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Our Big Cities Big Counties group is back in D.C. to talk all-things public works. We are hosting #publicworks directors from the country's largest communities - Mark Pestrella, P.E., Joey Paskey, P.E., PTOE, Tim Sexton, AICP, David Clark, to name a few. BCBC started today hearing from Zealan Hoover, senior advisor to the EPA administrator.
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Pursuant to the Regional Cooperation Act, Virginia has 21 planning district commissions (PDCs) which are voluntary associations of local governments intended to foster intergovernmental cooperation by bringing together local elected and appointed officials and involved citizens to discuss common needs and determine solutions to regional issues. Tracing its origins to 1961, the George Washington Regional Commission is the PDC established by the General Assembly for the region comprising the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Stafford.The Commission is responsible for encouraging and facilitating local government cooperation in addressing, on a regional basis, problems of greater than local significance, and provides a broad array of services for the benefit of the residents of Planning District 16. Our current areas of focus include economic development, environmental services, housing & community health, transportation demand management, and rural and urban transportation planning.To learn more about the GWRC visit https://gwregion.org/#regionalcollaboration #localgovernment Caroline County Virginia Government City of Fredericksburg, Virginia King George County Government Spotsylvania County Stafford County Government
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In 2024, the Region of Durham celebrates 50 years! Did you know that Durham Region began as 21 local municipalities in the counties of Ontario, Northumberland and Durham? The region is now made up of 8 local municipalities. Learn more: bit.ly/3Vjf5Qy #Durham50
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Here are opportunities to help inform municipal planning for parks, water, housing, and more. Please only answer surveys from municipalities where you are a resident.https://lnkd.in/g-WwFBf4#yegplanning
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Benton County, WA Government
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April is National County Government Month. Human Services is a vital part of what Benton County does. And very few things demonstrated that need as well as the pandemic. Learn more about Human Services here: https://lnkd.in/gk7uBn4F#bentoncountywa #NationalCountyGovernmentMonth
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The Cairns Post has interviewed Up North's Nikki Huddy as one of the Region's community leaders across a diversity of sectors, and identified nine burning issues ahead of the Cairns Regional Council elections - the issues are (in no particular order):1. Housing shortage2. Cost of living 3. Decaying CBD4. Planning for growth5. Crime and community safety6. Lack of compelling vision7. Teams v Independents8. Council transparency and overreach9. Natural disaster management You can read the full article here https://bit.ly/CP-Election #localgovernment #communityleaders #regionalgrowth #communityvoice #costofliving #localissues #communitysafety
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Has the makeup of your local authority changed in the last year?In the South West, Somerset Council (a new unitary authority), replaced Somerset County Council and the non-metropolitan districts of Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton, and South Somerset. #localauthorities #datavisualisation #localgovernment #publicpolicy
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Timothy Hazel
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Navigating the Real Commercial Real Estate Crisis: Beyond the Common Level Ratio and Delayed County-Wide Reassessment Myopic Blame Game:The ongoing crescendo of skepticism of the propriety of Allegheny County Tax Assessments and blame games sparked by Michael J. Suley's LinkedIn posts concerning the state of Allegheny County’s Assessment failures, culminating with his link to the Post-Gazette's editorial on the county property assessment system, it's evident that too many of the County’s skeptics are unaware of a crucial piece of the tax assessment puzzle. The editorial posits that our public finances are at risk due to the current property assessment system, yet it misses the mark on the root cause of the issue at hand.The crux of the matter isn't merely the frequency of reassessments or the delayed application of the proper Common Level Ratio (CLR) as an explanation of the “root cause” are overly simplistic and flawed explanations of the current downward spiral of commercial assessments. Instead, the real story unfolding within the commercial real estate (CRE) sector is akin to a "doom loop" of diminishing assessed values. This isn't a superficial dip that can be corrected with procedural adjustments. The downward spiral we're witnessing is a reflection of actual, tangible declines in property values. This phenomenon isn't an artifact of assessment practices but a manifestation of a destabilized commercial real estate asset base.The intersection of COVID-19's enduring impacts and the historical backdrop of unsustainably low interest rates has led to a significant shake-up in the market. These factors have combined to exert downward pressure on values, casting a long shadow over the future of CRE. In this context, simply tweaking the CLR won't arrest the decline. The issue is deeper, tied to market dynamics and investor sentiment, which have shifted dramatically in the wake of the pandemic and economic policy decisions.To navigate this crisis, stakeholders must look beyond surface-level solutions and engage with the underlying economic shifts that are reshaping the CRE landscape. It's time for a comprehensive strategy that addresses these fundamental challenges, embracing forward-thinking approaches to valuation, investment, and development in the CRE sector.As we chart a course through these turbulent waters, let's engage in a constructive dialogue about sustainable solutions that reflect the realities of the market. The future of our commercial real estate assets—and by extension, our public finances—depends on our ability to adapt and innovate in response to these unprecedented challenges.
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Jennica J Beukes
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We need to have a closer look at ward committees and their role in the implementation of the District Development Model in municipalities. How effective are ward committees in communicating the needs of communities to municipalities? There's so many challenges arising within that space.
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Lawmakers in Sacramento are making critical decisions that will impact the budget and operations of special districts and California communities. Special Districts Legislative Days is the only opportunity for all types of special districts, large and small, north and south, rural and urban to come together with one united voice. #localgov
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