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The Citizens Initiative Review: From Pilot to Permanent—An Interview with the Co-Director of Organization Charged with Implementation

The Citizens Initiative Review: From Pilot to Permanent—An Interview with the Co-Director of Organization Charged with Implementation


Due to it's length, this interview was split into two parts. The first part of this interview, which discussed Elliot Shuford's background as well as background for the…

ASPA Executive Director One of Five Association Leaders Named to ASAE’s 2012 Class of Fellows

ASPA Executive Director One of Five Association Leaders Named to ASAE’s 2012 Class of Fellows


Washington, DC—Five association leaders, including Antoinette Samuel, executive director of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), have been named to ASAE's 2012 Class of Fellows. The Fellows…

The Citizens Initiative Review: From Pilot to Permanent—An Interview with the Co-Director of Organization Charged with Implementation

The Citizens Initiative Review: From Pilot to Permanent—An Interview with the Co-Director of Organization Charged with Implementation


Daniel Schugurensky

In many jurisdictions around the world, voters have the power to propose laws directly through ballot initiatives. For its advocates, this element of direct democracy is…

A Local Government Model for Building Nonprofit Capacity

A Local Government Model for Building Nonprofit Capacity



Catherine Raymond, Sue Gallagher, K. Lori Hanson

Local government agencies have long contracted with nonprofit organizations (NPOs) to provide publicly funded human services. In many communities, the local…

Bergrud Jumps from Stratosphere Tower to Raise Money for Scholarship

Bergrud Jumps from Stratosphere Tower to Raise Money for Scholarship



Washington, DC–Then-ASPA President Erik Bergrud promised to soar 855 feet from the top of the Las Vegas Stratosphere Tower during the 2012 Annual Conference in response to a…

The Looming Nexus of Water, Energy and Telecommunications

The Looming Nexus of Water, Energy and Telecommunications



Washington, DC–ASPA is pleased to announce that Black & Veatch is making available, for a limited time, the recording of their supersession, "The Looming Nexus of Water, Energy…

ASPA Presents Multiple Awards on Day Four of National Conference

ASPA Presents Multiple Awards on Day Four of National Conference


See today's photo montage for coverage of yesterday's events.

Las Vegas–Monday marks the fourth day of learning and networking hosted by the American Society for Public Administration…

Day Three of ASPA’s National Conference Offers Career Events for Attendees

Day Three of ASPA’s National Conference Offers Career Events for Attendees


See today's photo montage for coverage of yesterday's events.

Las Vegas–Sunday opens with Public Service Career Sessions for those just starting a career in public service or…

ASPA National Conference Begins Today in the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas

ASPA National Conference Begins Today in the Flamingo Hotel, Las Vegas


Las Vegas – the Entertainment Capital of the world and host to the 2012 ASPA Annual Conference. While your first thoughts may include visions of gambling and casinos, look a…

Redefining Public Service Through Civic Engagement


ASPA 2012 National Conference Invite from ASPA National on Vimeo.



ASPA's Annual Conference Kicks-Off this Friday, March 2, 2012
Businesses, nonprofits, and citizen groups have…

ASPA’s Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) Releases Call for Proposals

ASPA’s Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) Releases Call for Proposals



Washington, DC
–ASPA's Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECoPA) is held once a year and  rotates between locations in the Southeast. It is hosted by chapters…