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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EV fleets get fueled via solar chargers and managed charging software through existing grid

1 week 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

2 weeks 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 weeks 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

1 month 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.
Choose from a variety of fuel storage tanks to meet municipal needs

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Fuel storage tanks serve many applications in the public sector, says Hughes Tank Co. CEO Randy Gonzalez. “Whether for military bases, emergency response units, municipal fleets or other government operations, our tanks ensure safe, efficient and long-term fuel storage.
Recycling batteries and bulbs can help local governments hit their sustainability targets

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Cities and counties can achieve their green, climate-friendly goals if administrators use their imaginations, says Brandon Boozer, director of government sales at Batteries Plus, the retail and wholesale provider of replacement batteries, phone repair, auto battery installation, key fobs, lighting products, smart building products and more. The company has been providing battery and lighting solutions to all departments of local governments across the U.S. for more than 30 years.
OMNIA Partners’ spend visibility tool enables agencies to consolidate procurement efforts to preferred contracts

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Many executives in the public sector know how OMNIA Partners can help them achieve their agency’s procurement goals. The firm is an ally to purchasing officials; it provides its members with access to group purchasing contracts with leading national suppliers. All OMNIA Partners members have access to the firm’s spend visibility and analytics solution, says Denise Woodside, executive vice president, Operations and Digital Strategy at OMNIA Partners.
Large-scale sustainability goals are achievable when cities and counties support them

1 month ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Local agencies have multiple ways to become more sustainable, says Auden Schendler, former commissioner of Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission. There, Schendler developed the state’s climate policies.
Inspect your whole IT infrastructure as you snuff out cyber-attacks

2 months ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Today, when cities and counties get hit with ransomware demands, the attacks are growing more sophisticated and harder to resolve, says Philip Swain, chief information security officer and vice president of information security at Extreme Networks, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cloud networking and automation for networking, including for local and state governments.
Local governments are acquiring more public safety technology, including transformative AI tools

2 months ago | americancityandcounty.com | Michael Keating

Cities and counties are increasing their public safety spending, and that’s a national trend, says Dean Cunningham, segment development manager, Public Safety, at Axis Communications, which produces network cameras, access control systems, network audio devices and other IP networking solutions for physical security and video surveillance applications. The firm offers solutions for cities, other governments and corrections.