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In The News
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Worst is yet to
come for county budgets, survey says
The nation’s counties, small and large, are still
struggling to cope with declining revenues as a result of the recession,
according to a new survey by the Washington-based National Association
of Counties (NACo). And, while the current budget crisis is the worst in
nearly two decades, many survey respondents said they expect next year
to be harder still. Read the entire article here.
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The T2 Flex Access and Revenue Control System will work from any
computer with internet access. With this system, you can completely
manage gated facilities with flexible software and reliable hardware,
powered by Magnetic Automation. And because it’s T2, you’ll track
all access devices, permits, citations and parking revenue in a single
database, eliminating repetitive data entry and unifying financial
reporting. www.t2systems.com
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Report
identifies states in financial peril
Loss of state revenues, large budget gaps, increasing
joblessness, high foreclosure rates, legal and poor money-management
practices have brought California and several other states to the brink
of financial disaster, according to a report from the Washington-based
Pew Center on the States. The report, “Beyond California: States in
Fiscal Peril,” also indicates that those states’ financial woes can
slow the entire nation’s recovery from recession. Read the entire
article here.
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Feeling the pinch of inefficient processes or outdated
technologies that don’t deliver? You’re not alone. A startling
58% of key decision makers in public sector feel that their existing
software is insufficient to meet their needs. Find out some of the hot
button issues facing the public sector today. Click here to learn
more.
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NLC president
to speak at White House job summit
Rebuilding cities’ infrastructure, fostering
regional and local economies, and coordinating federal and local energy
efficiencies are some of the priorities Washington-based National League
of Cities (NLC) President Kathleen Novak wants to stress in her
participation in President Obama’s upcoming job summit. The summit is
scheduled for December, and Michael Strautmanis, chief of staff to
Valerie Jarrett, special advisor to the President for Intergovernmental
Relations, attended NLC’s annual Congress of Cities & Exposition last
week in San Antonio to invite the league to participate in the summit.
Read the entire article here.
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Privacy
concerns pose challenge for 2010 Census
Local governments are educating residents about the
importance of filling out their 2010 U.S. Census forms by April 1,
because an accurate count will affect how much federal funding they will
receive for priorities like roads and schools. The obstacles to their
success include proving to some residents that the U.S. Census Bureau
can be trusted with personal information, communicating with
non-English-speaking residents and the paperwork, according to the
Census Bureau and local officials. Read the entire article here.
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Insituform Technologies, Inc. invented cured-in-place pipe
(CIPP) over 35 years ago. Today, Insituform®
CIPP and the InsituMain™ system can be used to restore
structural integrity in sewer and drinking water pipelines while
avoiding the extraordinary expense and extreme disruption that can
result from dig and replace methods. Insituform’s solutions improve
water quality and prevent water loss in drinking water pipelines and
increase flow capacity and reduce infiltration in sewer pipelines.
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Coalition
calls on Congress to adopt ‘complete streets’
program
In the last 15 years, more than 76,000 Americans have
been killed while crossing or walking along streets in their
communities, including 3,906 children under 16 who have been killed this
decade alone, according to a report from the Washington-based
Transportation For America (TFA). TFA’s “Dangerous by Design”
report urges Congress to include a plan for safer street designs in the
federal transportation bill now under consideration. Read the entire
article here.
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Weekly
Snapshot winner
This week’s winner is Ashville, N.C., Director of
Public Works Mark Combs for his picture of a new fountain in
Asheville’s Pack Park.
To view this week's snapshot, visit americancityandcounty.com/weeklysnapshot/.
Each Friday, a photograph depicting a local scene will be selected to
appear on www.americancityandcounty.com.
The photographs should be by city or county employees or of city and
county public activities. At the end of the month, one photo will be
selected to print in American City & County magazine. To submit a photo,
simply send an e-mail to edward.brock@penton.com.
Attach the digital photo in jpeg format with a 300 dpi resolution, 5X7
inches. Include a description of where the picture was taken, when and
the photographer's name. You will be notified by e-mail if your
photograph is chosen to appear on the Web and in print.
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Career Opportunities
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PUBLIC UTILITIES DIRECTOR — Halifax County, N.C.
For information on this and other local government job openings, visit
"HireAGovPro.”
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Contract Announcements
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The Los Angeles Department of Public Works has
contracted with Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR GROUP to install electrical
systems for the San Pedro Automated Traffic Surveillance and Control
system in San Pedro, Calif.
Austin, Texas, has contracted with Broomfield, Colo.-based MWH to manage
construction of its Water Treatment Plant No. 4.
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Upcoming Events
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Social Media for Government Conference: How To Engage
Your Employees And Citizens By Using The Latest Web 2.0 Technologies To
Drive Communication Results
Advanced Learning Institute
Washington
www.aliconferences.com
Dec. 3
Webinar: County Investments in Green Infrastructure
2-3:15 PM EST
National Association of Counties
www2.gotomeeting.com
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