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A History of Ohio Land Banking 2009–2021: From Legislation to Operation

Center for Community Progress

At the height of the foreclosure crisis post-2008, a group of elected officials, community development practitioners, and lawyers came together to craft a strategy to respond to the hemorrhaging real estate market in Ohio. Everything seemed to work as planned—until 2008. Ohio’s Traditional Land Bank Law.

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Top 50 City Government Blogs

Masters in Public Administration

They all have city governments that can range from a department of thousands to a temporary meeting place with a part time staff. Although the average citizen may just think of government as an entity that solely exists to tax and spend, there is more going on than that. Louis on April 17, 2001. At least from their own writings.

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The 50 Best City Manager Blogs, Sites, and More

Masters in Public Administration

Steve Pinkerton : He has been the city manager of Manteca, California since 2008. One of the most current entries was on brining transparency to government. Scott Darrington : Although he gave no reason for it, Scott stopped blogging in 2009. Appointed in 2001, he was also the city manager for Rock Hill, South Carolina.