It is unreasonable and unacceptable for the telecom industry to
expect it can override the legitimate concerns and best interests
of our residents and cities.
The East Porterville Water Supply Project offers a model for
helping to meet the clean and sustainable drinking water needs of
disadvantaged communities.
Following the move from at-large to district-based elections,
Concord’s city officials and staff wanted to be proactive in
establishing governance norms. This article outlines key issues
related to the transition and how the city approached them.
Two-thirds of Americans surveyed in a 2018 poll had a favorable
opinion of their local government. The public will continue to
look favorably on local government and a functioning local
democracy if newly elected and re-elected mayors and council
members embrace the attributes of exceptional councils.
Sharing the city’s budget information with the community helps
residents understand constraints and develop informed opinions on
how limited financial resources should be allocated.
This innovative program keeps one moment of immature indiscretion
from turning into a pattern of criminal behavior that can ruin
any hope for a bright future.
