A city manager once told me that the only goal established for his community is ‘To Achieve Quality of Life for all Citizens.’ While a commendable vision, in my view it is hardly a strategic goal that belongs in a strategic plan. I didn’t win many points when I asked him to list the criteria [...]
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Local government is under siege and is struggling to provide basic services while budgets grow less capable of supporting the historic levels required to maintain health, safety, transportation, economic development, and a social network. It is apparent that Wisconsin mayors, city councils and city administrators are grappling with emerging challenges and are aggressively pursuing innovative and collaborative solutions.
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