Local Government

Abstract

Public administrators at all levels are discussing implications of President Trump’s proposed budget. While eventual outcomes remain uncertain, a recent interview of a panel of local government practitioners highlighted that when such reductions occur, local governments often operate as “first responders” in serving the most vulnerable residents within their respective communities. They run toward the potential equity crisis rather than away, in part because they see those affected as neighbors. In essence, their focus on social equity includes an emphasis on direct services as well as trust building. The panel also highlighted the importance of trust building and leadership for sustainability of social equity work and noted assessment and performance improvement as a key opportunity for academic/practitioner collaboration.

Determinants of Village Fund Allocation

“…Those findings are also in line with the work of some researches (Gooden & Rissler, 2017;Jurnali & Siti-Nabiha, 2015;Porumbescu, 2015;Pridgen & Flesher, 2013;Rosa & Morote, 2016) which showed that the gradual application of the principle of accountability will finally support public trust regarding the administration of village development. It will eventually reach the level of village community participation which cumulatively will support the success of the regional development.…”

Restorative Revitalization in Inner-Ring Suburban Communities: Lessons from Maple Heights, OH

“…As first responders to social crises (Gooden and Rissler 2017), local governments can be leaders in a restorative revitalization effort. Their ability to govern i.e.…”

“…Are we going to administer the medicine?" -Mayor Annette Blackwell (Grzelewski 2019) As first responders to social crises (Gooden and Rissler 2017), local governments can be leaders in a restorative revitalization effort. Their ability to govern i.e.…”