Because no one wants to end up like California. No one. Water is a big deal for most cities and towns—especially in the western United
The sometimes-ugly truth about conditional use approvals. “Permitted, permitted not. Permitted… permitted not!” Every land use zone has gray areas between permitted and prohibited uses.
A primer on using annexation to extend municipal borders, spur economic growth, and further smart development. If you had governed a city 500 years ago,
Using appeal authorities in local government to keep the peace… Sometimes community members get angry—no surprise there. And sometimes that anger is directed at you,
Understanding what the Government Records Access Management Act (GRAMA) means for your administration. John Doe, a local resident, emailed you last week asking you for
Don’t let technical difficulties lose you the next election! With the goldfish-like attention spans of internet users these days, it shouldn’t surprise you that you
Five tips for being a more mindful and effective planning commissioner. The Planning Commission is a key component of any local government. They may not
How to win friends and influence people… particularly at the polls. Now that the hardest part about serving in public office is behind you (getting
New options for affordable consulting. Most municipalities know when they have a problem, but often they don’t know how to fix it. Every community is
Preparing For The Pandemic’s Impact On Municipal Budgets… Traditionally, the first week of April stretches the capacity of Moab’s tourism and hospitality industries with the
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