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The 2016 and 2020 elections have highlighted the need for increased scrutiny of our election processes and infrastructure. …
Removing statues means they must go somewhere—either in storage or on display in another public space. Cemeteries seem to be a popular choice, and here I explore the implications for…
We need to assess the future use of technology with the fervor of a curious toddler, and embrace this mindset as a necessity to ensure that organizations clearly distinguish unforeseen…
Developers are exploring options to repurpose vacant malls and office buildings. Several excellent guides to help planners and zoning administrators re-imagine a better use for vacant commercial buildings have been…
Public administrators have to bravely navigate the purposeful slings and arrows of life’s cruelties. We have to rethink the human conditions that we are privileged to help to change.…
Who’s voices are the ones we will listen to, and who’s voices are missing? We must acknowledge the continued prejudice and voter suppression that occurs in communities across America if…
Considering what our country is undergoing with COVID-19, we need to look at the effects of the pandemic through the lens of the national capability and capacity to field first…
Cultural intelligence, or CQ, manifests respect and dignity for all while fostering fairness and equity. Thus, public administrators must seek opportunities to function and manage in culturally diverse settings.…
As a society, we must be willing to name systemic racism and demand a national strategy to dismantle all forms of oppression in the pursuit of a more just and…
During my city management career, I changed my political party affiliations a few times for a number of reasons. The bottom line is that I have no political party affiliation; I…
Facts are Stubborn Things
Career employees are committed to providing technical guidance based on facts and they need to keep doing this. …
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