Polarized local politics means that governments have a tougher time doing the basic blocking-and-tackling of administration — police, fire, road maintenance, utilities — and allocating resources to support community needs. The siege mentality that has crept into our politics can cause or worsen the financial problems of cities and towns.
Anna Weiss
Sacramento has achieved a significant reduction in homelessness through a strategic collaboration between city and county officials, nonprofits, and community partners. This comprehensive approach, backed by substantial financial resources, has resulted in a 29% decrease in overall homelessness and a 41% reduction in unsheltered individuals since 2022.
Funkhouser & Associates teamed up with Euna Solutions to host a webinar titled “Building Capacity in Local Government: How Plans, Budgets & Tech Can Help You Lead Through Change.” The webinar featured insights from experts like: Cheriene Floyd (Chief Data Officer for Miami), Jake Pawlak (Deputy Mayor of Pittsburgh), Dr. Holly Sun (Budget Director for Howard County), Dr. Brita Anderchek (Chief Data Officer for Dallas) and Abhi Nemani (SVP Product Strategy at Euna Solutions). Our panel shared insights about how local governments are meeting heightened expectations from citizens and other contemporary challenges through strategic planning and adaptive capacity building.
Reimagining property taxation through a split tax system can disrupt the cycle of ‘honest graft’ by incentivizing development and reducing speculative landholding, Mark Funkhouser writes in his newest newsletter.
Euna Solutions and Funkhouser & Associates announce a strategic partnership to enhance capacity, accountability, and confidence in the public sector. Combining Euna’s advanced budgeting software with F&A’s strategic planning expertise, this collaboration aims to provide local governments with innovative tools and consulting services for effective, data-driven decision-making.
Discover how local governments can navigate contemporary challenges with our new playbook co-produced with Euna Solutions. Addressing budget constraints, political divides, and complex policies, this guide provides actionable insights, practical steps, and real-world case examples.
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore last month is a reminder for local leaders to re-evaluate their community’s risk profile and grapple with a concept that is complex but vital for local resilience: the total cost of risk, or TCOR.
Local government auditors are shifting to an “auditing for impact” approach that prioritizes improving community outcomes and exposing inequities. Audits can strengthen democracy by ensuring efficient, effective, and equitable governance through an independent, proactive lens focused on program results rather than just financial compliance. Auditors are allies for leaders seeking organizational learning and regaining public trust.
Watch Mark’s and DebtBook host an engaging discussion on the FDTA, with panelists Ahmed Abonamah, Megan Kilgore, and Tyler Traudt.
Local news is a critical asset to transparent, productive local government. In this newsletter, we explore this symbiotic connection from legislation to relationship building.