January 19: Let’s Heal Together
December 22, 2020
It may seem fortuitous that the 2021 National Day of Racial Healing is the day before inauguration day, but perhaps this event will provide an opportunity for some wounds to...
Next fifty Initiative Funds The League’s Age-Friendly Initiatives
December 22, 2020
National Civic League’s program “Enhancing the Equity and Inclusiveness of Age-friendly Initiatives” receives funding from NextFifty Initiative. NextFifty Initiative has awarded the National Civic League funding for the program “Enhancing...
The League Welcomes Four New Board Members
November 25, 2020
A mayor, public affairs leader, strategic facilitator, and law partner were elected to the National Civic League’s board of directors at its last regular meeting. Maia Comeau, President, Comeau &...
Elections Change Charters; Revised Model Coming
November 25, 2020
Many cities adopted charter revisions in the election on Nov. 3, shepherding in police reforms and changes to the local power structure. In the midst of this constantly changing picture,...
Time to Talk—and Listen
November 25, 2020
“Let’s talk.” Here we are again, in the aftermath of a grueling presidential election that highlighted deep divisions among Americans. The best way to address these divisions is to talk...
Book Review: Greedy Bastards: One City’s Texas-Sized Struggle to Avoid a Financial Crisis
November 25, 2020
Greedy Bastards is a surprising title for a book about public administration. And for a book about public administration, it is a surprisingly compelling story. Calling it a book about...
Hope Springs Local
October 29, 2020
Tuesday’s presidential election couldn’t be more critical to the well-being of our nation. But don’t forget state and local races! In some ways, these elections affect our lives as much...
Fees, Fines, Equity and Trust
October 27, 2020
One of the biggest challenges facing American democracy is the decline of trust in public institutions. Polls suggest that local governments enjoy higher levels of trust than, say, the federal...
States and Cities Working to Boost Voter Turnout
October 27, 2020
It’s easier than ever to vote this year, thanks to actions by cities and states to facilitate mail ballots and early voting. Some are getting quite creative, like the “Vote...
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