities, have placed diversity at the forefront of local governance. Cities are no longer judged solely on how well they manage budgets or deliver services, but on how fairly and inclusively they do so.
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Local Funders and Democracy: What It Actually Looks Like on the Ground
Community foundations have distinct advantages when it comes to facilitating community engagement, including local knowledge, better networks, more accountability, and the benefits of continuity.
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An interview with Michael Jordan, Former Portland, Oregon, City Administrator
A veteran public servant’s observations on the challenges of enacting dramatic changes in the structure of city government.
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