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To ADU Or Not To ADU: When Accessory Dwelling Units Are Right For Your City Or Town
Local governance tips for mother-in-law apartments, tiny homes, and backyard casitas. With home prices skyrocketing these days (i.e. more than a 30% increase from 2020-2022), …
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Appeals And Unpopular Decisions: How To Stay Alive When Residents’ Wrath Is Kindled
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,
Budget Impacts Of COVID-19
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
Expanding Your Little Empire: What You Need To Know About Local Government Annexation
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,
How To Be A Good Mayor: Tips For Not Running Your Municipality (Or Yourself) Into The Ground
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
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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
Making it Rain: Water Rules and Regulations for Cities and Towns
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
Planning Zen: How to Bring Municipal Enlightenment to Your Local Government
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
Public Engagement Roadmap
One of the most frustrating paradoxes for local government is that they are doing the public’s business, and they can’t seem to get the public’s
