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Post Impeachment: Constitutional and Administrative Questions
If convicted for impeachable offenses, who is going to enforce the constitutional mandate that President Trump step down?…
More Than Rhetorical Value
Blessett was the 2019 recipient of ASPA’s Gloria Hobson Nordin Social Equity Award. This column is an adaptation of the remarks she delivered during the awards program. …
Understanding a City’s Fiscal Base
Once rooted in the value of land and structures, municipal revenue systems have gradually changed. In most cases, the change has disconnected the fiscal system from the economic base. …
The, “Ethics flu shot,” That Works: Ruthless Intolerance
For public administrators, cultivating a, "Speak up," culture requires a personal, continuous and intensive effort to make their organization’s ethical principles normative in the way they conduct themselves. Administrators have…
One Charleston for Resiliency: A Template for America’s Strategic Communities
History reveals that America’s faith-based, community and private sector leaders have willingly collaborated during times of need to reinforce or augment the public sector response during the first 72 hours…
Local Governments: The Crucibles of Democracy
With all this focus on State and Federal policymaking, the quiet toil of local government is often forgotten—to our detriment.…
Losing Out: The Local Impact of Minor League Baseball’s Impending Contraction
Many local governments have realized that the investment a community makes in the well-being of its people is critical to its prosperity. Overshadowed in the national consciousness by their big-league…
Is There an Optimal Relationship Between Universities and Policymakers?
Should universities be concerned with fostering their relationship with government, and if so, then how? A gap exists between universities and policymakers, but it is plausible to examine the link…
Reaching Out During the Holiday Season
Think not only of celebrating the holidays in the center of town, but also extending outreach for those communities that are at risk or do not have the income or…
Generational Fractures
Over recent decades, the concept of workplace generations has evolved, with discussions of how successful leaders must tailor approaches to each generation. Conceptually, this is an approachable idea, and it…
Making Use of User Satisfaction Surveys
More and more public organizations are conducting user satisfaction surveys. Though these surveys can be easy to send out, it’s not always easy to make smart use of them. Here…
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