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January/February 2011 · Volume 93 · Number 1

5 Mega Issues Drive Local Changes

Find out some of the driving forces that are shaping local governments in the years ahead, including long-term economic outlook, strained relationships with state governments; demographic changes; resource challenges, and new media and technology. Pension plan funds are also going to be an issue in 2011. Times are tough but the author found that managers still have the “can do” demeanor.
Elizabeth Kellar, Washington, D.C.
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Top 10 Leadership Lessons of Effective Women Leaders *

Women describe what matters most in leadership.
Katy Simon, Washoe County, Nevada.
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Hiring 2.0: 23 Creative Ways to Recruit and Keep Great Staff *

Hiring and keeping talented employees is requiring more creativity.
Jan Perkins, Irvine, California.
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Reducing Fraud, Waste, and Abuse in Local Government *

These three actions mean a loss to taxpayers, but crimes are also being committed.
Sheryl Sculley, San Antonio, Texas.
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2010 ICMA Annual Awards Program

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Commentary: Congratulations on Your Election to Local Office: Now, On Being Effective

What's good for newly elected officials to know.
Vincent Long, Leon County, Florida.
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The (Not-So-Bad) Road to Happy and Hired

11 stress-busters to help with your job search.
Kate Wendleton, New York, New York.
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Clear the Roadblocks for Financing Public Infrastructure

Financing a redevelopment project in the current financial environment may require multiple sources of support.
Tim Schaefer, Newport Beach, California.
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Electric Cars: How Local Governments Can Jump-Start Preparations for the Next Wave in Transportation

Local and state governments need to think seriously about the impact of electric cars.
Maury Blackman, San Ramon, California.
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