November, 2020

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Mexico’s ‘Right to Mobility’ Amendment Could Shift Road Safety Discourse and Save Thousands of Lives

The City Fix

In a groundbreaking move for national road safety policy, Mexico has elevated to their constitution a universal right to safe mobility. On October 14, the country’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously voted in favor of adding an amendment to Mexico’s constitution: Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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2020 Election: Native American Affairs (with Roseanne Rosenthal)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Chair of the UCR Graduate Student Researchers In Areas of Native American Studies Society, Roseanne Rosenthal talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Native American history, issues and policy implications. About Roseanne Rosenthal : Roseanne Rosenthal is Mescalero Apache and Tewa. She is a non-traditional student who decided to come back to school after decades of working as a nurse in many different areas.

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A kind of paradise

Princeton Public Library

“I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library.” ? Jorge Luis Borges As librarians, we’re natural-born readers who eat, sleep and breathe books. So, it should come as no surprise that the library where we work feels more like a cozy home, surrounded by our favorite things, rather than a job.

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Tips to Increase Your Donations Before Year End!

ResourceAssociates

by Resource Associates @ grantwriters.net. Grant Questions? Let’s talk. info@grantwriters.net 505-326-4245. Every year between November and December nonprofits all over the U.S. are scrambling to attract donors with one last push to make a donation before the year ends. What can make your appeal stand out to potential donors and motivate your current donors to stay loyal to your initiatives?

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.

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New Feature: Custom Profanity Filter

Social Pinpoint

Social Pinpoint creates a safe and engaging place that stakeholders can contribute their feedback on projects and initiatives that affect them, especially with the introduction of our custom profanity filter. The post New Feature: Custom Profanity Filter appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Sign Management with PubWorks

PubWorks Blog

Sign Management with PubWorks. Organizations that manage roadways often struggle with how to effectively manage signs and keep compliant with Federal Highway management standards. The maintenance and replacement of road signs is incredibly important but can be a difficult undertaking. . According to Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) statistics, approximately 42,000 people die annually on U.S. roads.

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2020 Election: Native American Affairs (with Roseanne Rosenthal)

Policy Chats

In this episode, Chair of the UCR Graduate Student Researchers In Areas of Native American Studies Society, Roseanne Rosenthal talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about Native American history, issues and policy implications. About Roseanne Rosenthal : Roseanne Rosenthal is Mescalero Apache and Tewa. She is a non-traditional student who decided to come back to school after decades of working as a nurse in many different areas.

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A Delaware Founder’s Story with Kasai Guthrie

First State Insights

Fintech founder Kasai Guthrie speaks about his entrepreneurial journey with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration. Kasai is the founder of Neggster, which aims to offer mobile banking for the underrated and underbanked. In this interview recorded on October 23rd, 2020, Kasai recounts lessons learned from early and ongoing ventures while explaining the Neggster story from ideation and development to beta launch.

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Sales Tax Considerations During the Pandemic

Death and Taxes

I have been having a great deal of conversations with folks across the state about what is going on with their sales taxes (and occupancy and food and beverage taxes). What has happened versus what was expected for FY21 and what they are thinking about for FY22 now that local governments are starting to begin their budget processes. I thought it might be useful to share some of the questions I have been getting and my answers to them and some of my broader thoughts about sales taxes and the pa

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Grant Writing For Beginners And Clueless

iGrantWriters

Join us on this special event with veteran grant expert Rodney Walker, as he takes you by the hand and leads you step-by-step through his journey as a grant writer and as he shares the top things he would do differently in writing his first grant proposal. Here's What You Will Learn: Common misconceptions beginners have about what it takes to do grant writing successfully.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.

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Native American Heritage Month

Princeton Public Library

As we move into November and tune personal thoughts to our 2020 harvest celebrations, this month we also commemorate the heritage and history of the native peoples of North America. We’re featuring a selection of poetry, memoirs, history, and fiction from our collections, as well as related links to elibrary resources and Indigenous People’s Day […].

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Dockless Bike Sharing Can Create Healthy, Resilient Urban Mobility

The City Fix

City dwellers worldwide are shifting lifestyles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in terms of transport. As cities begin to re-open, urban planners and designers are rethinking urban and transport infrastructure to adapt to a post-pandemic world. When. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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2020 Election: Analysis Part 1 (with Francisco Pedraza)

Policy Chats

In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. About Francisco Pedraza : Dr. Pedraza is a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside with appointments in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science.

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A Delaware Founder’s Story with Dr. Jalaal Hayes

First State Insights

Dr. Jalaal Hayes, speaks with Troy Mix, Associate Director at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration, about his entrepreneurial journey. Dr. Hayes is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Lincoln University, a Visiting Assistant Professor at Delaware State University, and the founder of Elyte Universe, LLC—a company focused on innovating the approach to and outcomes from STEM education.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.

