American City & County

Founded in 1909, American City & County has been a key resource for state and local government. The magazine caters to a significant audience of officials at the city, county, and state levels who are responsible for creating and executing government policies, programs, and initiatives. It stays at the forefront by delivering its readers timely news, insights into government trends, various policy options, and practical operational solutions.

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6 fastest-warming U.S. cities

2 weeks ago | americancityandcounty.com | Ryan Kushner

For the second year running, Reno, Nevada, was named the fastest-warming city in the U.S. by Climate Central, a nonprofit that reports on climate science. Reno’s average annual temperature surged 7.8 degrees Fahrenheit from 1970 to 2024. It’s far from the only U.S. city with rising average temps. Since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, 240 of 242 U.S. cities analyzed by Climate Central have warmed by 2.9 degrees on average.
Tomorrow’s government worker will have a passion for public service and excellent technical skills

2 weeks ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Agencies are looking to increase efficiency and are seeking talent to revitalize processes and streamline workflows to improve citizen services. Organizations require talent with business process innovation skill sets. This can include general practitioners with strong analytical thinking skills who can bring innovative ideas to government. The public sector needs workers with varied talents, says Pat Tamburrino Jr., chief administrative officer at the NobleReach Foundation.
Revised hiring standards and increased public support could aid in recruiting more police officers

3 weeks ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Police departments are facing a shortage of officers. Law enforcement agencies may improve their recruiting efforts if they develop a clear, concise list of hiring standards. Police departments are facing a shortage of officers. A mid-2024 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) national survey found that responding departments, on average, are functioning at a nearly 10% staffing deficit.
Enhanced technologies are helping government fleets run at peak performance, but fleet managers must evolve

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

With more than 30 years of experience in the fleet management industry, Tony Yankovich has seen his fair share of changes. Yankovich, who is director of fleet consulting at RTA, says nothing compares to the number of industry shifts that have occurred over the past five years. “The pace of transformation is accelerating, and fleet managers must adapt or risk falling behind.
Cooperative procurement contracts can be a real time-saver for lean-staffed cities and counties

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

In addition to making the procurement process more efficient, cooperative purchasing enables procurement teams to be more strategic value-drivers within their organization. Cooperative purchasing can also uncover additional cost savings opportunities that may otherwise have gone unrealized. We hear reports of procurement teams doing more with less, and that local government purchasing departments are lean staffed.
As local governments acquire new technology, they need to ensure that the new system is future proof

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

When they buy new software and technology, cities and counties need to consider its impact on their residents, as well as how their staffers will engage with it.
EV fleets get fueled via solar chargers and managed charging software through existing grid

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Look for more electric vehicles (EVs) in municipal fleets in the future, predicts Tom McCalmont, CEO of Paired Power, a firm that manufactures microgrid solar-powered EV chargers with an integrated AI-driven energy management system.
Partnerships, urban density and climate-directed spending put Cincinnati on the path to sustainability

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

How can cities and counties make their jurisdictions more sustainable? They need to re-direct their community’s expenditures, says Oliver Kroner, director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability for Cincinnati. “We have found success looking at where we are already spending money, and asking if that spend can be directed toward a climate solution. We spend millions on energy each year; can we direct that spend toward purchasing renewable energy?
Here’s what city officials can do to safeguard email setups and IT systems from cybercrime

2 months ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

It is crucial, when cities purchase email security and cybersecurity solutions, that they prioritize providers that offer comprehensive protection against evolving threats. No question, an online presence is vital for cities and counties. They rely heavily on email communication and digital infrastructure to conduct essential operations and provide critical services to the public.
Mobile servicing and specialized service centers keep public sector fleets in good working order

2 months ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Local government fleet managers want to keep their vehicles rolling. Fleet service options can help keep vehicles on the road. Local government fleet managers want to keep their vehicles rolling, and that’s why they are open to fleet service options, says Nate Oscarson, government sales manager at Ford Pro, the commercial arm of the Ford Motor Co. It delivers solutions to commercial customers in all fleet sizes, providing work-ready internal combustion and battery electric vehicles.