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Look for these critical skills when searching for a new municipal manager
If your municipality is searching for a new manager, you’ll want to keep an eye out for candidates who have the necessary skills and...
David Anthony
Aug 28, 20242 min read
Townships, It’s No Game
We’ve all seen ads for games to play on our cell phones. But imagine my surprise when I saw a game called “Township.” It was as if the...
David Anthony
Aug 14, 20242 min read
Solicitor: Essential Counsel for Municipal Leaders
Municipal leadership can be daunting – especially for new leaders. That’s why having professional counsel at your side is so important....
David Anthony
Jul 31, 20242 min read
Optional Plan, One Step at a Time
After years of contemplation, Millcreek Township in Erie County is now at a crucial juncture in the process of considering an optional...
David Anthony
Jul 17, 20242 min read
To Brine or Not to Brine, that is the Question
Pennsylvania's oil and gas industry, which traces its roots back to the 1800s just outside Titusville, holds a significant place in...
David Anthony
Jul 3, 20242 min read
Emotional Support Zoning
Every so often, an issue in local government comes along that has never been seen before. Such is the case in Warren County, which may...
David Anthony
Jun 18, 20242 min read
.com or .gov, Yes There’s a Difference
The .gov domain is reserved exclusively for government entities in the United States. Using a .gov domain adds a level of trust and...
David Anthony
May 22, 20242 min read
Boomerang Leaders
It is no secret that it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find residents willing to serve as elected municipal leaders – from...
David Anthony
May 8, 20242 min read
The Family Feud
Believe it or not, not all families get along. Often, members of a family can live in close proximity to each other and develop some deep...
David Anthony
Apr 24, 20242 min read
Is it Arbitrary and Capricious?
“Arbitrary” and “capricious” are legal terms often used in administrative law to challenge government actions. They are meant to imply...
David Anthony
Apr 10, 20242 min read
Cyberattacks Don’t Care How Big or Small Your Municipality Is
Recently the Pennsylvania State Senate Communications and Technology Committee and the State Senate Local Government Committee examined...
David Anthony
Mar 27, 20243 min read
Sole Source Purchasing
In the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the term “sole source” often relates to a municipality’s procurement practices. It refers to...
David Anthony
Feb 14, 20242 min read
Home Rule 101
If your municipality seeks more autonomy in the way in which it can operate and be governed, you may want to look into the process of...
David Anthony
Jan 31, 20243 min read
Keystone Municipal Solutions taps longtime township administrator Lucas Martsolf to lead firm’s western region
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Keystone Municipal Solutions today announced veteran township administrator Lucas Martsolf has joined the firm as...
shalfond
Jan 22, 20242 min read
Hiring Policies Help Prevent Unnecessary Criticism
Whether you are in the private sector or in government, allegations of nepotism and cronyism can taint your organization’s reputation. In...
David Anthony
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Former Dauphin County Commissioner Chad Saylor Named Executive Director of Keystone Municipal Solutions
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Keystone Municipal Solutions today announced the appointment of former Dauphin County Commissioner Chad Saylor as the...
shalfond
Jan 17, 20242 min read
Leveraging the Inflation Reduction Act to Fund Municipal Projects
Updates in the Inflation Reduction Act could provide tax credits as an avenue for funding opportunities for municipalities to make...
shalfond
Jan 5, 20241 min read
How to Maximize the Benefit of the RFP Process
When your municipality is ready to procure goods or services at a larger scale, a Request for Proposal (RFP) will likely be needed to...
David Anthony
Jan 3, 20243 min read
Chickens in the Neighborhood
In the last few years, a number of Pennsylvania municipalities have been faced with the conundrum of deciding if live chickens should be...
David Anthony
Dec 20, 20232 min read
Top 20 Incentives to Increase Employee Retention
As budgets get tighter and quality help harder to find and retain, we have to be creative in what we can offer those employees as...
David Anthony
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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