Doing More With Less: Smart Budgeting for Stronger Cities

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In local government, one of the most common challenges we face is simple to describe but difficult to solve. Communities expect high-quality services, safe neighborhoods, and reliable infrastructure. At the same time, resources are limited, and every dollar matters. Over the years, I have learned that doing more with less is not about cutting corners. […]

Growing the Right Way: Protecting What Matters in Small Cities

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Small cities are special places. They are where people know their neighbors, where traditions matter, and where families build their lives over generations. I have spent much of my career working in and serving communities like these, and one thing has always been clear to me. Growth is inevitable, but how we grow is a […]