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The Future is "Collaborative" with Carrie Staton

The Future Is Community podcast

In this episode, Carrie Staton highlights the value of rural community perspectives through her enhancement of physical capital by developing abandoned buildings and vacant lots in West Virginia. With the current COVID reality of remote work and community life, some rural communities have capitalized on remote worker programs, while serious issues of broadband accessibility have been exacerbated in others.

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Education Grants Webinar

iGrantWriters

Gain Money-Making Insight and Discover the  5 Secret Keys To UNLOCKING  Grant Money For Smaller Schools and Districts  This dynamic 45-minute session provides you with practical action steps you can use immediately to help empower your school or district to win more grants quickly with a comprehensive approach using today's best practices. Discover what less than 5% of other schools and  districts are doing to give themselves a competitive advantage in the grant development proce

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Engaging First Nation Communities

Social Pinpoint

As professionals in public participation, you’re aware of the intricacies involved with making sure your communities are heard and all voices have the opportunity to participate. The post Engaging First Nation Communities appeared first on Social Pinpoint - A Place to Engage Your Community.

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Not All Green Space is Created Equal – or Equally Accessible to All

The City Fix

COVID-19 has brought many lessons for urban planners, illuminating existing inequalities and flaws as well as introducing new challenges. One such lesson, as people seek open space and tranquility in tumultuous times, is that parks and natural areas are crucial. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.

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2020 Election: Analysis Part 1 (with Francisco Pedraza)

Policy Chats

In this episode, UCR Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Political Science Francisco Pedraza talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the 2020 election results. About Francisco Pedraza : Dr. Pedraza is a political scientist at the University of California, Riverside with appointments in the School of Public Policy and the Department of Political Science.

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Town Management in Delaware with Terry Tieman

First State Insights

Terry Tieman, Town Manager of Fenwick Island, speaks to Sean O'Neill, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA), about how she became a town manager, unique issues towns are facing as a result of COVID-19, and her experience as a woman in leadership positions in local government. This interview was recorded on October 14, 2020.

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November top 5 for under 5

Princeton Public Library

We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children up to 5 years old and their families. And don’t forget, Youth Services staff are once again available for in-person recommendations and encourage families to visit us on the newly reopened […].

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6 Figure Grant Writing Business

iGrantWriters

Youâ??ve started your own grant writing business. BRAVO! Thereâ??s one BIG PROBLEM. You DONâ??T KNOW HOW TO GET CLIENTS! Problem #2 â?¦ Youâ??re UNDERCHARGING, only getting $50 - $100 an hour! Problem #3 , Youâ??re CLUELESS about what you need to do to fix this! Sound familiar? If youâ??re like the other 80% of grant writing business owners, YOUâ??RE STRUGGLING without an effective business plan and donâ??

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera

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The Top Three Pain Points that Public Works Organizations Face

PubWorks Blog

When working with Public Works departments around the country, we often hear the struggles that organizations face daily. The underlying theme of these struggles is that outdated systems hurt efficiency and visibility. Relying on Antiquated Systems. The biggest thing we hear from public works departments is that they are still relying on homemade databases, paper files or memory to keep track of assets, work activities and job costs.

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Daring Cities’ Final Session Balances Inspiring Examples with Challenges Ahead

The City Fix

It was a contrast of opportunities and challenges confronting cities around the world highlighted at the Daring Cities forum’s final session on October 28, the culmination of three weeks, 400 speakers and 200 hours of dialogue and knowledge exchange. Mayor. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Here Are 10 Alternative Uses For Curb Space

The Market Urbanism Report

City curbs could provide much more for streets than free parking, if subject to market pricing.

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Flooding in Delaware

First State Insights

Mike Powell, Shoreline and Waterway Program Administrator with DNREC's Division of Watershed Stewardship, speaks to Philip Barnes, Policy Scientist at the University of Delaware's Institute for Public Administration (IPA) about the different types of flood risk in Delaware, where to go to get reliable information on flooding, and the best practices for state and local governments to help mitigate flood risk.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.

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Community partner spotlight: Mayor Liz Lempert

Princeton Public Library

To extend our community outreach, the library partners with the many municipal, non-profit, and business organizations that make Princeton such an extraordinary town.

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Episode 133: Evolution of IT and data management at U.S. Army

FedHeads

U.S. Army CIO Greg Garcia schools the FedHeads on the organization’s efforts to transform the way it implements and benefits from information technology. U.S. Army CIO Greg Garcia schools the FedHeads on the organization’s efforts to transform the way it implements and benefits from information technology.

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Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for ORIP Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA) K01 Recipients (R03 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) - Deadline To Apply 05-07-2023

iGrantWriters

Eligibility Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S.

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Climate Action Must Progress Far Faster to Achieve 1.5 C Goal

The City Fix

Countries agreed to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) and ideally 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) as part of the 2015 Paris Agreement. The latest science shows that emissions will need to drop. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI ​​​​​​​Director of Loss Control & Risk Management

This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.