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What Color Is the Dress?
The great dress debate of 2015 began when a woman posted a picture to the social media site Tumblr and asked for help in identifying the colors. The dispute over…
Networked Governance: Promise and Pitfalls
Traditional views of intergovernmental relations focus on jurisdictional and power-sharing between and among the national, state and local governments. These collaborative networks have many benefits, such as leveraging increasingly scarce…
Collaboration Through Shared Municipal Court Services
Nationwide, the fiscal challenges facing all levels of government are serious and enduring. To reduce costs and facilitate efficiency, communities collaborate to share, connect or join services, including courts. While…
The Future of Government HR Management
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Bill Brantley May 5, 2015 When I introduce myself…
Rookie Review: Lessons From an Emergency Planning Exercise
I recently had the opportunity to volunteer for an emergency planning exercise. There were participants from a variety of city and county emergency service agencies, as well as a private…
Public Service Recognition Week Kicks Off
The 2015 commemoration of Public Service Recognition Week kicked off with a proclamation from President Barack Obama and the U.S. Senate. President Obama in his proclamation declared: “In the face…
Collaboration Needed For Community Resilience
Disasters of any kind can destroy life, affect the environment and disrupt a community’s normal functions. A resilient community is one that is able to effectively and quickly prepare, respond…
Public Sector Collaboration
The discussion on improving cross sector collaboration has been ongoing at the federal, state and local levels. However, we must also focus on social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. These organizations…
Solving the Social Security Funding Dilemma
Social Security is a vital component of the American safety net. Without it, many retired and disabled workers –as well as survivors and dependents – would be without a…
Local Law Enforcement and Intergovernmental Immigration Enforcement
Immigration has been a constant part of American history. The federal government’s policy responses have oscillated from welcoming to unwelcoming. Since the 1990s, non-citizens have begun to reside in rural…
Creating Healthy Societies and Citizens
The World Health Organization’s defines health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being. But what creates a healthy society—citizens, government or environment? A truly healthy society is…