Thursday, July 31, 2014

Research Q of the Week: Open Meeting Law and Job Applicants (7/31)

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Question: Can a city council close a meeting to consider allegations against a job applicant? Answer: The short answer is no. One of t...
Tuesday, July 29, 2014

Local City Policy Maker Takes the Lead on a National Level

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What inspires city council member Michael Wojcik these days? A passion for transportation and making sure that workers can find affordable ...
Thursday, July 24, 2014

Research Q of the Week: Eek! Campaign Finance Reports on the Web (7/24)

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Question: I heard something about a new requirement that we post campaign finance reports on our city website. Is that right? Answer: Bo...
Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Safeguarding Cyberspace: A New Resource to Help Cities Prevent Data Losses

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As you are likely aware, data breaches have been headline news lately. Hackers are targeting all sectors—and unfortunately, government has...
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Need a Cool Read? The July-August Issue of Minnesota Cities Mag is Online Now

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The July-August issue of Minnesota Cities magazine mailed last week to subscribers, and is available online now for your reading refreshm...
Thursday, July 17, 2014

Research Q of the Week: Starting a New Chapter After a Council Vacancy (7/16)

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Question: Things are good. The sun is shining. The birds are chirping. But a councilmember just left their council seat and it feels like tr...
Monday, July 14, 2014

LMC's Right Track Intern Takes a Positively Presidential Field Trip

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City of St. Paul's Right Track interns show their tickets to the June 26 presidential Town Hall in Mpls. Your typical summer job ma...