December · Volume 90 · Number 11

Think Globally, Act Locally – Tackling the Global Urban Challenge One Community at a Time Rick Cole, Ventura, California. Read article Local Management in a Global Era Robin Hambleton, Bristol, England, and Jill Simone Gross, New York, New York. Read article Leading our communities in a more sustainable direction is less about grand gestures and more about old-fashioned goodwill, hard work, and common sense. The December PM includes two articles on how building sustainable communities needs to be a global effort.

Water Infrastructure in Crisis*

Find out how the integrity of the nation's drinking water and wastewater infrastructure is at risk. 
Marc Santora, Washington, DC, and Rande Wilson, Rowayton, Connecticut.
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Taking Stock of Form and Structure in County Government*

County governments have operated with professional management for more than 80 years. 
James H. Svara, Phoenix, Arizona, and Kimberly L. Nelson, DeKalb, Illinois.
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Hot Stuff about Swimming Pools 2008*

Communities describe their swimming pools and aquatic centers, in the sixth anniversary of PM’s special section on swimming pools. 
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Grow Your Tax Base: Seven Elements of Effective Community Marketing*

Marketing effectiveness depends on how well communities handle four elements of marketing planning and three elements of execution. 
John Gann, Jr., Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
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Innovative Methods of Local Government Infrastructure Financing: A Guide to Comprehensive Financial Planning for Local Governments

To overcome the financial issues confronting them, local governments must use innovative solutions and set systematic goals. The cornerstone of a community’s desire to establish these goals and craft innovative solutions is the creation of a comprehensive financial plan. 
Paul Nicolosi, Rockford, Illinois.
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Predicting the Future: Why Citizen Engagement No Longer Is Optional

A management forecast for the future. 
John Nalbandian, Lawrence, Kansas.
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Ethics

Commentary*

How to Work with Elected Officials
Tenet 8: Improving Professional Ability 

FYI*

Building a Case for Infrastructure
Cincinnati’s Neighborhood Enhancement Program Produces Results, Forges Partnerships
Supporting a Second Century of Professional Local Government Management 

Profile

George Di Ciero, Broomfield City and County, Colorado 

Healthy Communities

Management by Walking Around,in Kirkland, Washington 

Professionalism Quick Test*

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